The Holidays Cometh

I have been doing massive amount of crafting, particularly knitting, in recent history. Sadly, my camera is currently at my mother's house so I can't take photos of anything. Bah! I left it there over Thanksgiving...but I should be getting it from her sometime this week.

ANYWAY....I have done a lot since the Halloween extravaganza. I set up a nature table by the door which I decorated for fall. I will be changing it over to winter/Christmas very soon. Knitting is my top hobby right now. I've made several hats, toys, and am now experimenting with Mobius baskets and bags. By the way, I have no idea why I haven't joined Ravelry till now! What was wrong with me?!? Obviously a site like that is practically made for me...so I seriously don't get why I put it off.

Oh, I have also taken up spinning wool with a drop spindle. It's rather addictive, by the way.

I recently purchased a Waldorf craft book published in 1986 (the year after I was born, by the way) that I'm absolutely in love with. Particularly the gnome hat knitting pattern which is why I bought it in the first place. I highly recommend The Children's Year...and it's a steal if you purchase it used. My copy cost under $3! I already finished Bear a gnome hat which has been a huge hit.

With the holidays coming up I, of course, have massive amounts of things to do. This evening I started work on a foam chair cover for Bear (to replace the original Spiderman motif)...I need to start work on some dolls. I purchased a few odds and ends this afternoon for that.

Beyond the crafting...this has just been a rough time of year for me. We're still waiting for news about our move. It's been a very slow and frustrating process. I'm trying to be patient and not go completely nuts while I'm trying to get work done in a very small space...

More pics coming soon!