That Merry Season Flew By!

After two days of family and cookies and gift wrap, I was pleasantly surprised when, on Christmas Day, I found Sadie completely distracted by new toys and I was able to cozy up on the couch and watch Alfred Hitchcock Presents to my hearts content.  And how content it was!  My hands had a much needed break from knitting after all of those

(Pile-able Pups)

and

 
(Little Oddment Hedgehogs)

and

 
(Acorns)

and

  and 
(windschief & botanic) 

and this too

The Peaks Island Hood that I made too short, and ended up having to sew the top two buttonholes shut and leave only one buttonhole for closing.  I think the coziness of the Malabrigo worsted and the sweetness of the design really saved me (not to mention the unconditional pride a mother has for her child), because my mom said she loved it.  Phew!

2009 also marks the year I bought my own Christmas Tree, and it was about time.  But the poor dear needs a tree skirt.  We can't have another year of a naked-bottomed tree.  And some stockings would be nice.  I should probably start work on those now so the mad rush next December can be avoided.  But that's not going to happen.  I secretly enjoy the masochistic knitting schedule that comes with leaving everything to the last minute.

Comments

[jodi]

Holy cow, such cute handknits. I LOVE the hedgehogs and the acorns in particular.

Wishing you all the best in 2010.

[craftivore]

Beautiful photos and work on your blog. A feast for the eyes.