But I'm getting ahead of myself.
I already showed you my progress from Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th.
On Thursday night, I started with the first of the twins' hats. I finished that Friday and started on Archer Girl's hat, which I finished on Sunday. (Archer Girl is my niece. She's 14.)
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Sunday night, I then started Rambo's hat. (Rambo is the middle nephew. He's 5.) There are two pictures because the hat is reversible. Rambo seemed to like it inside out. (Well, I consider this inside out.)
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I finished Rambo's hat on Monday the 21st. Tuesday I started HapkidoKid's. (This is the eldest nephew. He turned 10 on Saturday.)
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It doesn't look it from the picture, but this hat is much smaller than the others. It stretches pretty well, but it still looked small to me. Yet, HapkidoKid still rolled it up. So, not too small.
After finishing HapkidoKid's hat on Wednesday, I started the last twin's hat late Wednesday night. I didn't get as far as I would have liked, but I did manage to get it finished Thursday afternoon. And I sewed the dinosaurs on in the evening.
They both have the "rarr!" on the back, but it was hard to show that in a picture.
Everything got wrapped Christmas day. And opened not an hour later.
So, a win. And a hope that I don't wait until the very last moment next year to do my Christmas knitting. Sigh.
(Apologies for the quality of the photos. It was after 9 PM Christmas Eve, and the lighting was poor. But it was either take the photos then or not at all.)
I think you did a great job with them! Nothing like being under the deadline like you were to get them all done in time :)
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Thing is, I wasn't worried that I would finish in time. I kept telling myself I was crazy, but I just knew I had it.
DeleteThese are great! I love all the different designs on each one and the dinosaurs are perfect. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow you really powered through!
ReplyDeleteFortunately, hats are quick. Especially when you have a pattern all written out.
DeleteAdorable!!
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Deletethat green colour is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! The hats look great!
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DeleteThey came out really nice. And you did make it in time! How close you came makes it all the more impressive. Your fingers must have been sore :)
ReplyDeleteI remember working on a baby afghan during a 1,000 plus mile drive, and finishing it as we drove through the city where the recipient to be lived. You did a fine job! Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm impressed. I once tried to knit on a car trip, but I find I enjoy looking around and enjoying the view too much to get any knitting done.
DeleteWoots on finishing just in time :D That's awesome :)
ReplyDeleteLove the green hat.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so lovely Liz. The kids are lucky to have you.
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DeleteWell done! I love the rarr on the back. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's entirely from the fabric I used for the dinosaurs. I thought it was cute, so I had to add it.
DeleteNothing like getting them done at the last moment—kind of like a short story I just submitted today that had to be in by midnight for consideration. I think your hats turned out awesome! I love how they each have a different style. And the rarr on the back is adorable! I'll bet the kids loved them! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. Every year I say I'm going to start early. And every other year I do. Just not this year.
DeleteWell done! I love the variety. Pretty soon I plan to make my first cabled hat.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I can't wait to see it. You'll post it, won't you?
DeleteYes, I promise. :-)
DeleteGood for you getting them all done! I love the handmade gifts idea, I just don't have the talent for them.
ReplyDeleteIt's not really about talent. There are all sorts of great handmade ideas out there. I'm sure there's something that's right up your alley.
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