Here's a peek at one of the things I was knitting for Christmas. It took most of November and a bit of December to complete, since I was also writing papers and working and all, but the end result was totally worth it. (I also had to knit other projects when Les was around so I wouldn't ruin the surprise!)
This is a pirate neck gaiter for Les, to keep her neck warm when she rides her Harley. It's fair isle, modified from the free We Call Them Pirates hat pattern at Hello Yarn. I used Rowan Cashcotton, and it took about two and a half balls.
I knit a full lining, so the yarn floats wouldn't get caught on anything, and for extra warmth. The lining is ribbed at the top and bottom to keep it snug, and in the middle has a secret message in fair isle.
It's a bit tight when stretched over her face, so it pulls at the yarn a bit, but I did the best I could, having to estimate size since it was a gift. Poor Les is sick with a bad cold in this picture, so that's why she looks so tired. What a good sport to pose for me, though! She knows you'all need to see the knitting in its natural habitat.
Yay!!! so nice to see it done!!!! it looks great!
Posted by: kate | December 28, 2007 at 07:40 AM
it is AMAZING!! you appear to have knitted Les an item that the cowboy and myself BOTH covet!
Posted by: lemondancy | December 30, 2007 at 10:37 AM