Yes, another birthday rolls around, and this morning I really feel my age! I stayed up until 2.30am last night, and then couldn't sleep properly in case I slept in, so subsequently I awoke extremely early (5.30) and slept fitfully for another hour until the alarm went off. Tonight we're off to the cinema (where I hope not to doze), then a meal, then back for the birthday champagne, so it'll be a very late night. Yawn.
In honour of my birthday, let's have another blog competition. We did the birth weight last year, so this year will be the time of birth. The nearest one to the actual time will win some knitting goodies. **hint** it was some time in the morning, and my mother had a good night's sleep before I arrived. I'll leave the competition open for a week - just leave the answer in the comments.
I had to phone my mum to find out my time of birth, and she told me that I was in hospital for six weeks after birth! The hospital had a policy of only letting babies out when they were over 5lbs in weight, and mums had to stay in for 10 days, the babies were taken away at night to give the mothers a good night's rest. How times change - AC had a caesarian section on the Thursday and was home on Saturday.
Now for knitting. So far I'm sticking to three wips: the commuter sock knitting, Kim Hargreaves Ali at the stash flat (not going too well, I do not like basketweave) and the Mission Falls cardigan.
Commuter sock
Stocking stitch sock with a traditional heel flap and gusset, worked on 2.5mm dpns. I'm hoping to finish this first sock on the commute home tonight, so that I can cast on another one to knit on at the cinema.
Kim Hargreaves Ali Cardigan.
Back complete, this is the left front. I'm now on the basketweave section, about another 5" of knitting completed since this photo was taken.
Mission Falls striped cardigan. I took progress pics!
Sunday - body complete up to armholes.
Monday lunchtime (a bank holiday over here in the UK)
Body and first sleeve.
Monday evening knitting - a second sleeve nearly completed.
Wednesday evening - second sleeve finished and everything joined together. I've knitted half a dozen rows since taking this photo, and it will be accompanying me to Stash tomorrow!
I've altered the pattern a little bit; narrowed the sleeves (which seemed to have rather a lot of stitches), used different colours and changed the top shaping to a raglan.
Although it looks nearly finished what you don't see are the million ends in the sleeves. I've knitted in the majority of ends on the body (using alternative sides to start rows, so that the ends were evenly distributed on both edges) but didn't bother on the sleeves, which were knit circularly.
I'm finding it difficult to stay on track at this stage. I know I have loads of knitting and sewing on this striped cardigan, but I found myself looking at suitably laceweight/scarf yarn last night. Must. Resist.
Happy Birthday :-)
I'll guess at 10.32am
Posted by: sue | January 05, 2007 at 01:32 PM
I LOVE the stripy cardigan! Happy Birthday. My guess is 11.17am
Posted by: RooKnits | January 05, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Happy birthday!
I'm going to guess for the same time I was born 10.30am.
Hope you have a great time tonight!
Posted by: Heather | January 05, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Happy Birthday! Hope the hangover isn't too bad tomorrow. I'm going to guess 11:38am.
Posted by: Mary | January 05, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Many happy returns!
I love a good competition - My guess is 11.53am
Posted by: PurlyQueen | January 05, 2007 at 01:57 PM
I am going with 10:47am! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Carla | January 05, 2007 at 02:05 PM
10.15am. Happy Birthday and see you at Stash tomorrow - the striped cardy looks fab!
Posted by: Wibbo | January 05, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm guessing 11:47am; just in time for a nice leisurely lunch! But I'm really posting to say that I find it endlessly interesting how what we want to wear isn't necessarily what we want to knit?? So many people coveting moss stitch (or 1x1 rib, or basketweave - pick your bugbear of choice!) garments yet disliking the working of the stitch; I guess the other end of the spectrum is someone who knits items purely for the joy of the process and only a limited desire for the finished item. Hmmm... something to think further on, I think!
Posted by: Alison | January 05, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Happy birthday! I was born in the morning too...how about 10 am on the dot?
Posted by: joy | January 05, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you....Happy Birthday dear Dawn... Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu. :)
You are zipping through the Mission Falls cardigan! I love it lots! I like Ali too.
I am going to guess 8:45 am for the time you were born.
Oh, and Happy New Year too! :)
Posted by: Karen | January 05, 2007 at 04:18 PM
I was thinking 9.52am. It's a good time to give birth.
Posted by: Penny | January 05, 2007 at 04:54 PM
A very happy birthday Dawn - my guess is 11.01. Thank you by the way for the information re the Russian Dolls a couple of posts back. I am now on the hunt for a similar set for my son to add to his collection.
Posted by: carol | January 05, 2007 at 05:07 PM
I guess 11:30 AM !! Happy Birthday to you!!!
Posted by: Robin | January 05, 2007 at 07:05 PM
happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to guess 11:15
Posted by: alltangledup | January 05, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!
Can't wait to see the jumper tomorrow x
Posted by: Nic | January 05, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Happy Birthday Dawn! Hope you enjoy your night out. I will guess 9.30am. Great progress on your wips!
Posted by: francoise | January 05, 2007 at 10:35 PM
*H*A*P*P*Y* *B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y* !
Posted by: Emma. | January 05, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Happy birthday, Dawn! How about 11.22.
Posted by: Brigid | January 06, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Happy Birthday! I'm going to guess 9:11 am. By the way, can't wait to see the Ali Cardigan when it's done.
Posted by: Paulette | January 06, 2007 at 02:37 AM
Happy Birthday, hope you had fun, I am guessing 9.48am.
Posted by: yvette | January 06, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Happy Birthday to you! - I'll guess at 8.07am
Posted by: Mary-Lou | January 06, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!
I am guessing 10.00am.
Posted by: Jacinta | January 06, 2007 at 11:27 PM
shamefully my calendar told me that it was your birthday and I kept meaning to email and never quite did - v. ashamed. Happy belated birthday. Let's say 09:45 shall we?
Posted by: Amelia | January 06, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Hope you enjoy playing with your birthday presents. I'll opt for 11:20
Posted by: Yvonne | January 07, 2007 at 12:35 PM
9.27am
Posted by: ambermoggie | January 07, 2007 at 07:26 PM