First of all, before I forget, thank you for your interest in my new haircut. I will post a picture eventually, when I’m not sick, after I’ve re-dyed it, and once I have an opportunity to get a good one. That’s a lot of variables that all have to line up, so it may be awhile. Personally, I am hoping to show you my new haircut at the same time I’m modeling Lauralund. No, it’s not done yet, I’m just saying that I’m guessing it’ll all happen around the same time. However, keep in mind that my hair doesn’t look that different. I just had my layers touched up, and I got bangs.
I do have a picture for you. I got Olivia to model mom’s sweater.
I will have a picture of mom modeling it at some point, but this is what I have right now.
Speaking of mom, she is having a hard time right now. She has a bad blood clot in her leg, and it sounds like they’re having difficulty getting the situation under control. Well wishes for mom!
In other knitting news, I have FINALLY started Pete’s bag. As a reminder, my youngest brother-in-law, who lives in Italy, requested a felted bag back in August. I’ve been fretting. I’ve been thinking. I’ve been looking. I was in Columbine a week or so ago, and noticed some stunning, dark charcoal Donegal Tweed. Gayle ended up buying it, but changed her mind today, and so I have been playing with it. It is gorgeous stuff. I have now begun the creative and experimental process of developing a felted bag to specific, requested measurements whilst attempting to make something that maintains a masculine appearance. I’ve felted a swatch. It is oh, so nice, and I’ve worked up a pattern. It’ll knit up quick, PLUS, there’s oodles of yarn, so if I totally blow it, I can try again. No harm done. If there’s enough left, I’d love to make a simple, elegant wrap with it. It is such pretty yarn.
Once this project is done and sent off, I’ll be a free woman. I don’t think there is anything else I’ve committed to do that I’m stressing about. Happiness abounds.
December 6th, 2004 at 10:15 pm
your Mom’s sweater looks wonderful! and that sure was quick – you must knit at the speed of sound, or a speeding bullet at the very least!
not being quite as quick, I have recently completed and posted pictures of my Hayden — love everything about this pattern!
December 7th, 2004 at 12:08 am
yay! mom’s sweater looks great! well wishes and good thoughts to her that she’ll get the clot situation under control quickly. after all, she has a gorgeous handknit sweater waiting for her!
December 7th, 2004 at 4:05 am
Why are your girls so cute?! Great modelling! I hope if I ever have kids I can be so lucky!! 🙂 The sweater turned out really nice!! (I use a lot of exclamation points don’t I??)
December 7th, 2004 at 7:46 am
Your Mom’s sweater looks great Laura! I finally got a chance to work on my Hayden hat yesterday. I made a swatch then started the hat. It’s coming along. I have a few christmas presents in the works so was not able to get to the hat until now. I love the pattern and hope to show it to you soon. As for that afghan, it’s great. I may have to join in on that one too but after christmas – please! 🙂
December 7th, 2004 at 12:20 pm
I certainly wish your mom a speedy recovery! Who IS that young lady modeling your mom’s sweater……she’s grown!! Uh…..is she using the “Best Friends Doll” pose in that photo???? I like to make things for other people too, but I have been known to change my mind at the speed of light when a new or different pattern comes along, haha!
December 8th, 2004 at 7:26 am
Laura, the sweater turned out lovely. And Olivia is just darling as well. I may have to do some of the best friend dolls for Christmas gifties this year!