Late last week I decided that I wanted to make a Christmas gift for Matt. A knitted gift. Yes, Ms.-I-don't-make-christmas-gifts is making a gift. Ever since I started knitting, Matt has requested that I knit him something, but I'm a selfish knitter.
After a quick search on Ravelry, I decided on an easy sweater vest pattern. I told myself that it didn't have to be finished by Christmas, but as long as it was well under way, that would do (no pressure). I started last week and so far, I'm done with the back and have moved on to the front. I'm not knitting it all that quickly, but it is coming together quickly. Not having to knit any sleeves is a plus, but it is my first seamed knit, which has me a little worried.
I've been knitting this right in front of Matt, but he doesn't have a clue. He usually asks what I'm knitting at some point during a project, but he hasn't said a word. That may be because this yarn is so close in color to the yarn I'm using for tea leaves, he doesn't even notice (or he's so used to seeing me knit he doesn't care anymore!).
Isn't this yarn gorgeous? It's rustic tweed by Queensland Collection. I keep picturing Matt wearing this with a white shirt. I hope to finish this up soon so that I can get back to my WIP's - tea leaves is calling and featherweight still needs a cuff. It's fun to knit for someone else for a change, but I'm still a selfish knitter at heart!
**if you happen to see my husband in the near future, don't ruin my surprise! he doesn't ever read my blog, so i figure my secret is safe here ;-)
