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June 08, 2007
Why climb a hill when I can climb a mountain
'Just' writing a book clearly wasn't enough of a challenge. So I decided to have a baby at the same time, specifically planned so that the deadlines for both be within eight weeks of each other. My editor, who thankfully seems to be a delightful person, was entirely unflustered by the news. She tells me this is not uncommon - apparently the urge to create, when it strikes, can be very strong.
The heir to Raitte Hall is due to make an appearance around the 12th of December. He or she is confirmed as having ten fingers, ten toes, two brain hemispheres, and, according to my mother on seeing the scan picture, my forehead. A better start, you'll agree, is difficult to imagine.
Posted by Anna at June 8, 2007 09:59 AM
Comments
Oh congratulations!!!! This totally sounds like something I would do and hey....why just do one thing, we women are great at multi tasking!!
(long time lurker but first time commenter!!)
Posted by: Kathie at June 8, 2007 10:31 AM
oh, so many congratulations! i had a funny feeling last time we met up but didnt want to say anything, that is such good news. now, when can we celebrate over cakes and coffee?
Posted by: kerrie at June 8, 2007 11:22 AM
Mazel Tov! Congratulations on both fronts!
Posted by: Cara at June 8, 2007 11:42 AM
Congratulations, my dear. I'm sure you'll do the whole pregnancy thing with as much quiet elegance as you do everything else.
Posted by: Dee at June 8, 2007 11:42 AM
congratulations!
Posted by: gleek at June 8, 2007 12:04 PM
That only makes sense.
Hehe! Congratulations! I'm sure the timing worked out this way for a very good reason :).
Posted by: grumperina at June 8, 2007 12:04 PM
How exciting ! That's fantastic.
Many, many congratulations.
xxx
Posted by: Emma at June 8, 2007 12:06 PM
Oh! You have been busy! ;)
Posted by: Dava at June 8, 2007 12:09 PM
congrats ! this is fantastic news!
Posted by: polly at June 8, 2007 12:11 PM
Congratulations, Anna. This is great news! All good things surely come in pairs! I'm truly happy and excited for you.
Posted by: Maryann at June 8, 2007 12:11 PM
Hurrah! Congratulations! ~x~
Posted by: Jane in Camden at June 8, 2007 12:11 PM
oh great, congratulations! my son was born on december 12 (2004), great date to be born! I hope the little one will not take too much energy from creating for the book.
Posted by: julia at June 8, 2007 12:12 PM
Congratulations! I decided to start my own business working from home when I had a newborn, seemed like a good idea at the time!
I'm sure you will be fine and get it all done, the middle of pregnancy you'll hopefully feel ok, it's normally the start and near the end that it can be hard to get much done.
Take care!
Posted by: Anna at June 8, 2007 12:17 PM
I'm usually a lurker but I had just HAD to pop in to add to the congratulations!
Posted by: mimsie at June 8, 2007 12:18 PM
congratulations! i'm sure it will work out wonderfully. xoxo
Posted by: jody at June 8, 2007 12:20 PM
"the urge to create...." what a clever way of putting it. and lucky baby, to have so much inspiration to share. Congratulations to you and Mr. Raitte!!
Posted by: Ann at June 8, 2007 12:28 PM
Oh my goodness, I am so very happy for you!! Congratulations. It will all work out wonderfully, I'm sure.
Does this mean baby knits? ; )
Posted by: Vicki at June 8, 2007 12:37 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Phoe at June 8, 2007 12:49 PM
Lurker here as well but I really wanted to send most heartfelt congratulations!
Posted by: Carine at June 8, 2007 12:55 PM
Congratulations Anna! Wonderful news!!
Posted by: Vicki at June 8, 2007 12:59 PM
Congratulations! We are due at the same time! Just amazing! Best of luck to you, I've been thinking of a 'Maternity Claude' one with a bit more ease at the bottom...
Posted by: Amy at June 8, 2007 01:01 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Rose at June 8, 2007 01:11 PM
Fabulous news! 2007 could not be more special now. Blessings to you. You'll be more busy now that you will be knitting for baby!
