Finished Cardigan....

Last night, I looked around in my many hiding places for buttons for Piper's sweater.   The zip bag

that held buttons from Borealis's going out of business sale had the perfect set.    As I had time, I sewed the buttons on right away.   This morning, the sweater left in the mail.

Would I do this sweater again?   Yes.  BUT..first I would do the on-line steeking class that I am signed up for on Craftsy.  

Piper is ten now, still into fashion, and really needed something a little more grown up.

Jace's sweater will have buttons added today and will leave in the mail tomorrow.   This sweater was

frustrating in a couple of ways.....some that can be chalked up to the knitter and some to the pattern.  The good part is that it is done!

Still don't like hoodies.....not to wear and definitely not to make.   I hope this fits him as it should.   I followed directions....fingers crossed.

The buttons I chose are metal.   They look nice...suitable for a boy and not a baby.   I wanted something more "fun" but realize a safer choice will likely result in the sweater being worn more.

Elle got her stocking this year.    Annie's Woolens cannot be beat for cute stocking kits.    I make sure that the stockings are similar but not the same.   Growing up in the middle of five children taught me many useful things.

I had not yet done the moose.   Elle's brother, Jace, has the bear.   I thought this would make a good

airing.   This project and Piper's sweater were good colorknitting with both hands practice.    Though these turned out pretty well, it is a sign that I need to do more to even out my gauge.  Now I have a pair and a quarter of socks to do....and maybe a couple hats.   A few things have not gotten done.  I will get to them after Christmas. 

Next year will be the year of knitting what I please...which I say every year!