It's never too late to panic
The Christmas knitting is under control. Almost.
I know you don't believe me, but it's true.
As proof, here is one nearly completed sock for Martin's dad. Just 18 more rows and I'm onto the toe decreases. It's a second sock so I'm feeling pretty good about now.
The colors of the Trekking XXL #101 are perfect for Martin's dad. It's hard to see in the photo, but I decided to add a bit of texture to the tweed. It's just a checkerboard of k2, p2 with each repeat separated by a row of plain knit stitch. It's pretty, but I'm not sure it was worth the trouble.
After this there's just 2.5 hand warmers and 2/3 of a scarf to go. None of them have to be ready until next Sunday. Plenty of time. I repeat -- plenty of time.
It's everything else that has to be done to make Christmas "a real Christmas" that's got my stomach in knots.
- Planning a meal for 15 for Friday night at my aunt's house in upstate NY.
- Shopping for the ingredients.
- Shopping for the remaining presents for the girls and others.
- Finding someplace for the girls to go so that the shopping expedition can happen.
- Trying to find out what's happened to my main present to Martin. I'm going to fly down to Dallas to pick it up if I have to.
- Wrapping all the presents.
- Making more cookies.
- Buying food to feed us until we leave.
- Cleaning the house which is a mess from all the Christmas decorating.
- Packing the car.
- Writing and mailing Christmas cards.
- Entertaining the girls until we head up to the country.
Clearly, knitting is the least of my worries.
And, to distract me from all the things I should be doing, there's Mermaid and this little project lurking in the bag.
I couldn't resist, I cast on for my first Jaywalker in Vesper Yarn in the Knit and Tonic colorway. So soft, so pretty and so for me. Santa wouldn't want me to have cold feet would he?
I actually stood with my head in my hands this morning as I couldn't work out how many wine glasses were needed for the dining table...how sad is that? I bet you get through your list without any problems and then you'll even have time to do your own socks and yes that is a reindeer flying by overhead, not pigs ;)
Keep smiling!
Posted by: Tracy | December 19, 2005 at 06:29 AM
Santa would so not want you to have cold feet. Gorgeous colors!!
Posted by: Chris | December 19, 2005 at 08:55 AM
You should knit yourself a Superhero cape! One dinner for 15 people, that is impressive.
Posted by: Michelle | December 19, 2005 at 11:03 AM
I don't know if Santa would want you to have cold feet or not! The handwarmers won't take long to knit, that's the good thing. And I'm assuming your scarf won't take too long either. You still have time, but clearly all the other things sound hugely stressful to complete before Christmas too!
Posted by: Wanda | December 19, 2005 at 11:23 AM
Love the sock. That's quite the long list, I'm worn out by just reading it.
Posted by: Rebekah | December 19, 2005 at 12:12 PM
Glad you are getting a handle on the holidays. Me, I feel like the walls are caving in and I'm not even doing any holiday knitting!
Posted by: Shelley | December 19, 2005 at 02:36 PM
Eeek! Ok, enough whining on my end...I *just* have knitting to worry about...
Nice job on the sock...I'm thinking I'll have to try me some Trekking one of these days!
Posted by: Carry | December 20, 2005 at 09:07 AM
My goodness! 15 people, you really are brave! I love the sock, the colors are incredible. Happy holidays!
Shelby
Posted by: Shelby | December 21, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Santa is a HUGE believer in warm feet. Especially for people who are trying to get so much done before Sunday!
Posted by: Ruth | December 23, 2005 at 10:56 AM
It WAS worth the trouble -- my first thought on seeing that picture was, Ooooh, what is that neat pattern? I'm borrowing it for my very next pair -- thanks! And by now you've done all that stuff on the list. . .
Posted by: Elizabeth D | December 26, 2005 at 10:28 PM