We had a very nice, mellow Christmas season here in Knit Country. My oldest boy was home for the holidays from Tennessee. That's him in the background, behind my husband. (I think his PhD studies might be getting to him...)
I did do a little holiday knitting, but nothing too strenuous. Just some fingerless mitts for my daughter (see first picture). They are literally just tubes with holes for her thumbs. I plan on doing some cute ones eventually, but she loves these as is.
(rainbow colors = Blue Moon Fiber Arts OFFF colorway sock yarn, and the blue/ green pair = Tess Yarns silk and merino sock yarn)
(rainbow colors = Blue Moon Fiber Arts OFFF colorway sock yarn, and the blue/ green pair = Tess Yarns silk and merino sock yarn)
Oh. . .I also made some socks for my husband.
(It's such a vanilla pattern that I haven't written it up, but I can if anyone wants it - toe up using Judy's magic cast on and a 2 x 2 rib with short row heel. 68 stitches on US size 2 needles, 12 stitches for the toe cast on, 10 for the short row heel cap. The yarn is Hazel Knits sock yarn--I think. I lost the tag. It could be Periwinkle Sheep sock yarn. I have some of both. I highly recommend both. I do remember the colorway was "suits.")
(It's such a vanilla pattern that I haven't written it up, but I can if anyone wants it - toe up using Judy's magic cast on and a 2 x 2 rib with short row heel. 68 stitches on US size 2 needles, 12 stitches for the toe cast on, 10 for the short row heel cap. The yarn is Hazel Knits sock yarn--I think. I lost the tag. It could be Periwinkle Sheep sock yarn. I have some of both. I highly recommend both. I do remember the colorway was "suits.")
On New Year's Day, I learned how to use Instagram, whipped up a few washcloths, and played around with quilting. . . In my pajamas. . .All day long. I even had a glass of wine with dinner. . .In my pajamas.
It was glorious.
It was glorious.
No major resolutions here. Just. . .live with intention and joy.
Happy New Year to you all! May 2014 bring you joy too.
Respectfully,
Kimberly
Happy New Year to you all! May 2014 bring you joy too.
Respectfully,
Kimberly