‘Tis the season to knit accessories – well, for some people it’s always that season. But for me, knitting tends to ebb and flow with the temperatures, and after my summer binge of hats for Sanctuary Home (total: 10), I took a break. And then I started my Christmas knitting in October. (I know. But since I usually get all kinds of great ideas at the last minute and have no time to knit them, this was a step in the right direction.)
Anyway. I’ve knit three Christmas gifts and a baby gift, which I can’t show you yet, but I did finally do some knitting for me – a Rustling Leaves Beret (Ravelry link), from the gorgeous new book Coastal Knits:
It came in handy when our Veterans’ Day excursion to Amherst proved a bit windy:
Handknits and apple cider. Mmmm.
Jane Richmond came out with a cute new cowl pattern, chunky and cozy and quite satisfying. It’s not meant for frigid weather, as it lets the breezes in, but it’s a fun fall accessory and I love these big braided cables:
Then my hubs asked for a long black scarf – not too exciting, but I’m always thrilled when he asks me to knit for him. So I’ve been working on that as we watch Castle (and on the T, when I can get a seat). I love the squooshy Mistake Rib pattern, and it’ll keep him warm this winter. (I also knit him a pair of ribbed charcoal mitts, since he lost one of the black ones I knit him last year.)
And – since my sister announced her pregnancy about a month ago – I am drooling over baby knits and wondering: what shall I knit the little one first? (She’s not due until spring, but of COURSE I need to start knitting!)
What are you making these days?
cakes, tea and dreams 
Katie, that beret is amazing! And looks adorable on, too.
How fun that you have a sweet little baby to start knitting for! I can’t wait to see cute booties and blankets 🙂
Ahhhh I am so excited for your sister, first of all! I hope she has a smooth pregnancy and that you are ready to become auntie Katie.
Also, I think I’ve said about six times in the past two weeks that I really wish I knew how to knit. Mitens would be high on my list, as would scarves and hats. I’m THIS close to hopping on a bus to the knitting supplies store here.
Love the beret – so cute! I’m working on a scarf with a “leaves of grass” lace pattern that I keep messing up. C’est la vie. I’m teaching a charity knitting class in January so hope I can finish the scarf by then!
Can’t wait to see baby knits – congrats to your sister!
I’ve got baby knitting going myself. Usually I do socks in the winter, but this year they’re taking a back seat to blankets and hats and booties. I don’t have any desire for kids of my own, but I love other people’s babies–and the ones coming in January and February are going to be cold unless I wrap them up in some squishy knitting.
That leaves pattern looks fantastic. Congratulations to your sister!
As for knitted baby clothes: I think of you every morning when I put the purple hat on Sarah’s head.
The hat is gorgeous, gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what baby knits you do. I am STILL working on the red sweater.
I’ve been casting on new projects with wild abandon: a vest and mitts for my little one, a cardigan for myself, mitts for the shop, and plans for another hat or two…
Baby knits are some of the most fun! Have you discovered PetitePurls.com? FREE patterns, oh my!
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Just found you on freshly pressed (woot! Congrats!) and I love the new knitting ideas. I am a fickle knitter. My desire comes and goes. Right now the knitting basket is gathering dust, but you inspire me to get it out and start knitting again. I read a lot and have yet to discover how to read, (while holding a real book, not an e-reader or audio book) and knit at the same time. The knitting lost. I love lists too, which is why I clicked on your post in the first place. Happy Birthday!