Christmas Knitting-almost completed

Two Christmases ago, I made two large stockings for the nephews. One was the one on the left with a snowflake motif and the other one, below, was made with an argyle pattern.

I recently completed two hats for my nephews for this Christmas. Both were watchman hats. One was in the stockingnette stitch with a wide 2x2 rib brim and one was in the garter stitch with a wide 2x2 rib brim. I sent the off before I took pictures of them. The nephews have not learned to call or acknowledge gifts.  Their father believes that I should not give gifts just to receive a "Thank you". I think this is very rude and uncivilized.

I completed a model for Etsy.com. It is a watchman's hat in the garter stitch with a wide 2x2 rib brim. As soon as I take a picture of it and make sure that I can use the design I will post it on Etsy.com. I used a pattern from the Seaman's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Christmas at Sea program. It is one of four patterns that can be used to make garments for the seamen.

I received three gift cards from Target as Christmas gifts-enough to purchase a digital camera. I read, though, that digital cameras are out.

I am starting on a watchman's hat for a friendly neighbor of mine or for my doctor. Either way I will need additional yarn to make a second hat. I am using a dark Lion's Brand Woolease-Chunky with #10 needles. It is acrylic and wool and it is soft. I don't often use acrylic; this year is an exception.

For some reason, I am unable to find my bags of knitting needles and notions. I am sure they will turn up somewhere in my room.