Ah, another month almost done for BSG FPB. Boo! Time is flying way too much. And I don't like it. At least, I don't like it when it concerns my knitting or how quickly my pregnancy is going by! However, I was able to get one RR done so far with another one started.
I was able to complete Crystal's Matching Hat. It was an easy knit. I made it to match her daughter's hat and made a small 2x2 rib for the bottom instead of the ruffle. I kept the enlarging part at the top until it fit my own head. I roughly measured it out and figured 17 repeats of the pattern would give me 137 stitches total and then I did stockinette stitch for 5 inches. Then I was able to complete 8 rows of the 2x2 rib. I was able to finish with about 4 inches of yarn to spare! Woohoo! I was afraid I'd need another skein to finish hers, but I didn't have to bother. That made me happy!
I was talking with Jess the other day, when I was getting my glucose test done (and I passed, YAY). She absolutely loved her gloves and wears them everywhere. She also told me that her mom kept trying to steal them. So I offered to make a pair for her mom. She instantly took me up on the offer! Woohoo. So I purchased the yarn on Tuesday night when I was The Knitter's Edge. It's a light bluish-gray with a bit of purple. She even offered to pay me. So based on the amount the yarn cost me and a small work fee because it's Jess, I told her about $35 and she was completely cool with that. I told her to hold onto it until I got them done. I'd like to finish them for the Water RR by January 30, but my realistic goal is February 5. I'll have to post a photo later when I take a photo of how it's coming out.
Another thing I have been working on is my list of knits I'd like to make in the upcoming months. I even put it into an excel spreadsheet and uploaded to the google documents set. I've got a bunch I'll be making for my BBC girls from my Lil' Jelly Beans group. I hope they decide to send me their addresses or else I'll have to tell them all that I'm making them things (and Hannah, if you're reading this, keep your mouth shut ;) because I want it to be a surprise!). We have the ravelympics coming up that coincide with the Winter Olympics. I'm going to see if I can get all the items knitted between February 12-28. It's a big commitment but I think I'll be able to do it. I just hope I don't end up sick again. It seems that every time I plan on getting a lot of knitting done, it happens. Boo!
But Peanut's doing great. She's definitely a she, as we found out on Tuesday again. She's been an active little nut too. I can't believe I'm already in my third trimester. It's been going so fast. I'm just excited that Dad and DH are helping to paint the nursery. I can't wait until we get it all set up. I just cannot wait. Weee!
I was able to complete Crystal's Matching Hat. It was an easy knit. I made it to match her daughter's hat and made a small 2x2 rib for the bottom instead of the ruffle. I kept the enlarging part at the top until it fit my own head. I roughly measured it out and figured 17 repeats of the pattern would give me 137 stitches total and then I did stockinette stitch for 5 inches. Then I was able to complete 8 rows of the 2x2 rib. I was able to finish with about 4 inches of yarn to spare! Woohoo! I was afraid I'd need another skein to finish hers, but I didn't have to bother. That made me happy!
I was talking with Jess the other day, when I was getting my glucose test done (and I passed, YAY). She absolutely loved her gloves and wears them everywhere. She also told me that her mom kept trying to steal them. So I offered to make a pair for her mom. She instantly took me up on the offer! Woohoo. So I purchased the yarn on Tuesday night when I was The Knitter's Edge. It's a light bluish-gray with a bit of purple. She even offered to pay me. So based on the amount the yarn cost me and a small work fee because it's Jess, I told her about $35 and she was completely cool with that. I told her to hold onto it until I got them done. I'd like to finish them for the Water RR by January 30, but my realistic goal is February 5. I'll have to post a photo later when I take a photo of how it's coming out.
Another thing I have been working on is my list of knits I'd like to make in the upcoming months. I even put it into an excel spreadsheet and uploaded to the google documents set. I've got a bunch I'll be making for my BBC girls from my Lil' Jelly Beans group. I hope they decide to send me their addresses or else I'll have to tell them all that I'm making them things (and Hannah, if you're reading this, keep your mouth shut ;) because I want it to be a surprise!). We have the ravelympics coming up that coincide with the Winter Olympics. I'm going to see if I can get all the items knitted between February 12-28. It's a big commitment but I think I'll be able to do it. I just hope I don't end up sick again. It seems that every time I plan on getting a lot of knitting done, it happens. Boo!
But Peanut's doing great. She's definitely a she, as we found out on Tuesday again. She's been an active little nut too. I can't believe I'm already in my third trimester. It's been going so fast. I'm just excited that Dad and DH are helping to paint the nursery. I can't wait until we get it all set up. I just cannot wait. Weee!
