December 17, 2004
I have a confession. I
I have a confession. I was dubious about the sock yarn and the beads together. I looked at them in several different lights, I picked them up, I put them down, I pondered.
Today I cast on the first sock and got busy while watching "Cats" the musical on cable TV. And I have to confess, I love the yarn and the beads together!
The more I knitted, the more I liked them. It's not a colour I would normally pick for myself, and needless to say Em wants it for herself, but I love it now. :)
The pattern has an extremely short cuff (at least for me), and I considered making it longer, but I figure if I keep it short, I may be able to get a pair for Em too. Of course, I could just buy another hank of yarn, but why not try the shorter cuff - I may like that too.
Norma posted yesterday about having a laid back Christmas. No stress, no fuss. No nothing.
I agree.
Here is my Front Door.
No wreath.
Here is my Christmas Tree corner.
No tree, no gifts. Well, they're mostly bought, I just haven't wrapped any. :)
Here is my one and only, lonely Christmas Ornament.
A polar bear, of course! He sings a jazzy version of "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" Indeed he might be, but you wouldn't know it at my house.
Of course, we are driving 1300km (800 miles) to visit the in-laws, and won't actually be here for Christmas. That's how I convinced Em that we didn't need the tree this year :)
Comments
I love the lighter color beads with the pink! Not much Christmas stuff around here either. I did get all my presents wrapped. How do you knit with those nails!?! Don't get me wrong, they're beautiful but I can't do anything with long nails!
Posted by: Evelyn at December 18, 2004 06:36 AMThe socks look great, and I noticed the nails as well. How do you knit with them?
We're not spending Christmas at home either, so didn't bother with a tree. We have some lights on outside, one ornament on the china cabinet, and one hanging from the thermostat. That will be it.
I love the yarn and beads together! I am wanting to do a scarf with beads. I'm quite trepidatious (is that a word?). But Donna! I can't get over your nails. I'll be thinking about them the rest of the day!!!!! Hooker nails, them are!!! Hooker nails! :-D
Posted by: Norma at December 18, 2004 01:48 AM