Posted by: Diana at June 8, 2007 01:11 PM
Congratulations! I hope that both come with ease and bring much happiness.
Posted by: laura b at June 8, 2007 01:12 PM
Congratulations! Happy, happy news. And if anyone can handle it all, you can!
Posted by: Carrie at June 8, 2007 01:17 PM
Congratulations! I hope you have a blooming pregnancy and I'm sure you will have the most elegant and chic-dressed baby xxx
Posted by: Sarah Bell at June 8, 2007 01:20 PM
Another lurker here, just popping out to say congratulations! That's one lucky baby on the way!
Posted by: Fran at June 8, 2007 01:25 PM
Yay!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Emily at June 8, 2007 01:26 PM
Brilliant, Anna! Congratulations to you and Mr. Raitte.
Posted by: jodi at June 8, 2007 01:28 PM
Congratulations!! We never do things the easy way, do we? What fun would that be. You are an expert at creating beautiful and elegant finished objects, so I think this bodes very well for your baby.
Posted by: Heather G. at June 8, 2007 01:29 PM
How lovely. All best wishes and good fortune to you all.
Posted by: Juno at June 8, 2007 01:35 PM
congrats!! 2007 is YOUR year! and I know you're baby is going to be quite fashionable ; )
Posted by: yahaira at June 8, 2007 01:39 PM
HUGE HUGE congrats!!! Thats very special news hugs and kisses to you and hubby and the bump!
I am begining to worry though that this baby thing seems to be catching among the knitting blog world, I have two kiddies already.... LOL
Posted by: cairi at June 8, 2007 01:40 PM
congratulations! what lovely news. hope there will be time in what will no doubt be a busy six months for some adorable baby knits.
Posted by: dileri at June 8, 2007 01:45 PM
Look at all of us delurking to congratulate you! I wish you & your husband much joy.
Posted by: Kelly at June 8, 2007 01:46 PM
COngrats....on both! A baby is the best and biggest change in your life you will love it.
Posted by: Dara at June 8, 2007 02:19 PM
How truly wonderful! Congrats to you and Mr. Raitte!
I'm sure the baby will have an inimitable sense of style along with 10 fingers and 10 toes.
Posted by: anne at June 8, 2007 02:30 PM
Happy Baby To You!
And as much stress as conflicting deadlines seem to cause, they always end up forcing me to excel. :) Hope it's the same for you.
Posted by: Miriam at June 8, 2007 02:30 PM
Yay! I am thrilled for you both. Congratulations.
Posted by: Ruth at June 8, 2007 02:33 PM
Congratulations! What happy news. I hope you have a very uneventful pregnancy. :-)
Posted by: Tamara at June 8, 2007 02:38 PM
Congratulations. I wish you many happy days getting to both dates.
Posted by: Kelly at June 8, 2007 02:45 PM
what a wonderful news, anna! congratulations!! can't wait to see both of what you're making!
Posted by: blossom at June 8, 2007 02:49 PM
congrats! I'm due Sept 3rd :)
Posted by: pixie at June 8, 2007 02:56 PM
What thrilling news! Congratulations, and best wishes for a happy pregnancy and easy childbirth (for both babies!).
Posted by: Jen at June 8, 2007 02:56 PM
Many, many congratulations!
Posted by: diana at June 8, 2007 02:56 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Laura at June 8, 2007 02:57 PM
Happiness and blessing abound! Congratulations! Soon to be the most fashionable of babies ever.
Posted by: Carrie at June 8, 2007 03:09 PM
Congratulations! That is wonderful news. :)
Posted by: Laura at June 8, 2007 03:11 PM
Congratulations! Exciting!
Posted by: brooke at June 8, 2007 03:14 PM
Congratulations! Oh, the potential for so many wee baby knits!!
Posted by: jennie at June 8, 2007 03:24 PM
Congratulations! Wonderful news!!
Posted by: Stacia at June 8, 2007 03:33 PM
Congratulations, Anna! Just lovely to hear such wonderful news.
