Silly Me!

Well, both Umbilical Cord caps are finished. Since the girls are twins and I figured they would come early, I made them smaller than the pattern.....yeah, they are probably too small. :)

Momma had an ultrasound today (34 weeks) and they estimate the girls weigh 5-11 and 6-12 (give or take 14 ounces). Those hats are going to be too small. Oh well, they can use them on their baby dolls one day.

I am back to my love for quilting (I completed my first quilt in 8 years!).....I suppose knitting will take a back seat. Perhaps I can sew by day and knit by night since I can't stand to sit idle.

You know me by now; always have the best of intentions....

If you are a knitter who also quilts, my quilting is blog is here

Umbilical Cord Hats

It is high time to get some knitting done for these two little girls that will be arriving sometime in March. The due date is 3/30 but since they are twins they will be early!

I cast on the Umbilical Cord Hat (pattern can be found in the first Stitch n Bitch book) on 11/28 and finished the first one on 12/5. I knit it with Louisa Harding's Baby Kashmir, in a Rose color and using size 4 dpns. I shortened the i-cord at the top of the hat since it is smaller than it would be if I used the size 7 needles and worsted weight yarn.

It turned out really cute and the parents-to-be love it! They wanted to keep it, but I want to finish the 2nd one, make a pair of socks for each baby and buy a romper to match each hat and socks.

The 2nd hat is on the needle in a Plum colorway.

Well, It's Official!

I'm having twin granddaughters and they are fraternal!!!! I couldn't be any more excited or happier!

I need to get busy with knitting and quilting! Of course I wanted to wait until I knew what they are.

It's a happy day!

Surprise!

First of all, I can't believe I haven't updated this blog since July! Time is flying! I finally finished my grandson's sock that has been on the needle since June, 2008! Cast on the 2nd sock and must get that finished.

I am going to be busy knitting and quilting for the next six months as my son informed me today that he and the love of his life are having twins! They were completely shocked by that news and so very happy! My excitement level as been out of control all day! I didn't know what to do with myself. ;) Too excited to sit still long enough to knit. Soon we will learn what these two munchkins will be; boy and a girl, two girls, two boys? I'm hoping for one of each! We do need girls as I have three grandsons!

I am a proud and blessed grandma!

Knitting Time

I'm still knitting and have been working on my Mead Scarf that I started last summer (I think). Many days go by without picking up the needles, then I get a yearning to knit and I'll knit for quite a few days. You get the cycle. ;)

I found out yesterday that my son is giving me another grandbaby! I was on Ravelry getting ideas on what to knit for a baby. I will also make a quilt. It's been a long time since I have quilted. I'm excited and need to get some of these WIPs done!

My son, oldest grandson and son's girlfriend were here visiting over the weekend and my grandson fell while skimboarding at the beach and broke his tibia in two places. Poor kid has to spend the rest of the hot summer with a cast from toes to mid-thigh. :(

I still need to take some pictures and get them posted.

Love Portuguese Style Knitting!

My knitting is coming along. I work on Elizabeth here and there and am looking at finishing my unfinished projects as well!

Some time ago, I blogged about frogging my grandson's raglan sweater as I felt it would be too small. Well, I decided to go ahead and finish it. I pulled it out Sunday and finished the body on Monday. It's been a great way to continue practicing Portuguese style knitting.

Knitting in this style, my yarn tension is much better and I can get into a very smooth rhythm. It is also easier on my hands and wrists.

Today is also my grandson's 3rd birthday! Amazing! I wish time would slow down just a bit!

I'll post pictures of the sweater soon.

Slowing Down

I did not knit at all this weekend. I bought paint in February to paint my living room and kitchen. Saturday I decided to prime the wall in the living room and today I will put the new color on the wall. The grandson is at school today so I have a short window to get things done. The kitchen is slated for fresh paint in a couple of weeks.

I will not abandon my knitting like I usually do. I just need to get other things done!

Hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day!