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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Christmas Sparkle

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 7 = October 14, 2014
 
     What is Christmas without a little bit of sparkle? You can use beads, yarn with a strand of filament in it or just add some sparkly thread to the yarn.
 
     There are many ways adding sparkle can change the look of an item. See below:

by Jenna Jenks 
by Juvysen Flickr
     My thoughts: The little sparkly snowflake in the corner just below the spoon adds just a hint of elegance to a very simple placemat. Just think how different it would look without the snowflake. 
Sparkling Sleigh Bells Stocking
by Yvonne Mendelson
by YvonneVT Flickr
     My thoughts: Imagine this stocking hanging by your fire or Christmas tree on Christmas eve, the lights bouncing off of the sparkly yarn in the stocking. One word comes to mind... MAGIC! 
 
 
sparkle scarf
by Cheri Christian
© c2knits
     My thoughts: When you add sparkle in the form of beads to the end of a scarf, it becomes not just sparkly, but functional. The added weight of the beads helps keep the scarf in place when it is wrapped around your neck or draped on your shoulders.
 
 
Wrapped in Sparkle
by SWTC Design Team
© SWTC Design Team
     My thoughts: This shawl is knit with 2 different yarns, one is the plain color and the other has small sequins in it. The effect is very delicate, especially since it is a lace edging.
 
 
Snowflake Sparkle Cowl
by Diana Mullins-Atkinson
© Diana Mullins-Atkinson
     My thoughts: I love yarns that make it easy for you, by already including the sparkle in the yarn... no beads or extra strands to worry about here. This is the perfect cowl for an evening walk because it is reflective.
 
 
Rosy sparkle tunic
by Forsnäs Hemman  
© Forsnäs Hemman
      My thoughts: No wardrobe is complete without a little, sparkly, hand knit, short, red dress. Who's with me.......
 

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Knitting Sparkles,

Victoria
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Monday, October 13, 2014

My Monday - Easy Saturday Victoria - Week 2

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 6 = October 13, 2014

     Has this happened to you?
  1. You are all set to start a new project and commit time to it when...
  2. You find out something outside of knitting has happened and you are forced to put that new project down because...
  3. You now have to finish up another project quickly.
    Anyone... anyone...

     Well, that happened to me this week. I found out a family member that I was knitting a present for had a heart attack. Luckily he is doing better. However, I felt the need to finish his present as quickly as I could since I will be up in his area this weekend and would love to hand deliver it.

     So... I have gotten next to nothing done on my sweater, but here is a review of what I did do.
  • knit the back panel bottom border
  • knit several rows of the stockinette pattern
  • realized that I greatly disliked the excessive looseness of the knitting with size 13US needles
  • frogged my first attempt
  • started a swatch on the larger size 13US needles (not thinking straight)
  • realized that if I wanted a tighter knit I should really swatch with SMALLER needles
  • figuratively slapped hand to forehead and put project away temporarily
     That is as far as I got. I didn't even get far enough along to take a picture. Maybe next week will be different.
 
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Knitting Change,

Victoria
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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Christmas Downsized

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 5 = October 12, 2014

     I know that many people don't want to or can't afford to knit a bunch of large projects. So, I have found quite a few small items that can be knit with scraps, like:
  • Ornaments
  • Stocking Stuffers
  • Miniature Stockings
  • Decorations
handmade Christmas meets Sunday night knitting project
 
 
Our Handmade Christmas Countdown continues with a load of knitted ball ...
 
 
Christmas in July – Knit a Christmas Tree – free patterns

If you would like to make your own robin, the knitting patterns are ...
 
Knitting and More
 
Christmas Crafts Free Knitting Patterns Crochet Pictures
 
Christmas Tree Beanie knitting pattern
 
     My favorite downsizing is these yarn filled ornaments below. Perfect for your yarn loving friends.
 
