Whilst I didn't comment myself (yes, I'm a coward) it's fair to say that I am also thinking about Christmas in a big way. And that's for two reasons. Firstly, the Hart Household is on a tight budget these days. It makes sense to spread the cost and pick things up when you see them, even if it is August. The second is because I'm a knitter and knitting takes time and patience and should never be rushed because that sucks the joy out of it.
Rachael and I already have all of our Christmas markets and craft fairs booked and have had for some time. Every year, I knit reindeer tree decorations and they always sell out. I can't knit the things fast enough! So I've started already with the gravelly tones of Alan Sugar saying, "Smell what sells," in my ear.
It's not just about knitting for our mini-business, though. Which is why I'm starting now. For the past few years, I've knitted furiously throughout November and December and made some money out of it. Don't complain, I hear you cry, right? I guess not, but by the time I've done that I just don't feel like making anything nice for myself. This thought coincided with Rachael's return from Norway clutching julekuler and I fell instantly in love.
Julekuler are traditional Norwegian Christmas balls and they are gorgeous. Seriously, just Google them. I did and discovered 55 Christmas Balls to Knit (Nerjordet and Zachrison, 2012). For starters, just look at that man's Space Invaders Christmas jumper. What a hero. I'm already tabbing that pattern out, let me tell you. Anyway, with visions of a beautiful tree covered in knitted baubles, production is well underway.
Admit it, you've thought about The C Word, too...
In other news: I found and finished a hoodie I started knitting in 2006. Yes, 2006. It's taken me 7 years to finish it but I promise it won't take that long to blog it.
