It’s never too early to start talking about Christmas and the gifts. I have decided to hand make all of my gifts again this year. Last year I started early and was on a knitting roll until I hit the wall in June. That was when I got stuck on the Tapered Ruffle Scarf I was making for my cousin Kam-Marie. The project ran over, there was screaming, tears were shed…long story short, I ran out of time and wasn’t able to complete my list. That means the men didn’t get their gifts last year.
This year I have a very ambitious plan for gift giving. I’m going to make everything using The Ultimate Sweater Machine. I know you’re probably thinking, “she’s going to make everyone sweaters?”. Ah, no. Not even close. The machine definitely takes some getting used to and operating it isn’t as easy as it may seem when you’re in the learning phase of the USM game. But, as you get to know what works, the knitting does go faster. Having said that, I believe I can make my deadline this year.
My challenge for this year is knitting the following:
- 14 scarves for men
- 20 (27) scarves for women
- 6 wraps
- 1 poncho
- 2 knit hats
Every time I see the list, I get queasy. It’s insane. It’s nearly impossible. It’s June! But, fear not. I’m well to my way to making this happen. So far I have completed:
- 6 men’s scarves
- 2 wraps
- 5 women’s scarves
Am I panicked I won’t get it all done? A little bit. A little bit. Ok, a lot. <sigh> What have I gotten myself into?
