the blue blog archives: the twelve gifts of knitsmas

My siblings-in-law reportedly loved their christmas hats. Although perhaps not as much as my boys loved their new rampy, garage toy for their Matchbox cars! And I was "wooooow"ed to find some Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran yarn (my new favorite yarn!) under the tree for me. How do you think I'd look in this?

And there was one last Christmas surprise. Perhaps excited by the promise of presents, the boys taught themselves how to safely climb out of their cribs. They'll never sleep again! Merry Christmas, mama.

posted by alison at 8:04 am | in a christmas story

Comments

It's hard to imagine a nicer present than some DB Cashmerino. I have been thinking about making the Must-Have cardi.

Posted by: Melissa at December 29, 2003 8:26 AM

Mmmmm. Cashmerino. Someone loves you!

Posted by: claudia at December 29, 2003 8:55 AM

you would look stunning, of course! go ahead...make it! :)

Posted by: lisa at December 29, 2003 11:03 AM

All so nice...I managed to get 8 of 9 done by Xmas...not bad, eh? I really want to make my godkids some puppy puppets now...

Posted by: Eklectika! at December 29, 2003 11:09 AM

Thanks, Lisa!

Those puppy puppets are adorable. I know some of you may be having trouble seeing them. Seems like my link has overloaded Libby's site (oops!). If you can't see them come back later and try the link again. Libby, I'd be happy to host a picture or a copy of that picture or page for you here, if the extra traffic is causing you any problems!

Posted by: alison at December 29, 2003 11:25 AM

Go for it Alison! I started my must-have a couple of days ago and it's so much fun to knit! I'm loving it!

Posted by: rebecca at December 29, 2003 12:02 PM

Oh no, the climbing out of the cot stage - guaranteed to make momma sleep nervously in her bed! The cashmerino aran sounds great, Santa must really have been impressed with you. That sweater looks great, go for it.

Posted by: kerrie at December 29, 2003 12:41 PM

Great gift-along, thank you Alison! I did 8 of 9, and I'm still working on that last one for New Year's Eve delivery. I'm so glad you had a wonderful holiday, and I love that yarn too. Have fun with it.

Posted by: larissa at December 29, 2003 1:34 PM

Thanks for hosting the gift-along. It really helped me to finish stuff!

Very cute that your boys figured out how to climb out of their cribs just in time for Christmas!

Happy New Year!

Posted by: Stacy at December 29, 2003 4:54 PM

Hey Alison - I love that Paton's Must Have Cardigan. I'm planning on making one myself after the holidays using Butterfly Cotton. I've never used Debbie Bliss yarns but I can't wait to see how yours turns out.

Posted by: Laurin at December 29, 2003 5:22 PM

Wow, most of our gift-a-longers did pretty good! Yay, us!

I may be doing the Must Have as well. I've loved that sweater since the first time I saw it, but haven't picked up the pattern or yarn yet.

Looks like the boys love their garage! Isn't Christmas great with the little ones around? :)

Posted by: Sharlene at December 29, 2003 7:15 PM

Have you considered a Crib Tent? Noel and Becky used one and liked it so much they wouldn't sleep till we'd zipped it up. It also kept the cats out of their cribs. (babies r us has them)

That cardigan is beautiful--I am so happy to hear that you got yarn for Christmas!

Posted by: Leigh at December 29, 2003 8:14 PM

Thanks for the mention! The Must Have Cardigan!!! I love it! do it do it! Then I can live vicariously through you. I own the pattern and drool at it periodically!!

Posted by: Sandy at December 30, 2003 10:19 AM

Well, holiday knitalong had better be over :) My last 2 tentative gifts -- well, my aunt doesn't wear scarves anymore, so that one's off the list, and the hat for my dad is just going to have to be for his birthday in 2 weeks.

It's lush, making things for people. Hooray!

Posted by: Becky S. at December 30, 2003 3:18 PM