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Tag Archives: Gifts
Adventures in 3-D Knitting: Nativity Sets
Way, way back in July, we went to visit some of James’s relatives in Maine. We had a lovely trip. A chance remark from one of James’s cousins set in motion this year’s Christmas knitting project: nativity sets. At this … Continue reading
Sneak Peek
I’ve alluded to my never-ending deadline-knitting project a bunch of times recently, and I finally finished the first of six sections. Here is your give-nothing-away-since-it’s-a-gift/surprise sneak peek!
Knitting for Comfort
How many of you knit to comfort yourself or your loved ones? I bet a lot of you just raised your hands. Lots of religious communities have groups that get together to knit “prayer shawls” for members who are going … Continue reading
Baby Surprise Jacket
As I mentioned yesterday, I’m *very* distractable when I’m knitting on a deadline. Instead of dilligently working on my big project over Thanksgiving, I took a break for a quick-knit baby sweater for a knitting friend who is due in … Continue reading
Knitted Gifts for People in Warm Climates
Have you been wanting to start your holiday knitting, but are stymied by the fact that your nearest and dearest don’t need protection from winter weather? I’ve been there — most of my in-laws live in Florida, and while they … Continue reading
Holiday Knitting, Patterns now available on Etsy
Three of my patterns, the Riley Hat, Ariella Hat, and Bianca Bag are now available from my Etsy Shop. These three patterns are quick knits — perfect for holiday gifts! This year I scaled back my holiday knitting a bit, … Continue reading
Sewing Up Magic
Finishing (seaming, weaving in ends, etc) is always the part of a project I dread most. I’m not sure why though, since it’s so satisfying to see everything come together. This week’s finishing has literally made projects taken shape as … Continue reading
Belated: Swap Gift, part two
Ribbed tube socks. A friend pointed out that tube socks are outgrown slower than socks with a defined heel, so I figured these would be a good choice for a fast-growing toddler:
Surtsey from Grandma
My mother knits for every baby who joins our family, as well as all of her coworkers’ babies, neighbors’ babies, and other friends’ babies. So, imagine my surprise when she kept not knitting anything for my son. She said she … Continue reading
Baby Socks
Well, it’s fall again, There is a lovely crispness to the air, and it’s time to pull out the baby woolens. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was hoping to make Jesse some socks for this winter. … Continue reading
