magical neckties

Like so many like minded (mostly bloggers rather than IRL people, I have to say) I rarely see the point, these days, in buying gifts when one can make, create something personal instead. Yes, exceptions exist for me too, but if it's not a book it's most always something handmade by someone else. Why chose boring, un-unique mass-production when you can chose personal and handmade? No point, no point at all. And as personal and handmade come in every price range, no need for fancy, well-made and sweet will more than do, there's something for everyone.

After all the magic socks knitting, I felt the need to make something else in that most magic of magic yarns, my own pink necktie has thus been followed by other magical neckties. The applegreen one has since moved to a new home, with a loving wearer.

The mixed pastel one is up for sale in my Etsy shop (for all things magic). This one has also been paw approved (for newcomer readers; we're big on such important matters in this residence) by the loaf dog extraordinaire aka tie-snatcher.

Then we have the latest one, the consultant necktie for brother-in-law's birthday last Friday. At the birthday-do opening of gifts it was the only present which got spontaneous applause, I take that as a good sign. I'm pretty sure the tie will sprinkle magic and bring good fortune to new life as self-employed.

Right now I'm tying the loose ends on the necktie with purple streaks (right in top photo). It's for M, I think he needs a most magic tie in his life too. Really, everyone does.