Life lately

[oftherain]

I got my hair cut!  I am still getting used to it, but I like it, and I'm glad I did it.

I finished knitting my Austin Hoodie cardigan (pattern by Connie Chang Chinchio).  It took me forever, because I took a break from knitting over the summer and because it's made with fingering yarn.  Now I have to get to work on some gift projects.

Last night I

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[dotcombabe]

Look at you....so lovely! Love the hair - gorgeous! and the cardigan is awesome. You're so talented!

[oftherain]

Awww, thanks so much. You are the talented one, my dear. ;)
But I do really enjoy knitting.

[dotcombabe]

Awww we all have our own specific talents. I wish I could knit!

[oftherain]

Have you tried? it's not hard to pick up. Do you have a yarn store in your town? They will likely have knitting group meet ups, where knitters of all ages gather to help each other and chat about life, free of charge.

[twotone]

Your new hair cut is so cute! And the cardigan is absolutely beautiful!

[oftherain]

Thank you so much!

[mellusions]

Both are super duper cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I actually bought some yarn to make that hoodie in early October. I haven't even gotten around to taking it out of the shipping bag, never mind actually start to do it. I'm thinking it might be a nice January project. :)

[oftherain]

Oooooh!! Hopefully you'll have better luck with the shoulder joining than me. what kind/colour of yarn are you using? Can't wait to see.

[mellusions]

It's similar to the pattern piece, in that it's a light denimy blue. I got the same type of yarn as the sample and, to be honest, I didn't find a whole lot of colors with that yarn that I loved, aside from a few dark ones, like charcoal, brown, etc. I wanted to be able to really SEE the sweater so those were no-go. We'll see how it goes. :)

[oftherain]

Awesome. I love the look of the original sweater. There's something more elegant about that sweater in a pastel shade.

[cliomuse]

You are looking so great! Have you lost some weight too?

Love the haircut and the sweater!

Also- the sweater you knitted for Alexander still fits and is coming in handy with this cold spell. (I am missing my camera right now but I will be able to get a picture next week.)

[oftherain]

Thanks so much. Yep, I've lost 25 lbs since August, trying to lose more.
I am so glad the sweater is fitting Alexander, I would LOVE to see pics of him in it. or just of him in general.

[niamhaevalnimue]

love the haircut! so cute.

[oftherain]

awww thanks so much. :) I was just so tired of caring after my long hair. it was looking heavy. feels so good to be free of it.