Oh, this time of year, my fingers are flying with the crochet hook.
It is funny but, if I make something fast for Maxi and give it to him right away when I get my yarn basket out, he is so happy with the thing, that he loses all interest in the yarn basket after that. Then I can work on items, knowing he won't peek inside the basket again. :rolleyes:
So not only did I make the mitten set some of you saw, but I've also made him two other caps, and slippers. I made stationary clutch bags for two of the teenage girls at my church who work with me in the music program. I made an evening bag for another girl on our list. Plus my two winter hats and matching scarves. Plus the two potholders and hot pad set for my Ex's girlfriend.
Plus the Victorian Candy Cane covers for an assortment of smaller gifts for various people. Plus the snowflakes for a friends
tree....
Tonight I'm starting on a hat and mitten set for little Danforth, Maxi's step-brother, who turns 3 next week.
I am waiting until after Christmas Day, I think, to do the adorable teddy bear for my great-nephew who was born last May. I'm going to work him in a deep shade of pastel blue using a super soft yarn called Baby Clouds.
The other thing I want to get to tonight are the two calligraphy projects I have planned as gifts.
This afternoon I made up two batches of 4Ruddy's Cranberry Salsa, also for gifts. The two batches filled a total of four pint sized jars and they look so festive!
So what are all of you up to?
Merme