this is the obligatory happy new year blog entry, as usual. i’m going to keep it short though because one of my new year’s resolutions is to post more often at the expense of long-ass posts. this is probably in everyone’s best interests to be sure. let’s look at 2007’s resolutions (heh.)
- have a baby, take care of her, and get back into shape afterward.
- go back to work in the fall (this should be easy as i don’t really have much of a choice!)
- launch my super secret website by july. i’m sure you’ll hear more about this soon!
- watch more movies (basically use my netflix membership more.)
- knit from my stash for most of the year.
- do more colorwork.
- learn to steek something.
- make KP a sweater.
- sew more (we’ll see if i can do that this year since i couldn’t accomplish it in 2006.)
ok, so i had the baby (peanut!) and am taking care of her. i am not in shape. i miss the gym terribly but it was a package deal with work which i quit (there goes half of #1 resolution and #2 resolution was a bust [but a good one!] as well.) i wish it were easier to get out with the nut during the winter but dressing her up and getting out the door can sometimes take 30 minutes! and we don’t always have the time to spare. oh well. when the spring comes and the weather is nicer (and hopefully i’m done breastfeeding) then i can really concentrate on getting back in shape.
the super secret website is on the WAY back burner. maybe late in 2008? i used netflix more and knit from my stash mostly. KP doesn’t get a sweater (i’m not sure he ever will!) i’ve decided i’m not really into colorwork so why learn to steek? and my sewing is neither here nor there.
so what about 2008? here’s what i’m thinking…
- knit a sweater for myself. just one, please!
- knit more accessories
- continue to knit from my stash
- keep sewing!
- lose some weight when breastfeeding is over
- socialize the peanut
- post to the blog at least once per week
this all seems pretty reasonable to me but, then again, last year’s resolutions did too!
to end this post, i bring you some knitting updates. i recently decided that the peanut really needed a pair of legwarmers (ravelry). every time i suited her up to go out, her shins would be exposed.
warm those legs!
i whipped these up really quick using some cashmerino aran from the stash, just cast on 40, join in the round, 2×2 rib until they are long enough and bind-off. easy peasy. took two nights of watching “planet earth” which was really awesome. KP and i now speak like david attenborough constantly.
compact koolhaas
i also cast on for koolhaas which is coming along slowly (ravelry). all the cabling really bakes my noodle (which is already pretty toasty) and i’m doing it all without a cable needle which is a lot of fun. this one’s going to my dad when it’s done. i’ve owed him a hat for at least a year now!
almost done
oh and KP’s first ode to argyle sock (ravelry) is complete and i really like the way it turned out! now just have to cast on the second one.
hope you’re all having a lovely new year’s day!
yes, i look tired
Elinor
What darling leg warmers! I think you’ve had a pretty fantastic 2007 but I wish you the best in 2008! Oh and btw, I know they say BFing helps you lose weight but I didn’t lose an ounce until I weaned B and then 15 lbs just disappeared. It’s not like I didn’t work hard while nursing either – I was running 20 miles a week and eating very well. It was crazy. You’ll lose that weight, one way or another! Happy new year!
Jan 01, 2008 @ 8:39 PM
caitlyn
Happy new year, Stephanie! I love those legwarmers — I think it’s the first time I’ve seen legwarmers on a baby and Peanut looks simply adorable in them. Your WIPs look awesome!
Jan 01, 2008 @ 11:16 PM
alice
happy new year!
never too early to start a girl on legwarmers I say. Love the ode to argyle too!
Jan 02, 2008 @ 5:00 AM
kaitlyn
i concur… i lost the last of the baby weight when I stopped breastfeeding! and once peanut starts moving more, you’ll be able to also
She’s almost ready for the indoor playspace on 3rd Ave! I’ve been meaning to check it out myself.
Jan 02, 2008 @ 8:07 AM
Wanett
Happy New Year! I’m sure you and the Peanut will be jet setting soon enough =)
Jan 02, 2008 @ 8:24 AM
Amy
Happy New Year! The leg warmers are adorable on her wee little legs.
Jan 02, 2008 @ 9:29 AM
Veronique
Those sound like doable resolutions!
I couldn’t figure out how to work the cables and twist the stitches at the same time on the Koolhaas hat, so I used a cable needle… I hate cabling without a cable needle!
Jan 02, 2008 @ 10:35 AM
Stephanie
Happy new year! I hope 2008 brings you all the things you want. I knit Koolhaas and I love it (it was for me). It’s a great pattern.
Jan 02, 2008 @ 1:10 PM
craptina
Great resolutions! The stash doesn’t seem to ever go down, does it? Maybe it will dissapear with more cute baby knits
great job on the Koolhas hat so far. It’s a good project to challenge your noodle.
Jan 02, 2008 @ 1:25 PM
mamie
i like the recap on the yearly resolutions. the knitting looks great. and i do ope the weekly posting occurs, i like hearing from you and the nut more often. and don’t all us new mamas look tired every once in awhile?
Jan 02, 2008 @ 1:54 PM
Danielle
I think the peanut is your best FO of 2007.
Jan 02, 2008 @ 4:48 PM
Gina
Peanut’s legwarmers just make me want to eat her cute little feet! Happy New Year!
Jan 02, 2008 @ 7:12 PM
melissa
i agree with danielle!
having the peanut and taking care of her is a pretty huge accomplishment.
the legwarmers are super cute on her!
Jan 02, 2008 @ 8:06 PM
femiknitter
Yeah, resolutions–meh. I agree with people above–you accomplished something pretty huge and amazing in 2007, what with having a baby and taking care of her. Knitting goals don’t really seem that important in comparison, you know?
Happy New year!
Jan 03, 2008 @ 10:09 AM
Macoco
Those leg warmers are ridiculously cute.
Jan 03, 2008 @ 1:37 PM
schrodinger
Great resolutions. I made a resolution a couple of years ago to make no more resolutions – it’s working so far. Although, some kind of promise about my stash wouldn’t go amiss. Happy New Year to you, and I really hope that I get to see you more this year
Jan 03, 2008 @ 1:47 PM
Sandra
happy new year to you too!!
ohmygosh, those baby legwarmers are to die for!
Jan 04, 2008 @ 1:46 PM
carrie m
great legwarmers! and resolutions are just made to be broken. i cut back on alcohol for four days, then had a few beers last night watching the steelers game. oh well….
Jan 06, 2008 @ 10:12 AM
brenda in toronto
happy new year steph! thanks for all the peanut pix – i’ve been wanting see more of her
and resolutions? i resolve to not make any 
Jan 06, 2008 @ 12:21 PM