Sometime mid-summer, I decided that every kid i'm knitting a gift for this Christmas is getting a hat. I'm not entirely sure why, it just seemed practical and seemed like something I could without having to be too careful about measurements. Hats can fit in a multitude of ways and still look right, so it seemed like a no brainer.
...But now....I'm tired of hats.
Well, at least kids' basic, stockinette hats. But the problem is, I hit the half way point and can't give some of my nieces and nephews a plain stockinette beanie and others something more fun and more detailed.
This is where my non-family-but-may-as-well-be-family "nieces" and "nephews" come into play.
A few days ago it just dawned on me that they won't be opening their gifts in front of my other nieces and nephews. I can let go. Use different yarn. Play with the patterns. Not stab myself with my knitting needles.
You get the idea.
I haven't been knitting at my usual pace lately-knitting with a baby in my arms takes a bit longer depending on what position we're in, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I remember with my first three how fast this all passes, and before you know it, you're begging them to slow down and come sit on your lap. I'll take all I can while I can!
You are so right - the time goes oh so fast. I get to knit as much as I want now but I have to beg my 19 year old to spend time with me lately. So busy with college and work and the occasional friends. Enjoy it all while it lasts!
ReplyDeleteI try to knit all year round and hopefully I have lots to pick from when I'm wrapping. But, I do not have little ones in the house so I have more time for my craft. I hope you get most of your hats done :)
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