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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

tea and 45 more days ...

... til Christmas!

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a gift of warmth

(harris tweed (click here for pattern) button down scarf)

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and a gift of cheer

(smocked fingerless mitts (click here for pattern) and hot apple cider)

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Christmas always seems to broadside me and the result is a near nervous breakdown on Christmas Eve. My strategy this year: make a bunch of fudge with my sister to package up and tie with a bow ..... and knit small things here and there from my yarn scraps and stash. We spend a lot of evening time in front of the tv at this time of year - and knitting is perfect for that.

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Wishing you a warm and cozy day!
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17 comments:

  1. JaneNovember 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    These projects turned out geat Kimmie!

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  2. LINDA BYLSMANovember 10, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Your knitting is exquisite, Kimmie. I know I'd be thrilled to receive either of those presents. You are well on your way.

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  3. Susie DallyNovember 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Really nice, girl! Looks similar to the pattern I made for my daughter with the llama yarn last year. Just finishing "A school of fish" scarf for DD1. Love that mitt pattern-gonna share where you found it? I ordered the slipper pattern you mentioned a while ago-what yarn did you use for them? Enquiring minds must know.....

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  4. ~*~Magpie's NestNovember 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    you are quite the knittress Kimmie!
    beautiful pieces!!!
    I had to close my eyes on the xmas count ;)
    Happy T Tuesday oxo

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  5. Terri KahrsNovember 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Anyone would be thrilled to receive these beauties, Kimmie! Sounds like you've got Christmas "in hand" this year! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  6. Beverly Ash GilbertNovember 10, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Really cozy, stylin' mits! Aaaagh only 45 days - I had better get moving!

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  7. UnknownNovember 10, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    thanks everybody!
    Susie - the links for the patterns are below the pics - I guess I wasn't clear on that - so I edited this post to be more specific.
    ...and on the wool I used for the slippers - it was actually just a worsted weight fisherman's wool in off white - which I then dyed after felting. The dye was actually kool-aid ..... more on that some other time ;)

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  8. ooglebloopsNovember 10, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    BTW, Jason Witt sent out an email last week that he was abruptly discontinuing his website. :>(

    I LOVE, LOVE,LOVE those fingerless gloves!!!! I wish I could knit!! The design and the color = beautiful!!!!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Beautimous things are always popping up on your blog Kimmie, I think that the size of your workspace does not define you, but the other way around. I got really scared at the thought of the countdown, yikes! Happy day...

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  10. *jean*November 10, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    oo i'm sorry i wasn't home today for tea...love your knits!! went xmas shopping for a bit today....candy from a company that has been making candy for 100 years...it was delightful...

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  11. S. EtoleNovember 10, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    that cup of tea or cider looks very inviting with that lovely mitten ...

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  12. nancy neva gaglianoNovember 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    you just "blow my mind" with all your creative energy...(and i too drool over the smocked-fingerless mitts.) geeeeeeze.

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  13. Gaby Bee November 11, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Simply wonderful! Love your fingerless gloves!

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  14. aleNovember 11, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    hola kimmie!!45 days!!!!! wauu!!this year for me was toooo quickly!!!!!!!! l love to see how you prepare and you are thinking in winter!!!its fun,no??our christmas is in the swimming pool!!!!!!! l love your knitting...that little presents are beautifull!!!!big big inspiration!! l send you an enormous kiss!!!!!!!!

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  15. ELKNovember 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    the gloves are amazing...it ALL is!

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  16. ELKNovember 11, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    none in your shop?

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  17. Linda VincentNovember 12, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Your knitting looks so perfect! And you've wrapped them beautifully. Well I've printed out the patterns....now for the next step! (Thank you for the links)
    x

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