My brother IMs me at work yesterday and we start talking about the crib that he’s making. this is of interest for 2 reasons, the obvious one, and the fact that it’s supposed to be the main attraction at the shower and he wanted to drape the blanket on it so it’s not just a […]
The Math Never Lies
Blankie 9.5% done Baby P 92.5% done Pangs of guilt hit me on Sunday and I pulled out the blanket to work on for a bit. I only got 1.5 squares done. Then last night, after dinner, something clicked. This blanket is for my brother’s baby. The baby for whom he’s spent the past 6 […]
Wool and Lanolin
I had hoped to show you all a pic of a larger baby blanket, but it just hasn’t happened yet. Instead, I am asking you all for advice. Kelly (recipient-to-be of the blanket) just ordered some 100% wool nursing pads. They sell a Lana Lanolin Soap that is supposed to replenish the lanolin, keeping the […]
Diamond Lace – Yoke
The yoke is just about done. Just to make sure I tried it on. It’s about 3/4″ above my tank top at my underarm. I’m going to do 2 more rows and then cast on underarm stitches and join the body. When I did Somewhat Cowl I joined when I hit the top of my […]
Quickie
Now that I’ve joined and have knit a few rows in the round I’m feeling confident a bit confident better. The front neckline has the shape I was hoping for (yay!), and the center diamond will not be too big (I think). Deadline Check 14 days until baby p’s baby shower — and yes, the […]
Diamond Lace Pullover
Last time I wrote about this top I said I wanted to get it done in time to wear for spring. Well, last week it was in the 90s — hot and humid — all week. I had the week off of work and thought I’d do a few days of yard work and then […]