Yes, I know I'm complaining. But my stupid migraine aura is still there - three weeks after it started - and it's really starting to get on my nerves. That said, I'm trying to ignore it and hope it goes away since nothing seems to help. The solution is to sit back and relax, which is impossible to do right now. Go figure. This couldn't happen next summer or something?
While I wait for heck to apparently freeze over, I've been working on this knitted Santa card holder (click here to purchase the pattern):
And I love it! I'm further along now than I was in the photo - the whole base is done, hat and all, so now I just need to add the beard and sew on the eyes and pom pom.
Overall, the pattern is very easy - it's essentially a long scarf made in sections and knitted together to create the card pockets. The best part is that although it's easy, it still has enough difficulty to hold the attention of more experienced knitters. For example, the loop stitch is fun to make and I had a ball making the nose. I don't know why - it was just so wonky and funny to me.
I'm using Hobby Lobby "I Love This Yarn" doubled up to create the bulkier yarn needed for gauge. It's thick enough to stand the abuse of putting cards in and taking them out at the end of each season, but softer than Red Heart Super Saver, which makes it nice for me to work with. And using thick needles means it's a pretty quick knit (except it's been taking me forever due to all my health detours).
I can't wait to see what this looks like when all is said and done. Shouldn't be much longer now. Hubby and I had a bunch of "Dexter" episodes to catch up on, so I wove in a bunch of ends during our marathon this past weekend. And when I wasn't working on this, I was trying to figure out a complicated beast of a knitted lace pattern that makes me frustrated. It's awesome :)
That's pretty much it! I've made a dent in my Christmas purchasing for the year, though I still have a bunch left to get or make. I keep telling myself as I'll reward myself with a crafting weekend once my eye problem disappears - I've been waiting for that to happen since Thanksgiving. On top of it all, the woman whose wheel tore my car apart is still evading the insurance company, which is delaying the entire process. Call me disgruntled. You know, the first Christmas in two years where I don't have school anymore PLUS a week off from work, I just wanted to enjoy the holiday season. I know I'm ranting now, but jeez. I'm beside myself.
More updates to come, so keep checking back :D
