Well! I can just breath a sigh of relief and stop the crazy Christmas crochet. No more, nup, nadda, zip, I'm all finished on gifts, wrappings, trimmings and trappings... It's been so long with the work basket out each night that last night's bid for freedom felt sooooo wrong.
Katie's Christmas wrap (the rainbow coloured strip bottom right) was only finished on the 22nd and was causing me so much stress! I could only do it when my little darling was asleep, so, fitting it in with dinner, work and-oh yes- sleep was tricky. But it's done and it's lovely. Thick and warm. Small enough to fit her frame and large enough to use as a small adult wrap will keep it usable for as long as she wishes.
Presents this year seemed to be mainly scarves. This bulky pattern from "Cute and easy crochet" that I talked about last post knocks up so quickly and looks the business.
A last minute gift was this cute pudding. It was a free pattern that came as an email gift from "Inside Crochet" magazine which I was subscribed to. I haven't found many patterns that I would use from this year's magazines, so I haven't renewed my membership. Then this pattern sprung up and it's right up my street. Easy, quick and fun. It's now part of a gift box of handmade decorations for my Mum.
These Christmas projects have now taken my Ravelry page to over 60 projects. Will 2012 see my first 100?? It's a challenge I think I'll go for.
So, Merry Christmas everyone! Have a good holiday and look forward to coming back online after some serious family time!
I've managed to spot our lovely gingerbread couple in amongst that lot - love the scarf you are wearing in the second photo, looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting over 100 projects on your Ravelry page - I bet you manage it before the end of March.
I keep nicking the scarf off of Myf as it's so gorgeous :-) And in all honesty, the hat is the first one I've ever had that actually suits me and I LOVE it! Can't wait to read about your progress with the 100 projects, I completely agree with Jess, you'll be looking for more challenges soon!
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