I started this season planning early. I made the two elf hats. I started LOTS OF STUFF and didn't finish a thing, except the elf hats. Bah humbug and all that stuff.
I have no excuse except that instead of sticking with one thing until it was done, I would start something then start something else and then something else and something else . . . and go back to one or the other and just didn't finish anything.
Zachariah's socks, both of them, are completed to the heel. I mean, seriously, how hard could this be!
I have one and a half gauntlets made in one yarn, started another pair in another yarn (need to tick this one back . . . way too small needles!).
I have the flower patch mitten done to the thumb gusset. Which is perfect if the person I am making these for only needed one mitten. Unfortunately, they need two and I am not sure I like it anyway. Way too dark, but warm.
I have the Lucy bag mostly done, more than half way through the Lucy bag's first strap.
Lindsey informed me that she didn't like her hat and wouldn't wear it anyway. At least I didn't get it done before this announcement. But, she would like a pair of knee high slippers, like these. She will be lucky if she gets these instead.
Zachariah asked me about his sweater. The sleeves are done. The body is done to where I have to attach the sleeves. Sigh.
Sigh.
Sigh.
Sigh.
And, I have to have cataract surgery probably before year end because, surprise, surprise, I cannot see anything out of my left eye. Do you suppose I could milk the cataract surgery for months of not having to do anything except knit and read?
So, the way I look at it, I can either really apply myself, and not sleep, and get some things done or figure that I am way ahead of schedule for next year.
3 comments:
It is not worth the stress. Give everyone gift certificates and try to enjoy the season. The cataract (hugs on that) offers a perfect excuse if you need one.
Last year I didn't do any holiday knitting, because I had a two year old in the house and was otherwise a mess. As you see, looking out your window, the world did not end.
Hugs!
You are not a failure. I never got to make my elf hats. That was a main want to do for me... but you got some things done, you have managed to work and run a household. You are NOT a failure. And once you can see again, you can just start early for next year.
I think you should figure you are ahead for next year! I think Jordyn would love those knee socks too - but I'd never get them done in time for Christmas - but heck, you are allowed to give gifts after Christmas too, aren't you? Love those slippers too - in fact I love all of the patterns on the Drops Countdown Calendar .....next year!
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