Is it too early to start planning for Christmas?
January 27, 2012I have an adorable niece and nephew. Right now, my nephew is almost two, and my niece is five. Such sweet ages. Especially the screaming. I KID, I KID.
So when I was at Mom and Dad’s over the holidays, as I was from time to time it being family and such, I took a gander through Mom’s knitting patterns. She’s not using them anymore, so more for me! What, she said I could help myself.
And in that collection, I saw the BEST Christmas present idea ever. It is filling me with completely devilish glee, and causing much maniacal laughter. Actual laughter, and also my repeating the words “Maniacal laugh” like Tex Richman in the new Muppet movie. Regardless! Check out this baby:
How's this for a blast from the past?
Or maybe this was more your cup of tea
FRAK YEAH 80s NORDIC SWEATERS.
With matching toques, OF COURSE.
Now, I know that’s a lot of work. Trust me. I’m not a newbie anymore. But I also know they’re knit on 6mm needles in chunky/bulky weight yarn, and that will knit up pretty fast, comparatively. Compared to, for instance, the many projects I do in fingering weight which is basically knitting with thread.
I think I will give the new Knit Picks Brava line a try for this. It’s acrylic, but reviewers have commented on its softness. I want something durable and easy care for their mom’s benefit and fairly inexpensive for my own benefit. I mean, they’re kids. I’m not going to make them in bulky weight cashmere, know what I’m sayin? Plus, I really like the colours they have available. I’ve already got my niece’s all planned out, I just have to figure out what colours for my nephew.
I mean, he’s two. He doesn’t really HAVE a favourite colour yet, right?
He’s super blond though, and has amazing light blue eyes… Maybe play those up with a light blue and chocolate brown pairing? I dunno.
Regardless, I can’t wait to see his parents face when they see these blasts from the past.
Retro, baby. It’s where it’s at.
