Posts
You may have noticed that this blog has been seriously void of actual knitting content as of lately. Maternity leave was a dream world- a baby that would curl up and sleep at any given moment, a full Netflix queue, and a whole lot of time for bonding with my knitting needles.
Then I was forced in to reality. Back to work full time, a baby who seemingly forgot how to sleep, and my knitting needles- alone and lonely, totally abandoned. It has taken me a while to find what our new normal will be, but after a long first month, I actually had time to pick up my needles once again.
I started small, I knew I wouldn't be able to commit to a whole project. A WIP was exactly what the doctor ordered (especially a work-in-progress that only had three rows and minimal seaming left). I picked up Elise's Baby Bolero and got to work. In under an hour I had a completed project and all the satisfaction that came along with it.
That's right- I'm back. Watch out needles, watch out yarn- I'm gonna work you into stitches!
Pattern: Pearl Shrug
Yarn: from cashmere Target hat
![](<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/melynda-bernardi-designs/32049"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a>)
Looks awesome! :D I love the yarn you used, and the pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome! She is so lucky and ADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the dream world of maternity leave... I am returning to work in less than two weeks, and am dreading the loss of free time.
ReplyDeleteLove the baby bolero (and the sweet baby wearing it) - a great reminder of how satisfying it is to complete those WIPs!
Well, she sure doesn't look "sleep deprived"! Forget sleep, she just wants to shine on in custom handknits from Momma. I've gotta get my DD to look at this, so I'll have some hope of a grandbaby.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!! So is your little model!! Motherhood is wonderful but it does take some adjustment! You're doing great.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best dressed baby on the planet. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! It takes a little getting use to the new schedule changes, but always allow yourself a little "me" time. Your baby is just adorable BTW! :) And you must stitch faster than a locomotive! I envy blazing needles......
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, what a lucky little one to be blessed with mom made hand knits.
ReplyDeletethe shrug has turned out beautifully!! And Elise is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Oh, and the shrug is nice, too!
ReplyDeleteThey are both adorable! My son also refused to sleep when I went back to work...they take a bit to adjust... The shrug is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteHeehee the end of this post made me laugh :) Your yarn and needles should be afraid - I've never seen anyone able to produce so many FOs in such a short space of time!
ReplyDeleteI love your site and the beautiful inspiration you give all of us!
ReplyDeleteMy husband got me the Vintage Baby Knits book for my birthday. Love this one! I can't decide what to make first. Maybe the soakers b/c they can be more gender neutral and we don't know what we're having yet. Anyhow, great book and your daughter is so adorable.
ReplyDelete