Christmas Frenzy.

This Christmas I'm making as many gifts as I can.  I'm starting with my family and very close friends.  With the exception of my brother, father, and grandmother, I'm also only making things that people actually asked for (nice change).  Here's my to-do list:

• Mother, a rectangular or triangular shawl, or a pair of crocheted mukluks (she doesn't have any slippers)
• Father, a monogrammed microwaveable hot pack
• Grandmother, a monogrammed microwaveable hot pack (same as Father)
• Brother, crocheted katamari (super adorable!)
• Uncle, home made soap and crocheted soap bag for scrubbing
• Boyfriend, a pair of felted slippers (or maybe a cool hat)
• Me, a fair isle hat (my first attempt)
• Family Friends, premixed jar recipes; for example, hot chocolate (just add milk and heat) or soup (just add water)

This is a daunting list.  I have never made all of my Christmas presents before, but I'm off to a good start.  I've got my patterns picked out and I've already finished a few things.  Namely, the soap and soap scrubby for my Uncle.  I've also finished the crochet part of my brothers katamari, I now have to put the pieces together.  On top of that I've got the yarn picked out for my honey's slippers (although, I do need to go back and get some green for detail) black is his favorite field color.

I just got my mother's list and I am thrilled to discover that she wants a pair of slippers since I was already on my way to making a pair for my boyfriend.  Thank goodness!  I'm going to have to stop myself from being overly tempted to make her a pretty shawl.  I'd love to make it for her, but it would be the most time consuming gift on my list so I'm going to have to finish everything else first (that's my thought anyway).

Alright!  That's my first must finish list and I'm already on my way!

• Uncle; Check!