Almost forgotten

That I had this other blog.

So, here is the deal. I'm still an impatient knitter, but I've learned recently that I need to knit, to keep my sanity. Since the Sprout is now sleeping better, and I've managed to find a decent routine around the house (I just don't clean quite so much, or let the dog get it), I've been able to knit more. I think its going to come in handy, since there seems to be a rash of babies lately. Maybe I can finally make good on using my skillz to actually finish something. Updates/etc will be posted here, as will pictures, provided the recipient isn't going to be reading here.

So... to that end, I found a baby sweater that so far seems to be working out ok, and moving pretty quickly. True test will be if I get it done in two weeks for the shower...

Link to pattern here.

If I get all of the sweaters done that I want to, and maybe a blanket too, I want to try this next.
(Little Girls Sundress or Jumper at the bottom of the page) I think it would look so cute on the Sprout this summer. (or if I'm smart, in at least a size up for next year, because seriously, like I'm gonna get all the other stuff done that I want to)

Cupcakes!

Omg. (Ugh, internet speak) An entire blog dedicated to cupcakes. This shouldn't shock me because there are blogs for everything. Its making me need to bake. Its been really cold here this week, so I am thinking that Saturday will be a day to bake. Not that I need to eat any of it, but if I do some yardwork, I can justify cupcakes. Strawberry sounds so good. *drool* Farmers market opened today. Proof that despite it being 35 degrees this morning at the bus stop, that summer is really truely on the way. Did I mention I need to do yardwork?

Just when you fall in love... they discontinue it.

I've been trying to knit a plethora of baby stuff for all of the impending births around the office and friends. I think its guilt taking over because there were a batch of them last summer and I didn't pull it together in time, despite having at least five half finished hats waiting. I'm horrible at getting people stuff on time. Anything hand made is always late. For example, Alex's hat I made him when we first started dating, I finished at the end of winter after having started it almost six months before. His scarf, started last fall, is half done, and it was promised years ago. If I finish the bags I was going to make for my bridesmaids in time for what was the original wedding date, it will only be because we are already married. (a month last Sunday)
But I digress. My reason for this post is to complain. I love yarn. I love it too much really, but too much love is still love. I fell in love with a cheap yarn. Not a regular thing for me. I have expensive taste because of years of natural fiber clothes and easy access to fiber from friend's sheep. The yarn was Cotton Ease from Lions Brand. The lovely people who bring you Wool Ease and a lot of new cheap novelty yarn. The stuff that use to require a loan to make anything out of because the people who made it were special and came from places like the Netherlands. I had just finished my first baby sweater out of it. I was all set to make many many more, and even blankets (the largest thing I would have made to date unless you count my super chunky poncho). After confirming that there was at least one girl on the way, I went to Crafty Planet and place my order for a nice hot pink. But alas, gone. Without any warning, and no official posting to date on their website. I have options for replacements. CottonTots (I already have enough for a blanket, I'll let you know how it goes) and Cotton Plus . Trish at Crafty Planet is the best, she's ordering my Cotton Plus. We're both pretty cautious about it since Coats & Clark is not known for its high quality yarn. Cotton Tots looks great, and if it really is machine washable, then it may be my new favorite.
Fortunately my desire to knit baby stuff hasn't waned. I'm spurred on by the sweater I started out of some Rowan yarn. The price is spurring me on. I cannot let that amount of money just sit in my stash. Besides, its really pretty.

Getting started

I really love looking at other people's blogs, especially ones that are about knitting. I keep thinking that my experiences are unique and its comforting to know I am not alone. I hate patterns that are too complicated. If I can't figure out how to change it and make it my own, its not worth doing. Knitting for me is a therapy thing. It needs to relax me, not send me in to fits because I can't figure out what some obscure stitch is. Hopefully it will be good for me to share my experiences here.