the handmade pledge

So, I took the handmade pledge and, well, made Christmas Presents instead of buying them. Which, now that I think about the economy, may have not been such a good idea. But I bought the yarn, right? That’s stimulating the economy.

The biggest accomplishment, are the Christmas Stockings made for Edie and Maeve:

There were some coaster sets:

felted ornaments:

And also, socks:

The key, I learned: start early! As in: July!! I started knitting the socks for the Ravelympics, and as Michael Phelps was swimming to 8 gold medals, I was trying to finish the Sock Put. So, six months, three pair of socks, two swiss cheese scarves, some Christmas balls (insert your own joke here), a few coasters and a two hats. And while I am still making a scarf for my mom out of the cabbage dyed yarn… I think I can say: I did it!!

Now, I get to make stuff for me!

the very first Helpful Paws Crafting Bee!!!

We did it!! The great minds and fingers of the Helpful Paws Collective had our very first crafting bee. And what a bee it was! Many a whale were made by Elizabeth and Sonya… with catnip pouches and cellophane tails.

proof of concept

Also, Tina knitted two pieces of sushi, a Maki and a California Roll… though the catnip pouch we stuffed in there (sewed by Elizabeth) was mysteriously extracted by a cat in less than 24 hours.

sushi