It's Christmas Eve and once again I am wrapping a gift with the knitting needles still in the stitches. My son will understand that he isn't getting one lonely sock. He will be happy to get the second sock.... eventually.
I thought things were under control and all gifts would be complete. Perhaps I should have started my Christmas knitting before December 1st.I have a better plan for next year. Before January 1st I will go through my stash and put kits together for gifts. There will be sock kits and scarf kits all packaged together in zip-lock bags with sticky notes attached. It will be my personal gift club.
Another key element of "the Plan" is the calendar that has all the knit-worthy Birthdays and Christmas gifts listed. If I complete one gift each month, I should have all my gifts wrapped long before Christmas.
I realize that there are difficulties with my plan. New babies will not be on the calendar. Any new arrivals might possibly mess up the whole system.
A second more worrisome possible occurrence is that I will find the perfect shawl pattern that I must knit. I might decide that I need to knit myself an extra pair of socks, or I might find another sweater that will not let me rest until I knit it.
It is much easier to get organized than it is to stay organized.
I say plan for at least 3 new baby sweaters to be produced. That should cover any surprises. Also have at least 2 flex projects to account for a must have shawl or sweater. Also this must be contagious since I went through a good chunk of my yarn and did the same.
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