Pattern: Ivy, by me!
Yarn: Opal Uni 4ply, 1 x 100g ball in shade #1266
Needles: set of 5 2mm dpns

An early Christmas present for you all. Earlier in the year I designed these socks and decided that it was about time that I published the pattern! It’s a simple cable and lace sock, very summery (I knitted them in May and June!) and hopefully will banish some of the winter blues.

Find the FREE pattern here or on my Ravelry page.

Okay, I know that today isn’t actually the first day of Christmas. But as far as I’m concerned, the countdown definitely starts now! With only 24 knitting days left until The Big Day, I have two presents to finish, and my knitting time in December is considerably reduced as I’m also trying to make enough food to feed an army just in case someone mentions they are a bit peckish, possibly. This week, amongst other things, I’m going to be making four dozen mini mince pies to be stashed away in the freezer, safely away from Mr B.

So although I’m not thinking about knitting anything else right now til my gifts are done, the Garnstudio Christmas Calendar 2008 might give me some ideas for the future. I won’t spoil the surprise behind the first window, but I’m wondering whether there’s enough time to make one each for the entire family. And as I’m clearly heading towards the hysterical phase of festive knitting, I’m off to actually knit and drink a lot of tea.