I've been reading all the 2012 wrap ups - how much I sewed, how much I knit, how much I read, in some cases - how much I lost.
I want to do a wrap up post - but I didn't knit nearly as much in 2012 as I have in years past although my focus changed from socks to other knits.
For example, when I heard my brother and his girlfriend were coming for Christmas I had to come up with a quick gift. I don't know T very well, but I do know where they live and it's cold in the winter and I know she likes to walk outside. Hmmm - that gives me enough to work on. I bought some fluffy grey wool and signed up for a test knit. You can't see the pattern in the cowl very well, but it's knit broomstick lace. Very fun and easy way to create a great stitch that will still be warm.
I also know that T has very long hair. So when I saw the tea cozy hat that ChanKnits had knit - I knew it was perfect! So - a hat that would allow T to keep her ears warm, but let her hair hang free was knit.
I did tell her she had to model the gifts and have her photo taken or give them back! She wasn't very happy about it - but she did cooperate.
These two pieces were a super quick knit. Seriously - I think it took me 3 days total to knit the whole thing.
I do need to go back and do a review. I know I didn't do a lot of sewing early in the year. I need pull out the 2012 knits and get them photographed. And maybe even inventory the books I read - thanks to the Nook I read a bunch more last year. I also need to update the blog this year - change the header (I'm working on it), update the links (or remove them) how do you feel about links on the sidebar? Do you follow them to a find a new blogger? And also figure out how to add reply to comments. I try to reply via email to all comments, but that isn't always possible.
For now however - it's time to head back to the office after a lovely week of vacation. Happy New Year everyone! I'm looking forward to spending time in 2013 with you here.
Love the knitted gifts!
ReplyDeleteI don't pay much attention to side bar stuff, frankly. I use my own widgets for ease of searching and looking back...
it was so nice of you to make those gifts for T! They're very nice, and grey is a good neutral color for someone you don't know well. Her hair is just beautiful, as you pointed out.
ReplyDeleteI need to update my header picture - that's such a pain! And I sewed some in December, mostly unmentioned, and I've read a lot of books unmentioned. I do follow links, especially if it's someone you mention. And I look forward to your email replies, as well.
Happy New Year, G, and I hope the office isn't too demanding on your first day back.
All this talk of reviewing 2012 and all I can remember is doing nothing ! But, you know, there are a couple new dresses in the closet and a couple tees finished - and there were pant muslins worked on. Surprised me to no end once I went back through the blog LOL
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your wrap up.
Love the knitted pieces in this post - the cowl looks so cozy !
Love the look she's giving the camera in the pictures. lol Looks like some nice gifts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Glad she loved such a thoughtful present :D
ReplyDeleteYes, I follow links to meet new people. About three times a year I update mine. I recently updated but need to make a couple changes.
ReplyDeleteI've been keeping track of the books I read each year, but not how many projects I complete.
I do the like the ponytail hat. It would have been handy when I had my long hair.
You did well to whip up this lovely gift at such short notice - T will get a heap of wear out of it!
ReplyDeleteOff to have a peek around at your other creations - and looking forward to following along in 2013...
Great gifts and so perfect for T. I especially like the hat and appreciate the photo of the back. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI rarely check side bars on the blogs I read.
What a cool hat! (Well, warm, but still cool.)
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