Quick Knits to Gift or Not - the VSOP Set!

So, I�m really going to try to knit down some of my stash this coming year, and I don�t know about you guys - but I have TONS of gorgeous worsted weight wools hanging around - some leftover from other things and some single skeins that I just wanted to try.

And I also need a few quick, small things to knit this time of year. Honestly I�m not even knitting gifts, I just have all the distractions of the holidays and the puppy and I really, really can�t just knit sweaters ALL the time.

So, I saw a cable pattern on some Russian website and I had a half skein leftover from the Bijou Sweater of yarn that I could NOT see going to waste�.

And I made mitts. VSOP Mitts because of all the Vs, right? A simple hand and a cabled wrist, and it took all of 2 days to knit them, from start to finish!

I also then saw THIS VINTAGE PLAID WOOLRICH JACKET on Ebay for $26.00 and was obsessed with the idea of them together.

But once I was done, I realized I wasn�t done. You guys have seen this before - I get a cable in my head and need another go before I can let it go.

So, back to the stash, where I�d just bought this gorgeous new yarn from Hudson & West. It�s called Forge and it�s kind of a perfect worsted - and I figured I�d give it a go in the cable�.

And I made a hat, the VSOP Hat, and that took about 2 more days to knit once I planned out the crown and ribbing.

And now I think I�m satisfied? We�ll see�.

I love how these two make a set that�s not matchy - but they both match my fantastic new jacket!

If you�d like to knit both patterns, the Ravelry code VSOPSET will get you $3.00 off the pair. Put both in your cart together for $10.00!

Or they can be purchased separately for $6.50.  All the details are up on Ravelry - and I look forward to playing with a little cognac (the VSOP kind!) tonight.... 

cause when it's this cold out, a drink will be needed.