Arghh... it's Xmas knitting time and I am seriously lacking inspiration. I would like to knit something for most of my family and the in-laws too but there are only so many scarves one can cope with in one 2 month stretch. But it has to be said that scarves are 1. reasonably easy 2. likey to be appreciated.
I can't felt due to my washing machine - so that means that bags are out - based on my previous experience of lining bags, I don't think I will be doing any knitted bags that need lining. Hats are a difficult one too - after all not everyone wears hats or likes them. Socks - you may have noticed that I have not mentioned my sock recently. It's slow progress.
Come to think of it, I am going to go and pick that one up. Polly is our sock teacher (we being Jacinta and me) and I have not done the 'homework' that we were set about 2 months ago.
If you have any suggestion as to good Xmas ideas, please please share them. I need the inspiration!
Posted by Amelia at November 4, 2004 08:44 AM | TrackBackHats! Beanies! It takes a ball of yarn, a pair of (preferably big) needles, and a couple of hours. Rowan Plaid or Big Wool would make scrumptious hats...
Other than that, there's a book "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts" which classifies projects by how much time it takes to knit them. How great is that?
Posted by: MJ at November 8, 2004 12:05 AMHow about egg cosies ? - Possibly the most useless items of kitchen/dining equipment in the history of mankind but undeniably quick to knit !
Posted by: Heather at November 7, 2004 11:47 PMAs Amelia's sister I would like to say that scarves are good! If not, knitted loo roll covers (I hope Grandma is not reading this), made out of rainbow wool of course! Just know that Amelia is spending Xmas at mine and food may depend on presents...
Posted by: Juliette at November 6, 2004 02:44 PMTea cosies,cafetiere cosies, neck gaiters, string shopping bags (especially if you can get your hands on the Noro Gampi A? and fill it with a few choice goodies), washcloths with good soap, wire and bead napkin holders.
Then there's always Caryl's kerchief, magic scarves, scarves made by the Japanes hand knitting I learnt at Ally Pally, funky lace shawls using bulky wool and 15mm needles. (I made mine in 3 hours)...
Beaded stitch markers, knitting needle cases,"fur" collars with satin ribbon ties, hot water bottle covers...
Do you need any more ideas?
Posted by: Yvonne at November 5, 2004 10:47 PMrememer my offer on the bit that goes around the heart ;-)
What about some toilet roll ladies??
I'm being cruel, but the Jagear accessory book has lots of ideas - too many scarfs but the odd nice bag. What about cushions? Ive seen lots of simple but stunning patterns recently.
Posted by: Sarah Murray at November 5, 2004 10:06 AMFingerless gloves? You don't need hand measurements for those. Add some beads/fancy yarns? 2 balls of DK (variegated if you like - Jaeger's Baby Merino is soft and pretty colours), you really only need one and a half.
Not wishing to give offence, but I really can't see you knocking out a couple of Flower Basket shawls before Christmas......
Posted by: Jill at November 4, 2004 10:54 PMA gift certificate for knitting lessons! ;-)
Posted by: Phyl at November 4, 2004 05:44 PMHow about for the women sachet bags -- little tiny bags knitted in luxury yarns filled with potpourri? Elegant and fast to make!
Posted by: Wendy at November 4, 2004 12:03 PMFlower basket shawl, scarves, mittens, pulse warmers, hats, tams, leg warmers,......
Posted by: Marta at November 4, 2004 11:31 AMWhy not try the flower basket shawl from Interweave Fall04? Once I had overcrome teething troubles I managed to knit it in a day ( or a couple as I plonked my butt down and did not move the whole day!! BLISS!) FB escapades are all documented on the above site!
Posted by: Minxxy at November 4, 2004 10:58 AM