Posted by: Anita at June 8, 2007 03:34 PM
That's wonderful news! Congratulations! =D
Posted by: Sophy at June 8, 2007 03:34 PM
Hey that's just wonderful - and you couldn't have picked a better time for a little one to be born - my own birthday is December 13th and I tell you it's a magical time of the year to celebrate your birthday! ;> You know what this means, 'tho, right? You're going to be absolutely inundated with baby knits from all over the world now...........
Posted by: Susan B at June 8, 2007 03:53 PM
Congratulations on this special time in your life!
Posted by: Jen at June 8, 2007 03:58 PM
Congratulations, that's awesome! Great planning, eh? ;-)
Posted by: Wanda at June 8, 2007 04:08 PM
Congratulations, Anna! The creative urge must indeed run very strong in you!
Posted by: Jen at June 8, 2007 04:09 PM
That's wonderful news, Anna. Congratulations.
Posted by: Kirsty at June 8, 2007 04:11 PM
Congratulations! Wow.
Posted by: LaurieM at June 8, 2007 04:12 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Risa at June 8, 2007 04:17 PM
Yay, Congratulations! Babies are soooo cute and fun. Now you have a reason to knit a bunch of cute little things, too. :)
Posted by: Jade at June 8, 2007 04:19 PM
Congratulations! Babies are heaven and the older child even more wonderful!
Posted by: Maud at June 8, 2007 04:22 PM
Congratulations!! how wonderful!!
Posted by: margaux at June 8, 2007 04:45 PM
Mazel Tov! I wish you the best of luck.
Posted by: Christina at June 8, 2007 04:52 PM
Well Done! Congratulations! You have created happy thoughts today with your news.
Posted by: gunter at June 8, 2007 04:52 PM
Awww! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kim at June 8, 2007 04:55 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: yaiAnn at June 8, 2007 05:13 PM
Congratulations, Anna! How exciting!
Posted by: Stacie at June 8, 2007 05:13 PM
Oh, CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting! Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy--here's hoping you never spend the morning hunched over the toilet, or craving pickles dipped in peanut butter topped with chocolate sauce :)
Posted by: parikha at June 8, 2007 05:18 PM
Congrats! and all good wishes for both your happy creations! Too cool.
Posted by: Liz at June 8, 2007 05:22 PM
What wonderful news!
Posted by: Melissa at June 8, 2007 05:27 PM
What wonderful news- congratulations!
Posted by: Nonnahs at June 8, 2007 05:28 PM
Was any sign of needles and yarn found in the scan? LOL What wonderful dual projects you have in process!
I don't suppose you'll be doing any baby knitting you can blog about?
Posted by: auntiemichal at June 8, 2007 05:28 PM
Congratulations! I am so happy to hear your wonderful news. Best of luck with everything! x
Posted by: Victoria at June 8, 2007 05:37 PM
Congratulations! I'm so glad for you!
Posted by: Elena at June 8, 2007 05:45 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Margaret at June 8, 2007 05:55 PM
Wow! Congratulations! Will you be too busy working on the book to do any baby knitting??
Incidentally I'm in London now, woohoo! I have abandoned my New Zealand winter knitting and have just been to loop to buy myself some yarn for a summer cardy. Hooray for summer.
Posted by: Sarah at June 8, 2007 05:58 PM
What wonderful news! Congratulations!
Posted by: teresa at June 8, 2007 06:03 PM
Good Lord woman! You are crazier than I am.
But supercalafragalistic congratulations!! What a blessing!
Posted by: Sundara at June 8, 2007 06:32 PM
Very exciting news Congratulations!
Posted by: Melanie watts at June 8, 2007 07:14 PM
Great news.
What a christmas gift!
It could be a Lucia!
Posted by: Marie at June 8, 2007 07:27 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Anne at June 8, 2007 07:28 PM
Congratulations to you both! Seems it's going around the blogosphere...
Posted by: Cher at June 8, 2007 07:44 PM
Congratulations! Wonderful news. And if you have a choice, December 9th has always proved good for me!
Posted by: Collette at June 8, 2007 07:46 PM
congrads! i'm sooo happy you're having a baby!
