I’ve been knitting up a storm lately and having lots of fun doing it! I finished the scarf for my sister while we were on vacation in Orlando and gave it to her when she came over on Saturday. Though I was worried about her liking the colors, she loved it so much she wore it the rest of the time she was over!
Emily rockin' her new scarf
Yes, I know we look like twins, but we’re not.
Since I had a little of the variegated pink yarn left, I started a little change purse from a knitting book my stepmom left at my house. Since Em was a little late getting here, I was able to add the button and sew up the sides and present her with a matchy matchy accessory for her scarf.
Change purse front
Change purse back
Though the color didn’t reproduce completely true, that middle stripe on the back is actually the international orange left over from Max’s scarf. It’s pretty bright and fun.
Then I realized the change purses were a great gift presentation for Christmastime. I can put jewelry I make in them, and they’re also the perfect size for gift cards. I’ve completed two so far and knitted up two more that just need buttons and sewing up.
Ready for some Yuletide fun!
Next up is another scarf. My Dad saw the ones I made for Max and Emily and requested one for himself. Despite Allyson’s warnings, I actually enjoy making scarves because I feel capable of inventing cute patterns for them with even my minimal knitting knowledge. Dad’s is going to be a charcoal gray Merino wool blend with garter stitch around the edges and stockinette in the middle, per his request. After that, I’ll make a hat to go with the scarf for Em, since I want to learn how to make one. After that, who knows? Socks? I’m not sure.
Yay Sarah! Everything looks great. Do the socks! I just love knitting socks.
GIRL! I peed my pants a little when I saw your post title! Nothing makes me happier than someone who loves to knit!
And what do I know?! Knit scarves till your heart is content. And when your heart is content you can knit hats until your heart is content. And when your heart is content you can knit socks until your heart is content! etc
Dear, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but if you’re “inventing cute patterns” for your scarves, you’re not just a knitaholic…you’re a knitwear designer. It’s a slippery slope…wait ’til you get started on socks! Also, I recommend laying your hands on a good stitch dictionary if you don’t already have one — the Vogue and Harmony ones are really nice, but tend to be specific to lace or cables or colorwork. There’s a good all-around one called “Knitting Stitches” by Mary Webb that I use a ton, and “The Knitting Stitches Bible” is also not bad.