With just a few days left before the big day, have you finished all of your holiday shopping and Christmas knitting? My last knitted gift was shipped off just a couple of days ago to my mother. This holiday season, I knit 4 Christmas gifts, 2 baby gifts, 1 stocking and 2 new patterns. All in all, not too bad.
I can remember my first Christmas, after I had taken up knitting, I felt the need to knit everyone gifts. That first year, I made 7 scarves. My father caught me finishing his late on Christmas Eve... and this was before I knew about blocking. Luckily, this year there will be no true last-minute knitted gifts. Sigh (of relief)...
However, if you find yourself in need of a true quick knit... as in one that can be finished in the time it takes to watch 2 Christmas movies... well, then... here you go...
Meet Winifred.
The Winifred Cowl is the perfect marriage of structure and squish. This
large cowl features a wide rib stitch pattern knit in the ever-squishy
Puffin yarn.
It is knit in the round from the bottom up with a larger
base and subtle gradual decreases, working up to a smaller top collar.
The top half of the cowl is worked flat and features 3 buttons, which
provide greater ease in putting on the cowl and greater flexibility in
how the cowl can be worn.
I really don't mind having my picture taken, I'm not one to hide from the camera at the party, but I do feel a bit silly being the model. However, the day my friend, Sara, took the pictures it was freezing cold and very windy. We did the shoot in about 10 minutes so I didn't have time to feel silly.
I can honest and truly attest to the effectiveness of this cowl. It really is incredibly warm and cozy. After this speed session we quickly headed over to Starbucks and warmed up with holiday lattes for about 2 hours.
So how will you wear your Winifred Cowl?
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Super Fast Knitted Gift Ideas
As promised, here is a list of super fast patterns that knit up really quickly. And when I say super fast... I mean you can make it in a few hours (after you've had your cup of strong coffee). Ready, set, go!
Want some more ideas? Check out Joelle Hoverson's smash hit books: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Here is a list of books with even more great quick-knit gift ideas:
Gifted
Closely Knit
Holiday Knits
Weekend Knitting
Handknit Holidays
60 Quick Knits
Happy knitting!
For children:
Pugsy by Andrea Sanchez |
Circlet by Dani Sunshine |
Stars or Stripes Mittens by Odessa Reichel |
Little Bobble Scarf by Meg Roke |
For her:
Sporting Beret by Meg Roke |
Cullin Cowl by Pam Allen |
Women's Hand/Wrist Warmers by Joelle Hoverson |
For him:
Chunkeanie by Woolly Wormhead |
Turn A Square by Jared Flood |
Nicholas by Jane Richmond |
Fingerless Mitts by Bruce Weinstein |
For anyone:
Argyle Ornaments by Anne Berk |
Yarn Ball Bookmarkers |
Cable Vision Wreath by Hilary Hunt |
Braided Mug Cozy by Sarah Alderson |
Want some more ideas? Check out Joelle Hoverson's smash hit books: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts and More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Here is a list of books with even more great quick-knit gift ideas:
Gifted
Closely Knit
Holiday Knits
Weekend Knitting
Handknit Holidays
60 Quick Knits
Happy knitting!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Holiday Shopping for Knitters
In May, I wrote a post about gift ideas for knitters (you can read more about it here). However, since Christmas is quickly approaching (and I apologize for not getting this up before Chanukah) , I thought I'd share a few more ideas, just in case you are still searching for that perfect gift.
Tomorrow I'll post about some great super-fast-last-minute-knitted-gifts.
In the mean time, happy shopping!!!
Aranware Pitcher |
Yarnball Chocolates |
Sweater Weather Pot |
Cable Print Flannel Bedding |
Knitted Glass Art |
High Fiber Tote Bag |
Knitting Macbook Decal |
Phil Basin Soakworthy Tub |
Gleener Fuzz Remover |
The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes |
Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting by Ann Hood |
Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith |
Green Gable Knits by Joanna Johnson |
The Rhinebeck Sweater by Ysolda Teague (and more) |
Tomorrow I'll post about some great super-fast-last-minute-knitted-gifts.
In the mean time, happy shopping!!!
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