Christmas Knitting

I didn't get a lot of knitting done for Christmas gifts this year. I don't think I planned to really. Anyway these are a few that I did manage to do.

A clapotis and matching mittens for my eldest daughter, and she was thrilled with them. I also knit a similar clapotis for my younger daughter in a different colour. The yarn used for both was Phildar Lambswool. It's 50% lambswool and 50% acrylic. It's really really soft. Hope it washes ok later!
This is a gorgeous gorilla who came naked and needed a handknit cardi! I think he was very happy. Good way to use some more of my stash.

Gorilla in another pose!


Three pairs of 'sofa slippers' for my sisters, knitted in Noro 'Silver Thaw'. Hope they deep the toesies warm this cold weather.
Must keep knitting from my stash!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments

Holly said…
Those Christmas gifts are lovely. Gorgeous colours and I'm sure everyone was pleased. Happy New Year!
2 January 2009 at 10:08
Joanna said…
Thanks for visiting my blog ..... I love the GO Rilla (thats a family joke) sweater - looks very nice! It is fun to knit for others, no matter if the know it or not!
7 January 2009 at 21:10
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