To balance my post about Selfish Knitting Month (see below), I thought I’d share some highlights from the Christmas-knitting frenzy. I know it was all over a month ago, but I’m still proud of these projects and wanted to share them with you.
First up is the cowl I knitted from the Manos Silk Blend yarn I bought in Fredericksburg, which went to Amanda. I love the greens and browns in this cowl, and the pattern is a lovely one.
I knitted three other cowls, including one for Lisa out of a Malabrigo colorway called Paris Night. (I love the name!) The pattern name – La-La-Love-You – is also a favorite phrase of Lisa’s, and I loved this cowl so much I’m making one for myself:
I also knitted several hats – and hit upon a brilliant matched set of presents for my sister and brother-in-law. Here they are in their matching His & Hers hats, in Texas Tech colors (Stephen is a Tech grad):
Next are the French Press Slippers – Melynda’s wonderful pattern, which has taken the knitting world by storm. I knitted four pairs – for Mom, Lizzie, Julie and Dawne. This pair is Dawne’s – I love the two-tone look, and I’m thinking I really need to make some for myself.
And finally, a pair of very simple mitts for my very favorite husband. I LOVE this photo of him on Christmas morn, wearing his new penguin pj pants, a llama hat Drew brought him from Peru, and the mitts I made him (also in Malabrigo Paris Night – from Leslie‘s pattern):
It’s COLD here in Abilene – so we’re planning a cozy weekend with soup, books, Friends episodes and lots of tea. Hope your weekend is just as cozy!
(P.S. If you’re reading this and you’re a knitter, I highly recommend Ravelry as a pattern source and helpful community. I’m katieleigh on Ravelry and am always excited to make new friends!)
cakes, tea and dreams 
The slippers are just as cozy as they look! A truly wonderful Christmas gift.
Katie,
I LOVE the brown-and-green cowl, and the French Press slippers. I would love to pay you to make me a pair of the red and brown pair you have pictured. Could you please let me know what you might charge? I might be very interested!! My email address is: lec03b@acu.edu. Please let me know! Your Christmas-knitting frenzy definitely produced some very adorable winter accessories 🙂
Thanks for your kind words, Lauren! I’m sorry, but I can’t sell items made from these patterns, since they aren’t mine, and the copyright belongs to the designer. If I ever design my very own slipper pattern, I’ll let you know! 🙂
Wow. Those slippers are fabulous! And I’ve been looking for fingerless gloves but everything I’ve found is so flimsy.
Funny thing: up here in the north it isn’t snowing a bit! 🙂
I also *love* those slippers! Very cute. Also love that you respect the copyright … 😉 … I am looking forward to your first self-designed knitting line!
I totally understand, Katie!
I LOVE, LOVE the slippers! I’m in awe! Yes, it’s so cold here too. I can see myself with those slippers on, a blanket, and a cup of tea by the fire. Delicious!
You are such a telented knitter!
Maryse
Love the slippers : )
I think a pair of slippers for yourself are long overdue!
Katie, are there any sites that have patterns for REALLY REALLY easy stuff to knit? I’m very much a beginner, and Ravelry’s patterns– at least the ones I’ve sound–all seem pretty complicated to me. And I really want to get better!
My favorite here has to be the brown cowl! Because it’s mine! I am still loving it since it won’t warm up here. It’s perfect for wearing in my chilly house these days. Love you friend! Thanks again!
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