Today is my last day in the shop before Christmas. Earlier in the week it was quite busy but I think now even the most optimistic have realised that actually there is not time to knit that person a jumper and in fact a pair of socks may be pushing it. 

Personally I have to admit defeat there is one item not completed, well actually it is barely started but the recipient does have a birthday early in the New Year so maybe!

I am really pleased with the mitts I have knitted for Jess and my daughter says they stay on. I used the mitten pattern in The Knitters Book of Handy Patterns  by Ann Budd and although initially it looked really complicated when you got going it was easy to follow although I must admit I used the tension measurements on the ball band instead of knitting a tension square.  I used  some 4 ply sock wool that I had left over and the amount of wool used was tiny.

Now I think I had better concentrate on feeding the family and get on with some cooking etc.  as they all come at the weekend and our house will be full!

I hope everyone reading this has everything they wish for themselves, whether it is a frantic time visiting family and friends or a quiet time to relax.

A Very Merry Christmas andd a Happy and Healthy New Year.