Tuesday, August 3, 2010

August?!? WHA??

How is it already August?? Is there a pause button I can push somewhere?? 12 weeks before baby... which might not really be 12 weeks. ACK! Exciting, but ack!!! I'm not ready. Maybe I will be soon... I do have a car seat, so at least baby will be able to come home with me! :)

And, I think I blogged about it the other day, but I am IN LOVE with this knitting book.

LOVE it. I literally can  not stop looking at it. I have picked out my first project from the book, project 48, the starfish hat, and I will probably cast on today. This is just a wonderful collection of patterns, and because most of the projects only use one skein of Cascade 220 you can make something for $8 or $13 for something washable. Totally reasonable!! I'm making a lot of presents out of this book. Plus, the book is $18! Amazing...

I also got my Interweave Knits magazine in the mail yesterday, and it is quite the collection. I love the article on twisted stitches and all of the projects that go with it (the hat will be one of my next projects). There is also a great article about Barbara Walker. And, a wonderful mitered square baby blanket. I really want to knit that, but after working out the price for the yarn, I don't think it will be a do-able project for me... I don't really have $100 laying around to knit a blanket. Oh well.... Baby already has one knitted blanket and two finished quilts. Probably more on the way.... so I'm not TOO disappointed. 

Another knitting collection that was released this week was the new Twist collective. And man, oh man, do I wish that I knit big projects. I would LOVE to have the leaf jacket that is on the cover... I just know myself well enough that I would start it and it would never get done... then I would have invested a ton of money in the yarn that will just sit in my closet. Maybe one day... There are some other projects that I like and have saved to think about knitting later. There is one hat that I LOVED and a shawl as well. 

W is still working away on the shed. He has all the siding up and will be putting the roof on this week I think. Then he can put the windows and door on and have a closed structure! Everything after that will be finish work, so not as urgent. I think he is going to put a dog door in too for the pups. I think that will be cute and appreciated. 

Speaking of the pups, we have learned that Snickers is just too smart for his own good. One of our friends brought his dog over, and Snickers was kind of tired of him. Snickers tends to bully this other dog, but it normally isn't a big deal... they will just avoid each other once they are done playing.  Apparently, Snickers decided to show him who's boss of the yard. He dug up a bone (the other dog LOVES bones), put it behind the shed to lure him, and then hid under the shed and waited for him to come and get the bone. Then he jumped out and started barking at him... he is nuts. Luckily, the other dog just ran away and it wasn't a big deal. But, seriously, that is a bit too smart and sneaky....

Alright, I have to actually run errands today... blah... 

2 comments:

assila said...

i live in anchorage, am a knitter and a spinner and am expecting my first in 9 weeks! i totally know what you mean by "august?!? WHA??"!!! i have been reading your blog for a few months and really enjoy it. i have been preparing as well. knitting and sewing unisex clothing, blankets, washcloths, and burp rags. borrowing a serger has made this much more efficient! where do you plan on giving birth? best wishes!

Sally said...

Good luck with your baby!! I'm glad you like reading my goofy blog... I plan on giving birth at Geneva Woods birthing center, so hopefully I get to do that! Keep on knitting. :)