Well hey folks...
I know it's taking me longer and longer to post lately isn't it!
I do have my reasons however.
Yesterday I had my first ultrasound scan and antenatal bloods done. I'm gonna be a mum.
Things have been so so hectic in the last few weeks and we've even got my DB's sis to stay with us for a while... never realised how much washing 9yr olds make!
On the knitting front tho...
* I finished the Teva Durham capelet from Loop-d-loop. I look 10 years younger and like little (pinky-)red riding hood! yes I'll eventually get around to posting pictures
*I'm still working on "urchin" from RYC classic beach... though while I'm usually finishing things in a few weeks I'm still only on the left front and done the back. I'm slipping! I reckon I'll do a sleeve before the right front tho as the sleeves are all ribbing and I may go a little stir crazy if i attempt them one after another.
*Baby knitting can now re-commence. I'd started a little card in 3-4ply (oh how many stitches) but then thought..."wait for the scan...". It's in a lovely limey-pistachio green and knit front-front to the armholes. All those teeny weeny stitches on one needle..... I never thought I'd need patience for an easy pattern!
In the meantime I have some stuff on order... as always. I've ordered some baby patterns and here is one of them.
I'd usually go for the traditional patterns... but since this was just soooo cute and the bootees and hat match I just had to have it. I wont be knitting it in red though! It also means I'll have to learn intarsia....
The patterns and yarn (shock horror gasp- acrylic!) are being ordered through a mial order catalogue my mum has.. I think it's Readicut Crafts. For some reason there aren't any baby patterns on the website so I can't show you what I've ordered. The faves I saw on the brochure though were:
*A baby blanket/hat/cardigan set
*A zip up suit (like a little grow bag for babies)
and other teeny weeny patterns, you know how it gets.
I wont go on and on about or at least I'll try ;o)
Hopefully I'll be going to Beatties Knit Chat today... I've missed out on the crochet workshop but a very nice lady also called Fiona said she'd teach me to crochet some time soon. Thanks!
Right enough news for now I'll be back soon.
Fi x
6 comments:
We missed you Fi. Did you get a phto from your scan? If so, you have to bring it into the next Knit Chat!
Congratulations Fi! I'm a midwife, if you ever want to ask any questions...
I just came here via the UKHK list - I've been trying to delete posts from June 2005 - and there you were - just starting up your own blog!!!
terri (the failed Olympic knitter :-()
Congratulations !!!! Hope you aren't suffering too much. Will have to go and dig out the bootie patterns :)
Congratulations!! And two colour intarsia is the best place to start.
Here's the detail on the bootees.
Welcome to the (baby knitting) club!
Wow - congratulations! Fab news.
I'm still waiting pics for Nan though! And of course would love to see the hooded capelet as that was on my list too. Bet it looks cute.
You're right about the chinchillas. We feel kind of sorry for Chilli as he's now a widower, but to introduce a new female to a household of 3 males is NOT to be recommended.....maybe one day he'll get a mate again. Funnily enough he's got a lot more friendly recently - he's usually such a grumpy but sweet looking thing ;)
Thanks for the comment about the Kool Kotton - good to know how it turns out!
Hope your pregnancy is going OK!
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