My head has been full of yarn and yarn projects these last couple of days as I try to sort out Christmas gift lists. For some reason I’m finding it rather overwhelming as I attempt to assign stashed yarn to dreamed projects. I just want to be knitting but I’m afraid to cast on only to tear out if the size ends up wrong.
And all along while I’m searching ravelry and my stash I have a nagging feeling there is something else I’m supposed to be doing. Oh, something like attending to the bread which I left to rise too long, the load of diapers awaiting a sunny day, the school lessons we didn’t quite finish, or perhaps dealing with the peaches, tomatoes, jalapenos and apples we picked up at the market this week.
But before I start into one or more of those tasks I’m going to enjoy a pleasant reflection over the knitting I got checked off “The List” this week.
All those hats I committed to knitting up for our family photo have been coming along nicely. Four out of six ain’t bad (only found three for the photo…hmm). The Hurricane pattern is quite fun and easy – although I agree with Debbie that they are more reminiscent of a tornado. I thought I’d too often drift off into knitting bliss and lose track of the swirling pattern but it hasn’t been a problem.
There are a couple of other projects that are asking to be completed but what fun is there in that? Instead I’m hoping to cast on a quick pair of fingerless mitts for E whose previous pair sadly disappeared and perhaps start in on the gift knitting with a couple of these bookmarks (I finally bought the book).
As for reading there hasn’t been much other than nightly bedtime stories with the wee folk but I have (just barely) begun This Life is in Your Hands and have been thumbing through The Great Big Book of Children’s Games. Hoping I’ll have something to share on them next week.
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Hats look amazing! Love the colors so much.
Looks like you have been busy! I need to get my holiday gift list made (and started on!). Thanks for the reminder!
I can relate Rachel. I often find myself browsing patterns looking for just the right one and then realize an hour has past by and I still have work to do. Love the hats. I haven’t cast mine on yet, but I need to get a move on. Good for you for buying the book, it’s been in my cart for months and I need to do the same thing.xx
I’m always being lured away from those boring chores by the call of yarn and fabric and patterns 🙂 And sometimes ravelry is more hurt than help in terms of that. Good luck sorting out your list(s)!
I’ve been checking out the hurricane pattern because I am knitting a bunch of hats as Christmas gifts… I think I’ll give it a try! I really like how yours came out.
Part of the fun in making the “lists” is the stress involved on deciding what to make who. I find that being extremely flexible of what I want to accomplish helps me with the stress.
Fun hats! Can’t believe how many you’ve already finished. I really need to try that pattern. So intrigued by that book, let me know how it is…
I know what you mean about indecisions concerning yarn stash. And I know about having lots to do and trying to fit it all in. I made one of those bookmarks. It took longer than I thought – good thing it was a small project. Love the linen stitch, but it was that pattern that made me realize I needed new glasses! And maybe trying to knit it in better lighting?
I often lose myself while pattern hunting and forget what I should be focusing on. But there are just so many wonderful patterns!
Those hats are adorable! And you’re knitting them so fast. I love making knitting lists too…especially for Christmas.
I love the hats. I might need to get lost on Ravelry looking for the pattern. wink wink.
I look forward to seeing those hats on the kids’ heads. 😉
I, too, feel a household of projects ready to swallow me alive, but for some reason I just want to knit. And sit 🙂 Those hats are so cute! The swirling pattern doesn’t bother me. Also, I reserved “Better Off” at the library thanks to your recommendation….can’t wait to pick it up!
I love those hats! So colorful… I am trying to decide between a few different patterns for my kids’ hats this year & this pattern is a strong contender… xo
I know what you mean. I’m so often fearfully knitting with stash yarn and worrying through the process. I’m loving the ‘tornado’ hats and look forward to a picture of all of your young heads lined up as an autumn rainbow! Lovely.
Blessings, Debbie
Oh you sound busy! I do the same thing…try to designate certain yarn for certain projects, and then forget which one is which-argh! And I have a hard time working on sewing/crocheting projects when I know that my dishes, laundry, and other things need done!
I can’t wait to hear how you like the children’s games book – -I keep meaning to pick up a copy of that from our library. It would be a lot of fun to have some new games to introduce when friends come over.
I am looking forward to seeing the family picture with all the hats! Do share, won’t you!?
So much to do, so much to do. Loving those hats – you’re almost ready for your photo!
I keep hearing about the Great Book of Children’s Games and will have to look into my library for that one. I’ve spent so much time looking at yarn and patterns I could have three gifts knit already. I must get on the ball/skein! haha
I do hope we get to see the photo when your finished with all the hats, what a cute idea to make matching hats for everyone:)
Wonderful, colorful hats! Everyone gets their own color, right?!!
Oh I know exactly what you mean about all of those things waiting to be done. Homeschooling is really new to me and I am not sure how all of you do it!
I really hope you enjoy This Life… I loved it.
I love your blog
Warm greetings from Chile.
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