vlogmas :: by the lakeside :: day 22 (knitting plans and baking)

[@knitty781]

I'm running behind watching Vlogmases. I watch them until I get through them because it inspires me to work on different projects. I have not made an Anthropolgy throw, but know people who have and they said it was a fun knit. I agree that the week between Christmas and New Year's is wonderful - restful, interesting. I did a lot of reading, watched movies, knit, and spent time with my grandkids. They are getting to a fun age where they come over and just do crafting, baking, puzzles, and movies. It's been a laugh filled holiday. Going back to work has been exhausting.

[@flourchylde]

I am the absolute opposite of you about Christmas decorations. It's after Christmas day that I start relaxing and enjoying the decorations, so I generally keep them up until January 10. Those chocolate MS cookies are a favorite here as well. I add a teaspoon of instant coffee crystals to the dough. Merry Christmas, Sandy. Thanks for the delightful Vlogmas videos.

[@lakeviewchicachicago2042]

I agree! I don’t have time to really enjoy my tree until after Christmas. 🎄🌟

[@susansward6308]

I have done an anthology throw. It was dry enjoyable plan knitting with some interest rows. I love the way the colors fade together. I will make it again. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Sandy. Thank you for taking the time to do Vlogmas

[@dominiquebilodeau2225]

Boxing week is my favorite and is when I enjoy the decorations the most, so it all stays until Epiphany, for the twelve days of xmas 🎄 Hope you are enjoying your Christmas with your family and thank you for another great Vlogmas.

[@christinehoag7585]

I was inspired by the shortbread cookies so hunted for a gluten free version and made them this morning. They turned out great and are different from any other cookie we normally make. Thank you for the time you put into vlogmas.

[@katrinalevin4064]

I love all the projects on your needles right now. Sophie scarf and your hat are nearing completion. I hope that you are enjoying the traditions of the season today.

[@sue-zschwab9250]

i enjoyed each day of your Vlogmas happy Holidays.

[@beckyshook3526]

We would take down decorations after Christmas but leave the tree with the white lights up till after new yrs day it looks like a winter tree

[@aprilh5186]

That's a fun idea! My kids could make paper snowflakes to re-decorate it!

[@joelle5678]

I always drool over the chocolate ginger cookies. Maybe Staples could coil bind the Martha Stewart book for you? I know they offer that service at their stores.

[@janetholler9931]

Thank you for introducing me to CamiJo. Her yarns are beautiful and I love the yarn she pairs with the paintings. Merry Christmas to you. You brought me joy and calm this month. I do so much for others, Christmas cards, Christmas baking, shopping for gifts, wrapping the gifts, cleaning the house, entertaining friends. Your vlgmas is just for me. Enjoy your family and time to yourself.

[@bythelakeside]

I love that, thank you so much. I hope you find some quiet time to enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[@JoannePriel]

The sleeves on the cardigan are lovely and the yarn is beautiful. I am in Toronto and really need to visit Eweknits it looks like a great store! Thank you for such great videos I love seeing how others deal with daily life we can all learn from each other. I purchased the weekly calendar and Everyday Slow Cooking cookbook lots of great recipes ! Have a great day.

[@Millie.C]

I always find a lot of inspiration in your dream knitting, so I'm looking forward to that video!

[@KKnits]

I’ve knit with both those beautiful yarns for your Eweknits sweater kit! They are pure luxury. You will love knitting them and how light and soft they are, and sooooo warm! Beautiful colours! I’m go8ng to be working on the Secret Garden Sweater.

[@joyceivan530]

That cardigan is going to be beautiful!!! I love the color. Your home looks so cozy and beautiful for the holidays! Merry Christmas!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you, merry Christmas!

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

I hate casting on, those first prep rows and getting gauge are not fun at all to me. The middle is my favorite. Your knits are so beautiful. I love your cookbook sharing it inspires me to look through some of my own. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas ❤❤❤

[@bythelakeside]

I love the casting on and finishing!! 😂 we should share projects and tag team. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to you. 🎄

[@lindatusler902]

Happy holidays Sandy🍒 to you and your family. Hey, I have a suggestion for you on the Martha Stewart cookies book that has some pages that are falling out. I just recently took one of my Quilting bucks over to Staples and they put a spiral binding on that book for me so it’s easier for it to stay open as I work the pattern that you might be able to do something like that. We also have several different places that will do that spiral bind. Hope that helps.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!!

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

Sandy I’m so glad you are having an easy time of it this season! I think you may have been sick last year and it blew out the whole shebang for you. I have to admit, I’ll be a little sad not to have you by my knitting side once Vmas ends. I would say hold off on the Anthology shawl. It will be there for you. Do you have a Christmas Eve cast on? Often what I do when i have my January annual airing of the stash, I will use those big, 2 gallon zip top bags and create a queue/kit situation by pairing up yarns with patterns and then (without needles) zip them up and stash them in my close to pull out whenever. I even did my own sock club by pairing up patterns with sock yarn and pulled one per month. It’s so fun to plan and I can’t wait to use next week to set up my new planners and dream about 2024! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@bythelakeside]

I have plans to do something like that in January so I love your tips. I am Not going planning on a Christmas even cast on, it’s just such a busy night with family. I will bring an easy, comfort knit to my sisters house. Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@christineh5856]

Hi Sandy,I’m really enjoying your vlogmas:) Your advent yarns are beautiful. I was wondering if you could talk about how you use them all in one of your videos. Are they all for socks? I’m a crocheter…I could see granny squares but I’d love to hear your creative thoughts. Thanks!

