In which we talk about holiday gifting, and how the upcoming holidays affect our project choices, and knitting lessons we have learned this year. What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Discontinued Merino Stretch yarn Warriston by Kate Davies Gayle's Warriston What are we stalking? Women's Hand/Wrist Warmers by Joelle Hoverson Garter Stitch Mitts by Ysolda Teague Pull Me Over by Andrea Black Burrard by Glenna C Lemongrass by Joji Locatelli February Fitted Pullover by Amy Herzog What are we knitting? Gayle's Stripey Scarf Opposite Pole by Joji Locatelli Wooly Wormhead Mystery KAL pattern What have we finished? Sharlene's first Snowball Hat Sharlene's second Snowball Hat Garter Stitch Mitts 1, 2, 3, and 4 For Good Hat by Megan Williams 2012 Knitting Lessons learned projects Kauni Wool 8/2 Effektgarn Sharlene's failed Boneyard Shawl Gayle's failed Taygete Somewhere around the 44 minute mark the neighbor's gasoline gardeners arrive and you will hear leaf blowers and mowers and other assorted gasoline-powered garden appliances. (So loud and smelly!) It isn't that bad, and I may be the only one who notices. :) If you are considering knitting something for yourself for the Self-Indulgent KAL, please come over to our Ravelry group and discuss! Knit something for yourself and kick off the new year with a new knitting project. I am now declaring that I will be knitting the Tangled Yoke Cardigan by Eunny Jang. Join us!