I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that the stores are already filled with everything Christmas. The turkey hasn't even thawed yet but there are twinkly lights in the neighbor's yard and hand-written lists on my fridge.
Though I, and it seems many others, are irritated by the earlier and earlier appearance of tinsel and door wreathes I must admit that it is an exciting time of year all around.
With the holidays right around the corner knitters everywhere are struggling to decide who, if anyone, deserves to receive a hand-knit gift. The cold weather setting in has mothers frantically knitting warm hats and mittens for chilly cheeked little ones. And I'm sure I'm not the only designer hoping to eek out a last minute design or 2 in the "quick to knit" category before December all the while still planning ahead for TNNA.
Oh, we may scoff because its just too early and too soon and too much but like it or not that season has arrived. The season of houses warmed by ovens baking cookies and company holiday parties and cheezy Hallmark cards and TV marathons of favorite movies (You'll shoot your eye out, kid!).
May as well embrace the craziness of it all. And knit.
Bring on the madness! I've already listened to Christmas music in my iPod. I'm afraid if I play it out loud, everyone will think I'm nuts :)
Posted by: Kara | November 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Bring it on! I love this time of year!
Posted by: bezzie | November 12, 2009 at 08:23 PM