Well, folks, we’re yarnin’ along here again.
Really, do I have to? You know I love to but, yikes, every week I seem to get myself all hyped about my dream projects and then the reality of whatever I spend the rest of my day doing (by which I mean no disrespect to the lovely people who would rather me not sit around knitting) hits and I realize my knitting awesomeness was more imagined than real.
But that’s me. Whereas I’m generally pretty realistic in my expectations (perhaps Dan would prefer to disagree) when it comes to knitting I’m all talk.
Case in point: Of the projects I mentioned last week two haven’t been touched and one was pulled out (albeit from a very early stage). Instead I cast on a Rae (see my Rae Noel here) to finally get started on a gift which I had deliberated over for far too long. I felt certain it was the right knitted item for the intended recipient, started knitting, returned to deliberating, and finally decided it’s too late to change my mind.
Oh, hand-made (by me) gifts, what a tremulous relationship we have. I love to make you but fear for your rejection.
So that’s that. I have a list as long as my arm of projects I’d love to have done as Christmas gifts…but you know how that goes.
Reading on my own has been scarce this week. I’ll admit to spending more time gathering far too many Christmas ideas while browsing pinterest than reading the books I have started. The kids and I have been enjoying lots of Christmas themed stories lately. We pulled our Christmas books from the boxes in the basement and then raided the library shelves for more. Tonight we enjoyed Great Joy, Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia, The Story of the Nativity and The Berentain Bears’ Christmas Tree.
And off I go to finish the increase portion of the Rae – fingers crossed I’ll be on the decreases by tomorrow!
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joining with Ginny for another Wednesday yarn along
Good morning!
My little riser (2 1/2) likes your knitting so far! He pointed to it and said, “Oh, yeah!” – as in I really like that!
Have a great week!
isn’t that the way it seems to go… all the big ideas and then life happens. lol still, a little knitting here, a little knitting there and eventually it is all done. 🙂
These lists of projects are so familiar to me . When you think you can do everything, but in reality it goes the other way. On the other hand, it is even for the better, because you come up with something different and unique.
And I like how the reading depends on the season in your family.
Irina
The yarn is gorgeous, it looks soft and squishy and warm! Who could resist knitting with it?
Rachel, I’m so happy you kept on with your Rae, the yarn is beautiful. I am finding myself drawn to browns this season so this looks awesome.
I find myself browsing patterns and creating a long list of things to do,but realistically will never get to in this lifetime. There is so much out there isn’t there?
i’ve had to put myself in a 10 step program to ween me away from Pinterest! What an enabler….I want to start a gazillion things. But I love your Rae–good choice–and beautiful yarn.
I know how tricky it can be, gift knitting. I made this cowl for my sister, and afterwards decided she probably wouldn’t wear it after all. So now it is sitting there waiting for the right recipient while I cast on for something else. My list has been subject to some serious tidying up though, so not much left to do… I think…
Oh yes, there’s a lot of ‘talking’ going on over here as well. Not sure if my knitting plans will come to fruition or not. Haven’t even made cookies!
I find that life ebbs and flows so much. During some periods of life we can accomplish so much while others tend to move to other pursuits. Right now you have a wee one to care for as well as older ones. They take so much time that knitting can wait. It will still be there to offer a bit of comfort. It is only recently that my knitting output has increased. If you saw my bathrooms(yuck!) you would know why.
I could have written this post myself. Thank goodness George has three days off next week so he can occupy the children while I scramble to finish everything… xo
I love Pinterest a little too much, too. If you want, you can find me on there as wifemomknitter. 😉
Christmas this year is going to be really hard for my whole family, so I’m just hoping to get through it at this point.
looks like lovely yarn! and I love the Christmas lights in the background!!
At least you joined the yarn along! I didn’t even have the courage to join up today because I am still working on the same sweater for Lena. BUT….I sure am basking in this new babyness of hers and I’m sure you’re doing the same with you wee one. Knitting can wait, I say!
The balance of the list… ahhhh… yes… I can’t seem to manage it, and therefore rarely knit as gifts anymore. I am so glad you joined in though!
Oh we are alike my friend! We need a crafting day together!
Oh, I’m that way too. There are so many handmade projects that I would like to do, but fear that they would be rejected.
The yarn looks oh so cozy
Good luck with your Christmas knitting!
LOVE the colour! wishing you success with all your christmas project and a great advent time!