What are you knitting

Hi. My name is Charlotte and I am new to this group. I love to knit! I am currently working on knit Christmas stockings. The pattern I am using is 50 years old and features a full-bodied Santa (with angora beard) filling stockings at a fireplace. It is sooo cute but a devil to make. It is great for dieting - can't eat and knit this thing!!!!

Maybe I'll figure out a way to post a picture of a finished stocking on here.

In the meantime let me know what you all are knitting and how it helps you to stay on target with your goals.

To post a picture here you must first upload to an image hosting website like Photobucket.  Then you paste the "direct link" here.  If you check out the purple heart blanket thread I go into more detail on how to link to pictures.

I'm currently working on a cowl/neckwarmer.  100% baby alpaca...I'm in LOVE with it!  I want to sleep in it!

I've never knit with alpaca but I've sewn on sweater fabric made from alpaca and it was wonderful to sew on!

What color is your cowl/neckwarmer? I bet it will be sooo warm. Do you live where it is really cold in the winter? I live near Hershey, PA. It gets cold here but not usually below 20 degrees.

Thanks for the info on posting pictures. I'll give it a try soon.

It feels like cashmere.

Misti 100% Baby Alpaca Hand Dyed Worsted Weight 4 Ply Color EZ19

I live in Ontario.  Gets purdy cool in the winter. 

I'm working on an afghan that will be strips of different colored laces stitched together. It's in Lion Brand Wool-Ease (worsted weight). I don't know if it helps me loose weight at all, but it's nice to work on in the subway: the strips are small enough that I can carry them around rolled up in my purse. It's going to take me most of the winter I think, but since they are different, I shouldn't get too bored ;)

I spent all day knitting and not snacking.  Works for me, haha!