Merry, Merry, Merry
I'm in such a holiday mood today! It's Christmas Eve, there's No One at Work, so I can listen to music really loud and maybe knit a few rows here and there. Not that I would ever knit for long periods of time at work. No, not me.
Part of the reason that I'm full of Christmas cheer is because I spent last night wrapping Christmas presents. I *heart* wrapping presents .... Jacob and I had a little Christmas factory going : he would finish the present, give it to me, tell me the recipient, and I would wrap and label accordingly. All with the oh-so-merry Law and Order SVU on in the background. The schmoos were curled up on the couch, watching the wrapping paper fly. Whee!
Another holiday happy happy: I have gotten so many lovely things recently! When I got back from California, I had these things waiting for me at home:
1. Stitch n Bitch Nation, courtesy of the lovely and hilarious Vibegrrl (thanks chica!)
2. Yummy sock yarn that I won on Ebay..... (thanks me!)
3. These totally beautiful and comfy socks from Monica, of PassionKnit!
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These socks are so freakin' adorable, fit me perfectly, and are soft and comfortable. I put them on right away and wore them all day, and I FINALLY understand why people love handknits socks so much. They are so cozy! Monica also included a cute little bag and a gorgeous pair of earrings that I absolutely love. Thanks Monica, for making my day!!!
4. My talented friend Mary Jessica not only gave me a Christmas card that she drew herself (and is SO CUTE), but she surprised me with a lovely handknit scarf!
beautiful ribbon yarn scarf!
Here's a dorky picture of me rockin' the scarf ... my camera isn't doing justice to MJ's work! Thanks Mary Jessica, I can't wait to wear it!
I mean, who wouldn't feel Christmasy with all this Christmas cheer flying around?
I would love to show a picture of the partially finished Super Secret Project, but its recipient (Jacob) has no self control and will of course click on any pictures that he is specifically told NOT TO CLICK ON. But it's almost done...although I don't think it will be completely finished by Christmas Day. Is it tacky to give someone pieces of a sweater? (Although, at this point, Jacob has seen me at my tackiest, so giving sweater pieces won't be that bad....) Once I finish this bad boy, I think it will be one of the coolest things I've knitted. We shall see....
I have some knitting ...errr ... work to do, so I need to get going. But everyone have a wonderful holiday weekend, or week, if you celebrate! I have ALL NEXT WEEK OFF, woot!
Comments (24)
Happy holidays, Miss Carrie! Thank you for another year of fun blogging and for being my online bud. I'm so happy that I "know" you!
:-)
xo,
Becky
Posted by Becky | December 29, 2004 2:30 AM
Congrats on the BoB nomination... an extra xmas pressie! Good luck and Knit On!!
Posted by chelsea | December 28, 2004 6:17 PM
I finally got a chance to catch up on blog reading so I'm chiming in late on your post. I'm so glad the socks fit you and that you like them. I was really worried that they would be too big! I had fun knitting them for you!
Posted by monica | December 27, 2004 7:23 PM
i hope you gave jacob the sweater pieces...i received a 2/3 finished crocheted afghan two years ago from my mom and was thrilled! i'm sure he would be too. fill us in when you get back from your time off...
Posted by melissa j | December 27, 2004 3:58 PM
Hey Carrie!
Hanie and I are in Georgia for X-Mas/New Years. Wanna hang out?
Give us a call on Hanie's cell phone#: 312-343-1685
- Aaron
Posted by Aaron & Hanie | December 27, 2004 11:25 AM
a whole week off? oh I am so jealous!
enjoy every minute of it!
Hope you had a merry xmas!
Posted by heather | December 27, 2004 10:42 AM
Merry and Happy to you too (although belated). I lOVE that you got to knit at work - but only a little.
And I *heart* wrapping presents too. Have considered wrapping random things (you know, salt shakers or something) because I miss is during the rest of the year...
Just kidding :-)
Posted by Amanda | December 27, 2004 10:41 AM
PS And also....I can't believe you have ALL this week off. I both love you and hate you right now.
Posted by Anne Marie | December 27, 2004 9:29 AM
And speaking of socks...thanks SO much for the sock yarn you gave me...I have already dropped everything else I am doing and started a pair on #2's. I'm past the ribbing and am on the shin part. My first pair of socks Yay! It's truly sublime. AAAaaah!
Posted by Anne Marie | December 27, 2004 9:28 AM
Can't wait to see the Super Secret project! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by Amanda | December 27, 2004 9:24 AM
Tried to send you a special Christmas card, but you never got back to me.
Hope you all had a great Christmas.
Tootles!
Posted by Karen | December 26, 2004 7:19 PM
I just wanted to pop on and tell you that I LOVE this scarf and I adore this blog! You and Run On Sentences (who I found through you) have inspired me to start up my knitting blog. Apparently, I have room for more than one addiction.... photography... then knitting... now blogging! ACK!
The socks rock. I'm getting ready to delve into sock land and I'm quite scared!
Hope you had a great holiday and I'm sure you'll see me around.
Jenn
Posted by Jenn | December 26, 2004 1:58 PM
Merry Christmas, Carrie and Jacob and Shmoos! Love the socks and scarf, looking forward to seeing The Jacob...
Posted by alison | December 25, 2004 5:20 PM
Merry Christmas, cutie-pants. I hope that when the super secret project is finished that we can see a picture of Jacob modeling it while making that super serious face like in that funny picture on your refrigerator. It can be his official The Jacob pose, like The Rachael, The Iris, etc.
Posted by susan | December 25, 2004 12:36 AM
What happy holiday gifts!! You lucky girl you!
I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!!
Hugs!!
Posted by frecklegirl | December 24, 2004 10:52 PM
Great socks! Have a very happy Chrismas. :)
Posted by alison | December 24, 2004 10:45 PM
Pretty scarf! My friend just gave me the MOST BEAUTIFUL EYELASH yarn scarf-the yarn's actually called Fancy Fur from Lion Brand made on #35 needles!
I LOVE IT and am wearing it for Christmas dinner tomorrow!
A peaceful holiday season to you both!
Posted by Susan | December 24, 2004 4:35 PM
Merry Merry to you too!!!! Way to go MJ!
Posted by jenny | December 24, 2004 3:18 PM
great socks and cool scarf too. have a fantastic christmas!
Posted by froggy | December 24, 2004 3:01 PM
Those socks are fantastic!
Merry Christmas.
Posted by Colleen | December 24, 2004 2:42 PM
I don't think it's super tacky to give sweater peices, depending on the recipient... I once gave my sweetie (also named Jacob!) one completed sock, and one still on the needles with the toe shaping to go. We live together, so it's really hard to knit a secret project. Anyway, I was really glad I hadn't finished, because when he pulled out the first sock I hid the other one artfully under tissue paper at the bottom of the gift bag) he thought I got it at J. Crew and wouldn't believe I made it until I showed the evidence. He was amazed, I was flattered, it was a beautiful thing.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Posted by Mary-Heather | December 24, 2004 2:12 PM
such a lucky gal to get such great gifts! have a wonderful christmas, carrieoke.
Posted by carrie m | December 24, 2004 1:51 PM
Very cute socks. Have a great Christmas, and enjoy your time off!
Posted by cari | December 24, 2004 1:09 PM
Those socks are tres adorable!
Posted by Emmi | December 24, 2004 12:14 PM