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I gave away my Must-Have Cardi to my Mom because it was too small for me (and it was the XL!).  Nothing like having your Mom put on your fav sweater and seeing how it's supposed to look.

I also gave her the Lovely Lavold Vest because I've only worn it once.  Fun to knit, but just not for me.

Both my Aunt and my Memere want Charlotte's Web shawls.  I can't say no to my Memere, and well my Aunt's name is Charlotte, so I have some spring projects now.

My new mittens did the job yesterday, though I found out why my office is so cold.  Seems one of the non-academic staff that shares the wing OPENS HER WINDOW to let in fresh air.  She must be molten or something to not notice how freakin' cold it is.  I will talk to her because while it's nice to have a window, one should not flaunt it, especially in winter.

My cozy Tagliatelli sweater is coming along.  I finished the front and back and have been working on the collar before the sleeves.  The first version in stockinet like this did not work so I'm trying a 2X2 rib turtle neck instead.  How they got the collar in the picture not to roll is beyond me--false advertising I say.

Seeing Brainlady's beautiful new sweater and her previous Kureyon retro prep make me want to just jump in and start one for myself.  I bought the Rowanspun DK last year and I need a new cardigan all the sudden. 

I also need a new hat that covers my ears but does not make me look dorky.  Oh, and time to knit it.  I might try a Kittyville hat, but I'm not sure I can pull it off.  At least not in pink to match my yet to be finished Nordic Mittens. 

I want to start exercising since a) I work in a freakin' athletic centre (our printer overlooks the dance studio) and have a free membership and locker and b) since I stopped biking for the winter I'm noticing my pants are getting a bit tight (not the Must-Have Cardi--that was always a bit too small).  If I want to eat Ben and Jerry's I need to balance it somewhere.  And I like how much better I feel when I get some exercise.

The very strong cup of tea I'm drinking has finally kicked in.  I guess this means I have to get to work now.  I'm failing miserably at my resolution (which conveniently coincided with the New Year) to spend more time working, especially on my own research and article writing and academic job hunting.  Tonight I resolve to get to bed at a decent hour, so I can get up early enough to get going.

Comments

[Mary Beth]

First of all, I thought your Must Have looked fabulous on you, and I think you inspired me to make mine! Second, the vest looked great, too. Third, tread lightly around that woman with the open window if she is, say, a bit older, lest you get your head bit off by a menopausal hot-flasher! Fourth, I'm intrigued by the PF sweater because I thought Retro Prep was done in sport weight - need to go check that out...

[Jessica]

I have the yarn for a Retro Prep sitting next to me right now. Thanks for reminding me that I need to get cracking on a new sweater project.

[Vicki]

At least those beautiful projects will be appreciated! I think a kittyville hat in pink would be awesome. Sure you could pull it off :)

[Samina]

I want to be your mom. Will you make me a must-have cardi, too?

[alison]

Hey, Steph, you could always make the Kittyville sans ears. I'm pretty sure you could pull it off with ears, though.

[Eilene]

Wow, I bet your Mom is super happy! How nice. I just gave a friend of mine Eloise and she is in love with her! It was too big on me & fits her how I wish it would have fit me. Oh well...thats knitting sometimes! :-)

[Debra]

I'm loving your posts and having a good laugh about your knitting. I started knitting those fun fur scraves for Christmas presents, none of them are done. Which, I'm not surprised. Although, I do have a goal to get this one done. And as for New Year's Resolution's I never make them but one of them is to find a better job. I know it's hard right now as their a lots of lay-offs in my area. I'm from Michigan. I'm going to try and save money this year so, I took myself out of my favorite bar and said no more. Can't figure out a better way to spend a cold snowy day with a ball of yarn and a pair needles. I was into the scrapbooking that's on the backburner, now. Peace, DippyDebb