Even though the holidays bring joy and reminds us of the importance of family and friends, it also is has a way of becoming stressful with all the commitments of parties, decorating, and shopping. I can't believe I am going to say this.... but even knitting can become stressful to make deadlines.
Soooooo........ Holiday gift knitting has consumed all of my knitting time. The most requested item this year is socks. Actually it seems to be the most requested item every year. I like knitting socks, but better yet I like wearing hand knit socks. So I understand the request for the warm and cozy, knit with love to keep their toes snuggly warm request.
BUT, did you know.....Fun Fact....... that the average pair of socks has around 26,000 stitches. That's alot of stitches and they take more time than one might think.
This year I have taken a few shortcuts by using more of the German & Italian engineered yarn that is dyed to look like stripes or fair-isle patterns. As much as I do love the beautiful hand dyed yarns, I have to give credit to the brilliant computer dying techniques the Germans & Italian have mastered. Unfortunately there is no shortcut for getting around the 26,000 hand knit stitches.
I have a few more pairs to go before the December 25th deadline. In hopes of eeking out a pair or two for myself this year. A girl can dream.....right?
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