Today is wet and gloomy. A perfect day to finish this hat I’m working on.

I really want to start on the scarf, and then once this set is done, I can start busting through the many dishcloths I’ve got to knit by Xmas.

I need a nap.

I’m currently knitting this hat and scarf set. I don’t actually know if who I’m giving this to will actually wear it, but I think it’s really cute and that’s all that really matters with knitting. If I don’t personally love something, I won’t be able to knit it. I’ll just get bored and stop.

So far, I’m about 1/3 way through the hat. It started out kind of hard because I have trouble knitting on double points. But, now that I’ve switched to my circular needle, it’s going pretty fast.

Here it is so far:

My mother showed up at my front door this weekend not only prepared to babysit 3 kids while Jason and I slipped away on a date, but with a bag full of this. Thirty balls of it. Plus some super soft Patons yarn.

We estimated the total value to be around $300. And she paid $25 for the entire bag.

Score! Looks like it’s going to be a merry Xmas after all… :)

I promised myself I would start knitting Xmas gifts when November rolled around, and so, even though I was dead tired last night, I did.

This is one I’m planning on giving to a bunch of people. It reminds me of those kitchen floor mats we had when I was a kid. I think I got this one off Knitting Troll’s blog.

The pattern is also really easy and doesn’t require looking back at the directions every 5 seconds. Once you’ve got the first 2 rows, you’re set.

I sat on the couch watching Transformers and knitting for about a half hour before I decided I better stop before I make a really stupid mistake from exhaustion. Anyway, off to a good start.

I need a little help from my (crafty) friends.

My plan is to begin knitting Xmas gifts once November hits, but I’m still looking for great dishcloth and hand towel patterns.

If you know of any, or want to pass on your own, please contact me! Thanks!