Yopping Update #26 - Going for 21 in '21

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Happy Boxing Day!  This will be a quick post because I have a deadline to meet.  More on that later. 

I finished my Gansey KAL scarf, but it isn't blocked because my son is here and sleeping on the bed that I usually spread my blocking mats on - so no pictures of the full scarf until the New Year. 

Can you see the last motif?  2021

My Gnombleberry and Gnewt gnomes are finished but no pictures until the designer gives us the go- ahead.  This was my favourite gnome KAL ever, and you will agree once I post the finished projects. 

I finished my Sarah Scott Socks.

These were my 20th pair of socks in the year 2021.  My dear friend Cait suggested I go for 21 pairs in the year 2021.  So, of course, I took up the challenge. This is why this post will be short - I have less than a week to get these socks finished. 

SPIDER socks

I have the leg done on both socks and have turned the heel and picked up the gusset on one.  I am loving this knit, I am making the heels/toes/cuff in gray to make sure I have enough of the red for the leg and foot.  

The gnome tree-skirt is on hold for the time being.  These socks need all my attention.  

It started to snow on Christmas Eve, and by Christmas morning  I was living in a winter wonderland.  The temperatures have dropped to -7 Celcius so the snow on the trees and bushes is truly magical.  

My son and I went for a snowy bird walk this afternoon and we saw two varied thrushes, a towie, a hummingbird and a raven.  It was such a treat.  

When I got home I realized it was Sunday so I am getting my post done before I settle in to continue my spider socks.  

I hope, dear readers that wherever you are (and whatever weather you have) you are surrounded by peace, health, and love. 

Christmas Morning

Yopping Update #25 - KALing along

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Quick update today. 

My two KALs are going strong - I can't wait to show you my two advent gnomes...but not yet. 

The gansey scarf KAL is heading towards the finish line - 

Meanwhile I have been plugging away on my Sarah Scott socks from Kate Davies' Bluestockings collection. 

Not one to leave well enough alone I started a project that was in the latest Simply Knitting Magazine.  It won't be done for this Christmas but I always wanted a Christmas Tree Skirt and this one seemed to speak to me. 

Gnomes! (Or Swedish Tomte)

The colourwork is all done with swiss darning after the sections are made.  I tried to do it fairisle so as not to swiss darn, but it looked messy, so I frogged back and will stick with the designers suggestion.  I think I have enough white, red and green in Brava sport to get it done.  If not, oh my, I will have to make another KnitPick order.  Such a shame. 

I have been able to get out for a walk everyday (except yesterday when I just couldn't seem to get out of my pajamas until 6pm).  Today was pretty icy, but also a beautiful sunny day with snow on the local mountains. 

The Lions, or The Two Sisters

This morning a little hummingbird was at the feeder and she let me get very close.  I was checking to make sure the nectar hadn't frozen and she allowed me to get a few good pictures.  

I lit the fourth candle of Advent this morning.  Later today I will set up my nativity scenes and put up the lights on the living room window.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy Winter Solstice.  Can't wait for December 22nd when the days start getting longer again!