Hey Robin!
Just wrapping up (literally) a few new FO’s that I managed to squeek-out and I wanted to show off a bit.
First a pair of slipper style socks for my Uncle’s wife Rita. I am hoping she gets a lot of use out of them, they are so cozy! I had to guess at foot length, mostly my guess was “smaller than MY feet”… which only eliminates most basketball players and clowns… so in the picture here I am hiding the fact that the heel is creeping up my sole
Next up, this one took a lot longer but it’s a labor of love. Actually I want to make several more of these because the pattern is so well written even as such a simple thing and it’s SO COZY. Apologies for the awful blocking-net picture (yes, something bled on this ages ago, but the dye doesn’t seem to be going anywhere) but this NEEDED to be blocked for a pic and it’s going to be resting there for a while. There’s no hiding this one from it’s recipient. The pattern calls for a hood, but in this case that would be a waste of yarn… i like the collar!
On my Birthday I finished a Father-Son set. This one was a last-second addition to my Queue as the pattern was just released on Ravelry not more than a week ago! It was too enticing not to make a pair!
And THEN, because I can’t leave well-enough-alone, I made one of my Shiny iPod socks for DSs Xmas gift (no, not an iPod but an MP3 player). Here is the awful picture of it, the flash-version was worse… the colors are a deep pewter grey, creamy-white and deep red. I like the combo! I altered my design (aside from changing dimensions) to create a flip-top for better security and I have decided to add a cord so he can hang it around his neck. I still love this pattern. I love that it is seamless (though I did have to tack-down the flip top, still it wasn’t a pain in the neck or anything) and a fast-knit.
I know it’s ok to post these items here because the giftees don’t read this blog, but I have more to share and I cannot because I am not sure about THOSE giftees… they might be a sneaky bunch. So after the 25th I will try to pop back here and add pics of the rest of the stockpile of knitted pressies 
Can I tell you about my day on the 20th? I want to thank everyone for the well-wishes and Happy Birthdays… it was a VERY pleasant and care-free day. I loved it. My boys let me sleep in a bit and made me my favorite breakfast. Then I got some brief knitting time before heading out for a Matinee of Princess and the Frog. I loved it. Such a cute story and a good re-telling, as always, by the peeps at Disney. Back home again, more knitting, and then off to a favorite restaurant for dinner. Benihana! I swear I want to install one of those hibachi in my house, I could eat like that every night! And aside from the terrible jokes, I think I could cook like that every night too! DS ate EVERYTHING put in front of him (yes, even the onions!) which is a rare and Mommy-pleasing thing. Happy Birthday to me
I hope your upcoming birthday is as wonderful and relaxing! I wish all of that and more for you dear friend!
Later…
