This last week I’ve been working on a matching bonnet to go with Ingrid’s romper that she wears when we go outside to brave the cold. Puffy snowsuits aren’t the rage anymore like when Silje was born. I think I prefer a good, cozy hand knit wool romper anyway.
She must have been conducting in her sleep, while I was taking these pictures. Like her biggest sister, Silje, she loves to sleep with her arms everywhere. Unlike Solveig who is 2 and still likes to be swaddled.
I’m using the Small Things Bonnet, which I’ve made twice before, and liked it. Really, the whole ebook of the Small Things patterns is wonderful. I’ve made the patterns more than once. Really I picked up this project because I’ve been aching to knit and design again, but as I’ve been working on designs, my brain seems to be stuck. I normally sort out my brain by knitting, but when designing, it’s important to have a plan laid out first.
So I had to take a step back from my sketch/numbers book, and pick up a tried and true pattern that required no planning on my part, and just a bunch of quick knitting. I realized that I had never made the matching bonnet to go with Ingrid’s romper which was made before she was born. I had the leftover yarn already in my stash. I had the pattern. She didn’t need another hat, but I needed a project to un-stick my brain and this fit the bill perfectly. Plus, matching is fun.
. It’s a book of encouragement “for moms who need to breathe.” What attracted me to the book was the depth I read in in on the author’s blog. It talks about struggling with sin and selfishness as a mother, failing to reach expectations, etc. I also liked that it’s co-authored by an older mom who has grown kids who comes alongside this “desperate” author and breathes into her grace and encouragement, and reminding her of God’s faithfulness. So far I’ve found the introduction very real and honest, the first chapter a tiny bit cheesy and “like every other mom book” but by the 2nd chapter this book grabbed me again with both the reminder of who God is, as well as some practical ways and insights to not isolate ourselves, find a mentor and support group. There’s nothing Satan would like more than to make us feel alone in our sufferings, like we were the only ones, and the chapter I’m on gives some practical advice in fighting loneliness.
Linking up with Ginny.
Mom says
January 30, 2013 at 4:25 pmI would love to grab up that beautiful baby and snuggle her while drinking coffee and discussing the book, “Desperate” with you. I’m so glad you have this resource!
Magdalena Aneta says
January 30, 2013 at 4:41 pmWow, what a sweet baby in this lovely lavender romper.
Amy says
January 30, 2013 at 5:19 pmI started reading the same book as well. Adorable baby, yarn, and romper!
momentsofpeacemama says
January 30, 2013 at 6:03 pmPrecious! Your first photo especially is beautiful. I’ll have to look for your book – it sounds like something I could really use 🙂
Helen Handley says
January 30, 2013 at 6:08 pmThanks for visiting my blog! I LOVE your blog and have followed you for a while. I LOVE purple (I have a daughter named Violet) and that little romper has me drooling. Just so sweet! Blog on- I so enjoy following your family!!
flyingjen says
January 30, 2013 at 7:32 pmThat is the cutest knit romper! My daughter hated to be swaddled. When she was in the NICU the nurses insisted on swaddling her and she’d fuss until we un did her. Immediately her arms would fly above her head and she’d right down to sleep. Thanks for dropping by my random thoughts.
karen says
January 30, 2013 at 8:32 pmI wouldn’t take out the kitchener’s stitch either. Good call! Love the color of the sweater. Neither of my babies liked swaddling either!
bookworm-Mary says
January 30, 2013 at 11:44 pmThe purple yarn is really lovely!
Mrs. Mallard says
January 30, 2013 at 11:50 pmWhat a beautiful baby, darling romper, and adorable bonnet! The back of the bonnet is too cute for words.
karisma says
January 31, 2013 at 8:26 pmGorgeous little one. The romper looks so sweet on her.
Elisa says
January 31, 2013 at 10:01 pmAww, the baby is so cute, with her arms up like that. The book sounds good. I hope the library has it. I totally need a breather.
Melanie Routhier says
February 1, 2013 at 4:32 amOh my! That is the sweetest baby, good job on the romper and good call on not undoing the Kitchener stitch.