The Christmas Dither

I had decided that I wouldn’t make December into that last-minute-knitting-gifts-down-to-Christmas-Eve sort of month. Then I though I would knit one gift.

I remembered that the last time I saw a pair of mittens on this family member they were rather ratty looking so obviously that person needs a new pair. Then I thought of another worthy recipient so I cast on a second pair of mittens. Then there was someone else and … you get the picture.

When I say a pair of mittens I mean 4 mittens, one pair smaller than the other so you can stuff them inside each other for extra warmth. The outer mitten (left) is 4 stitches bigger. That makes it an inch bigger with my gauge of 4 sts = 1″. The thumb is 2 stitches bigger than the small mitten.

Any Gauge Mittens, modification: worked the increases at the sides of the mitten top, every round.

Onward to the second set today. Where’s my calendar, how many days do I have left???

Just yesterday my grandson asked for red and green Christmas socks. Can I add them to my list?

My desk looks like this. My brain feels the same.

And would you believe it, in the back of my mind is a couple of Christmas week cast ons. Am I crazy?

Meanwhile, my spinning is getting a little better. I am encouraged. Some day I may spin something I could actually knit with.

Are you also in the holiday knitting count down? How’s it going?

Cheers, Deb

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Author: debgemmellmods

I'm a Knitter. The capital K means every day, everywhere. I started designing as co-owner of Cabin Fever with my sister Lyn. We have published over 160 patterns and 11 books. I'm also working on a new set of patterns for Any Gauge or Gauge-free knitting so you can dive into your stash and cast on for a Top Down sweater that fits, or an accessory to use up those odd balls of yarn.

6 thoughts on “The Christmas Dither”

  2. I recognize that style of Spinning!!! I used to make stuff that looked just like it. Save every bit of it because you will never be able to spin like that again & it’s precious. Someday, you’ll want to make a pillow or wall hanging & it will become a masterpiece. Seriously.

    I’m proud to say I don’t get caught in last minute Christmas knitting. If it isn’t in the basket where I put all the knitted items all year long – they ain’t getting it!! Hint – I used to hand out SOCKS gift cards when I felt guilty but now that I’m OLD I can get away with anything.

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      1. LOL. Apparently it’s hard to go back to that thick and thin look once you’ve been spinning for a while. Obviously I’m not there yet.

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