Two Weeks!

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At least that's what my Advent Calendars say.  Remember when "two weeks 'til Christmas" was an eternity?

I came across some spare worsted the other day and decided to make a cowl.  Sideways.

I like it.  There will be more.

For Day Eleven's mini

a cute star!  With a saucy little sprig of holly tucked behind its ear.

Plucky Knitter has sent teas and candy and stitch markers and a wonderful little tealight

and these snazzy scissors:
Nice already, yes?  But look, there's more
How ingenious is that?  I'm sort of looking for things to snip, so I can take the cover on and off.


Comments

Araignee said…
That's a really pretty cowl! It will certainly brighten up a dreary winter day.
December 12, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Delighted Hands said…
Nice job on the knitting! The little star stitching looks great!
December 14, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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