Socks

Here is a pair of socks I crocheted for Christmas. It was actually a gift for my brother-in-law, however, my husband told me there was an emergency, and that he needed another pair of socks right away.......his older ones had worn out! I was just about done with this pair, feeling like I was making headway on my Christmas list!

Anyway, my husband got the socks and now I'm working on another pair for my brother-in-law. I will also be making a pair for my nephew. I have one sock done, 3 to go! I got the pattern for these socks
here.

Stocking Stuffers

Well, Christmas is getting so close and I am trying so hard to get items crocheted for gifts. There are so many things I want to make and I just hope I can make them all in the time left before Christmas. Problem is, most of the things I need to make are for family members out of state which means that gives me even less time to get them done since I will have to ship them out early.

What I am doing is just making small projects for everyone...I have so many family members that it would be impossible to make some thing big like sweaters and other items that take alot of time. So, small quick items are the theme for this holiday. I will desperately try harder next year to get things going earlier. In fact, I'd like to think I will start working on things right after the holidays for next year.

Anyway, these pocket kleenex holders are a small "side" gift for my mother, sister and 2 grown nieces. I am also making one for myself! I got the pattern here.

Candy Cane Lapghan

This is called a Candy Cane Lapghan. I just finished this last week. It really didn't take all that long to make. It's made with 2-tone circles and sewn in a way that makes the designs. I thought it was different and I love to make afghans. I've steered away from afghans for at least a year now mostly because I had my new nephew coming and I wanted to make him alot of things since I do love making baby items too!

I'm pretty much caught up with the baby items (until spring) so I want to get back into making more afghans. I like to make each of my 2 sons a new afghan every year. I haven't even started any for them this year yet, but I think I will browse the pattern sites and see if I can pick out a couple of afghans for them. I'm thinking the mile a minute afghans are supposed to be quick, so I may go that route. But I first have to get Christmas gifts done...Where am I going to find the time to do all of it???

Fingerless Mitts

Here is a pair of fingerless mittens that I made for my youngest son. I also ended up making a pair for my oldest son as well. Their hands get cold while playing on the computer and these keep them warm and leave their fingers free to move the mouse without it slipping.

I sent a picture of these to my mother and she showed my sister and my sister said she'd love a pair. Well, I made her a pair this weekend and just sent them out to her this afternoon...she has no idea I made her a pair, so I can't wait for her to get them. She's in Maine so I'm sure she'll get some good use out of them. I will probably make her some for Christmas as well. I also want to make myself a pair because my hands get cold while I crochet and with my fingers free, these would keep my hands warm so I can crochet in comfort!

I also hear these are becoming very popular with the young kids so I may make some to put on my "crochet store" when I get that up and running.

Elfin Stipes Sweater

I finished this sweater and hat finally! It's for my nephew who will be one in about 3 weeks. This sweater was so easy to make and it came out so cute. I found the pattern here

Now I am on my quest for my next "big" project. Right now I'm working on some dishcloths for Christmas. I will work on those while I search for my next project. I want to make a sweater for myself, but then I also want to make a vest to wear on christmas (I saw a few vests I liked).

I also have a bag I want to make for Christmas along with some cell phone holders. Too many projects, too little time!!!