Showing posts with label Christmas 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas 2011. Show all posts

January 25, 2012

Last of the Unshared Christmas Knits

I think it says something positive about where I am as a knitter that I am sitting on about four FOs (finished objects) that I have yet to blog about. I would, however, like to take care of the backlog.


These are some convertible mittens I knit for Brother-in-law Cool for Christmas. The second mitt took me forever to knit. A nice serviceable pattern in serviceable Cascade 220. BIL Cool thought buttons might be a nice touch. I concur--let me know if I can add those and a crochet loop for you.

January 12, 2012

Christmas 2011: Random Snaps Part Three (The Ranch)

My wee lad and I were able to spend some time at the ranch over Christmas, where he played with his own herd of herefords, carefully assembled by his Grandad.

His main joy is lining them up in various formations and then admiring.

He was also immensely captivated by a small saddle found in the barn. It's still a bit big for him, and we did graduate from a stack of encyclopedias to a sturdy box, to now, at home, a specially built wooden stand.

He did know, instinctively, how to carry the saddle like a real cowboy.

January 11, 2012

Last of the Christmas Knitting: 2 More Washcloths

Last Christmas, I knitted a whole stack of washcloths for my nephews and niece. We added two more to the crew this year, so I had new washcloths to knit. I enjoy these, and I'm getting faster.

A Detroit Lions washcloth for a future fan.

A Mario washcloth for a future gamer.

January 04, 2012

Christmas 2011: Random Snaps Part Two (The Gift Edition)

Crawling out of his new Ikea tunnel!

Checking dad's heart with his new stethoscope--Dr. Lincoln spent all day trying to help sick mom feel better!

A highlight from the stocking--a Doc car! (from Disney/Pixar's Cars) A highlight for mom as well--purchased for $2 last Christmas at a post-holiday sale!


Using power tools just like his dad--what a young man I've got!

January 03, 2012

Moustaches!

A bowl of soaking moustaches.

17 moustaches--knit tubes with stranded moustaches in 13 different designs--10 adult-sized and 7 kid-sized. All knit of Cascade 220.

One wacky family Christmas picture!

January 02, 2012

Christmas 2011: Random Snaps Part One

Still not quite captured--Lincoln's superb growly face.

Riding a real toboggan with cousins and Uncle Cool.


Helping mom stir hot chocolate in robot jammies.