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The Holidays are coming...

10/24/2014

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So now that you've decided that you are going to do some Christmas knitting. It's due time to give yourself a timeline to ensure that you will get it all done. 

First things first, kiss your 'you' knitting goodbye. You'll have to put that cozy wrap or shawl you really wanted for winter on hold until you have all your gifts knit. Use that special project that you want to knit for yourself as the carrot on the stick. Once all the holiday knitting is done you can cast on all the things!!

Second, you'll want to pick your projects. Since it is already getting late in the season you need to make your knitting quantity reasonable. You will not be able to knit a sweater for every member of your family before the big day. Don't even try. Stick to small projects with big yarn, it will make your life much, much easier!

Next, make a timeline and be realistic. A pair of socks usually takes me a good 3 weeks to complete depending how complicated they are and how big they are. A shawl can take me 2 months if its intricate. This year I'm sticking to hats and headbands as my gifts. I am also planning on making a few small sweaters for the special tiny humans in my life. I'm going to give myself one week for each hat, and 2 weeks for each sweater. I'm going to update my queue on Ravelry and set a date for each item to be completed. Sometimes I even set myself some mini deadlines to stay motivated.

Last, its time to do what knitters do best. Knit! Make sure you utilize all of your knitting time. I try to have some small knitting with me just in case I have to wait somewhere. No sense in just sitting around doing nothing. If you're struggling with knitting time you can always schedule it in by attending Knit Night! 
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Christmas Gifts for the Knitter #2

11/27/2013

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As many of you already know, I love socks. I love big socks, little socks, simple socks, and Cookie A. socks. 

Number one on my Christmas wish list this year is a subscription to Cookie A's sock club. You receive 12 exclusive Cookie A. sock patterns, 12 cookie recipe's and 6 shipments of yarn. How do you get this wonderful gift? Simply send this link to Cookie's website to your loved ones and hopefully they'll take the hint!

Check out my latest WIP from Cookie's book Knit. Sock. Love. 

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Christmas Shopping for the Knitter #1

11/24/2013

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Recently a knitterly friend posted on Facebook that she was all done her Christmas shopping, talk about keener! The post actually made me panic a little because I've done about 25% of my shopping at that was by pure fluke. 

After I saw the declaration of Christmas accomplishment I started my shopping online. I love shopping online but find myself finding more ideas for me than my loved ones. 

The item on the top of my list is the Quinn bag by Jordana Paige. It is the ultimate knitting bag that is functional and stylish. I immediately sent the link off to husband and have had my fingers crossed ever since. Take a peek at the bag tour below, hopefully I'll be doing a product review post in January! 

Stay tuned for more gift ideas and happy holiday shopping! ~Karla

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Christmas Gift Idea #12

12/13/2012

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copyright TheBon
How cute are these little suckers?! I think they should live in the forest of wine cork trees in the previous post!

Click image for pattern on Ravelry!

Happy Holiday Knitting!

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Christmas Gift Idea #9

12/8/2012

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copyright khipsky
I've made two of these and they turned out so nice! Great way to practice an after though heel. 

Click the image for the free pattern on Ravelry!

Happy Holiday Knitting!


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Christmas gift idea #8

12/4/2012

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Copyright Purls of Wisdom
What a cute idea! Make one as a gift or to hang on your own door!

Click the image for link to the pattern. 

Happy Holiday Knitting!

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