Kiss My Knits!

I just got a call from my sister-in-law asking if I had any scarves knitted up for sale. Her relief was palpable when I told her I did. Hurrah for last-minute handmade gifts! In fact, she decided to go with one that’s not on the site. It’s classy and gorgeous, I just never got around to photographing it properly. It’s fuzzy and incredibly soft – they recommend this yarn for chemo caps it’s so soft – but it’s also done in “mistake rib” so it’s got some texture to it when you feel it.

My sister-in-law is purchasing the scarf, made from Berroco Chinchilla Bulky with a Glace fringe, for the incredibly low price of $35. And I’m throwing in shipping. I didn’t want to just give it to her, because then it’s not really her gift to whomever. But it’s Christmas, I’m feelin’ the spirit, so ho ho ho. 🙂

The scarf.

A closeup.

And now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 🙂

I re-did that slipper and made the mate for it. It took one skein of Brown Sheep worsted plus about two yards, but I made then on the assumption that my daughter’s teacher had big feet. She’s pregnant, and I know my feet swelled when I was great with child. I could still have knitted a full ten inches before the toe decreases with one skein if I’d just omitted one round on the cuffs. Good to remember for next time.

All in all, I think the size is about right. Thank goodness they’re going to be felted, so it won’t matter if they’re stretched out just a bit.

Back to knitting the hats!

I got a variety pack of Don’t Be A Dirtbag soap off of the Crafters United store on etsy.com more than a month ago. I cracked open a bar of red clay/lavender soap this morning and used it, having forgotten that strong lavender smells give me a headache. Of course, my daughter losing her balance on the bed and repeatedly stepping on my hair didn’t help.

Pic is pretty much actual size.

Anyway. I only used this once, and I assure you I’m clean and healthy. If you want it, drop me a line and I’ll be glad to send it to the first commenter, regardless of location. The red clay is supposed to be good for oily skin, and I’ve been pleased with the quality of their product. I’m just not a big lavender person.