I found a pattern for knitted bags to hold gift cards. I had some Christmas yarn so decided to give them a try.

The first bag was knit on very small needles with an odd stitch and it took far too long to finish. I needed a second bag so I used larger needles but it still seemed a lot of work for the results.

I like the lace, knitted with crochet cotton, and I might use that part of the pattern again.

Last Christmas I made scarves and mittens for Taylor and Dylan. As soon as Dylan saw Taylor’s scarf he said it was just like his blankie and he wanted me to make him one like hers. No problem Dylan.

Being the Grandma that I am I couldn’t send a parcel for Dylan without finding something for Taylor. I had seen this slipper pattern and thought this would be the perfect time to try it. The pattern worked out well, but when I sent them Taylor called to inform me “Grandma, slippers no fit”. So it was back to the drawing board to find another pattern.

There is a dearth of patterns available for kids. I could find lots of adult slippers and lots of the baby bootie variety but very few for kids, and none that were as cute as the first pair. I tried one or two patterns and decided I’d better just get something done before her foot grew another size.

I have to keep reminding myself that Madison is growing up. The kid-sized hat and mitts were no longer large enough so I made this set for Madison. It’s time to find a new favourite in a larger size!