Ravelympics 2010

In an effort to jump-start my pregnancy-induced knitting slump, I jumped on board for Ravelympics 2010. Of course, I chose a much less ambitious project than last time, given the said lack of ambition and less time to veg out in front of the TV. I also joined Team Buttercream, for that extra dose of motivation.

Without further ado, I give you my project for the next 2 weeks:

Vancouver Cardi

Pattern: #22 Zippered Jacket by String
Knit Picks Cadena, 10 skeins
Size 10 needles.

Yes, I realize the large gauge is a cop-out, given what I've proven my ability is. See above.

You may remember that I butchered this same project back in the day. I love the pattern; it was merely a bad yarn and sizing choice (come to think of it, I have no idea what I did with the WIP. I know I never finished it and I can't remember ripping it... hmmm....). I think this is going to be a much better interpretation.

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In other news, DH made me give up the puppy. In his defense it was totally the right call, but I can't help it, I got totally attached to the little guy.

The only reprieve is that he went to live with a 7-year-old kid who loves him and was super excited to take him home. But I still might have cried over it.

22 Weeks

OK, so I'm starting to get a wee bit uncomfortable.

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 1 lb (+10) since pre-pregnancy. Not bad for 22 weeks and my 3-times-a-week french fry habit.

Maternity Clothes? Just bought a bunch of maternity pants/skirts. Definitely here to stay. On the clothing note, having a hell of a time figuring out what to wear to my sister's bachelorette party this weekend!

Stretch Marks? Nope. Body butter application to 3 times a day.

Sleep? Starting to get that dreaded preggo insomnia I've been reading about. Of course, having the puppy around isn't helping.

Best Moment This Week: Getting told that I look great by some co-workers. Never hurts to stroke a pregnant woman's ego.

Movement: Strong and consistent. I'm feeling kicks and not just flutters now.

Food Cravings: Pancakes. Pickled Radishes (if you have a lead on where I can buy these in bulk, I will be forever indebted to you!). French Fries. Frozen Yogurt. CARBS.

Gender: It's a BOY!!!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button - In or Out? In

What I miss: Raw sushi. I would give anything for a slab of ahi right now. And wine. Not alcohol, but the taste of real wine, not the alcohol-free stuff. I don't forsee either of these changing in the next 5 months, but I've had a couple sips of wine to feed the craving. Being the only sober person at a bachelorette party this weekend is REALLY going to suck.

What I am looking forward to: Putting together the nursery.

Weekly Wisdom: Maternity yoga is god-sent.

Milestones: Looking totally pregnant now.

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Of course, work is KILLING me right now. Only So busy I haven't had time to do anything other than work, go home, keep the puppy from chewing up everything we own, and sleeping. I haven't even been knitting. SAD!

Longest Overdue FO EVER

So I probably finished AND blocked this back in November. Then I hung it up in my closet and forget about it until this morning.



Do you all even remember me starting this? Because I don't. Ravelry tells me it was back in July, and here it is, 7 months later, and it finally made it out of the house. That being said, I freaking love this pattern.



This is the 2nd time I've made this (the first was Traveling Bandit), and I'm already planning on a 3rd. This version was in wool and had an extra leaf repeat which I though I would like more than I do. It makes it quite a bit bigger, and therefore creates extra bulk around the neck. However it is super warm, and can now double as a wrap.



Pattern: Springtime Bandit
Materials: Cascade 220 Wool, size 8 needles
Ravelry

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On an unrelated note, I picked up a lost dog that was wandering around in the street last night on my way home from work. This dog, which can't weigh more than 8 pounds, actually charged my giant SUV and then hid underneath it after I stopped, barking at me when I came close. Luckily, I had some fresh baked sourdough from my stop at the grocery store (it MIGHT have been sitting in the front seat and I MIGHT have been eating it straight from the loaf), so with a bit of that I had him in the car with me in no time.



He is beyond adorable. We put up signs all over the neighborhood last night and no one has called. He and Katy seem to get along, although when we woke up this morning and the dog (Little Man, as we've been calling him) was still there, Katy seemed less than entertained.

He's definitely less than a year old; he doesn't seem to be housebroken (ASK ME HOW WE KNOW) and he is biting at everything.

Someone please remind me I am having a baby in less than 5 months and we don't need a puppy. Please.