Who are you knitting for?

Last year I knit gifts for my 2 sisters, they got hats and accessories (Cheri got a cowl and Jessica got fingerless gloves). This year Mom and Dad have both requested knitted gifts, I guess they felt left out. Dad loves Harry Potter so he's getting a Harry Potter scarf and Mom *really* wants a pair of yoga socks. I've never knit socks before, so I have a feeling I'm going to need lots of advice!

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Permalink Reply by Denise Frederick on November 23, 2010 at 9:32am

What a GREAT idea! I love both ideas!
I have a mental list of items that I will have on next year's list....and I hope to get at least most of them completed next year ~~ a good resolution...absolutely.

Permalink Reply by Diane H on November 24, 2010 at 11:26am

I just completed a pair of socks for my 97-year-old mother. I am also knitting a scarf for a niece who will be spending her first winter in Iowa after growing up in North Carolina. She will need the warmth!

Permalink Reply by Denise Frederick on November 24, 2010 at 11:32am

Your niece will REALLY appreciate the scarf!! I know my SIL (who is originally from NY...but has lived in NC for 10 years now) can not tolerate the cold ~~ a 40 degree day to her is absolutely arctic FRIGID!! lol!
Your gifts sound wonderful!

Permalink Reply by Diane H on November 24, 2010 at 11:38am

Thanks, Denise! The scarf is a soft, soft superwash Merino so it is nice and cuddly. It is about 75% complete, and I hope to have several hours this coming weekend to get it finished. I'm using The Yarn Harlot's "One-row Scarf" pattern, so it is the same on both sides, and easy to knit.

Permalink Reply by Denise Frederick on November 24, 2010 at 11:54am

Oooooooo....it sounds AWESOME! I looked up the pattern....what a nice scarf! Your niece is going to love it! Using the Merino....she won't want to take it off!! LOL. Hope you get those hours this weekend to finish your project ~~ I too hope to have a bit of time to catch up on my knitting....we are going to MIL/FIL's house for Thanksgiving dinner....so, I should be able to sit and knit for a bit (I know that last sentence sounds like Dr. Seuss wrote it....sorry...LOL).

Permalink Reply by Diane H on November 24, 2010 at 12:23pm

My DH and I are taking Thanksgiving dinner to my sister's. She is in the midst of chemo and does not feel up to either cooking or driving here, so we will take it to her. I hope to have a bit of knitting time to help her finish a hat she is knitting.

Here is a photo of the scarf, taken shortly after I started it:

It is considerably longer now!

Permalink Reply by Denise Frederick on November 24, 2010 at 12:32pm

Oh...bless her heart...I don't doubt that she isn't feeling up to cooking or driving.
The scarf is lovely....I love the colors....so very pretty.
I may have to add this scarf to my "to do" list ... my son asked for me to knit him a hat and mittens...a scarf to go with the set would be great. I'll betcha it would whip up pretty quickly....considering he is only 4 yo...and it wouldn't need to be very long.
Thanks so much for sharing the picture....it truly will make a lovely gift.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)

Permalink Reply by SueB. on November 24, 2010 at 12:39pm

what beautiful colors...and a great gift....

Permalink Reply by Diane H on November 24, 2010 at 2:33pm

I have no idea what color my niece's winter coat is, so thought I'd use something with many colors and hope it works! The colors look a little washed out in the photo - they're better in real life.

Permalink Reply by Denise Frederick on November 26, 2010 at 7:37am

Those colors are lovely....will brighten anyone's day on a gloomy grey winters day! I would think it would go with just about any color coat she would have too.

Permalink Reply by Stephanie on December 21, 2010 at 7:01pm