fun, fun, fun

I’ve got a migraine today. So much so that cooking dinner wasn’t an option (and no, I really shouldn’t be sitting at a computer, but how else can I catch up?) and since MIL was out the little guy and I are having Pizza.

We don’t get take-out pizza often, maybe 2x a month or so. And we’re having his favorite, extra broccoli. Yup! Most kids pick it off and toss it on the floor, with him, its the first thing he eats!

Fiber stuff:

I got 2 giant boxes in the mail today. I don’t even want to think about what the shipping on them costs . . . something like $66 if that gives you an idea of how much stuff was in them.

I’ve got 2 new (to me) sock yarns that I will be winding off and dyeing up. A new worsted weight wool/silk blend that is very soft and lovely. And 2 whole bumps (22lbs each) of ecru and fawn colored corriedale cross spinning fiber. I’m hoping to get some yarn dyed on Monday if not tomorrow but that will depend in large part on whether this migraine goes away. I’m really hoping it does since I hate not being able to function.

Baby sweater update.

I’m working on the baby gift sweater for the little one I had thought would be arriving in April but turns out will be delivered early, like next month and very premie. This is such a little delicate thing, seems more like doll clothes than baby clothes. I’ve come up with my own pattern for it, using another of the Naturally Yarns, the Classic in 3-ply weight (8 st/inch on size 2.5mm needles) and once I work out the bigger sizes it will be another pattern for Inspirations. Actually, you could really play with it and do baby sweaters in sock yarns with this pattern, would be interesting to see what happens when done in a self-striping yarn. May have to give that a try and use pics of both versions for the pattern, could be a lot of fun. So far I’m only on my 2nd 25g ball of yarn so its a very low cost sweater, at least in the premie size.

Well, I should run, its just about time to head sticky off to bed.