More Socks and Celebrations


Merry Christmas Eve!  I am the only one up this morning as of yet, I'm playing Christmas music and thought I'd do a quick post.  The past few days I've finished the preparations and the plannings, and while I sat during breaks, I cast on many projects. The socks in the photo below and a cowl and a sweater and there is more in my head floating around....

There is nothing like new projects on the needles to make your heart sing.  I'm soaking up a full house, yes, it is very messy.  Baking is happening once a day, which leads to sampling throughout the day as well.  Oh well, soon enough January 1st will be here, the sweets will be gone and so will the kids.  My husband and I will return to "healthy eating" (non sweets except a bite of chocolate and lots of salads!).

If you are celebrating, I hope your holiday season is merry and bright, filled with family and friends!!



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Comments

  1. AndriaDecember 24, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Have a festive and fun filled holiday! I love being the first one up (like right now), a bit of quiet before the storm.

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  2. Reginas CottageDecember 24, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    dear karen,
    wonderful sockyarn!!!
    i wish you and your family a merry christmas!!
    take care,
    regina

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  3. harknessangelsDecember 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  4. DonnaDecember 24, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Your tree is beautiful Karen. And I'm loving that sock yarn! I wish you and your entire family a very Merry Christmas!

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  5. UnknownDecember 24, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Merry Christmas Karen!! Many blessings to you and your family in the New Year!!!

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    1. karenDecember 24, 2014 at 11:27 AM

      Sending you lots of heathy well wishes for your new year, merry Christmas and enjoy your family!!

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  6. AnkeDecember 24, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I see we both are of the "the more ornaments on the tree the better" mindset. :-) Your tree is beautiful! Like you, I was up early and by myself and enjoyed the quiet time. It will be just the four of us, but we have a fun day planned. Going out for lunch, catching a movie and later on (like we do it in Germany) "Bescherung" (exchanging gifts). Have a very merry Christmas!!

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  7. TahneeDecember 24, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Merry Christmas! The socks are looking great and enjoy all the baking :)

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  8. kjramstackDecember 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. And happy knitting, too! I'm looking forward to a long car ride to see my in-laws so I can work on my first cardigan. It's getting so close to being done.

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  9. MonicaDecember 24, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome socks! !! Merry Christmas Karen!

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  10. Amy at love made my homeDecember 24, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Happy Christmas! xx

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  11. LeanneDecember 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Wishing you a very lovely time with your loved ones.

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  12. Judy S.December 24, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Glad to see you're still casting on! Merry Christmas, Karen. Enjoy your family time.

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  13. kathy bDecember 24, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    ohhh the sweater pattern is so pretty. And the socks! Love them
    Merry merry. Yes I'll go back to the elliptical on Saturday!

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  14. Caffeine GirlDecember 24, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    The best and worst thing about making cookies: You have lots of cookies around to eat!

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  15. CorinneDecember 24, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    merry christmas to you too! We already celebrated tonight and now I am quite knackered and glad to be in my bed.

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  16. elizabethDecember 24, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    that tree is so beautiful full and bright!!! a very blessed and merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Love the tree and beautiful yarn, Merry Christmas.

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  18. UnknownDecember 24, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Merry Christmas!!

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  19. apicturebookmindDecember 25, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Merry Christmas Karen! Lovely socks!

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