So, knitting. As I said, I have been knitting. Believe me, when you are trapped in a small apartment in the mountains with your in-laws and very bad weather outside, knitting does save your life. How did I do for Naked Stix by 2006? Not so bad, even if I managed not to finish the one cardi that was for me. But I did make two items for me, Blush on the flight to Italy:
and these halfmittens on the way back, to start 2006 right, that is with something for me:
On the subject of not knitting for myself, all my knitted gifts were very well received, and everybody asked for more.
Note to myself: do not knit for people who do appreciate hand made gifts, they ask for more.
I did not take picture of everything, but here is my sister wearing the scarf I made for her:
my nephew with his pullover:
and my niece with her poncho:
I did not go yarn shopping as I had planned (I bought one pair of boots, two pairs of shoes, three pants, and more tops I am going to say), but my mother in law bought me this:
I am really looking forward to try it, it looks very similar to Karabella Aurora 8, but it it much cheaper, well, at least in Italy.
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