Christmas Gift Extravaganza. Part 1

Well, the holidays are over, folks. So it's back to the grind (ugh). But it does mean that I can finally reveal all of the handmade gifts I gave out this year. It's quite a list, so I am going to have to do it in several posts. Here we go, in no particular order.


Felted Bowls (raveled here) from One Skein using Patons Classic Merino Wool, which I will now declare is the best yarn for felting, hands down.
These were a quick project and turned out great. Gifted to my Dad and his wife. Immediately adopted by their cat.


Next up, felted iPhone cozies (also in Patons Merino):


Raveled here with details on the pattern.
These were also gifts to my dad and his wife. Immediately adopted by their iPhones. (PS That's my new iPhone modeling the second cozy that I got for Christmas from T. Hurray! Don't worry, I didn't break it already. That crack is just in the cover.)

I made a quick sweater (rav) for T's sister's dog using this pattern, modeled here by our cat. He was not happy with this arrangement and would not stand still (thus the blurry picture).


I must admit, I used to be one of those people who mocked sweaters for animals. Not anymore. Look out, everyone's pets. There are many more where this came from. (Yarn: Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends. Love.)

And to wrap up this post, here's the February Lady Sweater I decided to make for my mom at the last minute. This pattern totally rocks.



I heart the buttons.

Used Cascade 220 in Burgundy. Raveled here.

That concludes the first part of this series. Stay tuned for more gift unveiling.