Christmas Knitting for Gifts

I have been inspired this last week to make a few last minute Christmas gifts. It all started with our recent visit to Chicago. Everyone there looked so nice in their beautiful hand knit hats and scarves. They didn't seem to mind being out in the cold because they were dressed for it.

I decided I am under-dressed for the weather. I also decided, that everyone else I know is under-dressed as well and it's my duty to fix it.

Hence, the flurry of last minute knitting.

Then I discovered the most beautiful line of imported yarn from Germany.

I am obsessed with it!

I love how quickly it knits on these jumbo needles. I always wanted to learn knitwear design in college. But back then knitwear was just ugly.

You remember those giant T-shirts with the word "WHAM" on the front?

I rest my case. Knitwear today is so much more attractive.

I call this cowl blue smoke. It's a gift for my sister in law, shhhhh don't tell!

This teal number is for my mother, she loves teal. Hummm, I think I am going to need one of these too.

The other nanna is getting neutrals. I love Oatmeal-like color combos.

This infinity scarf took me forever to finish. I am keeping this one, but I decided to show it to you anyway. I wore it to the movies for the first time the other day.

 I love how you can wrap yourself up in it. It is so soft and warm. I can't wait to make another one.

I call this cowl bubble gum. Aren't the colors just amazing? You could wear this with a million different things.

This scarf is for Gramps. Salt and Pepper is a perfect color combo for him.

This last one is still in progress, but I decided to show it to you anyway. It has a bit of gold in the yarn, nothing like a little Sparkle for the holidays. 

As soon as the snow storm lets up I will head back to the yarn store again so I can finish it.

As of the first of the year, I will be adding these items to my Etsy store. They will be available for custom orders after the holidays, more details to come!

Have a relaxing day!

Only two more days til Christmas! Plenty of time to knit a few more last minute items!