Posted by: samantha at June 8, 2007 08:43 PM
Oh how wonderful! Big congratulations to you both!
Posted by: keri at June 8, 2007 08:49 PM
Being a mama totally rocks. And just think of all the great things you'll knit!
Posted by: nuttnbunny at June 8, 2007 09:15 PM
Congratulations! Hopefully by now you are finishing up with the tired-all-the-time phase of pregnancy; just have plenty of snacks available at all times, and you should sail right thru that book-writing. My best wishes for great success with both of your babies.
Posted by: Angela at June 8, 2007 09:30 PM
Many congratulations - wonderful news.
Posted by: carol at June 8, 2007 09:32 PM
Congratulations! Wonderful news :)
Posted by: aija at June 8, 2007 09:42 PM
Wowoowwowow!! Congratulations, what lovely news! I can only begin to imagine what a perfect little knitted layette he/she will have.
Posted by: Kitty Jimjams at June 8, 2007 09:47 PM
Oh Congratulations! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy and I know you'll have a bonny baby at the end of it.
Posted by: alison at June 8, 2007 09:56 PM
My sincerest congratulations!
Here's hoping you'll design knitwear for babies that's as stylish as your designs for adults...
Posted by: Carol H. at June 8, 2007 09:57 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Mandy Moore at June 8, 2007 09:59 PM
Oh Anna, congratulations to you both! What wonderful news!
Posted by: Stasia at June 8, 2007 10:28 PM
Congratulations to you and the mister!
Posted by: Gaile at June 8, 2007 10:42 PM
What a fantastic year you are having. Congratulations!
Posted by: Kim at June 8, 2007 10:59 PM
Wow! Congratulations!!
Posted by: elizabeth at June 8, 2007 11:30 PM
Absolutely wonderful news. Hearty congratulations to you and Mr Raitte. I still remember having to break the news of my second pregnancy to my manager, just one month after taking up a new post. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy - enjoy!
Posted by: Mary at June 8, 2007 11:37 PM
Oh that is the best news...congrats to you both.
P.S. I finished "Claude"...pictures will be coming soon.
Posted by: Leslie at June 8, 2007 11:47 PM
Congratulations, Congratulations!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly B at June 9, 2007 01:00 AM
Oh Anna how absolutely FABULOUS. I can't wait to see pictures of the baby bump!
Posted by: knittingnurse at June 9, 2007 01:31 AM
Congrats Anna!
Posted by: Elaine at June 9, 2007 03:12 AM
Congratulations! What wonderful news.
Posted by: Gina at June 9, 2007 03:31 AM
Dear Anna
Well done you!!
A busy but lovely time coming up for you. Luckily we will all be part of the adventure. Take care.
Posted by: Jane at June 9, 2007 04:24 AM
A big congratulations to you and your hubby! I hope you are feeling well and you are getting lots of writing done!
Posted by: Robin at June 9, 2007 04:25 AM
That is really wonderful news Anna - congratulations to both you and Mr Raitte!
Posted by: Linda at June 9, 2007 04:49 AM
Oooh, congratulations!!
Posted by: claudine at June 9, 2007 05:19 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Deb at June 9, 2007 05:28 AM
Wonderful news. :) Congraatulations!!
Posted by: nikki at June 9, 2007 05:32 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Romi at June 9, 2007 05:55 AM
Congratulations Anna! I am so happy for you. My thoughts and luck will be with you and both your babies (and Mr Raitte of course) xx
Posted by: Philippa at June 9, 2007 10:00 AM
Congratulations gorgeous girl! i am so excited for you!
Posted by: jacqueline at June 9, 2007 01:11 PM
Congratulations Anna!
Posted by: Susan at June 9, 2007 01:21 PM
oh congratulations, what wonderful news, that is so exciting. And good luck all the way.
Perfect excuse to create some gorgeous baby wear......
Posted by: vanessa at June 9, 2007 01:47 PM
This is wonderful news - may I recommend The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - have a wonderful pregnancy !
Posted by: lizzie at June 9, 2007 02:03 PM
Many many congratulations!!
Posted by: dreamcatcher at June 9, 2007 02:24 PM
Oh congratulations, that's awesome!
