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Well, we're at that time of year when time speeds up to an unreasonable pace and I find myself in panic mode trying to get ready for the holidays. Joy joy. I think there might be less panic, though, because I started earlier than usual with the hand made presents. I got the socks done weeks ago, and I have finished the first beaded gift. Here it is. The beading technique is Peyote With a Twist . I used the pattern Green by Chantal  Martens which is a free pattern available to the members of the Facebook group Peyote With A Twist - Not Crochet . Obviously, I used different colors since mine isn't green. I used colors I know the recipient of this necklace likes. The necklace is 19 inches long. It was only 15 inches long when I finished the pattern chart, which is four inches shorter than I wanted, so I started the chart over again and did two inches. Then I added beads on the ends before the clasp to make it a full 19 inches long. I did beaded caps for the ends of the rope, and I

This is the last one I'm making for Knitwits this year. I went with nice bright colors. The Cardigan Pattern : Super Natural Stripes by Fawn Pea Size : 3-6 months Yarn : Craftsmart Yarn Value Content : 100% Acrylic, worsted weight Color : Sangria Yarn : Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Content : 100% Acrylic, worsted weight Color : Black Needles : Circular size 6 and 8 Started : October 7, 2018 Finished : October 18, 2018 Comments : I love this colorway. So nice and bright. Goes great with the bright colored elephants in the blanket. I upped the needles one size and I like it better. The Hat Pattern :  Chibi Striped Baby Hat by Chiaki Hayashi Size : 3-6 months Yarn : Craftsmart Yarn Value Content : 100% Acrylic, worsted weight Color : Sangria Yarn : Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Content : 100% Acrylic, worsted weight Color : Black Needles : Circular size 7 Started : October 20, 2018 Finished : October 20, 2018 The Booties Pattern : My own Size : 3-6 months Yarn : Craftsmart Yarn Value C