Allison's House: come on over for a cuppa tea

Since my DD saw me working on these, I will probably give them to her before Christmas. I wanted to make sure I made my kids something before I started on other people's gifts. They turned out pretty wellm and I think she likes them, we'll see how long she can hold onto them! I don't think I'd knit gloves for my 8 yo, but hopefully an 18 yr old will not lose them the first week! Should I crochet one of those little strings? No one would have to know!

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Pattern: Swell from Knitty.com with modifications
Yarn: Swish Worsted
Needles: Options size 6 Circ.

I'm not a big fan of Halloween, but my son wanted to be Aang, from Avatar the Last Airbender. He wouldn't let me shave his head bald, but he did look pretty cute! I made the cape and accents and found a white turtleneck and short pants at a thrift store.

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Finally done with the crocheted beach tunic that I started Aug. 1st. This is the one I plan to overdye, but since I probably won't be wearing it until next summer, I am not in a big hurry. I have a belated B-day gift in the works for a sister, and Christmas projects to think about. I can't put the pic up here, it is too hideous. :) (See photos if really curious.)