Merry Christmas

The hat is from Handknit Holidays by Melanie Falick. Carolina made two in class and I just had to make one. I have been wearing it for the past week with the hopes that I would get some Christmas Spirit. I also listened to my favorite Christmas cds by the Squirrel Nut Zippers and John Prine. I have a new one - Putumayo presents New Orleans Christmas. Love Ingrid Lucia singing 'Zat You, Santa Claus? They cheered me up and helped me forget about the crazed shoppers flooding the malls. I also spent quite a few hours knitting at The Yarn Lounge along with others fortunate enough to have some time to indulge in our favorite obsession. The big charcoal blob of yarn that is my top down cardigan is progressing nicely.
Kim (preciouspups) asked how I deal with Second Sock Syndrome. As soon as I finish the first sock, I cast on and start the second. It is true that the second sock seems to take twice as long as the first and I always have the feeling the foot will never, ever end. But I stick with it because I really, really want to wear my newest socks. My goal is to knit 30 pairs for myself, one for every day of the month. So far I have enough for every day of the week. I could have had more but made three pairs as Christmas gifts. Hmm, guess I did have a little bit of Christmas Spirit after all.