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I have the same two projects on my needles - my son in law's sweater and a pair of socks.  Naturally, I forgot to photo the progress of those so you'll have to use your imagination.  I received for Christmas from my husband a mitten kit from Tanis Fiber Arts because Steph mentioned the kit.

Ah, knitters who enable knitters, what could be better than that?

a lovely unexpected gift from a dear friend, thank you!
 I wanted to cast on the mitten kit on Christmas day but sadly, both of my size 2 dpns are currently being used.  One pair for a pair of socks and another pair are whisking up a cozy for a Starbucks thermos.  Photos of the cozy thermos will hopefully be on Friday, if I remember.

In my defense, my house is full of family and I'm still in the throes of cooking, cleaning, planning menus, kitten care, Frodo loving,  etc...  I haven't had much time to knit or remember to take photographs.

all ready for me!

Comments

  1. kathy bDecember 27, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Your yarn colors will play so nicely together! I have yarn to play with too. BUt first, we are off to help at the very cold barn this morning. Must cure my blues with horse happiness!

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  2. Juliann in WADecember 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    Those colors are very cheery and don’t worry, we will still be here when you are finished entertaining ;)

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  3. BonnyDecember 27, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    What great yarn you have ready and waiting for you when guests depart and things calm down. A friend who gifts you with lovely yarn and matching gummy sharks is a friend indeed!

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  4. AlinaDecember 27, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Such great colors! Enjoy your holiday knitting!

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  5. Caffeine GirlDecember 27, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    All the things you are doing are more important than photographing knits. We'll be here when the pix are ready.
    That blue yarn is amazing!

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  6. TannaDecember 27, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    OOOOOoooohhhh! Such beautiful little prizes! Promises of fun to come. Family frenzies are the very best! Enjoy and we'll be here when they are all back in their worlds! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  7. elnsDecember 27, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    Lovely yarn colors, very inviting for a knit! You also reminded me I have some fizzy gummy coke bottles in my file cabinet in the cube. May need to tap into that secret stash later. It is after all a long quiet week. Gotta have fuel. Enjoy your family and your time together. The knits will always be there :)

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  8. MonicaDecember 27, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    I don't know how you find time to do everything you do and get so much knitting done! :)

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  9. JaneDecember 27, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    The yarn is so pretty. Sometimes it is nice just to look at the yarn for awhile. No hurry for blog photos. Treasure the time with your family.

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  10. chrisknitsDecember 27, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    The yarn looks yummy!! Good luck with winding down your holidays!

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  11. mamasmercantileDecember 28, 2017 at 5:26 AM

    Thrilled to hear that your house is full of family and you are loving it. The yarn looks wonderful, beautiful colours.

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  12. MaryDecember 28, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Tanis dyes lovely yarn - can't wait to see those mittens!

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  13. kjramstackDecember 28, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    Lucky you to get that mitten kit from Tanis! I love her yarns. And her patterns are always so well-written.

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  14. Jeannie Gray KnitsDecember 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Yarn matching gummy fish?? Can't wait to find out what those really are. Other knitters make the most wonderfully dangerous friends, don't they? :) Can't wait to see what mitten pattern you use. The colors are awesome!

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  15. StefanieDecember 28, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Gold star for the husband who bought his wife yarn for Christmas! I like that moody blue yarn from Ireland.

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  16. Needles and WoolDecember 28, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    I hope you enjoy getting started on the kit! The yarn you were gifted is so nice and those candies look tasty. Happy knitting!

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  17. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeDecember 28, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    All good things, Karen!

    My knitting time has been suffering of late. I am craving a long, four-hour binge!

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