The last pair of socks is done!
But what I didn't tell you about this and all the other socks?....
I still have to weave in ALL the ends! Instead of the usual two ends to weave in, in a regular one-color sock, there are
TEN. For
EACH SOCK! I think I'm going to have to reserve a whole week to get this done. Oh wait. There is only a week left.
And I still have to finish these:
One of a pair of felted slippers. This one is partially done and still needs a second sole. Then I have the second one to knit. Once I am done with the knitting, I will put them in the washing machine and shrink them down to regular size. Here is a picture with an adult-size sock, lined up at the heels, to give you an idea of how big it is before felting...
So, now I really need to get crack-a-lackin' to get this all done. The slippers need at least two days (in front of the wood stove) to dry.
In the meantime, I tested out a cookie recipe and will definitely be making these for Christmas:
These are
Ottolenghi's Spice Cookies from The Wednesday Chef blog. (click there to get to the blog post/recipe). Oh. My. Gosh. So. Incredibly. Yummy. They are quite strong tasting (lots of cinnamon, allspice, ginger and nutmeg) but
I. Love. Them. LOVE.
And they go really well with my
Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea:
Which I had before sitting down to knit by the fire, with the animals snuggled in, watching
Elf (click there to get on Amazon) in our Christmas bedecked living room:
Speaking of Mandy, please send good vibes her way. She is sick and in the animal hospital today...
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She was not too thrilled when I came home
with these antlers for her....but she looks so cute! |
