Maybe Blogs about Knitting aren’t a Good Idea?

Tonight I’ve come to the conclusion that reading other knitting blogs is probably not good for me right now.  

As I’ve been stating numerous times, I have ALOT of Christmas knitting to do.  So much that I probably should have gotten a start on Dec 26, 2013.  So, as I was reading another blog and I had favorited probably the 5th pattern of the night on Ravelry from reading said blog,  I found a pattern that I felt like I had to knit right that very second.  I literally almost got up from my computer and went upstairs to start winding the yarn.  

Here is the pattern or possibly this one.   With this yarn….I absolutely love this yarn.  I got this two years ago at Maryland Sheep & Wool.  It is from Neighborhood Fiber Co. I had originally bought it to make this. 

 

 

Then I remembered myself and the fact that I am on a speed knitting mission right now because I really need to finish some things so I can free up the needles in order to start some of my Christmas stuff.  Plus I need to sit and really decide on certain patterns for some gifts, right now I only have basic ideas on what I want to make for some people.  

Here is my list so far…

Logan: Minecraft blanket.  Not so stressed about this since football practice is underway.  I’ve realized I can get a square done at practice a night.  So even if I do this only at practice I should be good.  I have 10/100 squares finished.  Almost finished with one color half finished with another.  

Cole: Arlo sweater. I have the yarn picked out for this.

 

 I need to rip out a shawl I’m not doing so I can have the needles so I can start this ASAP.  

Ryan: a blanket I think.  I was thinking sweater but he made a comment awhile back about not having his own blanket to cover up with.  I really need a good pattern though.

Mom: Was thinking of an Elfe.  Not  sure though.  I’d like it to be a sweater of some type.  Possibly another Pull Me Over?  She’s complaining because I had promised her a sweater for Christmas many years ago.  I still have it, not finished.  It is absolutely HORRIBLE.  The color is disgusting.  I don’t know what I was thinking.  Just awful.  So glad I never finished it.  

MIL: a really nice blanket/lap blanket.  She is very crafty isn’t a knitter though.  Very hard to buy for and never wants anything.  Thought it would be a good idea to make something knitted for her.  No ideas though.

SIL: I work with this SIL, she crochets and kinda of knits.  She went with me to learn how to knit a very long time ago and also taught me how to read crochet patterns.  Constantly comments about wanting a shawl.  Was thinking of Dream Stripes with this yarn..

Its a bad picture.  Its KnitPicks Stroll/Glimmer, so it has sparkly bits throughout.  

Jane: This is my FIL’s wife.  I do usually knit her something small.  Was thinking of something easy.  A set of coasters or dish towels/cloths.  Could be a last minute thing.  Not stressing over this one, if it happens it happens.    

Very excited that the majority of this I can do from stash yarn.  I will have to buy yarn for some but not all.  I have  a ton of bulky yarn that I’m hoping to use for at least one of the blankets.  

Any ideas?  Favorite quick easy patterns?  Am I absolutely delusional thinking I’ll get all of this finished in time for Christmas?