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December 07, 2006
I think I may have a new career...
I think I should work for Santa in his workshop
I finished these this weekend! I forgot to mention it. I am a Christmas present machine! Okay enough tooting on the horn. They are just mittens for goodness sake. Woo hoo!!!
Specs:
Yarn: 100% alpaca from some alpaca farm near Rochester, NY. I bought it at an Alpaca show last year
Needles: US 5 double pointed
Recipient: My Mother In Law. She is allergic to wool. But not alpaca!!! I hope she doens't read my blog.... she knows about it... oh well.
Pattern: From Ann Budd's handy pattern book. (I am really liking this book)
I think they came out a bit floppy but that is 100% alpaca for you. They are cozy. The thumbs look a little pointy, but not when you are wearing them.
Oh and I am almost done with my son's pirate hat. My husbands pirate hat is 1/2 done. WOO HOO AGAIN!!!! I am hoping to fit in a scarf for my Dad. Busy Busy BUSY!!!!!
ps, could some one be my editor? I am a HORRIBLE SPELLER! Sorry! I just fixed some from the last post. I am embarrassed! Is that spelled right?
Gotta go!
Posted by beth at December 7, 2006 12:49 PM
Comments
:) switch to using firefox 2.0 as your browser and you won't have a problem with spelling anymore. it has a built-in spell checker for form fields in web pages! totally brilliant.
love the mittens! these sorts of accessories are so important this time of year. gotta keep warm!
Posted by: gleek at December 7, 2006 02:21 PM
You should forward your resume to the man in red ASAP! Or you could come knit for a certain Sheep with the knitting blahs... ;)
Posted by: Sheepish Annie at December 7, 2006 05:01 PM
You are a machine! Way to go!
Posted by: diana at December 7, 2006 05:14 PM
I meant you're a knitting machine....not a generic machine. that would be weird.
Posted by: diana at December 7, 2006 05:15 PM
Those are nice, they look cuddly. Tell Mia I'm stopping over soon (I couldn't post to her page). And I'll send her name of great baking book soon.
Posted by: lisa at December 7, 2006 08:37 PM
Wow, you're really cranking these gifts out! Maybe you should come work in my workshop, I could use an extra pair of hands right now!
Posted by: Cheryl at December 8, 2006 07:51 AM
nice mittens...your a busy bee aren't you...how's things in Syracuse? it's freaking cold here....burrr...oh i finally finished the babys blanket...woo hoo...
Posted by: lemon at December 8, 2006 10:16 AM
I will put in a good word with Santa for you. He was just telling me the other day over milk and cookies that he has some openings for someone with your skills! ;)
CC the Elf
Posted by: Carol at December 8, 2006 10:41 AM
Those look good :) I think I may have to make some mittens soon. No gloves for me (You'll understand if you read a recent post of mine).
Posted by: Stacey at December 8, 2006 01:32 PM
look at you...love those mittens! For me Dec. 8th is way early for Xmas gifts - I'll be busying or trying to speed make my gifts the week before!
Posted by: Marie at December 8, 2006 02:51 PM
Your alpaca mittens are just beautiful! And for the record, I had some alpaca mittens once and they were the warmest I've ever had. :)
Posted by: Joni at December 9, 2006 11:19 AM
Mmmm alpaca mittens... pure luxury... mee tooo meee tooo! ;) xx
Posted by: Annarella at December 9, 2006 08:35 PM
nice mittens
Posted by: maryse at December 11, 2006 07:56 AM
Beth - I can not believe how much you produce! Santa IS recruiting I hear ... he requires your measurements be on the submitted resume to ensure a perfect Elf Suit fit. Oh and a drawing of your foot measurements for the nice curled up toe shoes. It's a hot look.
:)M
Posted by: MW at December 11, 2006 09:32 AM
I'm impressed! Totally - I've boycotted the knitting xmas gift thing this year as I'm just too busy.... and now I'm missing the buzz!
Posted by: Woolly Wormhead at December 12, 2006 11:11 AM
LOVE your mittens!!! And I'm making a version of the pirate hat for Cheerleader Daughter too, but shhhhhh..... don't tell her!
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Jeanie at December 12, 2006 07:11 PM
Congratulations on another christmas present checked off the list!
Posted by: Erin at December 13, 2006 08:28 PM
