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March 5, 2009
Stuff I Like
I should admit that I'm doing rather well with this whole postpartum thing. I've lost around 50 pounds, give or take a few. In fact, I'm having to buy new clothes as my pre-baby clothes don't much fit me anymore. Bummer for me, eh? I've got increased energy like I didn't know I could have. I've been walking lots, and feeling good. My head is clear, and [gasp] I've been working on my dissertation. Yup. It's true. In fact, right now I'm taking some time out from the ol' diss to write this posting. I'm hoping to have a prospectus meeting sometime soon, and maybe finish the whole thing off this summer at the latest.
I've accomplished other things too, including knitting. Yeah, once upon a time I used to write about knitting on this blog. It's been awhile, I admit. But that doesn't mean I haven't been knitting. Before baby S was born, I finished her log-cabin baby blanket. It's made in Cascade Luna, which is one of my favorite yarns ever. Someone told me it looks like ice cream, and I think that's a great way to describe it:
This was the perfect project for me because there weren't really any directions to follow. You just garter stitch in one color as long as you like, then bind off, turn the project to the right, and begin with a new color. You keep going around to the right the whole time, and it gets bigger before you know it. And now, it's a soft blankie for S! I love it!
I also finished a pair of socks recently. I started these right before I found out I was pregnant with S. I think the motto with these was "slow and steady wins the race." I love to knit socks, but I was really distracted with other things. Then, I realized I wanted to knit something for my OB. At first, I wanted to make her mittens because S was born in January and I thought that would be cool. But, then the doctor told me that when they are on call, socks are one of the only ways they can express their individuality. I asked her what her favorite color was, and she said green. I immediately thought of these socks, as they fit my doctor's personality, too. I'm not sure what I mean by that, but I gave them to her the other day, and I think she liked them:
They were my first attempt at dyeing sock yarn, and I think they turned out terrific! I was surprised and pleased at how much they almost striped, as I wasn't trying to make self-striping yarn. I love the effect, though, and I'm glad I still have yarn left enough to maybe make S a little hat or something.
And finally, I have to end with a picture of baby S. I am more in love with her every minute!! She was so alert and interested when I was taking her picture today. There was sun streaming in the window, and she was so curious about it. I think that's what she's looking at in this picture. I LOVE this picture--I love the intensity of her look. She's such an awesome baby!
Posted by chri1010 at March 5, 2009 12:27 AM | Because knitting rocks my socks! | Family Matters
Comments
First, that baby is adorable. Go you for making a cute one. :)
Second, I need to learn how to knit because I really really love that blanket. It really does look like ice cream - except cuddly and warm. I want one. Must learn to knit.
Posted by: courtney at March 8, 2009 1:29 AM
What a great looking blanket! Yeah, I can see the ice cream description :) but I love the colors. I'm sure it made a wonderful gift.
Posted by: Blanket My Baby at July 1, 2009 10:31 PM
First I must say that your baby looks cute and innocent. I am willing to hug her and kiss her two times if you never mind.Hehehe...O.k.
Second, your knitted blanket really looks like ice-cream but it's very beautiful. My husband runs a blog and I will be very happy if you can give me some information on how to knit that blanket so that I can learn and also publish it in my husband's blog if you prefer.
Regards,
Jessica
Posted by: knittingbeginner at September 3, 2009 4:12 PM
First I must say that your baby looks cute and innocent. I am willing to hug her and kiss her two times if you never mind.Hehehe...O.k.
Second, your knitted blanket really looks like ice-cream but it's very beautiful. My husband runs a blog and I will be very happy if you can give me some information on how to knit that blanket so that I can learn and also publish it in my husband's blog if you prefer.
Regards,
Jessica
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