Inside My Knitting Bag.

Since it is almost a new year, the time for cleaning up life, I decided to organize my knitting bag. I was carrying around three-month-old magazines and scraps of yarn from previous projects. It feels so good to have everything organized and ready to knit through 2011.

This bag is a Pleated Tote from Vera Bradley. The pattern and shape remind me of a grandma's carpet bag...I adore it.

So here it is, down to the bare minimum. Of course my current project is in my bag at all times along with my Instax Mini (for taking inspiration photos) and iPod.

I like to keep extra needles and hooks in my bag too, just in case I need to adjust my gauge. I also keep an idea notebook close by to draw out my ideas so I won't forget.

In this little pouch I keep my tape measure, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch counter, cable needle, and stitch markers.

I wonder how long it will stay this pretty....?

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for some of my wrist warmers still happening below! Giveaway ends on January 2.

My Gift to You - Wrist Warmer Giveaway

As we get ready to ring in the new year, I just wanted to thank all of my blog readers and Etsy friends for making 2010 so wonderful.

So, I am giving my blog readers the chance to win one of my most popular items, a pair of Sock Monkey Wrist Warmers. They are super preppy and fun, just what you need to get through the winter.

There are so many ways to enter to win!

Leave a separate comment for each one. They more ways you enter, the better chance you have.

Please leave your e-mail address in your comments (if you can) so I can contact you if you win!

1 Entry - Follow my blog publicly and leave a comment here.

1 Entry - Become a fan on Facebook and leave a comment here.

1 Entry - Follow me on twitter and leave a comment with your twitter username

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link here. (If you want, you can tweet this once a day, leaving a separate comment for each tweet).

Copy and Paste this: Sock Monkey Wrist Warmer Giveaway from @sheepishknit ends on 1/2! http://tiny.cc/f6xnp

1 Entry - Follow me on tumblr and leave a comment with your tumblr username

1 Entry - reblog this post on your tumblr and leave a comment with the link here.

1 Entry - Mention this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with the link here.

The last day to enter is Sunday January 2 and the winner will be announced Wednesday January 5. I will ship internationally.

(Also, check out the giveaway happening on my friend Danille's blog, The Merriweather Council for a chance to win a glorious embroidered hoop!)

*Merry Christmas*

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Here are some pictures from my Christmas Eve.

I just love these mitten cookies, but i forgot to make one for the left hand, oops!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your friends and family.

Merry Christmas!

Winter Elegance

White Roses Winter Dress by MagnolijaDRESS

Serafina Lace Earrings by WhiteOwl

In winter with warm tears I'll melt the snow by RaceyTay

Kissing Bears by The Time is Now

Vintage Alarm Clock from ClockworkUniverse

Wolf White Sweatshirt by RosieMusic

iPad Sleeve by Charbonize

See the full treasury here.

Ho Ho Ho

Well, I survived finals! I think this was my best semester so far. My adventure with Etsy had a lot to do with that actually. I am stunned at how amazing this whole experience has been. I can't believe that I made over 50 knitted creations in these four months! I could seriously use a hand massage...or a manicure. 

My Etsy friends weren't kidding when they told me about the busy holiday season. I mean, how does Santa handle this time of year?! I have been knitting like the wind for the past few days fulfilling orders in time for Christmas. Thankfully my parents have been helping me with the packaging. They are such helpful elves. 

The headband with the red bow was featured in Etsy's blog The Storque on Wednesday. Through that, I got a couple last minute headband orders and just shipped off the last one. So exciting!

Now all I have to do is watch White Christmas for the hundredth time, bake cookies, and relax.  

breathe in...and out...

Well I am currently in the midst of finals week and my brain is on stress overload. For once, I wish I could end a semester gracefully, instead of feeling mentally and emotionally battered. But, alas, I cannot. I have one more final and a paper to dominate today. 

This paper needs to prepare for a round-house kick in the face. Chuck Norris style. 

Even knitting, my stress reducer, has become a little stressful due to all of the holiday orders. But I am so not complaining! Keep the orders coming! Everything is coming together, in spite of my ridiculous levels of stress. 

Here are some studying related finds from Etsy for your viewing pleasure:

Breathe modern cross stitch by wallwork

Bookmobile Spoon River by theshophouse

Zippered Cases by pilosale 

Fall Stacks - 5 small books on a necklace by TheBlackSpotBooks

Ok time to write. I'll see you all on the other side.