Monday morning hit hard today -- I'm not sure why I still find it hard to all asleep on Sunday nights still, but I guess the so-called Sunday Scaries are a real thing. Coffee is helping, as is the fact that I don't have to go anywhere today (I may be annoyed sometimes with being stuck inside due to my foot, but it occasionally comes in handy as a good excuse).
We had a pretty relaxing weekend, and the highlight was definitely meeting my niece. They came home from the hospital on Saturday, so we took dinner to them that evening knowing how exhausted all of them would be. Of course, it was all a big ruse to be able to snuggle with a baby.
Friends, meet Lily Pearl. She is perfect and adorable. She weighed exactly the same as Molly when they left the hospital -- 6 lbs. 10 oz. -- and it's hard to believe my giant teenager was ever that small. That's a newborn-sized outfit she's wearing, so you can tell how petite she is. I'm sure she'll fill out quickly, as babies do, but we're all treasuring this stage that passes all too quickly.
I spent most of my crafting time this weekend spinning, working on my holiday set from Fibernymph Dye Works. I hope to finish up the second bobbin of singles today -- I am halfway through the second repeat of the colors. It really all depends on work and how busy things get. Once again you get a black and white photo. I don't think anyone who reads this blog has one of these sets, but you never know.
And of course there was work on my sweater. As of last night, I was about a quarter inch short of the length I need before I start the colorwork on the second sleeve, so it's highly likely that will get started tonight.
I think I am going to try DPNs for the colorwork this time. I got so frustrated fighting with a shorter circular needle on the first sleeve that it was making me cranky. I don't love DPNs, but it's worth a try. And I think I can put up with them for 32 rounds! Even if it takes me every evening this week to finish up this second sleeve, the sweater will for sure be done in time for Thanksgiving. And as the weather is supposed to get chilly at the end of the week (highs in the 30s), a new sweater will be very welcome.
Have a good start to you week!
What a wonderful picture - sweet Lily Pearl with you wearing Birches! You've got some great making going on so I do hope work stays manageable so you can knit and spin.
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet baby! Congrats to all.
ReplyDeleteWelcome sweet Lily Pearl! What a beautiful name! She is just precious... and I think your ruse was brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I don't like using dpn's for sleeves... I can't get good gauge with them paired with color work. So, I am sending all the good knitting juju your way that those 32 rounds go quickly.
Sweet!!! What a beautiful name for your niece and what a great picture of the two of you. I am so anxious for Col & Mailing to have their baby. LOL. Colin said they are just anxious to have the birthing over with. Hahaha. Enjoy your day at home. I have an errand or two to run, but otherwise I will be hanging out at home as well.
ReplyDeleteLily Pearl is a lovely name for a very sweet and lucky little baby! I agree that it's easy to forget how tiny they are at first, enjoy as many baby snuggles as you can!
ReplyDeleteLily Pearl is just precious! Hope to see that finished sweater on Sunday (no pressure LOL)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family on the birth of Lily Pearl. She is beautiful and lucky to have you for an aunt. You have flown through that sweater. It will be finished in no time. My hands don't do well with small circumference circs so I am used to DPNs for sleeves. One of many good things about knitting is that most of the time there is more than one way of doing something.
ReplyDeleteOh! Lily Pearl! She is just the sweetest of tiny babes -- and her name is just precious. Enjoy every newborn moment, Sarah. And congratulations to your family. As for the sleeve . . . I think finding the most comfortable (and least cranky) way to knit the colorwork is key. I usually do sleeves in the round with Magic Loop . . . but that loop makes me so cranky. I'm sure you will fly through it, Sarah. It's such a gorgeous sweater and you're so very close to the finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect baby!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy everything went well. ♥ She's gorgeous! welcome to the world, little one.
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