Christmas in July Ornaments
 
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Ornament Knitting,

Victoria
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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Christmas and Crazy

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 4 = October 11, 2014


Knitting house

      So yesterday I signed the paperwork to put my house up for sale, during the holiday season... that is a whole new level of crazy even for me.


Free knitting pattern: Knit a miniature house

     Most people stop looking for houses and putting their houses up for sale during the holidays. This is all because they don't want to move during this time of year.


Knitting Pattern Mini Red Roof Croft House

     On top of the existing stress of Christmas knitting, now I have added:
  1. packing up my house
  2. showing my house
  3. looking for a new house
  4. all while taking care of my 2 and 4 year olds. CRAZY!!!


Found on plus3crochet.blogspot.com.es

     I will breathe and not give in on what I want. I will work my hardest to accomplish all that I can while still having fun.

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House Knitting,

Victoria
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Friday, October 10, 2014

Fabulous Friday Featuring - Christmas Gift Bag. Santa's Little Snowflake Sack

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 3 = October 10, 2014

 
Christmas Gift Bag. Santa's Little Snowflake Sack
by Audrey Wilson
 
© Audrey Wilson
 
     Knit gift bags are a great alternative to wrapping presents. Think about it... a small knit bag is the perfect container for a gift card. Or you can knit a larger bag for that extremely odd shaped toy. They are so versatile and reusable.
 
© Gilliano
 
© icleynen

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Knitting Gift Bags,

Victoria
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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Who gets a hand knit Christmas present?

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 2 = October 9, 2014

The image is at:
knits-and-pieces.blogspot.com/2006/11/santas-workshop.html

     One of the first things that needs to be done when knitting Christmas presents is to decide who will get your beautiful hand knit items. For me, there are a few standard people who always get something knit for Christmas, like my 3 girls. Until they tell me to "Stop," they will all get something knit for Christmas every year. 
 
     So, what are some of my reasons for knitting projects this year?
  1. I decided to knit something for an Aunt because I saw a pattern that struck me a "HER STYLE."
  2. I decided to knit something for one of my nieces because I know her size and color preference.
  3. I decided to knit 2 special people matching things because I already had the perfect yarn for the project.
  4. I am going to attempt to knit a friend something because I know her likes and dislikes.
  5. I decided to knit my husband something because he asked.
  6. I decided to knit my Mother-in-law something because she seriously loved a yarn that I was using for another project.
  7. I also decided to knit my Mother-in-law something else because it is an item that I know she uses a lot.

     Now, will I get all of these done? Sure (fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed). If I don't, it doesn't matter. They don't know what I was plotting anyways. No matter what your reason, all that matters is the love and time that you put into knitting an item for somebody.
 
Snowman Christmas Stocking
The image is at:
www.aknittingblog.com/knitted-christmas-stocking-patterns.php

     Don't forget to enjoy the ART of knitting (YES, Knitting is an ART), or the love that you hold for the special person who will receive it. Remember, "Knitting is your present... the finished project is theirs!"

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Knitting for Who,

Victoria
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

'Tis the season for real this time...

Week 41 = Christmas Knitting Season is Here!
Day 1 = October 8, 2014
 
 
     Last week I played a little prank and put 'Tis the season as the title of last Wednesdays blog. Well this week I mean it. Christmas is a time of year were Christmas themed items are not the be all and end all of knitting. You have the sweater for you Dad, shawl for your Aunt, fancy sock for you Mom and so on. 


Okinawa Otter Knits shop! - www.knittingknonsense.com
 
     If all you are planning on making to presents are hats, scarves and dish clothes then you can keep this in mind for future years when you attempt bigger projects. I currently have 1 Christmas present done, 5 Christmas presents on the needles and at least 11 give or take planned to be put on the needles.

     Now planning to get it done and getting it done on time are 2 completely different things. I will keep you updated and I will be sure to show you pictures of the ones that I know their recipient's will not see here.
 
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Knitting Christmas has Begun,

Victoria
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