[@hajuzt]

You do you with your knitting, it is lovely with a new cast on during Christmas 🤩 (however 😅 I would love to see you in that beautiful light purple hat you are knitting on, so there is that..... ) kind regards from Hanne in Denmark

[@bythelakeside]

Me too, it’s on my list to finish!

[@hajuzt]

@@bythelakeside oh - and I forgot to wish you and your lovely family a very happy Christmas ♥️🧑‍🎄 It has been such a joy to follow your december, and I soooo very much hope to see you again next year! Hanne

[@Eli-pj5rk]

Glenn opening a package... .riot

[@bythelakeside]

I think it’s so unusual and he doesn’t at all. 😂

[@ThePlayfulKnitter]

Thank you for another cozy and inspiring vlog! I used my 2022 A Homespun House advent to knit the Anthology Throw and I loved it! It’s such a fun knit🤩 A very Merry Christmas to you and the family❤️🎵🎄

[@ullamullis8544]

Merry Christmas from Denmark 🎄 I have been enjoying your Vlogmas so much and I also follow Camijoknit. It’s been such a pleasure to watch your preparations throughout December 😊

[@ianthomson3718]

Hi, Sandy. I say go for it with the Anthology Throw. I'm thinking of doing the same, as I have about all the fingering weight socks I now need. Looks like a nice, relaxing knit to pick up every now and then (and not as sore on the hands as fingering weight socks can be sometimes)

[@ClickityStitchWitch]

Definitely give the Anthology Throw a try! It's fun and really relaxing. I'm making one now and already planning another. Perfect for any Advents because you can just knit each mini until it's done, so no waste!

[@carolynhainer6918]

I am knitting the Anthology Throw now with a 20 gram mini Advent. Am loving it and find it a relaxing knit.

[@cherylclough4309]

I’m loving Camijo’s Vlogmas this year. She has me thinking about the Anthology Throw as well. I’ve never made a throw or blanket before. My two granddaughters, my daughter and I spent most of the day making ravioli for our Christmas dinner. Must say it takes awhile, but we had such a good time. My youngest granddaughter and I are going to make cinnamon rolls Sunday afternoon for our Christmas breakfast. I’m thinking of getting Cake and Loaf this year. Christine has been showing it and it looks interesting. So enjoying your Vlogmas. Thanks for sharing.

[@bythelakeside]

Yum!! I love cinnamon rolls and ravioli! That’s a lot of work. The book is truly one of my favourite ones ever!

[@mistyblue5312]

Almost everything you say resonates - we are also keeping things simple this Christmas, minimal gifts, and I am also rearing to just clean up and put away the decor in time for the New Year. I can hardly wait to see your 2024 dream list.

[@Kay-xb9cp]

Thank you for another lovely, gentle Vlogmas video Sandy. For the first year in my adult life I haven’t done any Christmas baking, my plans went out the window when my husband and I both tested positive for Covid! I’ll have to do lots of New Year baking instead, once our sense of taste and smell return!! 😂 But being poorly has it’s benefits, lots of knitting time by the log burner ❤ With warm wishes for a lovely festive time to you and your family xx from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bythelakeside]

It does make you realize we don’t really need to do everything doesn’t it? Hope you feel better and enjoy a quiet, calm holiday.

[@Kay-xb9cp]

@@bythelakeside Thank you so much 💕

[@thecottagestitch]

I love the cookie jar.

[@SpinDrift55]

I’m so excited about getting “Cake & Loaf”! What a fantastic book!! Can’t wait to try a few things!! Thank you for showing it on your vlogmas! 👏👏👏👏❤️🎄

[@bythelakeside]

I think you will love it, it’s amazing!

[@catherinecunningham7126]

You sound relaxed and ready for the Christmas festivities! Your cookies look and sound wonderful! 💚❤️🎄

[@benteromvigkrogsgard7563]

I must Admit being danish makes me a little proud 👏👏👏 the chunky Dahlia is a danish designer aswell as the Sophie Scarf and lovely camijoknit whom I also follows, is an amazing danish yarn dyer 🧶 Thank you Sandy for making vlogmas - I enjoy it so much every Year ❤️ love from Denmark

[@bythelakeside]

🇩🇰 ❤️💫

[@kimberleerudman5432]

I'm making bakalar next week at my church!

[@marybeneteau6009]

Oh Sandy, you are so cute...I am the same, just can't seem to focus on one thing and complete it. I used to beat myself up about it but now I have decided that it represents my eccentric side, so its all good. I have really enjoyed seeing you this vlogmas, I don't watch a lot but your are my favourite. Merry Christmas dear heart to you and yours.

[@bythelakeside]

I am trying to embrace it as well, it’s just our way I guess! 😊💜 thank you and merry Christmas to you, too!

[@wheeltrish]

The Anthology Throw is an easy knit but if you don’t like having a bazillion stitches on your needles at the end then it can be a slog. But it’s really pretty.

[@beckyshook3526]

Never too many projects

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea,Illinois!

[@carolcurtis2220]

When we celebrated Christmas and had a tree etc we wouldn’t take them down until after 12th night❤️👍🏻