This is often the time of year when you will see a steely glint in the eye or a look of complete panic on the faces of knitters and crocheters. It's Christmas gift knitting time and with just over 2 months to go, the pressure is on. We turned to our lovely friends on our Facebook page for some ideas of how to get everything done in time and the kind of projects that work well to give to loved ones and friends. Here's their advice for you.
Heather Anderson I am knitting 4 pairs of socks, an adult
sized blanket, a cowl, a scarf and several dishcloths. Im already feeling a bit
of panic when I look at the calendar! I have everything "scheduled"
for certain dates and times, but am still knitting as fast as I can with all the time I can find!! Fingers
crossed that it all gets done in time for shipping before the rush!!! Good luck
to everyone else trying to figure out where all the time and energy is going to
come from!
Jayne Stumbles I usually start early in the year....my tip
is to give yourself plenty of time
Theresa Pilsbury I make a list as soon as Christmas is over
and work my way through during the year. Like others I always have socks on the
go and they are easily the most requested gifts.
Kate Jackson I've always got socks on my needles, and any
I don't need for myself become presents. My Knit Pro dpn holders ensure my
project is portable.
Jennie Craig I always make socks for family members. I
take it in turns who gets them - this year it will be my mum and sisters. I am usually
still knitting them on boxing day for people I will see after Christmas day!
Alison Routley I usually do scarves or
cowls in a colour I know the person loves. I start in August or before that
with choosing yarns and matching up patterns for each person. I start work on
them in mid to late October, after I've finished my handmade items for a local
charity's annual fundraising auction.
Stacey Matheson I take a simple pattern then play around with
the colourwork. E.g. socks in different variegated wool, hand warmers with
different scandi colourwork. Scarves with different lacework.
Jan Johnson Socks for my sister...I forgot one year and I
got a plaintive " no socks?"!!!
Uley Blue Simple
but effective shawlettes for my female friends. Each takes one
skein of merino sock yarn, knitted up on my trusty KP Symfonie circs!
Carole Williams I have been making scarf's and cushion
covers,throws for my sons and at the moment I am in the middle of making a king
size quilt, my first.
Monika Soltysik I've made a list of gift projects in the end
of summer already. Hand knitted towels makes great gift for every woman,
especially paired with homemade soap. I started to knit them last month and
still keep going.
Tessa Ruth Pettitt I make what the person
wants or needs, it's not necessarily Christmas themed. It's personal to the
recipient.
Lynne Stephens Been knitting gifts since May for presents.
Last one finished today just washing and blocking now. Use various patterns but
mainly free ones from various knitting sites. Now time to start projects for
myself lol x
Karen Nichols-Juniper My tip for
Christmas.is to make special things for those who are closest to you.
They will know what a yarn nut you are and appreciate the effort.
Daca Milos I only make few gifts so I have the time for
it.But always choose simple and quick pattern for something useful.
Carol Warrington I let my family choose what they would like
me to knit. It all goes pear shaped when people fail to provide measurements
and expect me to make other things at this time of year!
Sue Ticehurst I design my own wrist warmers but make them
without thumbs so they are quick. I embellish with beads or fur effect wool or
fancy edges so that they are then unique.
Christine Miller I'm making pom pom wreaths, good for using
odd balls of wool, I make the pom poms in the evening whilst relaxing, use a
hot glue gun to attach the pom poms, I use a polystyrene wreath base available
in various sizes.
Ann Graham I am making these Christmas pudding baubles
for all the ladies at my knit n natter. I started in January and just knit one
every now and then in between other projects.
Rachael Matthewman I'll be making more
chocolate orange covers this year - they went down a treat at work last
year 
:)
:)
Linda Kennett I make my friends a little something , to
hang on their trees, to have on our last girls night before Christmas. 1st year
tiny hats with their names on. Last year little fair isle stockings. This year
is under wraps at mo but will be again be something for their trees.
Charlie Ward Making baubles! The Arne & Carlos book is
fantastic for following!
Sarah-Jane Ward I
knit for a local charity in the run up to Christmas. The money they raise by
selling mini Christmas stockings and mittens goes towards providing
Physiotherapy for people with M.S.
Anji Warden I'm making blanket, pet beds and hat sets for
the homeless this year. I make sure I set three evenings a week to focus just
on those.
Kay Whittaker Have a backup plan!
Thanks to everyone who so generously shared their advice. Better get back to it!
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