Knit 1 Purl 2 and a Merry Christmas too!

I have been knitting my fingers off and can now say...

WOO HOO!

I've finished the knitted Christmas presents, I wanted to make :)




Two "Skater's Beanies" knitted from fingering weight, sock yarn and stretchy for a good fit.
I followed a pattern out of the book "Not Just Socks" by Sandi Rosner



And two Fair Isle ear bands from some very nice super-wash merino wool.
These also have a cotton knitted lining for no wool itchies comfort...nice and cozy warm too!
Pattern by Bea Ellis Knitwear called "Norwegian Headband".


It's now time for a cup of Chai tea, a seat near the wood-burner, kitty on my lap and something else to create in my hands....


Have a very Merry Christmas everyone.

Love and blessings to all and of course.....

Best wishes and stitches!

The Best Gift of All

Today I had lunch with the "Chix in the Stix".... Dolly, Audrey and Debbie, dear friends and absolute sisters in the stitcherhood :)

It was SO good to have the four of us together again, (we have all had a hectic last couple of weeks)..... we chatted, we laughed, we ate good food, shopped a little for those last minute Christmas presents and exchanged gifts with each other.

Dolly crocheted 2 exquisite doilies for each of us

Audrey gave us each a beautiful pewter Angel

And Deb stitched this awesome, heart-tugging picture!


I cross-stitched ornaments and made candle cradles for the girls...




All treasures for sure but none can compare to the hugs, love and gathering of good friends......

I am thankful for this.....the best gift of all!

Best wishes and stitches everyone!

A Cradle of a Different Sort

I've been stitching and stitching and stitching Christmas gifts the last week or so (some knitting too) and I wanted to share some of what I have stitched with you.

I bought the pattern Candle Cradles by The Teacher's Pet at my local quilt shop and thought I would like to make one of these for the cabin in the woods as I like candles so much.

Well I made one for myself and then thought "hey, these will make great Christmas gifts!" and one led to 12 more ;)

I used the stitch and flip method (quilt as you go) instead of piecing the cradle than quilting it.


I just love how these "cradles" turned out, great way to use up some fat quarters, charms or honey bun strips too!

I even found another use for them besides to cradle a candle...

...TA DA!

Maybe a candy dish or pretty jar filled with goodies would like a cradle too? hmmmm....

Best wishes and stitches everyone!