Wednesday, December 7, 2011

last minute knit





(all photos from last year, except the partial raverly one right above)


dear friends, if only i had been as wise as you and began my holiday knitting weeks ago. the thing of it is, i wasn't planning on giving hand knits this year. until two things happened... my grandson came over for dinner the other night (it's a treat to have just the one, he had our undivided attention). travis asked to look at my computer which was sitting on the counter open already. while i was getting our dinner ready, he began to ask questions about the page i was on, " grammy, what is ravelry?"  i explained he was looking at my very own hand knits. he was interested and scrolled down. then he said " i see sadie! and brianna! their on your page!"   and then more to himself " i like this hat" and " i would sure like a hat like that". 

yes, i do feel like the world's worst grammy. how long had it been since i had knit for my boy grandchild? i couldn't remember. and how could i leave him off my page when his sisters were there with their newly made sweaters? so christmas hat project is on the needles (photo to come soon!).

next, my daughter was over one morning while i was getting ready for work. i had a pile of knitted goodness out, deciding which to wear. she began looking through, gently handling each piece. i can't say here which one she loved (so it'll be a surprise) and she said "how did i not know about this?" and "oh i wish i had one too" . so project number two is on the needles.

and the natural scarf, that is on the needles again too, another last minute knitted gift (which may not be finished in time).

projects shown (photos from last year):
his and her hats, purl bee pattern, rav notes here
branching out (scarf) pattern from knitty, rav notes here
and the photo with the pile of knitted goodness, is not entirely on ravelry yet, oh my goodness,
so much to do!  for reading, only pattern notes this week.
joining with ginny and all the yarnalongers, here.

36 comments:

  1. I missed you on the yarn along today? Maybe I just didnt see it. That is awesome that your grandson saw your work online. He probably never realized how cool you are : )

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  2. oh my gosh, thank you! that would be because i forgot, too busy knitting! i'm there now
    :)

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  3. and it starts.....May you get both projects done before the holidays :) I think it's great that your grandson knows about wonders of Ravelry!!!

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  4. Aah, but to have your handiwork desired and appreciated! Good luck with getting everything done!

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  5. What a sweet family you have to love your handiwork and make requests. You'll make some people very happy this Christmas!

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  6. Beautiful! Both the knits and your sweet loved ones' love of them. Time for some extreme knitting!! xoxo

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  7. I knew you wouldn't beable NOT to knit something for the holiday! :)
    There is nothing like having a grandchild ask is there? I think it's the best knitting there is!
    Your grands are so blessed to have you!
    Have fun Lori!

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  8. Lori, you are so very sweet.
    I laughed when you said you're the worst grammy...I have my very first grandchild (7 mos. old)coming home from Italy for Christmas - I've been wondering what I want her to call me as she grows up (I'm in my 50's but GRANDMA sounds soooo old)

    So many things to knit...for many.
    Will I get them done? My poor daughter is still waiting for last years scarf to be finished:(
    I think I best do that one first - she's my number one girlie.
    I think that makes me "the worst mom"

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  9. That is so sweet...i can envision him sitting here, looking on ravelry and surprised to see people he knows wearing your hand knitted items...and wishing for you to make him a hat.....yeah, you've got to make him one. You can do it!!!

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  10. I am sure you have many wise friends but I'm not one of them ... last-minute frantic Christmas knitting going on here too! Good luck with meeting that totally non-negotiable deadline!

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  11. Your knitting looks so lovely, and how sweet that your grandson appreciates it too! And your daughter will be thrilled when she sees the knitted surprise! I hope you get everything done, and have a lovely time in the meantime too, Lori.
    Helen x

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  12. You have been busy again! What a super cool Grammy you are:)) these are all so lovely and wonderful gifts xxx

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  13. But remember, you are knitting for loved ones (who love you back!) and they know each stitch contains just a bit of that love...so,does it really matter on which day it's given? (That's just in case you don't make the 25th!!!!--I, too, would be knitting like a whirling dervish!!)
    It was really sweet of your grandson to appeciate your talents!

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  14. Your heart is pure gold Lori.
    I hope one day I too can knit like you... with passion and filled with love.

    You inspire me xx

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  15. wow :) Tracy sent me over here - because she said I'd like your blog and she was right! wow :) - beautiful knits :) good luck with your Christmas projects - I've started knitting my christmas gifts last week (oops - now I have to hurry) ...
    Tracy also said you're going back to Africa soon and I was like "gosh! I have to make her go and visit my kids! ...but now I realized you're going to be on the other side of the africa so... but have a great journey and take lots of photos! :) ...oh and happy Christmas :)

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  16. Some requests are just too hard to refuse. Good luck with your knitting this holiday.

