My Christmas socks were finished. The kitchener stitch to the toe was sewn up on Boxing Day so technically finished in time for the festive season - photographed on our finished Christmas puzzle :-)
Wool by West Yorkshire Spinners, Christmas 2018 colour - Fairy Lights
I received some lovely gifts from online friends.
Clare made this sweet felt stocking and it came with instructions to open it on Christmas Eve, which I did, then hung it on my friendship tree. The Christmas Spice smelling candles were opened Christmas Day - thank you Clare x
Christine sent some gingerbread chocolate and CCN Gingerbread House chart - thank you Christine x
Gill (no blog) was kind enough to include a 16 month calendar with her card - thank you Gill x
These socks were from my granddaughter.... she thought they were perfect for her nanny LOL
DH was kind enough to buy me some wool when we visited a yarn sale earlier in the month.
These two brightly coloured from Snuggly Stars Yarns
These two hanks are from Hooligan Yarns. The sheep are all rescued and each hank is from that one sheep only. They have many different sheep, and many different colours. But as DH's 'official' Christian name is Dennis he thought he might like me to knit something for him using 'Dennis' wool, there were only a few hanks from this handsome chap on the table at the sale.
This ornament I sent to Clare
This one is the challenge from NH for December. I used it for a raffle gift at my knitting group.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with lots of enjoyable time spent with those you love and hold dear.
Love and Blessings
Julie
I love the idea of having a hank of wool from a named rescued sheep! What a good idea :)
ReplyDeleteLove your socks you finished and the pair from your grand daughter, plus lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteHah, the "Dennis" wool is adorable. I like the idea of the rescued sheep creating their own special hanks. Your Knitting Nanny socks are cute too. Lovely Christmas gifts all around!
ReplyDeleteJulie: I do not knit or crochet but love the look of your yarn.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas gifts are wonderful.
Your Christmas socks are sweet, love the colors.
Catherine
Lovely gifts Julie, I'm glad you liked the stocking and candles. Isabelle's gift is perfect for her Nanny. Your socks are certainly Christmassy 🎄
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas gifts Julie, love the socks from your GD, she knows you really well lol. The Christmas socks are just the right colours. Lovely ornaments stitched and received and the felt stocking is so adorable. Lovely new wool purchased, loving the Dennis one, lovely idea.look forward to seeing the wool used. X
ReplyDeleteWonderful gifts! Those Christmas socks are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifits, Julie and those knitted socks are fabulous and so very festive. X
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas socks are gorgeous Julie!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of being able to trace the provenance of that wool back to an individual sheep as well
Wonderful gifts. I've seen Hooligan Yarn at some of the shows I've been to but haven't used it myself. I love the idea of knowing exactly which sheep it's come from though, and yes, you must knit something for your husband from yarn which has come from Dennis. I used to watch Gemma's podcast, from Snuggly Stars Yarns, but she hasn't put one up for a long time now. I bought a mini from her at Nottingham to add to my blanket. The socks from your granddaughter are very apt.
ReplyDeleteSerious sock envy here-they are such a colour hit for the dark days. All your wee gifts were beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have some lovely toasty warm toes Julie, and lots of gifts to keep you busy.. Thank you for your card, that was very nice of you.. I hope you'll have a wonderful 2019 and you'll have love, laughter and good health. Blessingsxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful gifts. Love your knitted socks.
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas socks you finished. And the one Isabelle chose for you! ;) The ornaments you stitching are so sweet. Happy New Year my friend!
ReplyDeleteSome very special gifts Julie, I do like the socks, the message on them made me smile.
ReplyDeleteOh my, kitchener stitch - not something I have tried.
Wonderful gifts.
ReplyDeleteThose socks from your granddaughter are wonderful.
Happy New Year Wishes.
All the best Jan
Great new set of socks. Love your gifts. The knitting socks are too cute. Love your two ornaments.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful gifts both sent and received, Julie! And I do love those Christmas socks--they are so bright and cheery. Glad your Christmas was "just right!" ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts/ Love the knitting socks
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
Lovely gifts, Julie.
ReplyDeleteI love all your gifts, they’re perfect, but I especially love the gingerbread village pattern and chocolate from Christine, the little Christmas tree from Clare, and your cross stitch one to Clare!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, your socks look wonderful, and I love the “Dennis” wool! We bought a wool blanket this Christmas from Izzy Lane ..... they rescue sheep too ..... and they sell wool too, but not named sheep, that’s so cute!
Happy New Year,
Hugs,
Barbara xx
What fabulous gifts sent and received. Having wool from a named sheep is a lovely idea. I also think those socks are perfect for several people I know!
ReplyDeleteMore wonderful gifts! I love the socks you made and the Nanny ones you received!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas gifts were wonderful Julie. I'm sure you enjoyed receiving them. And I love the stitches you made for others too. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
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