things by t.

resolution

Ok, I think I may have a really good New Year's resolution this time.

I'm going to knit socks! But since I absolutely abhor knitting with sock needles, I bought a book about knitting socks on circulars - and two at a time, no less!
For inspiration I also bought Cookie A's Sock innovation. The woman is a sock designing genius!
 

busy

In case you're wondering why it's so quiet here, it's because I'm busy finishing my holiday gifts...

I will be back soon with photos. Don't want to spoil the fun for the recipients!

and the winner is...

...number 9, which is Leah!

Congratulations!

I will contact you for more details on where to send your fluff.

Thank you so much to all the other commenters! It was great fun reading about your holiday expectations. I hope you all will have a lovely time!

give it away!

In honour of the Christmas spirit, I am also joining in the Giveaway Day festivities!

Please comment here between the 2nd and 6th December and one lucky person will win three pretty balls of Rowan Kid Silk Haze in colour 592, Heavenly. (Each comment will be given a number and then I will use Random.org to draw the winner.)

Tell me what you look forward to this holiday season, whether it be Christmas, Hanukka or another festivity you are celebrating!

 
But in order for it to be more interesting I would like at least 5 people to leave a comment. So come on, all you lurkers out there, now is your chance!

ETA: I forgot to write about what I look forward to about Christmas! Mostly it's being with family, relaxing and eating good food. But for the past few years I've really started to enjoy giving presents, rather than receiving them. I love the whole process of planning, ordering and/or making them and then gift wrapping them, hoping I've found just the right thing for that person.

unravelled

 

I'm still here. There's just not so much time for knitting at the moment...

mr belpit...

If you are an avid Monty Python fan like myself, you will know what I mean with the title above. For everyone else - tough luck!

Ok, so it's from Episode 16 ofThe Flying Circus. Starts out with:

Bishop: 'Oh Mr Belpit your legs are so swollen' ... swollen .. 'Oh Mr Belpit - oh Mr Belpit your legs are so swollen'. (tries a different voice) 'Oh Mr Belpit., .'
Mr Chigger: Excuse me, excuse me. I saw your advertisement for flying lessons and I'd like to make an application.
Bishop: Nothing to do with me. I'm not in this show.
Mr Chigger: Oh I see. D'you ... d'you., . do you know about the flying lessons?
Bishop: Nothing to do with me. I'm not in this show. This is show five - I'm not in until show eight.
Mr Chigger: Oh I see.
Bishop: I'm just learning my lines, you know. 'Oh Mr Belpit, your legs...'
Mr Chigger: Bit awkward, I'm a bit stuck.
Bishop: Yes, well. Try over there.
(Bishop points to a secretary some yards away sitting at a desk typing. She wears glasses and is very typically a secretary.)
Mr Chigger: Oh yes, thanks. Thanks a lot.
Bishop: 'Oh Mr Belpit' - not at all - 'your legs are so swollen'.
(he continues rehearsing as Mr Chigger moves over to the secretary)

And what do I mean by all this?

Well, my fingers are swollen and it's becoming a little bit taxing to knit. Woe me! So, now you know. Anyone interested in finish a bunch of lace shawls for me?

hehe...subtle humor

Stolen from someone on Flickr.

hi

Remember me?

I used to write this knitting blog...

Well, I haven't been knitting much lately, but I will try to blog a little bit more. Maybe this weekend already! Please bear with me.

well wishes

HAPPY NEW KNITTING 2008!

retrospect

I found this old picture of myself crocheting at the tender age of 9 or 10 and just thought I'd share. To the left are my good friends Natasha and...erm, I can't remember the other doll's name, but she was bought on a holiday on Sicily. Even then I liked pink and green yarn together... It's quite possible I'm wearing socks knitted by my mother.