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Not so long ago, Carla and I were talking about our critters (her dog Tosh and my cat Jack) and discussing the fact that they are more like each other than other dogs and cats, respectively, and we decided because of their sins that they are Puppy Cats (rather than Kitty Dogs).
Whatever they are, they are related to each other.
I live with the klassiest cat in the whole world.
He is so comfortable on his back, he does it at other peoples houses, like my parents. Don't tell my parents the cat was on their bed.
Caught, In the Act!
So after spending most of November working like a madwoman on my two recent designs, I've been relishing the chance to work on some selfish knitting before its back to design time.
I had one go so quickly to FO I didn't get to share it as a WIP.
Pattern: The Ivy by Carla Pletzer
Yarn: Georigan Bay Fibre Co. Hennessy Bulky in Bala Cranberry
However, I do have two pairs of socks and my Honeytree Vest on the go and having a great time!
My first successful Afterthought Heel. Yarn by Nomadic Yarns Twisty Sport in Mantel.
What are you working on this week? Are you working hard on Christmas gifts or just enjoying a little selfish knitting now that the weather has turned frosty?
Growing up whenever we announced to our mother that "we were bored" she would ask if we had read all the National Geographic magazines in the house, because once we had, then we were allowed to be bored.
Today, if either Carla or I mention any sort of ailment or discomfort, or annoyance our mother either asks us "have you been doing your yoga?" or tells us "do you yoga".
Well, Jack says, "I do my yoga!" am I allowed to be bored yet?
I'm so excited to share with you the secret knitting I was working on for all of November!
Rockin' Around by Christina Bossart
Oh Tannenbaum by Christina Bossart
Rocking' Around and Oh Tannenbaum are my contribution to the first pattern collection by Georgian Bay Fibre Co. and includes pattern by myself, Carla (Georgian Bay Fibre Co.) and Carolyn Macpherson. All the photos in this post are by Carolyn, she does beautiful work.
The collection is called "Twas the Night" and all the items, two hats, two garments, a shawl and a sock, are all inspired by Christmas and named for different Christmas songs.
I will give you a little more background about these two patterns and their design inspiration in the next week or so, but I wanted to share the awesomeness.
In addition to the six patterns, there are three recipes! Peppermint Dreams, a Trio of Spice Barks and Leo's Linzer Cookies. I helped make and eat these goodies, and they are really, really good. These recipes are only available in the full collection.
There will be a limited run of print copies of this collection that are currently available for preorder. Print editions include a digital copy (including printer friendly versions). Digital versions of the full collections and individuals patterns are available on Ravelry.