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  17. Oh you are so not the worst grammy!! It's wonderful that they love what you make and want something from you...I downloaded the hat patterns, thank you! Looking forward to seeing what you make for them!
    xo

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  18. note to lap dog knits: i didn't know what i wanted to be called either. we settled on 'gram' but my little guy pronounces it 'bam'. turns out i like bam alot. :^)

    note to lori, seeing everything here like this in your revelry (did i say it right?): wow. it makes me think about sitting in bryant park, watching my friend, so proud and excited to know how very good and very talented she is.

    your exchange with travis touched my heart. note to self: boys love knits too. xoxo

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  19. it's so wonderful that all your family appreciates how clever and creative you are! I get the most pride from knitting when my daughter telling me how pretty her cardigans are (especially when she can be frustratingly fussy about NOT liking some of her shop-bought clothes!) I really hope she grows up to value handmade, just like your daughter.

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  20. Lori! All of your knitting is just beautiful. You must be so proud of all that you've done :) You, by no means, are the world's worst Grammy. There is just so much to knit and such little time, right? I can't wait to see your gifts when they are finished and I know your family will love them, too. I am sending you extra luck to help you finish your projects on time.

    Warmly,
    Liz

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  21. Luckily a hat shouldn't take too long, and has the added benefit of being exactly what the recipient desires ;)

    I did start my Christmas knitting weeks (even months) ago, so you'd think I wouldn't have much left as I only had a couple of projects to do.... Yet the deadline is looming and I haven't made nearly enough progress!

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  22. You have to love when someone admires your knitting and requests a gift. All lovely!

    I'm sure you'll finish with plenty of time. Good luck!

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  23. Lovey knitting my mother was a wonderful too mis those warm jumpers from her. Just found your blog through another I have enjoyed looking around, I'm now following nice meeting new friends.
    Hope you have a lovely day.

    Always Wendy

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  24. new here, via ngorobob house. so many treasures here. and then i related to this: ' how did i not know about this?' --the way we surprise, the way life surprises (like coming across this blog!)

    sherry o'keefe

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  25. Sheez, I know it's hard to keep it 'fair' in the grandchild knitting department, isn't it? And there are just so many more cute girls' things to knit than boys'. I have to watch my Rav page too to try to be sure I'm keeping it even -- or close.
    Knit on Granny ^v^,
    G

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  26. Goodness. I've been looking online at sweaters and scarves, all quite expensive I might add, and they do not compare to your beautiful work. What a gift you have! Knitted goodness, made with love.

    xoxo

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  27. The best of knitting successes to you. Enjoy the meditative chart reading! :)

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  28. Oh my you knit beautifully! I think I want one too. Just beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my space and for your kind words.
    xoxo,
    Ang

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  29. Oh and I so recognize that pink variagated(sp?)Malabrigo. I made some legwarmers with that yarn! Loveliness. I am really enjoying your blog!
    xo,
    Ang

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  30. Your work is lovely how could someone not want a piece of it, even a little boy!!!

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  31. You are one great Granny and Momma..Can I put my request in now..heehee.Hugs,Cat

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  32. Hello there Lori ann, thanks for popping by my blog.

    I think I'm like most knitters and although there may be only days left till christmas I'm convinced I can squeeze in just one more gift knit, it is absolute madness, but then I'm sure it's impossible to resist a little grandson's whistful comment of a wish for a new hat off grandma's ravelry page........all your knitting looks lovely and I wish you luck in squeezing in 'just one more'.

    lily x

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  33. awwww....I knit a Rebecca Danger monster for my granddaughter and havne't sent it yet. Now I have a new grandson named Jonah, so going to make him a whale. I must be a better grandma...still cann't believe I'm a Grandma :)

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  34. Lol - I just decided today that i am going to knit some small things for last minute gifts. No time at all, but I like to think i do. xxx

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  35. Oh, I missed this post earlier. I think my knitting list is growing daily and most likely will not be finished in time? That's okay - knitting into the New Year is a fun way to celebrate. So funny about your grandson's remarks. My youngest is itching for me to start and finish a pair of slippers for him and asks me daily about it. Gotta get moving!

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  36. It's hard to say no when loved ones ask you to make them something. I always figure that if they're asking, they'll appreciate it! Or so I hope. I love the kroy yarn you're knitting with in the post above. It's striping so nicely.

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xoxo lori