Eesh!

I move to a new place, and nearly two months later I realize I haven't been blogging for you...

Okay, funny things which have happened to me recently... mmm...

On an entirely different subject, 'tis the season to whip out cheesy home-crafted gifties.

So in the past weeks I have:

• cast on and knit 2 stuffed critters, a one-eyed monster (still needs curly hair applied) and one with three horns.


• Cast on and knit up a backpack purse.


• Started to knit a lace doily, about an eighth to a quarter completed.


• Cast on and knitting the back to a sweater, about a third done.

Things I have yet to complete:

• Bake scottish shortbread.


• Bake pound cakes for sousing.


• Research diabetic baked goods, and experiment.


• Determine if there's enough time for knitting up that other sweater.

The little stuffed toys are cool... they have a "hot pillow" to toss into the microwave, then put back into the knit critter so you have a pocket warmer. Mine aren't quite so cute as these, yet, but I may do a few more so I can experiment with colors and eyes.

The Purse came out okay, but I had to improvise the pack straps and that didn't come out quite so perfect. I still need buttons to put finish it.

The lace is going to take forever; I doubt it will be done in time to give as a gift. It may end up being for me. But it's a good learning opportunity. The sweater is going very quickly in lopi-style yarn. It's just the simplest design I could make up on the spot, but the yarn is gorgeous, kettle-dyed Bolivian wool. Slightly scratchy, so I may need to put a merino or cashmere collar, but it will be worth it I think.

So, between shuttling people around the city, normal housework, and the new consulting gig, I'm knitting and doing other stuff for the holidays. Oh, and getting the house ready for guests; some of the kids/grandkids will be here for a week or so before the holidays.

What a wonderful life.