I’m enjoying keeping warm with a stack of knitting at my side. I think it leaves Dan rather bemused that despite the new baskets he brought into our life as a means to tame the wool beast* I still end up with multiple projects circling my feet, taking over the couch, and undoubtedly, getting kicked across the floor by a small person.
* To be clear, I am not the wool beast. I am it’s mistress…but just barely. It threatens to spin out of my control at any moment.
This week I’ve mostly focused on the cowls I wanted to finish up (seen here). I still have four sleeves, button bands, a secret hat, and an ear to finish…but as a reward for finishing both cowls I cast on another project. It feels like a reward but after reviewing that long list of unfinished knits I’m starting to think I should change my reward system.
Either way, I started a pair of leg warmers for the littlest girlie’s chubby baby legs. She’s been wearing leg warmers under her clothes often. They are so nice and easy for diaper changes and give her that extra warmth she needs. I decided cozy handknit leggies were a must have for an Alberta January. I do proudly admit that seeing Corrie’s wee babe modelling her pair pushed me over the edge on this decision. Since my need to squeeze her little sweetie is going unrealized (thank goodness I have Mira to snuggle on this end of the country) I’m outfitting Mira in a sweet pair of her own.I’m knitting them in the same alpaca I used here and here. They will be cozy warm!
My book pile has grown significantly after a hold placing spree I took last week. They seem to come it for me at the library all at once so now I have a lovely stack to poke through. The only one I’ve had a chance to look through is The Home Creamery. We started making yogurt before Christmas and we can’t get enough of it. I’m making 6 L a week and everyone is devouring it. Yum! Now that we’ve realized how easy yogurt is we’re excited to try more dairy making.
I also finished The Red Pyramid this week. I did really enjoy it and will look for the second book. It was a bit more intense than I’d expected when I began – my kids would be freaked right out by it and aren’t old enough for it yet. I found the premise of Ancient Egyptian mythology and religion as truth a little creepy but it would be very interesting for youth studying the topic. Has anyone else read this series?
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joining Ginny for yarn along
So refreshing to know that others have the same problems as we do with the wool beast! I can’t seem to sit down unless I first encircle myself with several projects. As for the Red Pyramid, good to know. Corey is about to start the series, maybe I should check it out first…although after Lord of the Rings he’s probably good:)
Now I am worried, since I did not read it but my 8.5 yr old did. We talk about the book all the time. Hmmm. I need to read it now. I have The Home Creamery in my personal library. I really like having it as a reference. I go on spurts of yogurt, butter and cheese making. Love baby legwarmers. so ingenious. You can still see the cute little chubs, but their legs are warm. And diaper changing must be easier. and they can still wear cute dresses. Love it. (oh, and ignore those glances. You have friends who understand the knitting UFOs and yarn)
I love homemade yogurt and eat it daily with granola, it’s better than ice cream! I have got to find a milk cow so I can be ready when you visit!
My son read the Red Pyramid, but then he is 14 years old so a little older than yours.
The leg warmers are adorable and I hope you take a picture of them on little chubby legs!
I have never made yogurt! You are so adventurous in the kitchen, more than I will ever be, I think!! Love the leg warmers 🙂
We seem to be running in tandem with the books – I also went on a bit of a spree last week & we’ll be walking downtown to haul home all the books that came in at once today…
So glad to hear you’re enjoying the yogurt – it *is* so easy, isn’t it? xo
The books sound intriguing.
Secret hat knitting, huh? Wonder who that could be for… 😉
Your kitchen adventures sound fun. I kind of like your reward system. 😉
You are cracking me up with this post today! The wool beast mistress, your reward system needing change (oh! I need that changed too)and the hold placing spree! Funny. I think it’s all these yarn alongs – my library holds have increased beyond measure! So have my fines.
I’ve got yarn all picked out to make my little one leg warmers! I’ve got sooo many projects going though I need to finish a few (or one) before I cast them on! I’ve got my own wool beast over here!! 🙂
They are going to be just precious. Tell us about the yogurt if you think to take pictures sometime, or maybe just the recipe.
Ok. Now I don’t feel bad buying 6 liters of milk today. I’m glad someone else is out there making yogurt and butter and cheese and ice cream and… Most weeks we go through 10 liters of fresh cream too! My kids love the natural buttermilk/kefir for breakfast.
Enjoy!
I love those leg warmers too and you chose the perfect yarn. I think my little chubster needs a pair too : ) Yogurt…that is the stuff of life and my kids eat more than I can make most weeks. Isn’t it fun? I save any failed jelly and jam experiments to mix in with their yogurt : )
Heehee, it looks very similar around here right now. My knitting bag is full, so branching out onto book shelves and window sills – knitting stuff everywhere. 🙂
The leg warmers will be so sweet, can’t wait for a shot of the chubby little legs modelling them! 🙂
baby legwarmers are so fun!
We eat probably as much yogurt as you and we are only 4! We love homemade yogurt. The kids sit and watch it waiting patiently for it to be ready, lol.
I love the color combo on the leg warmers. They are going to be so cute when on chubby little legs.