What if I told you I was expecting a baby?

Well, I'm not.  hehe  Not mine nor anybody else's.  But at least I would feel a bit justified getting these books:

I keep hoping someone I know will have a baby so I could knit any of these pretty things:

If you're having a baby, give me a shout.  I'd be more than happy to oblige.  But first,  I need to knit up some things for Christmas.  I've been a good little elf,  finishing up some gift items which need to be photographed so I can show you, but there's still quite a way to go. I thought it would be a good idea to list the stuff  I'd like to finish before I start Powder Puff the end of the year, so as to make my thoughts just a little more concrete, and eek out some commitment on my part.  In no particular order...

I  shouldn't have started something new when there're lots of little things that need to be finished, but I really wanted to try the Rowan RYC Soft Lux, which was purchased to make a vest for my mom.  Now it's going to be a vest for me!  :D  Hmm...doesn't this look a little like Electra? It's going to be Penelope, from the RYC Classic Woman brochure.  The k2p2 ribbing in the round is perfect for supervising the kids during midterm madness.  (Go ahead and quiz me; I know the Hong Kong syllabuses for Primary one, three, and four courses like the back of my hand.)

I couldn't very well just take my mom's gift without having a replacement, could I?  This is  from Wrap Style, which I bought on impulse.  The photographs are at least clearer than the ones in Scarf Style, but out of the whole book, I really only like the Shetland Triangle (above), and the burgundy KSH wrap.  In an effort to pare down the stash, I'll probably use this 4-ply angora/wool.  But this pink is so not a mom color, which means I just might have to dye it!! The fun!! :D  Dyeing after knitting, is that asking for trouble?  Let's find out!

 

There are lots of things I'd like to make from Handknit Holidays but I've decided on three for the time being.  The gloves are for me.  (ahem) ...to knit for Nona's Peaceful Palms knitalong.  Since I've only got two balls of that lovely pink Jaeger Cashmina (pure decadence), these gloves will be fingerless, and most likely beadless too.

I haven't decided on the yarn for the mitts with flaps but hopefully it'll be something from stash. Does Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk sound good?  The log cabin socks will be done up in Debbie Bliss merino chunky.  They look so comfy, I might make two pairs...but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Blasts from the past.  Here're projects half done, almost done, and just need to be done. You can imagine the sneezes going on with digging up all these for photographing.

UFOs from at least a year ago. The black shrug is from IK spring 2003 and just needs a k1p1 band around the edge. The wool cotton cardi was started two years ago, soon after I started knitting. I had wanted to embroider different colored threads around the eyelets but chickened out. It just needs sewing up! The Rayne scarf (from Jaeger brochure 22) is half done. And you might recognize the cherry scarf, which Terhi had finished recently. It's the embroidery here, too, that has had me stalling. All so close, yet so far. Thing is, I still really like all these projects so I'm determined to get them done!!

I'd better get these done soon too, before they become UFOs as well:

To round things off, a couple of gifts I was thinking of knitting last year but didn't get around to:

Later 'gator mitts from Stitch n Bitch Nation for nieces and nephews, and a single skein of Jaeger 4-ply Silk for a little lacy scarf minus the sequins.  There're a couple bags I'd like to make too. Does anyone know of a good place to hide and knit, uninterrupted??

Comments

[Jade]

Ooo, Rowan RYC Soft Lux looks yummy. Can't wait to see the vest! I know, baby knits are always so cute. Sometimes I feel like enlarging them for myself. Hahahaha, but I will probably look like an idiot wearing them out on the street.

[erin]

So many tempting projects and the tiger stripe socks are the cutest. I hope you finish the pom pom scarf - just love it! and if you find the knitting place, can I apply for residence too?

[Agnes]

You have a very very busy schedule! But I do encourage you to finish up those UFOs ... as you said, you are just so close! I love the tiger print sock ... it is so fun!

[Jeanne]

If you find a good place, let me know....

[Angela]

I totally thought that was Electtra! I got excited for you thinking that you'd have one for yourself now. =) I love baby knitting too. So cute and instant gratification!

[Purly Whites]

So many fun things!! That shawl is gorgeous, but I'd definitely recommend dyeing BEFORE knitting. Not only will the yarn shrink, you might end up accidently felting it. And it would be so tragic to felt a something you spent time and energy knitting into something gorgeous.

[blossom]

wow, all those projects are exciting! can't wait to see more.

[mimi]

I had so much fun from this show-and-tell! :) You are right, the baby's clothes are adorable. I don't have any little ones around to knit either.
You're soon going to have a lot FO's to show us. I'll be waiting to see them....

[Siow Chin]

On more than one occasion, I've thought of taking a day off work (and kids) just to sit and knit but never got around doing it.

[Yuvee]

I'll tell you if I'm going to have a baby ;) (in another 10 years, maybe)
The shawl looks really gorgeous, I'm sure your mom will love it. And that's a lot of fun knit ahead too, can't wait to see your future FOs!

[marjorie]

OMG! I didn't know you have so many projects going on! I got the Wrap Style too and I think that's the only shawl that I want to knit in that book. There are so many pretty patterns in Handknit Holidays and I'm now knitting the Kisses Hat for my friend's baby girl.

[Eva Shiu]

Hi Joy,

I am going to knit the cover design of Little Treasure. Wheere you get the Rebecca baby pattern book ? The patterns look quite nice.

It seem you have many project idea and on the needle projects. With your speed, I think you can finish in no time !

See you on 5/ Nov.

happy knitting !

[MJ]

That's a ton of cool projects! I really like the wrap, the log cabin socks (so comfy!) and the cherry scarf.