Due to Christmas knitting being synonymous with deadlines, I tend to stay away from it each year. But this past Christmas, there were a couple handknit gifts – definitely a first for me. I blogged about one in December and it was received in typical baby fashion – squeals of delight tearing through the wrapping paper and then chomp, chomp, chomp on the contents of the package and then back to shredding the wrapping paper. I did manage to get a picture of the chomping:)
The other piece of Christmas knitting was Odessa (Rav) by Grumperina. This was for a friend who will be moving to Halifax. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it. I used Lang Merino yarn in a gorgeous burgundy for this hat and followed the pattern throughout omitting the beads. Great pattern and fun to knit. I’m thinking that I might knit this again maybe with some Rowan Calmer.
Both these projects were knit with yarn from the stash. I’ve been reading all over blogland about knitterly resolutions and self-challenges. I have been thinking too about consumerism and the desire for more and the need for things and must-haves. I would like this year to be different and so I hope to reduce my stash by at least half this year (gasp!!)
As a family, we are going to steer away from the magnetic force that the words “Sale” have on us and even though my favorite china is on sale, I will say no!!! I will weep a little, but will say no. This is no easy task, what with the Dubai Shopping Festival a mere week away, this is going to be tough, tough, tough. Wish us luck!
mazhalai
heres wishing you a lot of luck
That china is to swoon over!
mamie
it seems like we are all thinking of the same things in this 09. we have started entertaining the idea of doing a slow month in february. that would entail not buying anything for the month unless it was food/gas/work related. if you want to read a really interesting inspiring blog on the topic, look up a day in french life. she is amazing in her abilities to sustainably live.
want to try it with us? the more the merrier, especially for the accountability.