I finished

March 1, 2010 – 1:37 pm

but then ran back to Start.  Three times.  Yes, three times.  Unfortunately, my attempts to finish even a baby hat for the Knitting Olympics were not successful.  Time wasn’t the reason.  I was able to squeeze a bit of knitting in here and there, and even surprised myself with how creative I had become with time management.   My knitting followed me around the house; to the sofa, to the office, and even to Gram’s changing station where I’d finished a row or two while he entertained himself for a few minutes.

Gram’s hat unfinished

Gram’s hat crying

I just wasn’t satisfied with each end result.  Apparently, neither was Gram.  I have the feeling he hates wearing hats… so I’m wondering.  What was I thinking knitting him one?  It either appeared too long, too big, or the shaping appeared mis-shapened.  This little hat has been a bit of trial and error.  So rather than being dissatisfied, I’ve decided to rip back and maybe revisit the yarn at another time.

During the same time, I decided to try and finish the sockhat I had started before the Olympics (first pic).  If I don’t finish Gram’s hat, I reasoned, at least I’ll finish something.   Continuous stockinette on fingering weight yarn at 32sts to 4inches.  It was a lot of knitting and of course, there was a bit of ripping back also.  A bit ambitious?  Apparently so.  I didn’t finish this either, but at least, progress has been made.  I knitted.

sockhat start

sockhat length

sockhat length 2

sockhat length 3

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A bit of rest

February 26, 2010 – 2:21 pm

A bit of rest for knitting, not napping.  I decided to forego today’s tasks (e.g., laundry, shopwork, household chores) in favor of sitting and knitting a bit while Gram slept.

kniiting

Lately, we’ve had a bit of trouble putting Gram in his bassinet for his naps.   The problem lay in the transition from arms to bassinet at which point he would wake up and the process of getting him back to sleep began again (and again and again and again).   Bedtime is dreadful.  We’re not sure what to do.  Rather than trying for the uptenth time to put him to sleep, I opted to wrap him up in the sling.  He fell asleep instantly, and I spent the afternoon knitting.

Gram in moby

And making bread.  The recipe can be found here.

bread

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A Strong Start

February 19, 2010 – 10:13 am

For the Knitting Winter Olympics, I wavered over whether to knit mittens, a hat of some sort, socks or any other small project that might feasibly get completed during this challenge.  In the end, I chose a hat… for Gram.  Really, how much smaller can I go?

There was a tinge of guilt when I casted on, knowing full well that this project was so small, it may indeed get completed well before the Olympic flames go out.

Grams hat 1

Grams hat 2

When we decided to take a short road trip down South, I felt even guiltier.  An unexpected last-minute decision to visit my parents in Arkansas over the weekend had afforded me some well-deserved knitting time on the road… and a jumpstart on the hat.

Grams hat 3

But then we came back.  And my free time was over.  Needless to say, I didn’t feel so bad anymore.  In the last three days, I accomplished this:

Gram’s hat 4

Oh, and my hairstylist said road trips were great for kids this age.  Apparently, they sleep most of the way.  Not Gram.  He slept his usual nap amount (i.e., 2-3 hrs) and proceeded to wail and try to get out of the carseat for the remainder of the time.

I will admit that not every spare moment was devoted to this project because well, it’s a hat… for Gram.  Surely, I can complete it before the 28th.  Surely.  I could be working on it right now, but then I wouldn’t have a story to tell you.

In Gram news,  the little kangaroo is growing bigger by the day.  My mom informs me, “The bigger he gets, the stronger you become.”  Boy, is she right.   These arm muscles aren’t so flabby anymore!

Gram pic 1

Gram is about 10 wks old.  He’s drooling and making bubbles like there’s no tomorrow.  My husband threatens to glue a bib to him for life.  I just pat his cute little mouth with a tissue.  Gram also talks and babbles so much more and absorbs everything like a sponge.   He loves seeing himself in the mirror and watches with interest short videos of himself.  He must wonder who that little person waving his arms and legs and making cute coos is.  Love the sheep icon?

He loves sucking on his hands.  Did I mention he loves sucking on his hands?  They’re in his mouth every minute of the day.  Sometimes his little thumb sticks out and makes its lone way into his mouth too.  As of late, we’ve resorted to removing his mittens off during the day because within minutes, he gets them (and his chin) sopping wet.

Gram pic 2

More recently, he has begun to pull himself upright.  “I want UP!” he says.

Gram trying to sit up

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A Needle Case

February 3, 2010 – 3:06 pm

dpn case 1

A needle case to hold my dpns.

I’ve needed a case for my dpns for some time, and frustration got the best of me last week and so, I created one.   The needles were initially stored in a small pink pouch along with most of my notions.  The single pocket container left little room for storage so with the needles out of the way, my notions now have room to breathe.

A consequence for not drawing one’s plans out at the onset resulted in an omitted top flap to help secure the dpns in place.  My solution: wrap the darn thing as tightly as possible, be extra-careful when handling (yeah, right), and perhaps, make a second case that will include the flap… when time again permits.

dpn case 2

In Gram news, the little guy is nearly two months old and growing like a cornstalk - I didn’t want to say “weed” because, frankly, no parent, at least not I, wants to compare their child to a weed.  Gram now weighs a hefty 12 lbs (my arms and back are feeling it!) and has grown two full inches, from 21.5 in to 23.5. He currently spends a lot of time talking to himself, mommy, and daddy.  He laughs and chuckles.  He also found some buddies - his hands, which spend most of the time in his mouth.

Gram on bouncy 1

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Phil has spoken!

February 2, 2010 – 12:31 pm

Six more weeks of winter it shall be, says Phil!

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