Christmas Knits (cont.)

So, I realized that, after naming my last entry as "Christmas Knits", I didn't mention anything I've knitted at all, much less for Christmas.  To rectify that situation, here we go!

First, let me say that it's funny how Christmas always sneaks up on me, even when I'm looking for it.  I kept thinking, "Coty, you need to cast-on for that hat," or "Why haven't you started that poncho already, for crying out loud???"  It's a little embarrassing when you get "called out" by yourself, especially when you were right all along.  So now I have an ungodly amount of projects to finish.  He he... such is the life...

Anyhow, I did find time to get some stuff done already.  As an appetizer, here are some little pretties for the Christmas tree!  

I found the pattern on knitsgifts.com, and absolutely love it!  I thought of embellishing with beads, which turned out MUCH better than I could have hoped!  They took me about an hour and a half start to finish, with frequent breaks.  VERY cute, VERY quick, and a VERY good stash-buster! 

I also made little stars from a pattern called "Knitted Stars" (very inventive).  These little guys only took about fifteen minutes a piece!  Knit on straight needles, they only have five rows.  Pretty cool!

Here they are:

There are plenty of other photos that I;ll post later, including an exclusive scarf of my own designing!  (That's called a teaser, kids)  Until next time, I'll be knitting.... and knitting.... and knitting....