I finally sat down (during a lunch break) and wrote down a list of projects that I need to start and complete before Christmas comes around. Yes, it is only September but I'm sure all you crafters know just how long it takes to make something special for someone. I glanced at my list, today and I'm starting to wish that I hadn't written everything out.
So far (I usually end up adding things) I have:
Two afghans- one is for a swap and needs to be finished by December 1st, I'm about halfway finished; the other is still in the process of having the pattern written. Eighty rows are written, still have about 108 rows more.
A "Stitch" hat for my neice.
Ten winter hats
Three Earwarmers
Three Shawls
Six ornaments
Ten scarves
Nine potholders
Four dishcloths
and possibly a third blanket but I'm not sure I'll have that much time.
Since I have started crocheting, one person has received a blanket each year. The first year it was my dad and step mom, the second was my mother in law, this year it will be my husband and I'm thinking next year will be my brother in law, once I figure out what he likes. Now that he is in high school, I don't know if he still wants the Star Wars things or if he wants things to be a little more grown up.
Which makes it difficult for this Christmas, for him. Last year I made him a "Creeper" scarf from Minecraft. Last year he was in middle school. This year, he is in high school and I'm not sure what he wants.
Out of all the projects that I need to do, I have the blanket for my afghan swap started and...yeah, just that. Well, I may have one scarf and an earwarmer finished...depending on if I want to give away my prototypes of the Strawberry Wine patterns.
Every year, my list gets longer. I'm just going to have to start crocheting for Christmas 365 days ahead of time.
In all of the chaos, remember: You are beautiful and well loved.
WOW, that is a LONG list! You are very generous to want to make all of these things for others. Awesome.
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