We've got a wedding to attend in NYC this weekend, and this is a big deal. The Biscuit will be safely tucked away in Grandma's House of Wonders Where Anything Goes Except Food Outside of the Kitchen, and though recent events have made Mr. Frick and me even more apt to miss the little scamp even ten minutes after he's put to bed, we both know a little couple time is in order. There will be hand holding. There will be a marked decline in the cutting-food-into-tiny-pieces at dinner. People, there may even be loitering. And there will be room in my bag for stashquisitions! I've canvassed two folks whose opinions I value, and therefore plan to hit both Purl and School Products. Woot! And look! My wedding knit is finished!
This is the Little Lace Shrug from Lace Style. I knit it up in KnitPicks Andean Silk in the color Sangria, and it took just over two balls and three days. I was worried about it for a while, as it looked all baggy and weird when I first tried it on. Then I seamed up the armholes another inch (3 1/2 " instead of the called-for 2 1/2) and added the border, and huzzah and woot again! It fits perfectly. Just right to wear over my standard maternity party dress. (And by "standard" I mean "sole.") Here's the back shot:
All that remains is to make lists. Lots of lists. I think I have blogged about this before: the list-making that must take place when traveling either with young children, or without young children for whose happiness (a.k.a. What He Will Eat, Routines That Can't Be Tampered With, Surefire Stop-Tantrum Fixes, What He Means When He Says XYZ) you must still be accountable. And of course there is the obsessive combing-over of the pattern stack to find the just-right projects to take along. I will be riding up Friday morning in a minivan chock full of (full-grown) boys. Some pointy sticks may come in handy.
Of course, this is a big weekend for a lot of you who will be attending the MDSW Festival. Have a blast! I, of course, am sorry to miss it, as it was the Big Blogger Meetup last year that finally convinced me to jump into the blogpond myself. (Thrice-lucky woot! I must be having a bloggiversary soon.) Beth will be there with four of our students from last year, and she's organizing a scavenger hunt for them. They'll be in teams of two, each with a digital camera. So far, here's what we've come up with: longest line, prettiest yarn (Beth being the ultimate judge), cutest animal, and most people actively knitting that can be captured in one photo. If you have other suggestions for Beth, she really wants to hear them! You can leave in the comments or over on Numerical Knitting. I'm sure you creative cats can come up with something!
Happy trails....
Posted by: Kelly | May 02, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Don't forget Habu - around the corner from School Products. When do you get in? Belly looks super cute!
Posted by: Cara | May 02, 2007 at 11:22 AM
Have a great weekend and I love the colour of your shrug. It looks fantastic.
Posted by: Jillian | May 02, 2007 at 11:29 AM
it's beautiful! Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 02, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Two adults. No kids. Cherish it!
Posted by: Liz K. | May 02, 2007 at 11:53 AM
I love the color!!!! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | May 02, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Adorable, tiny bump... and shrug (of course). :)
Posted by: Nora | May 02, 2007 at 12:13 PM
The shrug looks great!!!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Elinor | May 02, 2007 at 12:35 PM
so pretty. enjoy your 'shift in time' with mr. frick. xoxo
Posted by: kelli ann | May 02, 2007 at 12:58 PM
OMG! You hardly look pregnant! Love the shrug! I was thinking of making that one or another one from Lace Style with this awesome ggh mystic I just bought. Yours is a beautiful color. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Allegra | May 02, 2007 at 01:33 PM
Mmmhm. I was eyeing the shrug as a project I could certainly knit for myself quickly in between all these other knits. Then I realized my sister's shower is on Saturday. Which is really all to say, it's a great shrug and good job on being ahead of the game.
Have a great time in NY and at the wedding and as a couple. It sounds lovely.
Posted by: Daphne | May 02, 2007 at 01:42 PM
The shrug looks great! I am sure it will be a right and proper accent to the sole maternity party dress in your wardrobe. Have fun times in NYC!
Posted by: nova | May 02, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Been waiting for that belly shot (sorry if that seemed creepy, didn't mean it to)! Have a blast in both stores. I LOVE School Products. Load up on Yak & Camel!
Posted by: lola | May 02, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Way to knit something you can wear with both more and less belly than you're currently sporting! That color is lovely, too.
Posted by: Stella | May 02, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Gorgeous shrug in a fantastic color. Have a great time this weekend!
Posted by: Heather | May 02, 2007 at 02:28 PM
Have fun!
As for the scavenger hunt:
- Person carrying the most fiber/yarn and still walking.
- Person wearing the most knitted items.
- Youngest knitter?
Posted by: Kristy | May 02, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Cara mentioned above...definitely hit Habu if you have time. The lace shrug is beautiful!
Posted by: brooke | May 02, 2007 at 03:11 PM
I love the lace shrug, what a fantastic knit and the color looks great. Have fun at the wedding. I love seeing everyone's photos from the show, and I must say that there always seems to be so many bloggers there too, so I cant wait to see what your friend's photos will capture.
Posted by: Sue | May 02, 2007 at 04:28 PM
Super cute shrug-y!
Posted by: Mandy | May 02, 2007 at 07:17 PM
What a cute little shrug! Is the little Fricklet finally pushing out your belly?
Posted by: tiennie | May 02, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Cheers to couple time!
And I am also one for the many many lists when leaving the kiddos, which my MIL then balls up and tosses. But I think that gook = milk seems like information you'd want to have.
Anyway, cute shrug and beautiful belly!
Posted by: Katherine | May 02, 2007 at 09:08 PM
Cute shrug! Have fun!
Posted by: Knittypants | May 02, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Have a wonderful time! But how could you not in that adorable shrug?
Posted by: reluctantmango | May 03, 2007 at 03:50 AM
have a wonderful time in your gorgeous new shrug! very flattering and lovely color.
p.s. hoping you got the package... ? feeling worried as my mail's been odd lately.
Posted by: amisha | May 03, 2007 at 07:28 AM
shrug looks great! i'm sure it will make your sole maternity dress look extra lovely. have fun this weekend. i am jealous. i would love to see the boys (please hug walter for me) and to go to the lovely knit shops (and to have a little couple time), but i don't envy you the list making. i can totally relate as i myself am a huge list maker when it comes to travel prep. anyway, know i will be living vicariously through you so blog thoroughly when you return. thanks!
p.s. your little tiny belly is looking lovely too!
Posted by: Haley | May 03, 2007 at 07:38 AM