Christmas Knits 2008 - Done

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They got done.

January 1st type done but done and I'm not so done with them that I'm sworn off Christmas Knitting for 2009. There will be some refinement to the approach and I'm sticking by the lesson learnt to only go for patterns I actually want to knit but there will be woolly gifts again for my nearest and dearest I'm sure.

Now on to this 2009 thing, not so sure I have the hang of this year yet but when this nasty piece of work cold leaves me to get on with life alone it'll get easier I think. Happy New Year to you all, keep the knits close by and I'm sure it'll be a good one.

Comments

blog-blethers said…
Beautiful Christmas knits and am sure all the recipients were delighted with their gifts.

Hope you are feeling better soon and that it feels like a happier new year very soon!
5 January 2009 at 19:22:00 GMT
Lynne said…
Nice knits.
Get well soon.
5 January 2009 at 21:01:00 GMT
Rose Red said…
If it helps, I've still got a Christmas knit to finish...

Hope you are feeling better soon!
5 January 2009 at 21:47:00 GMT
Marianne said…
FABulous knitting! All are gorgeous, I think you did great.
I always think I'll knit items throughout the year but it never works that way with me :^)
Feel better soon!
5 January 2009 at 22:32:00 GMT
T. said…
I tell myself I'll start Christmas knitting in January....not likely!
5 January 2009 at 22:49:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
Lovely kniited presents. I always have ideas of making presents through out the year, but it never happens that way. Happy New Year.
5 January 2009 at 23:12:00 GMT
Lea said…
it really does feel good when they are all done and you can think about what to knit for yourself doesn't it? hope you feel better soon.
6 January 2009 at 01:32:00 GMT
Kai said…
Happy New Year!!! Here's to a fabulous one..
6 January 2009 at 16:26:00 GMT
Linda said…
I hope you get well soon. You did really well with the christmas knitting. x
7 January 2009 at 15:47:00 GMT
dreamcatcher said…
Happy New Year - and get well soon!

Lovely gift knits, I think my favourite is the Urchin, love the colour.
7 January 2009 at 18:53:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
Happy New Year! Hope you feel better soon.
7 January 2009 at 18:54:00 GMT
Unknown said…
They all look beautiful, but I think you made an excellent decision for 2009. Knitting should be enjoyable, not a chore.
Feel better soon!
7 January 2009 at 21:22:00 GMT
Rachel said…
All your gift gifting looks great! Congrats on getting it all done. I hope you start feeling well soon and enjoy the new year!
8 January 2009 at 23:55:00 GMT
raining sheep said…
Hi Sarah, just wanted to wish you a most wonderful 2009 with many happy moments. Can't wait to see what kind of knits you come up with this year. I am making socks, socks, socks and working on some quilting skills..hehe. Quilting is hard.
9 January 2009 at 05:09:00 GMT
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