Good Morning!
It's mid-week and so far all is good! My office day (really just morning) yesterday was productive and the afternoon was pretty easy. Fletch and I ran out and among other things managed to get a new de-icer for the "bird bath" (really just a giant saucer to go under a plant) that we keep on our picnic table. The birds love it year round, but the de-icer we had last year gave out at the end of winter. Now we will be good to go and it's been needed as the temps drop into the 20's each night.
I'm plugging along on my Christmas knitting. The headband for Anna is finished (I LOVE it) and the first fingerless mitt to match has been started.
The mitts knit up quickly (I can't seem to find a link to the pattern) - just a simple 2x2 rib at the cuff, then plain knitting, a little itty bitty thumb and then a smaller amount of ribbing at the top. The DK weight makes everything go a little bit faster. The first mitt should easily (ha!!) be finished today and the second one started. I've also picked out the yarn I want to use for the YinYang Kitty Socks for Mailing (she requested another pair).
I'm waiting on a few books from the library but in the interim am reading A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. This is not one of her better novels (my opinion) and I'm not reading it quickly - basically because I tend to get drowsy and nod off every time I pick it up! The characters are typically quirky, but the book is just not really pulling me in. I've read a little over 100 pages, so am a good (almost) third of the way through and will probably stick with it.
As always, linking up with Kat and the other Unravelers to talk about what we are making and reading. Head on over to Kat's for some inspiration!
I love your headband and mitts! I need to knit myself a headband after I finish up a few gifts; I think I would use it much more than a hat. I remember nodding off when I read Blue Thread also! It has Anne Tyler's typically quirky characters, but it felt like nothing much happened with the plot. I'm sure the birds thank you for their gift!
ReplyDeleteI also love that headband - do you have a pattern to recommend?
ReplyDeleteThe headband turned out great, Vera! Quick and easy, right??? :-)
ReplyDelete(And I felt the same way about A Spool of Blue Thread . . . )
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ReplyDeleteThe headband looks very cute! The birds will love the bird bath this winter. We may have some flurries today, it's not here yet.
Have a happy day!
Nice job on this set of woolies! What a great idea and it looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe headband and mitt will be a great gift. I like the color of the yarn.
ReplyDeletebeautiful gift set that will be loved! I am done for now with gift knitting, later on in the month I want to knit a baby blanket for my daughter's sister in law who is expecting in March. I have a while to start that.
ReplyDeleteI love that headband. With matching mitts it will make a great gift. I need to go figure out what I've done with all mine. They are really useful when you're got your hair up.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful headband. I remember a few years ago I made many sets of fingerless mitts. Everyone seemed to want them. I'm sure yours will be very welcomed.
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Betsy
That headband! It's so simple, yet so stylish. It almost has a vintage look to it. LOVE it.
ReplyDeletePretty yarn in the headband!
ReplyDeleteBravo on the headband finish.. that will be such a good ear-warmer! A very nice set you're making. Lucky friend. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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I like the headband too - the texture is great. I think fingerless mitts are such a nice gift. I get a kick out of giving a pair to someone who has never tried them. They always enjoy wearing them. I didn't care for the Anne Tyler book either. For me her earlier books were the ones that I enjoyed.
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