I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday.
As usual things have been hectic but fun around here.
Now that most of the gifts have been given, I am free to post photos of my Christmas knitting.
First, for the music teachers, we have mittens. Both of the patterns below are currently with test knitters and should be available shortly.
"All The Water" named for a song written and performed by DD#2's piano teacher and our good friend, Joanna. Check out her music, Joanna is a very talented vocalist and songwriter. She also happens to be one of the nicest people I know. She is a pretty cool mentor/role model for my daughter.
Raveled here.
"Breathe Deep" for DD#2's vocal teacher. Another talented teacher who has become a good friend. She doesn't let DD#2 get lazy or rest on her laurels, she is always pushing her to be her best. Sarah, just had her first child on the 23rd, so these mittens will have to wait until we see her next.
Raveled here.
A pair of Dashings for my dashing son (who needs a shave). I knit these on US 5 needles out of Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. They were a little tight at first, but with a bit of blocking on a pair of wine bottles, they fit just fine.
Raveled here.
And finally, a sweater for DD#1. I went out two days in a row, with different daughter each day, and tried to get good photos of this. Most of the time the girls just gave me attitude. I guess that is to be expected.
Raveled here.
Sorry for the lazy blogging, the Ravelry links all have the yarn details, etc.
Wishing everyone a very happy new year!
See you in 2009 with some mitten patterns.
beautiful handknits! the music teachers certainly are very lucky.
Posted by: mai | December 29, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Gorgeous presents! Lucky teachers to get such great gifts from you.
Posted by: Anna | December 29, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Those are all gorgeous! Daughters with attitude while modeling knits? I know no such thing. Ha!
Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: tiennie | December 29, 2008 at 06:32 PM
"All the Water" is beautiful. Great color for it, too. The sweater is beautiful too! What a lovely gift for your daughter. All your gift recipients are pretty lucky!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 29, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I absolutely adore those "Breath Deep" mittens. I love the yoke sweater, too! Great gifts, all of them.
Posted by: whitney | December 29, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Oh, the new mittens are just wonderful! I can't wait to knit some up.
Posted by: Jodi | December 29, 2008 at 07:48 PM
That's some really beautiful Christmas knitting!
Posted by: Carole | December 30, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Love the mitts - nice variety and they look super cozy! The sweater colors are a perfect combo. I love olive green with anything bright!
Posted by: stacey | December 30, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Everything is just beautiful! You are so talented.
Posted by: Debbie | December 30, 2008 at 01:36 PM
All are utterly fantastic!!
Posted by: Heather | December 30, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Lovely knits. The mitts are beautiful!
Posted by: Alicia | December 31, 2008 at 01:05 PM
so many great projjecta! I particularly liked the mittens, just beautiful!
Posted by: Marie | December 31, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Happy new year! xx Lin
Posted by: Lin | January 01, 2009 at 05:18 AM
The Breathe Deep mittens and the sweater is beautiful.
happy new year :)
Posted by: Hege | January 01, 2009 at 02:11 PM
that top shot is just GORGEOUS. you are working that camera sister!
Posted by: scoutj | January 03, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Happy New Year- and more lovely knitting. I have visited you regularily for a couple of months.. It's time I make myself "known".
Posted by: Lisbeth Bula | January 05, 2009 at 02:48 AM
Beautiful knitting. Modeling angst? Ah those pesky fifteen year olds (I'm guessing? I have one and the look is familiar). Your daughter's teachers are very fortunate.
Posted by: jill | January 05, 2009 at 09:36 PM
The "attitude" pic is priceless! :D
Posted by: michelle | January 06, 2009 at 06:06 PM