It is that time of year, the holidays. Even saying that, makes me freak out a bit. As many yarnies know it is the time where some of us crazies choose to wait till the last minute to do our Christmas knitting or crocheting.
My tip...turn on some of your favorite tunes, breathe deep and knit.
Last minute ornaments on being knit up. Thankfully it is a quick and simple pattern, I added my own little touch to the pattern by adding some wee colorwork and a bow. Hint, also a great way to use up some sock scraps. Bonus!
The sister requested a scarf for a friend's daughter who is experiencing winter in Seattle for the first time. Therefore not only am I doing my own holiday knitting, but now it seems I am for hire? heh! Now, if you are nutty like me and "decide" to take on other's knitting presents I recommend this pattern by Robin Ulrich. Thankfully it is a quick knit. Don't worry, I am much further along that the picture above suggests. Our weather is a overcast and making decent picture taking impossible.
You may be thinking, Andi these two projects are nothing. You may be knitting a blanket and 12 gifts, thinking I am a wimp. But wait, I also have a very large super secret test/sample knit for a wonderful designer. Want a peek?
What is it? Inquiring minds what to know. heh. Shhh..it's a secret.
Let me tell you I am knitting like a mad woman and loving it. Are you in a yarn frenzy right now? If you are like me remember to take knitting breaks, breathe, and maybe try some of these exercises to help prevent yarning injuries.
Enjoy a video about knitting, maybe to help you get into the knitting mood.
Have the best day today and remember to take a breath. :)
XO
Andi
Cute mini sweaters and a great scarf pattern.
Posted by: Louise | 12/08/2013 at 08:26 AM
well this wouldn't be "my sister's knitter" if you didn't have something on the needles for her too. pretty colors!
Posted by: jody | 12/08/2013 at 10:14 AM
OMGosh those mini ganseys are adorable! <3!!
The rich wine scarf has lovely texture.
Posted by: Kepanie | 12/08/2013 at 11:13 AM
it was eighteen degrees yesterday in Seattle, Andi
your friends daughter needs that scarf this winter!!!
your wee sweaters are so adorable ~ I may have to make some of those when my gift knitting is finished (if it's ever finished!)
Posted by: Melissa | 12/08/2013 at 11:44 AM
I did miniature sweaters years ago from the pattern in "Last Minute Knits". I used them as package toppers. Like you I always have left over sock yarn. I hope to make a pair of the sock earrings for my friend Jean in red. The is the month when I obsessively knit little extras to surprise people. Thankfully my major knitting is complete. Knitting all year and adding to the gift closet has stopped. me from traditional Christmas shopping. Any excuse to buy more yarn!
Posted by: Meghan | 12/08/2013 at 12:25 PM
I am so deep into the holiday knitting I have convinced myself I'm on schedule and don't have to worry. Clearly a sign that holiday madness has set in :)
Every year I say I'm going to knit some ornaments and then every year I get too caught up in gift knitting. Maybe the solution is to knit them up in June and then tuck them away. Those little sweaters are adorable.
Posted by: AngelaH | 12/08/2013 at 02:10 PM
I was wondering why there weren't more projects before you shared the sneak peek of the secret knitting. But I am surprised that it didn't appear to be a sock. Do you not have any socks going on at the moment?!
Posted by: Audry | 12/08/2013 at 02:35 PM
Oh I loved that video!!!! It is amazing all the wonderful things knitting has brought into my life! Who would have ever imagined. Your projects look wonderful.
Posted by: Andee | 12/08/2013 at 05:01 PM
Absolutely adorable sweaters! And both scarf and mystery thing looks very interesting! ^.^
Posted by: Madeleine | 12/08/2013 at 05:49 PM
Always love your knitting Andi ☺ Me going crazy crocheting some mitten for males and girls. And yes last minute lol
Posted by: wendy | 12/08/2013 at 06:07 PM
I have NO knitted Christmas gifts on the needles this year! That was a promise to myself. But I find myself sweating under a pile of Christmas sewing. The resolution was clearly not thought out particularly well. Perhaps I will cast on for those wee sweaters just for the heck of it. They are so lovely.
Posted by: Rebecca | 12/08/2013 at 11:37 PM
I told myself that I wouldn't knit anything for christmas this year. I'm now onto my fourth holiday gift. Who was I kidding?!? I love your little sweater ornaments.
Posted by: Hazel | 12/09/2013 at 04:40 AM
oh how cute are those little sweaters!!! love the little colorwork!
Posted by: donaknits | 12/09/2013 at 06:48 AM
I'm knitting lots of Christmas decorations at the moment, first time I've done them and making feel all Christamssy :) Have a craft fair the weekend before Christmas! :)
Posted by: Reb_Knit1tea1 | 12/09/2013 at 07:41 AM
I love love love those sweater ornaments!
Posted by: Kerry | 12/09/2013 at 07:42 AM
I have one pair of socks to knit and then I'm ready. And if I do not get them knit in time, I'm wrapping them up in progress! Love the sweet sweaters, my mom used to knit sweaters for the tree!!
Posted by: karen | 12/09/2013 at 07:45 AM
I love the sweater ornaments! super cute! I didn't think I would do so much christmas knitting myself but somehow it happened..
Posted by: olivia | 12/09/2013 at 12:39 PM
Love your tiny little "sweaters"! And thanks so much for giving me an idea of what to do with that hank of yarn that just didn't want "to be" anything! I started it just a little bit ago, using the pattern you are using for your scarf above. In fact, my yarn is almost the same color. Mine is sock yarn and it is still working out and looking quite good!
Linda in VA
Posted by: Linda | 12/09/2013 at 04:42 PM
I love both the scarf at tiny sweaters. I've had that sweater pattern in my queue for ages. Maybe now I'll actually knit it!
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 12/09/2013 at 05:39 PM
Those tiny sweaters are really cute! I made a bunch of those as Christmas tree ornaments and gave them away as gifts one year. They were really popular.
Posted by: Erika | 12/09/2013 at 07:52 PM
I am so behind on my knitting YIKES!!!!!For some reason i threw a baby shower at my home for my niece with 50 people last weekend...WHAT WAS I THINKING!! In December ...Thankfully we got a snow day today !!!
Love all your knits!! The scarf is fab!
xoxo
Donna
Posted by: Donna @Allthingsming | 12/10/2013 at 10:48 AM
Adorable ornament idea!
Posted by: Nancy Jean | 12/11/2013 at 08:28 AM
What lovely little ornaments. They will so cute on the tree. And you are such a great sister knitting the scarf for her friend :)
Posted by: Lisa | 12/13/2013 at 05:27 AM
Happy to wait for the big reveal on the secret knit, but please tell me what the yarn you're using there is, it looks lush!
Love the sweet little sweaters :)
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | 12/13/2013 at 06:38 AM
The ornaments are so cute!!! How do you knit such small sleeves?
The scarf is going to be gorgeous with these tiny cables!
Have a lovely weekend !
Posted by: Maryse | 12/14/2013 at 11:06 AM