Knitting News

•I got all my Christmas knitting done. Except for my niece’s hat. But she’s not even 1 year old…like she will notice. All I have to worry about is her head getting too big for the pattern.

•Chickened out and did not give Chris a knitted item for a present. The curse scares the baby Jesus in the manger out of me. I bought him a wallet. He actually needed it and so it was a good present.

•My mother LOVED her gift. It was simple house slippers. They’re crocheted and not knitted. So it was easy, lame and exactly what she wanted. Go figure. I knitted her a cowl too that she loves. :-)

•I learned entrelac over the week the kids were gone. It’s fantastic. I love it. It’s like perfect for my ADD. Once I get bored of one way, it changes up. Perfect.

•Knitting helps me cope with everything. EVERYTHING. I feel such despair over winter sometimes and the feelings it brings. And the pressure I bring to myself to be a perfect mom and breadwinner. And it helps me cope with the sadness I feel over what I’ve lost in the past. I like that something good comes from my method of coping.

•I plan for this next year to make myself two accessories, one item of clothing and a bag of some sort. For ME! I never knit for myself. But I’m making it a resolution so it will be so. I should benefit from my craft too right?