Progress

Here's a couple picture of the earflap hat that will be given at Christmas. Dash was so kind to model for me.
A side view

And a front view. The colors are pretty true in these picture.

Now all that is left is I-cord from the earflaps and a pom pom. The scarf is still in progress. Dancer isn't home a the moment so no progress is being made. I may rip out what she's done and redo it. The fabric a bit too loose for my liking. A picture will be coming later.

(PS. Dash wasn't so sure about any future modeling jobs after seeing his picture. I thought he looks pretty darn cute, but he's worried his friends might see it.)

Elfin Magic

Today was my last day of work until January 2. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed and I went out to eat tonight to celebrate the much needed time off and to celebrate a nice bonus I got from work. Over dinner, I told him that I wished the house wasn't so dirty, otherwise I'd sit on my butt all day and knit tomorrow. His reply was 'Why not?' You know, he's right. I deserve a day to sit around and do nothing. Work has been very stressful. I've busted my bum to get everything ready for Christmas. I do have some knitting to finish for the big day. I think I'll follow his advice. I will take a shower sometime in the afternoon. We have a party to attend in the evening. It might be wise to not stink for that.

The house has been invaded by two magic elves. Dash came home from school a few weeks ago and announced that a lot of the kids at school have attracted elves to their houses by leaving notes for Mrs. Claus. Of course, we needed to get one. 'Snicker' showed up one afternoon, hanging from our kitchen light. He seemed to be a pretty good elf, not getting into too much trouble. Last weekend, though, Dash said he was going to ask for another elf because Snicker was lonely. Mrs. Claus allowed Doodle to come since he was Snicker's older brother (the boys are named after Mrs. Claus' favorite Christmas cookie; if 2 more arrive they will have to be named Peanut and Blossom :) Well, two are a bit more rambunctous than one. Two nights ago Snicker got into the donuts and Doodle hid himself in the refrigerator. Then the elves were found swinging from our ceiling fan this morning. Dash is so excited to find out what mischief they will get into tonight. It's been sort of fun, but the fun will end on Christmas Eve.

On the knitting front, I'm still working on my alpaca sweater. I still have hopes of wearing on Christmas Day. I'm also knitting a hat for my neice who just got a new coat. She wants a hat and scarf for Christmas. Dancer is making the scarf, while I'm working on the hat. I'm basing the hat on
this pattern from Knitty. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

Time to get a glass of water and head off to bed. TTFN.

Time Flies!!!

I really didn't intend for an entire month to pass by between blogs. But this is getting to be the busiest time of year.

Thanksgiving was spent in Tennessee at my sister's lake house. The kids were very excited about having 3 days to spend with their cousins. It was very relaxing.

To burn off some of the food that was consumed, I walked everyday. Wednesday after we arrived, I walked a mile with Nancy. Thursday morning, Nancy, Dan, their dog Togo, and I walked about 3 1/2 miles. After dinner, we did another mile. Friday morning we repeated the 3 1/2 mile course. Friday evening, Ed and I went out for a 1 1/2 mile walk. I really felt like I was getting a workout. The hills were killers!! Poor puppy was wiped out after the workout.

The Thanksgiving feast was wonderful. I made two pies, pumpkin and raspberry. Nancy made a chocolate bourbon pecon pie (YUM!!!), and the kids made a pumpkin cream pie. Nobody went hungry to say the least.

While driving to Tennessee, I made good progress on the sleeves for Sonnet. I think I started this about 3 years ago. Obviously I have attention deficit problems with projects, but I am committed to getting this done by Christmas. I hope to wear it Christmas day. Here's how close I am.

My intention was to work on this while at Tennessee, but I got distracted by this. It is from the Berroco pattern book #220, circa 2003. The pattern is Faith, knit in Berroco Duo. Duo is now discontinued, so I hope I have enough to complete the project. I had started this sweater a couple years ago, but discovered that I was knitting a size too small. I ripped it out and purchased more yarn. I believe I'm alright with the sizing.

Now, time to sign off, get a cut of hot chocolate, and sit by the newly decorated Christmas tree. The picture is a bit blurry, but you get the idea. :)