The first time I met him, he set his hair on fire. As time has passed, accounts differ as to how high the flames leapt, whether or not this was an intentional bid for my attention, and what-(ahem)-may or may not have been being lit.
He loves little walleyed Boston Terriers to distraction, and with sincere apologies to Bob the Ravelry dog, I do not. (To explain: His beloved Nannie down in Georgia has owned several, named Miss Penelope, Miss Matilda, JEB Stuart, Yankee, and Maude.) He promises that if I go first, he will fill the house with them and name them all Julie.
He pronounces everything I cook (when I cook, which is rare as he has taken charge of dinner so that I can sit and knit after the Biscuit goes to bed) "the best thing I've ever eaten." Even if it's spaghetti with sawdust-in-a-tube cheese on it. However, he did, as a single guy, used to eat baked beans from the can with some BBQ sauce thrown on top, so most anything's an improvement.
It is nearly impossible to get him to pose for photos, because he feels he needs to pantomime doing something for the camera. Like carving a turkey. Or being blown sideways by gale-force winds. (Trust me: you don't want to see the outtakes. Okay you do, but you don't get to.)
I love him, I do. So even though my hospital bag's not packed, and the crib's still not assembled, and the Biscuit's baby book taunts me from the box on the dining room table, how could I not knit him this sweater?
(Cobblestone by Jared Flood from the latest Interweave, second size knit up in Classic Elite Skye Tweed in "Dungeon" with nary a modification. More details can be found on Ravelry here or just ask!)
Love letter, indeed! Such a great post. I want to snuggle the sweater like mad, and that last picture is lovely and whimsical and sweet -- just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: pamela wynne | August 22, 2007 at 03:49 PM
What a beautiful sweater! - I'm sure whenever he wears it he will be reminded of how much you love him.
Posted by: Kaitie Tee | August 22, 2007 at 04:17 PM
BEAutiful! :) very nice job, and he looks great in it! :) I should really knit my hubby a sweater that actually fits him someday...
Posted by: Meg | August 22, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Is it bad I think your belly's cuter than the sweater? And your guy has very nice lips. ;-)
Posted by: Cara | August 22, 2007 at 04:19 PM
That is such a sweet love story! And the sweater is just wonderful.
Posted by: chris | August 22, 2007 at 04:29 PM
What a sweet post, and what wonderful pictures of Mr. Frick, the sweater, and you. You guys are freakin' adorable.
Posted by: Carrie | August 22, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Aww, that's great. I love the sweater. Is it bad if I think your version looks better than the one in the magazine? It's beautiful!
Posted by: Emma | August 22, 2007 at 04:41 PM
So sweet & you couldn't have ended it with a better photo.
Posted by: lola | August 22, 2007 at 04:41 PM
gorgeous! it turned out great :) i want to make this sweater too for my husband.
Posted by: gleek | August 22, 2007 at 04:51 PM
Sniff.
Posted by: Ashley | August 22, 2007 at 04:52 PM
What a great post! Knitting is such a great way to spread love!
Posted by: allie | August 22, 2007 at 04:53 PM
This is such a feel-good post!!! GREAT sweater, too. Yay!
Posted by: Mary-Heather | August 22, 2007 at 05:05 PM
Hooray for this sweater and you and your fantastic family!
Posted by: Heather | August 22, 2007 at 05:12 PM
so very sweet!
good luck with your next project! ;)
Posted by: loriz | August 22, 2007 at 05:13 PM
What a great little photo + essay, essay!
As for the pantomime thing, that reminds me of a story....my sister's friend's boyfriend (got that? I'm not repeating it) doesn't dance. Actually, CAN'T is more like it. But
SHE does like to dance. So he has made up dance moves. Like "shopping' where he pretends to be pushing a grocery cart and selecting items to put in it. Or "baseball" where he pretends to hit and then catch a ball. "wax on wax off" is always a hit with Karate Kid fans.....and so on....
Posted by: Carol | August 22, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Oh so much love is written in that post. I am sure just as much love went into his sweater too as it looks wonderful on him. At least now you will have time to pack the baby bag and perhaps set up the crib too.
Posted by: Sue | August 22, 2007 at 05:17 PM
This "Love Letter" makes me smile, with its warmth and feeling. So very sweet, you make a perfect pair!
Posted by: Karen B. | August 22, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Relax, Julie. Babies don't need a crib right off the bat. It looks like you've been putting your free time to good use!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | August 22, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Beautiful post, beautiful sweater.
Posted by: Knittypants | August 22, 2007 at 05:40 PM
awww. nice sweater, and nice tummy.
Posted by: emily | August 22, 2007 at 05:55 PM
he's so cute! well from what i can see. hell, both of you are cute.
Posted by: maryse | August 22, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Love the post, love the pics, LOVE the sweater. Brava!
Posted by: earthchick | August 22, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Great post. Great sweater. And what's not to love about a cute prego belly?
Posted by: Jenn | August 22, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Beautiful sweater, beautiful, and that last photo is just so sweet.
Posted by: nova | August 22, 2007 at 06:31 PM
What a sweet post and a lovely FO. The sweater fits him perfectly!
Posted by: lisa | August 22, 2007 at 06:37 PM