So It Goes Something Like This

Every year, around September or October, I start giving some thought to who I am going to knit Christmas gifts for.  I come up with a doable list, knowing full well that it is going to grow.  If it's a good year, I'll start knitting in October.  On an off year - November.  This was a good year.  I started in October (we won't discuss the fact that those projects socks aren't finished yet) and I got a sweater done, a couple pairs of slippers, and a couple other pairs of socks.  All good right?

Here's where it all goes crazy-pants.  Good organized knitters look at their list, stick to it , and motor on.  I would be what you call an ADD knitter.  In other words, I get distracted easily.  That's not saying that I don't finish the task at hand - I usually do.  But it doesn't stop me from being distracted from all the "ooh.. shiny" projects out there.  Like this one. I happened upon it yesterday and within 20 minutes I was at the yarn store grabbing some Cascade 220 and large double pointed needles.  There are a few people on my list that MUST have these.

I had never used Cascade 220 before and I have to say that I am impressed.  For something that is going to felt, it is pretty soft.

So yes - the elfing has begun.  Felting will commence tonight.

Lot's of ends to weave in, but do you really have to weave them in if they are getting felted?  Can you just cut them off afterwards?

I know they resemble hot Italian peppers right now, but these are going to be cute.

I may have to make a pair for myself.