So many projects .....

Okay, it's here: time to get moving on making Christmas presents.

I've already made one pair of socks for DD, and have another pair OTN. She loves and takes very good care of them. Nothing for DS; last year, when he saw the wrist warmers I was making for charity, he insisted they were great and very useful and awesome, and would love some. He still hasn't used the three pair of wrist warmers that I made him for his Christmas gift that year. DH loves the socks I make other people, so I made him three pair in worsted weight that he could wear outside in his boots in the cold, or to keep cuddly in the house. One month TO THE DAY after I gave them to him for a Christmas gift, two of the pair had major damage in the heels. I'd even gifted him with new slippers to go with, so holes wouldn't happen as soon since I know carpet eats holes in socks.
Well, one pair was totally wrecked and had to be pitched in the trash, and the other two -- one with minor damage -- are going to be repaired.
I'm also going to knit him another pair identical to the dearly departed ones, with major reinforcement in the heel and toe.

Add to the sock-making:
three identical scarves. One each for his two sisters, and one sister-in-law. I got one of them started tonight, and will work on the rest between or during other projects. The pattern I'm using is the Yarn Harlot's One Row Handspun Scarf. I made 2 for myself from my handspun last year and love them, and the pattern.

Consequently, much of my personal knitting will be getting less attention for a while. I've got one pair of socks OTN for me, currently working on the toe for the second sock -- hoping to have it finished tomorrow. Then, I'll cast on the Leaves on the Path Scarf again and SLOW DOWN; try not to let excitement over the pattern, and overconfidence, shoot me in the foot again. I love that scarf and can't wait to wear it. And a friend gifted me with gorgeous sock yarn that is waiting to be my next pair.

If I have time lol I want to make a couple mini-sweaters for some special people for their Christmas tree, with yarn I hand carded and spun the wool for.
Oh, and of course one for OUR Christmas tree. :-)

..... so little time

but I love it!