T’is the holiday season and last week dad and I received an invitation to my aunt and uncle’s house for Christmas Eve.  This is dad’s sister and the Christmas Eve thing seems to be becoming something of a tradition.

So I was thinking - you’re supposed to bring something to the host/hostess, aren’t you?  I know it’s supposed to be something like flowers or wine, but I decided to go with something else :)

This one is for my aunt.  The yarn is the rest of the Berocco Ultra Alpaca that I used for Sunset Tiles and the pattern is based on Monika’s Her Scarf (scroll down).  I’m working it on size 8 US (5.00 mm) needles.  I modified the width a bit and will be embroidering in some contrast color when the knitting is done.  I think I will leave it fringeless so as to get maximum scarf length out of the yarn.





This one is for my uncle.  It’s a simple beaded rib done in Chantelaine Goliath bulky on size 9 US (5.5 mm) needles.  It’s a very thick, cushy fabric that I hope will be comfortable and warm.

I’ve been in a semi-panic trying to get these done in time and they are still not finished.  I’ve even been dreaming about it :) Ridiculous, eh?  However, I’m past the halfway point on both items and am reasonably assured that I can have them finished, blocked and ready to go on Christmas Eve.  Hopefully that will put an end to the dreams :)

We are buried in snow up here having gotten hit three times last week.  But I must say it certainly is nice looking.  The neighborhood is a bit shabby - not a bad area, you understand, just a little worn - and the snow dresses it up, gives it a festive air.

Indoors, the cats are enjoying the cold weather.  We don’t allow the apartment to freeze, of course, but the temp doesn’t get much above 65ºF either.  We’re used to this and don’t find it a burden - and the resident felines absolutely adore it.  In fact Jade has decided that midnight is play time and she chases her catnip mouse all over the place.  If I pick up the toy, she immediately sits down and looks exactly the way a dog does when it’s waiting for you to throw a stick - eager and anticipatory.  It’s very funny :)

Goldie has taken to sleeping on the back of my chair which results in his tickling my ear with his tail.  Someday, I’m just going to knit it right into whatever I’m working on and not even notice!