Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Already Off Track

I vowed that I was going to be all about selfish knitting after finishing all the Hanukkah gifts I had committed to. That didn't last more than about three seconds. First, my daughter asks for a pair of mittens (see yesterday's post!). OK, I can handle that.

Then I the mother of this young lady (lighting the Hanukkah candles here)tells me that her little girl is in love with this:
These are the fingerless mitts I gave my friend for Hanukkah. How can resist a young one with such good taste? Luckily, these are knit with a bulky yarn, so it shouldn't take too long.

Thirdly, I have been offered the opportunity to be a test knitter! Fortunately, they are baby/toddler socks.

To quote the classic song from Oklahoma: I'm just a girl who can't say no!

4 comments:

Rose said...

No wonder your daughter wants a pair of those mittens; they're beautiful. I haven't done stranded work yet. And how sweet of you to make fingerless mitts for your friend's daughter. I tend to knit for others more than myself also, not sure why.

Virginia said...

I'm picking up what you're putting down. Am already ridiculously behind, and I *still* haven't started the pair of socks I've been promising myself since this summer.

Alexandra said...

Your mittens are beautiful! Can't wait to see the ones you make for your daughter!

Suze said...

Oh, I know the feeling. To feel valued, to feel loved, to feel useful...as a knitter!

BTW, thanks for your kind comment on Madtown Mama about babysitters you know. Keep an eye out; I'll pm you on Ravelry with my email address!