I’m going to start with something I should be knitting, part of my Christmas knitting list. I am making progress on my MiL’s scarf but really not as quickly as I should be making progress. It’s probably about 30cm long now, just over but there is A LOT to do to get it finished. I will get it done though, just need to focus.
The reason I’m not so focused? Socks. It’s always socks, they’re just so tempting and I can’t help myself around them. Progress on the TTL mystery sock has stalled rather (not that it’s a mystery sock now, most people have actually finished!) and this may be the last WIP picture of these for a bit whilst I focus on my Christmas knitting. I’ve turned the heel and picked up for the gusset on one and done the flap and heel turn for the other.
The thing is I know I should be focusing on Christmas knitting, I know that. To my horror I read it’s less than 50 days until Christmas and with most of a lace scarf and an Ishbel to knit (plus the pink vanilla socks I’ve still not finished the second of) I really shouldn’t be knitting (or crocheting!) anything BUT things from my Christmas list which is why the TLL mystery sock is taking a little break along with my cardigan with the still mis-crossed cable. I know this and I tell myself I will focus and be determined and only do Christmas knitting but do I?
What do you think…
In case you’re wondering it’s the
SKA November Mystery sock the yarn is from Ripples Crafts and was part of the sock club in June (I think) called Summer Sweet Pea, it’s a darker purple than it looks in the photo.
I just can’t help myself.
I know what you mean. I have a few quick and easy Christmas projects to do but one enormous knit which I haven't actually started yet, and I find myself wanting to knit pretty things for myself. I must resist!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely projects - I've been eyeing up the mock but I *know* I've got too much on the go really.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm in the same boat as you. Every project, including learning to knit, is calling my name BUT my Christmas present. If it wasn't for WIPW and FO Friday, I don't think I'd get any of them done!
ReplyDeleteOh wow -- who can blame you? I wouldn't be able to resist that purple sock yarn either. It's lovely! Best of luck with the gift knitting! I'm limiting myself to a lace cowl this year for Christmas. We'll see how it goes...
ReplyDeleteThe scarf looks lovely but I know how easy it is to get tempted, quick fix small projects are always tempting!!!
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is very pretty. And I love the colors of both pairs of socks. Is that first one Malabrigo? I had to go add the patterns to my favorites list before commenting!
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are lovely. I have the same focus problem with holiday gift knitting.
ReplyDeleteThe pink lace scarf is gorgeous. I agree that it's hard to stick to Christmas knitting when there are so many tempting projects out there. That purple yarn is irresistible.
ReplyDeletethe scarf is gorgeous! There is no way I would be able to resist that purple either...
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is gorgeous! And I love the TTL socks, and the purple socks. Good luck with the Christmas knitting! I have solved this problem by just not doing any Christmas knitting!
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you at all! I'm really tempted to cast on a couple of garments at the moment, even though I've got some really longstanding projects OTN. I love the colour of your latest socks!
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