I mention Halloween because I happen to own the quintessential Halloween advertising animal, a black cat. When we adopted Boo, we were told by the shelter staff that black cats and dogs are the least adopted color at most animal shelters. Boo was the last adopted kitten from his litter, also the only all-black kitten in the litter. Folks want cats with some color or markings we were told. Previous to our Boo adoption, I had no clue about this color bias, but some internet sleuthing revealed that it is indeed a fact. So, if you are ever in the position to adopt a shelter animal, that is one tiny fact to keep in mind. Consider it a friendly PSA (public service announcement) for black cats and dogs. :)

If you have some ideas for quick holidays gifts, please click on through to our Ravelry group and share them there. Happy knitting! What are we wearing? Raiun by Kirstin Johnstone Sharlene's Raiun Gayle's Vitamin D Liesl by Julie Weisenberger Gayle's Liesl What are we stalking? Odaki by Kirstin Johnstone French Cancan by Mademoiselle C Campside by Alicia Plummer Custom Fit by Amy Herzog Ease by Alicia Plummer Armande by Andi Satterland Monstermitts by Julia Allen Monster Cowl by Julia Allen

What are we knitting? Magnolia Cardigan by Joji Locatelli test knit for Elizabeth Doherty (link to her design page) Stockinette socks Monomania by Ann Weaver Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Field of Wildflowers by Joji Locatelli Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson What have we finished? Pebble Beach Shawlette by Helen Stewart Sharlene's Pebble Beach simple crochet washcloths Field of Wildflowers by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wildflowers hat Jaywalker (socks) by Grumperina Sharlene's Crazy Jaywalkers Daughter approved by Susan Ashcroft Gayle's Daughter approved Kaweah Hat by Veronica Parsons Odd Stripes (hat) by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Odd Stripes Quick(ish) Gifts -Washcloths- Oh So Soft Baby Washcloth by Theresa Grant -Hats- Barley by tincanknits Golden Pear by Melissa Thomson Kitimat by Kayla Sparkes Hermione Hearts Ron by Christy Aylesworth A Little Lonely Cable by Joji Locatelli -Mitts- Easy Fingerless Mitts by Roxanne Richardson ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education Commuter Fingerless Mittens by Stephanie Sun -Others- Rachael's ISBN Cabled Hot Water Bottle Cozy by Rachael Herron Minikins by Wooly Wormhead Tea Toters by Julie Tarsh