There's really not a whole lot to see here; but, I was finding my blog silence a little sad, so I thought I'd drop in. I am in the midst of various and sundry projects in progress and have nothing in the way of finished articles of brilliance to share. And since there was a time when people who read knitting and craft blogs liked to read about what other knitters (and crafters) were working or how knits were holding up, I thought, "I could do that."
A long time ago, when he was wee, I knit Little Sir a hat to warm his noggin.
This picture is 2.5 years old!!
It was a little big; but, it did its job. When we got the first big chill in Connecticut earlier this week, we were scrambling around to find things to stay warm and we found his old hat again. My first thought was to use it on Little Mister's head; but, Sir was having none of it. It was his and he was going to wear it. Surprisingly, it fits. Actually, it fits much better now and he is super excited about it.
He is convinced that his yellow mittens work with the hat as a natty ensemble. I don't like to argue with him, so I just agreed.
Of course, this means that Little mister is a bit on the hatless side right now. This makes him sad. I need to do something about his hat situation; but, it would mean covering up his curls, which I am loathe to do.
Aside from digging through winter wear to find knits that don't exist (since it takes me forever to finish anything these days), I have been slogging away on my Babette Blanket which got stalled due to yarn shortages.
I grossly underestimated the amount of yarn a crocheted blanket would require. I think I read somewhere that a crocheted blanket takes 30% more yarn than one that is knit. I can see why some many crocheters love acrylic, because seriously, I have had to put in two more orders for wool and you know, the natural fibers, they are not inexpensive.
I am a little obsessed with crochet right now. Aside from the amount of yarn required, it's so efficient. If you are measuring efficiency by time and not resources, I suppose. The economy of movement required is pretty thrilling too.
I am still knitting too, of course. I started a pair of socks for charity.
It's a plain old stockinette sock. I am not in love with the way it's turning out, which is probably for the best. If I liked it too much there would be danger in not wanting to offer it up for charitable purposes.
And then I am still knitting the vest I have spent an inordinate amount of time working on. You'd think I was knitting a man's sweater for Pete's sake. Thank goodness for two-hour line waits for flu shots, I guess.
So that's what I am about right now, what about you? What'cha doin'?
Fighting with Simplicity 3997 :) I totally understand your collar frustrations last year! Hopefully it will turn out well - watch for photos. Gherkin is asking about Little Sir and missing him much.
Posted by: Christina | October 23, 2009 at 07:42 PM
OMG your boys are ADORABLE
Posted by: Emilee | October 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM
I just learned to crochet this week during my jury duty! I'm going to have to explore it a little more, I think.
I'm glad that you got a flu shot, and that Little Sir's hat still fits. Maybe you could crochet one for Little Mister?
Posted by: Kristy | October 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Nova, you are SO funny! Your posts always bring me great joy, especially when you include your cutie pies.
Having just knit two Aviatrix hats in two days I can't say enough about how awesome, fast and fun the pattern is. It is a terrible shame to cover those locks but if it must be done I would give that pattern super duper props. I haven't upload to Rav yet but I made some mods for a bigger (not new baby) head that work well.
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | October 25, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Little Sir has been well trained in the art of mixing and matching his handknits :).
Posted by: grumperina | October 25, 2009 at 09:40 PM
What am I doing? In Australia. If I were more organized, I'd have a link to a blog where people could read that a second time. Anyhoo, I was on Ravelry looking up yarn requirements for projects -- because I'm in YARN HEAVEN!!!!! - and was looking at your projects for a link... for Baby Curls... what about the "fierce hat" you made a year or so ago? Here is the ravelry link...
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/nova/basic-hat-pattern
Posted by: Kathy | October 26, 2009 at 04:18 AM
I had to laugh when I popped over to the blog today. 'Watch Ya Doin'' and I automaticlaly put in the girls voice on Phineas and Ferb - she says it every episode :) (Life with kids, how else would you find all the cool cartoons?)
Those boys of yours are growing! And they are just too cute :) Thank you for the photos!
Happy Halloween!
Posted by: linken | October 27, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Well ONE thing I'm doin' is marveling at your crochet acumen. I seriously bow to the crocheting maven that is Nova:)
Posted by: Heather | October 30, 2009 at 10:19 AM