What's New?

I'd like to say I've been super busy at a new job.  That isn't the case.  I'm still looking, still applying and still positive.

In the meantime, I've been knitting away.  I have a few UFO's I have to work on.  I hate the finishing step! In the meantime, I'll let you see what I have finished.

It's A Boy!  I've added this set of Rolled Brim Newborn hats to my Etsy site.  They are soft acrylic wool, machine wash and dry.  They sell for $12 for the set of three.  I think they make the perfect shower or welcome home present for the new prince.  You can visit my Etsy store by clicking on the link at the right of my blog.

Our knitting group is donating to our local Caps for Chemo.  I love donating to this cause, as my mom died of cancer 40 years ago.  She was a knitter and crocheter, so I know this is a cause she would believe in and support.  This was knit from Loops & Threads Impeccable.  It was the leftovers from another project and used less then a skein.  The pattern is Meret by Wooly Wurmhead, the pattern gives directions to take this from a beret to a slouchy, which I did by including an extra set of the pattern.  I think it's important to make Chemo Caps as fun and fashionable as possible.

This is my own invention.  I had some extra yarn left over from making a special 2 year old a hoodie.  It's Bernat Chunky Denim Marl.  I was able to make two caps from one skein.  I'm thinking of adding a big button to the seed stitch border.  I just have to get through my button stash and see what works. I'm thinking this will make a fun, warm for winter hat for the Caps for Chemo project.

And finally, this is Hurricane Hat by Andrea Goutier.  I love this pattern.  It knits up really quickly, and although you may not be able to see it from this photo, it has a great swirl pattern.  I will definitely be using this pattern quite a bit.  I'm already working on a grey one for Christopher.  The really wonderful thing about this hat is that based upon the colorway it can be a man's or woman's hat.  This one was knit in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice.  I can't wait to deliver this with the other Caps for Chemo.

So that's what's new with me...what about you?

Happy Birthday Baby!

It seems like it was just a moment ago you were this tiny.  I can't believe it's been 25 years.  We had a rocky start you and I.  You were late, a habit you just haven't gotten over yet.  You were beautiful, and you still are. You were demanding, and that hasn't changed either, has it?  You had a smile that melts my heart, and it still does.  You had a scream that could raise hackles on the dead, thank goodness you got over that!  Your love touched my soul, and it continues to do so. You have told me you love me, and it's felt warmer then the hottest days of summer.  You have also told me you hated me, with all the vehemence and passion of a teenager.  I've held your hand in the toughest of situations.  I've cried tears of joy as I've watched you grow, so many more then those of sadness.  I've laughed at your silliness, jokes and foibles, and you've had the good grace to laugh quietly at mine.  I've watched you learn everything with a grit and determination that broke my heart.  My heart has swelled with pride each time you've pulled yourself up.  

You, my beautiful Christopher are my teacher.  You taught me that unconditional love knows no end.  You taught me that no child is a blank slate, but instead  a passionate, opinionated, determined being from the first moment.  You taught me to be your mother first, and a friend later.  You gave me the gifts of unbridled pride and joy.  Thank you.

Happy Birthday, Christopher.