Since I’m starting to get back in the swing of blogging, I guess I’ll finally tell you about the gifts I knit for Christmas. This was a pretty slow Christmas in terms of handcrafted gifts.
• I made Mom a pair of socks. With yummy BFL yarn.
Kind of boring to knit, but very work appropriate to wear. And the nice hand-dyed yarn helped.
• I crocheted a pair of legwarmers (and a matching earwarmer [Calorimetry], not pictured) for a sister-in-law, based on her pinning the pattern (and others like it) on Pinterest.
• I whipped up a crown and a mask for a young niece.
(Wow, I just realized that of those pictured here, half are crocheted and half are knit. If you count the Calorimetry, the list skews knit, though.)
Happy Fiber Arts Friday / Finished Object Friday / Friday! I’m looking forward to catching up on sharing all I’ve been making and reading soon.
Boy, I wish I was on your gift list!
Aw, do you want a crown, Kathy?
You’re so good! Everything looks so nice and soft, and I love those buttons!
Thanks, Nicole! I was happy with the button choice, too.
Nice socks! Do you have a pattern for the mask? I’m sure my kids would like that too
Oh, blast! I thought I’d linked my projects on Ravelry in the post, but apparently I forgot in all my back-and-forth composing. It’s here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/costume-masks-and-bracelet-cuffs
Love the crown and necklace. A little one will be thrilled with them. The socks look so warm and cozy! You have been busy.
I try, Chris!
I always think knitted socks are awesome. All your projects are great.
Thanks, Sarah!
Love those legwarmers. It’s nice that you post knitting and crochet projects together, they are not supposed to be exclusive of each other.
I’m definitely multi-craftual.
I’ve been meaning to try some BFL yarn for socks, they look great!
BFL is sooo soft, and it should wear well, with the longer staple length!
Maybe those socks were boring to knit, but I lurve them. I bet they are completely comfortable.
Yeah, I think they are.
What wonderful gifts, love the colour of the leg warmers. Have a good weekend. Deb x
I thought that color was a good neutral and exuded some nice warmth. Thanks.
Love, love, love the crown and mask! I think ‘creativity gifts’ are wonderful for little ones!
Those were a last-minute thought, but I was pleased!
Lovely projects! Those socks look nice and warm – I love BFL sock yarn!
Great projects, the legwarmers are awesome looking!
Thanks, Andria!
Boy, you have been so busy!! Everything looks great!
Funny, this was a step down from past years.
Great projects! I’m learning that with a great yarn, you don’t have to get all fancy with patterns…the yarn just shines. The crown and mask are perfect. I wish I had been knitting when my daughter would have worn those.
That’s true about great yarn, good reminder! And I’m definitely looking forward to making stuff like that mask for my guy as he gets a little older.
The crown and mask are so cute! Great for dress-up and pretend play.
That was my goal with them.
Very impressive! and creative.
Lovely comfy socks!
Your socks look very nice. I love the mask, such a great little gift for a young girl. You really should give Downton a try. I fought the urge for a long time then regretted having waited so long. It’s a beautiful show with great characters.
I will, at some point, watch Downton, I’m sure.