The Christmas Countdown

It is now officially one month before Christmas.

Wahoo!

I’ve ordered all of the girl’s Christmas presents (PS:  Mom, they are coming direct to you, and one of them is huge), and just need to get stocking stuffers once we arrive in the States.

Marcus and I aren’t exchanging gifts this year, but I’d still like to pick him up a little something once we arrive home in a few weeks.  No idea what, though.

I decided to order calendars of the girls after all, though I went with a different (and cheaper) company.  They’re on the way to Mom’s house, too.

The Christmas knitting continues, and if I do say so myself, I’m doing a fabulous job.

I’m still working on Marcus’ sweater.  It’s about 35% completed.

I have 2 1/2 pairs of socks left to knit.

I need to knit the vest for my dad.

One more little thing for a friend.

And that’s it!  Can you believe it?  I am awesome!

I might knit the girls some hats, mittens, and scarves if I can get my act together, but I make no promises.

I want to get my Christmas cards addressed so that they can go into the post on Monday. They came last week, and they do look incredibly cute, if I do say so myself.  We ordered from Snapfish this year, and they always do a nice job with their photo cards.

I am ready Christmas…bring it on!

Onwards and Upwards!

With Arwen finally finished (it still feels weird to say that) I am committing to get my holiday knitting together.  I recently blogged and provided you with this list of what needed to be accomplished:

• 3 sweaters
• 1 vest
• 6 pairs of socks
• 3 dishtowels
• 1 beer cozy
• 1 cowl
• 1 hat

I have been able to cross off a couple of items, but not as many as I’d like.  I am now done with one of the sweaters and one of the hats.  Wahoo!  I’ve also made some revisions to what I am knitting, so now my holiday knitting list looks like this.

• 3 2 cowls
• 3 pairs of socks
• 2 sweaters
• 1 vest
• 1 beer cozy
• 2 1 hat
• 1 set of coasters

So, I think this appears much more manageable, though not exactly shorter.  After frogging mom’s cardigan (I was knitting the Top Down Raglan Cardigan, for those who were curious), I’ve got it back on the needles and am very pleased (I’ve switched patterns and directions completely).  Marcus’ sweater is about 1/3 done.  One pair of socks is half way done.

I have just over one month left to finish my knitting.  I am pretty sure that Marcus sweater and the vest (for my dad) won’t make it, so I am not stressing.  Otherwise, I think I’m good to go.

Here’s to optimism!

Breathe Easy, My Friends.

In the past week, I’ve had a few friends express their concerns to me about my knitting. It’s the result of a posting on Ravelry, where I listed all the Christmas knitting that I hope to accomplish before flying back to the States for the holidays (two months + 3 days away).

By all standards, the list of items on the needles or that I haven’t even started is a hearty one. Without giving too much away, here’s a glimpse at what needs to be completed:

• 3 sweaters
• 1 vest
• 6 pairs of socks
• 3 dishtowels
• 1 beer cozy
• 1 cowl
• 1 hat

It does look daunting. But, two of the sweaters are started. One, in fact, just needs sleeves. And one doesn’t even have sleeves (think on THAT why don’t you, Kiki!). 3 of the pairs of socks will go quickly, as they are in DK weight and will be knit in stocking stitch. The dishtowels are a breeze!

So, breathe easy, my friends. I’m determined not to make the Christmas knitting a struggle, a stressor, or a drama. In fact, I’m really enjoying it.

After all, I’d be knitting anyway! 🙂