Photos of the Christmas gifts I made

Now it's finally time to show you what I made for Christmas presents.

My letter scarf for my mother saying "Mors halstørklæde" (Mom's scarf) - here photographed while drying side by side with Peter's version, published earlier here on my blog. I'm very pleased with these scarves :)

-- The design and pattern for this scarf is the sole property of Birgitte Zeuner (c) 2007 --


The Juno Regina Stole for Karen - in Posh Yarn's Sophia 2-ply, 100% cashmere. I really like this pattern. I may have to knit one for myself as well :)Finally, the pair of Gentleman's Fancy Socks (from Nancy Bush's Vintage Socks) for my father, in black Admiral sock yarn.I rather like my Christmas presents - I hope the recipients are just as happy :)

Among other adorable presents, I myself got something knitting related:

Two books covering my major interests: Knitting and food chemistry:

And a yarn winder! Yipee :)

During the holidays I've been reading Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Without Tears. She is incredibly witty and humourous - highly recommendable reading!
I'm looking forward to the postman bringing me the rest of her books from Amazon.com!

Stashalong 2007 result

Yarn at start, February 25: 7172 g
Yarn now, December 28: 6386 g

Used: 4918 g
(I have knitted up almost 5 kg of yarn!)

Have bought: 1370 g (28% of the amount used, which is within my 40% limit)
Have gained by gifts, free days, etc. (not part of the 40%): 2762 g

Total reduction: 786 g

This reduction may not look like a lot! However, I'm quite satisfied with it since:
- the yarn I have bought is for specific projects
- I got rid of a lot of bits and pieces, odd balls, and yarn bought with no project in mind

This means that my stash has been upgraded in 2007, and that I have several projects planned by which I will use most of my current stash. Mmmmmm - I'm happy :)

I'm still contemplating whether to join Stashalong 2008 or not. Let's see what I decide.

-- If I remember to do so, I'll post a photo of my stash as it looks now --

Gentleman's Fancy Sock

I managed to finish one Gentleman's Fancy Sock (from the book Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush) for my father for Christmas - and the other one is also finished by now :)

100g of black Admiral sock yarn used.

Photo will appear later along with photos of the other Christmas presents.

Another Christmas present completed

104 g of stash used.

Photos will appear after it has reached its (hopefully happy) recipient.

Christmas gift completed

Photos, etc. will appear after Christmas... :)

All I can say is that the gift used up 122 g of stash.

Mobile phone cozy

My new mobile phone required this mobile phone cozy from 8 g of the so soft Malabrigo :)

The last yarn of 2007

From garn.dk: 772 g (including the cones) of Shetland wool in a variegated purple colour. I also got the card with all the colours of the Shetland wool - oh, there are many lovely colours. The Shetland wool in unwashed when sold, but I've been told that it will end up light and nice when washed.

The other cone is another 100g of mulberry silk I need to make Isager's Karpen.

Regarding Stashalong, this is my September free day.