Christmas knitting for Mona

I just found this in my drafts.......... oops.

Mona is my swap partner in my Christmas Swap with my Knotty Friends Yahoo Group.

I made this scarf in September but couldn't post it until now that she's received it. The pattern came from December 18 - Little Shell Pattern - 365 Knitting Stitches A Year. I used Knit Picks Swish in the color Bubblegum.

Since pink is her favorite color I couldn't very well let a gift box go out without a bag. This is the first one I added charms to. She likes a bit of "bling" and I was hoping she'd like these. ETA - she did. :-)

First FO of 2009

I was messing around and made a long hat with danglies on the end. It was a lot of fun to make and made me smile when it was finished.

Last two FO's for 2008

Since I was in a hat knitting mode I made these two chemo caps. I'll knit up a few more and send them out.

Austin's Hat

Austin didn't want a lavender hat with tassels but did want a beanie. :-)

Susie's Book Cover

Dona's mom loved the book cozie I made Dona for Christmas. I thought it was a silly gift but if Susie wants one, Susie should have one.

Marlene's Hat

Marlene asked for a hat to match her scarf. Just a simple beanie she said. This was easy. :-)

Kenzie's hat

My friend Dona loved the hats for Bayard and Carson and asked for one for her granddaughter.

Hats for Bayard and Carson

These are for my friends twins. I'm going to go see them tomorrow - I sure hope they fit. :-)

Marlene's Scarf

My hubby reminded me that I hadn't knit Marlene a scarf for a long time. She loves them and is coming into town from Utah (brrrrrrrrr) so I made this one for her. She'll get it tomorrow.




Size 17 needles - double strand of Lion Brand Homespun - seed stitch for five feet.

Bunny on the table

I sent this picture to a friend of mine and said to her "I have no idea how she gets up there." She replied and said "She bunny hops up there."

Shannon's hat and scarf

Shannon (my son's friend) asked me for a floppy hat made out of the same yarn I used for Dona's Ruana. I couldn't find a pattern I liked so I made it up as I went.

Size 11 needles with a cast on of 70. Two inches of ribbing and then I increased it to 84 stitches. The yarn was so pretty I didn't think it needed a pattern so I knit all rounds. 6 inches later I started the decrease. She looked so cute in the hat I offered to make her a scarf to match. 24 stitches, size 11 needles, garter stitch and fringe. She loves it and told me it was the most beautiful set she'd ever seen. You can't ask for anything better than that especially since both were so easy.

Dona's Ruana

I think this is my final Christmas knitted item. It's for my friend Dona (who's been forbidden to look at my blog until after Christmas). I used this pattern and it was an easy but looooooooong knit.

Click to hear She's Sinking

Gray Squirrel

Isn't he sooooooo cute!!! Here's where I found the pattern. Anita (neanthebean) was such a tremendous help answering all my questions. :-)

Purple Two Needle Slippers

I'm working on a shawl as a Christmas present but needed a break. These were super fast and easy. And now......... back to the shawl.

Shannon's Bat

I somehow forgot to post this one. Shannon (Kevin's friend) asked for a bat. Who am I to turn down a bat request. Now she wants a hat like Courtney's. I think we'll be deciding the color tonight.

Courtney's Hat

This was such a fun knit. My son's friend asked for a floppy hat and this is the pattern I used.

For my friend Ellen designed by my friend Susan. Thanks Susan for your never ending help. :-)

Christmas Ornament

Now that Halloween is over I can start thinking about Christmas. It just seems wrong before that. I'm not sure who I'll give this dishcloth too but it was a very fun knit done as a KAL with some knitting friends.

Breast Cancer Ad

This was forwarded to me and I hope I'm not infringing on copyright laws or anything else but I thought it was so cute. If I am, please contact me and I'll remove it from my blog.