Christmas Jumpers I Wish I Had Made But Totally Don't Have Time For

Oh, I have missed the boat this year, and definitely don't intend to attempt a sweater in 4 days (yes, yes I know it is possible, some of you crazy folk out there have done it, but I simply don't have the attention span or willpower required).   I'll need to content myself with some simple socks, mulled wine and walnut cake, what a hardship...

There are, however, a few items I'd love to add to my list to knit for next year.

"Boreal" by Kate Davies

Boreal is one of my absolute favourite winter knits.   It's an aran weight (maybe I could do it in 4 days...), and perfectly winter-like.  Not too christmassy, so I could still wear it through December and January.   Kate Davies seems to produce wonderful colourwork sweaters without fail, so perhaps it's time I try one!

"The Perfect Christmas Jumper", by Susan Crawford

This one is definitely a christmas day jumper, and I adore it.  Knit in 2-ply, it might take a little extra motivation to convince me to start, but I am a sucker for those puff sleeves.  Susan Crawford makes some beautiful vintage-style patterns.

"Strokkur" by Ysolda

One of my current top 'to-do' yoked sweaters, this is another aran masterpiece.  Lovely detail without taking over the whole sweater.  It's also one of those patterns I really want to knit *exactly* as it was made originally.  Good excuse for some post-christmas yarn shopping then?

"Clayquot" by Tin Can Knits

Clayquot is one of the new patterns from Tin Can Knits newest book 'Road Trip'.  As with their other cardigans (e.g. Lush, which I knitted a few months ago), the pattern is simply written, pleasing to read and easy to knit.  This one is definitely on the cards!

"Homestead" by Martin Storey

Last but not least, we had to have one more lot of reindeer, no?

Do you have a christmas jumper you've knit for yourself?  Or intend to?  I'm afraid it'll be next year before I join you...

DIY: Christmas Decorations

The gale force winds and snow have finally arrived in Scotland, so it's definitely time to use the remaining weekends for christmas craftyness :D  

Whilst browsing I spotted a few great ideas and just had to share them.  

Great picture Idea

Stringy Snowman

Pegs for advent

Santa Strawbs

In our old flat in Viewforth Square in Edinburgh, our amazing neighbours made these little gentlemen for us!  We shall have to re-create it this year :D

Tree Nails

Mulled Wine Syrup!

Pompom Wreath

Reindeer Napkins

Teacup Decorations

Paper Stars

Mitten Garland

Mashmallow Hearts

The original idea for this was frozen whipped cream, but wouldn't they be amazing as cookie-cut cinnamon mashmallow?!

Housey Gift Box

Havew you been getting crafty this month?  What have you been making?  I need to find a little crochet snowflake pattern...

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Stitch Markers in KnitScene

(c) KnitScene

Aren't they cute :D   A wee while ago I was contacted for a product sample and couldn't be more excited to see these little guys in this edition of KnitScene.  

I'm currently working on a website (exciting), so keep your eyes peeled for that!  As soon as I can figure out how to put my blog on it...  anyone know?

Ooh, also, reminded by the robins on that sweet little mug in the picture, there are some rather shiny new christmas stitch markers in the etsy shop :D

Ye Olde Christmas Swappe!

Sorry to mention the 'c' word so early but... would anyone like to get a little christmas swap on the go?!

Pop over to the Ravelry group for more details :D

The jumper in the photo above is by Susan Crawford (as is the photo!), and is one of my favourite christmas knits!  

You can find it on Ravelry here - it's quite aptly called 'The Perfect Christmas Jumper'!

Have you started your christmas knitting yet?  (I have not, and it already feels too late...)

Remember that post where I got rather carried away about lush.co.uk soaps?  Wait until you see this little christmas gem!  Last year Lush brought out this christmas slice soap, and I'm really hoping it will come back this year!!

Too early to get too excited though, especially when the Glasgow School of Yarn event is just around the corner!!

The Bunny Pin Giveaway is still on the go - pop over here for details :)

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