xmas 2005
We had a nice, relaxing xmas this year. Both Tim and I had last week off from work too. Tim went back to work today, and I go back tomorrow. I was going to do some cleaning and such today, but I think I will lazily enjoy my last day off instead. I can start cleaning tomorrow afternoon.
such a cute snowman on top
wolfgang enjoyed rolling around in the wrapping paper
All my xmas knitting got finished, though Tim's sweater was a couple days late. I was frantically trying to finish when he told me he would rather spend more time with me than have a finished sweater xmas morning. So I wrapped it up as it was (still needing seaming and a collar) and began to enjoy the holiday. I finished it up a couple days after xmas and it turned out great! It's super soft. I don't have a picture of him wearing it yet, so this will have to suffice.
Pattern: Loosely based on Jesse's Flames from Stitch n Bitch Nation (w/o the flames)
Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK
Colors: Thunder & Lime
I also made a hat for the secret santa exchange at work, which I model here. I have enough yarn leftover that I will probably make another one for myself.
Pattern: My own
Yarns: Manos del Uruguay, GGH Almeria
Colors: Brick, Berries & Cream
And lastly, since Lara asked for it, here's a picture of Tim in his anniversary presents. With the weather lately, it's hard to get a nice sunny shot.
There. I think I'm all caught up.
Genevieve said:
I miss you!!
Tim's hat and scarf (and sweater!) turned out great!! I like the hat you're wearing, too :) But most especially, I LOVE your hair!! I remember you telling me a while back that it was long again, but I think this is the first time I've seen it since you told me :) :) :)
Posted on January 3, 2006 11:01 AMalison said:
Thanks. I just cut my bangs a couple days ago though. Tim had never seen me without bangs, so I had grown them out. Then I came to the conclusion that I always have in the past: I look better with bangs.
And now that I'm 30, I also have to say I look younger with bangs too ;)
Posted on January 3, 2006 04:28 PMWinnie said:
Hey Allison!
Happy New Year! love all the knitings that you have here! Tim looks great and so are you! coincidently I also cut my bangs last nite and turning 32 this year, I must say I look younger with bangs too, lol...
Lara said:
haha, cute kitty! beautiful knitting. One day, I want to grow up and be able to knit just like Alison. :) I'm finishing up some fingerless gloves and when I do I'll post them in LJ. It's my 2nd non-scarf project. I took a few classes at Article Pract and learned some new things. Now that I've decided to venture out I love it and I'm seriously hooked!
Happy New Year!
Posted on January 13, 2006 07:31 PMalison said:
Cool! :) Scarves are definitely the best way to learn, but they do get boring after awhile and they take so long. I can't wait to see your gloves! What was the first non-scarf project you knit?
Posted on January 14, 2006 02:56 PM