This wool was bought at Christmas last year as pre-dyed tops. Joe has been slowly blending and spinning it in occasional free moments all year. He doesn't yet know what project this is destined for, but is pleased with how is has turned out.
Meanwhile I've finally made a hat out of the alpaca wool I excitedly brought back from Scotland earlier in the year.
I decided to follow this simple pattern, which gives a good texture to the hat, while being quick (and not too dull) to knit.
Finally, last month I was keeping quiet about the Christmas present I was making for my sister. This is Hoot, from Jane Hissey's Old Bear stories. The yarn was incredibly soft so when it came to it this one was rather hard to give away!
What did you get upto over Christmas?