Posted by: Pigwotknits at June 9, 2007 03:54 PM
Lovely news! I wish you great joy...
Posted by: Max at June 9, 2007 09:23 PM
Many heart-felt congratulations!
You will be a terrific mother and (on a more selfish note) I cannot wait to see the patterns you will devise for the heir. All our heirs stand to benefit from such creativity.
Posted by: amykatherine at June 10, 2007 01:48 AM
Congratulations! Just think, a baby of your own to create lovely knits for :-)
Posted by: Liz at June 10, 2007 01:50 AM
I am sitting here with my mouth slightly open and definitely smiling! Congratulations. I am very happy for you.
Posted by: Daphne at June 10, 2007 01:58 AM
Oh, Hooray! Hooray! I have been thinking about you and hoping and hoping it worked out! So exciting!
Posted by: Jenny at June 10, 2007 03:07 AM
This is such fabulous news, Anna, Congratulations to you and Mr Raitte :)
Posted by: erin at June 10, 2007 09:06 AM
Congratulations, and jubilations... Oh Anna, I'm terribly glad for you. I know you said you wanted to have children "before it was too late" and now you have!
Waiting on your book, darling!
Posted by: dodgy at June 10, 2007 12:45 PM
Congratulations! All the best to you and the little one. He/she will be a well-loved baby!
Posted by: seedless grape at June 10, 2007 01:27 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! Wow, it is a creative, productive year ahead for you. I hope you're travelling OK with morning sickness, tiredness etc. Certainly, I found the second trimester much better on both counts.
Posted by: di at June 10, 2007 01:29 PM
Long-time fan delurking (for the 1st time in years) to say congratulations.
How utterly wonderful.
Highly recommended!
All the best for a lovely pregnancy, wonderful birth, and for the baby.
Posted by: J. at June 10, 2007 05:15 PM
Congratulations Anna, what wonderful news. Interestingly, I feel my most creative when pregnant. Can't wait for the book and your future designs for baby clothes??
Posted by: lupin at June 10, 2007 09:25 PM
Congratulations!!!! Thanks so much for sharing the news with us! :)
Posted by: Leah at June 11, 2007 04:11 AM
I'll add my congratulations to this long list. Best of luck!
Posted by: alison at June 11, 2007 04:14 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Anna! That is so very wonderful! Look at all your comments - what am I number 132 or something? Big news!
Posted by: Sonya at June 11, 2007 04:36 AM
Congratulations, don't forget to put your feet up and get some rest between books and knitting!
Posted by: Jacinta at June 11, 2007 06:02 AM
All of the lurkers are coming out...warm congratulations to you. I gave birth to my first almost a year ago and am knitting now more than ever! Am knitting your Flicca at the moment and loving it. All the best and looking forward to your book too!
Posted by: marya at June 11, 2007 06:11 AM
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll manage both 'projects' with enviable grace!
Posted by: Jesse at June 11, 2007 08:12 AM
Aww that's wonderful news, congratulations to you and Mr. Raite. xxx
Posted by: Bev at June 11, 2007 10:32 AM
Congratulations to you both!!! Things come in threes though, the book, the baby and.....? !!x
Posted by: Liz at June 11, 2007 10:36 AM
Congratulations to both of you! What an exciting time! And a busy one too! Best wishes on both of your "babies"!
Posted by: Tempe at June 11, 2007 11:21 AM
congratulations!!!!! your loyal readers look forward to baby knits now ;)
Posted by: Janice at June 11, 2007 01:23 PM
Congratulations! Happy and healthy pregnancy (and beyond!)
Posted by: Kim at June 11, 2007 01:33 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful news!
Posted by: Marlena at June 11, 2007 01:53 PM
Congratulations - I wish all 3 of you the very best of all that you would wish for yourselves.
Posted by: Heather at June 11, 2007 04:58 PM
These things tend to move in threes ... any chance you'll be moving house sometime in the next six months?
Many, many congratulations to you and the Mr. It's an exciting time .....
Posted by: Ruth at June 11, 2007 05:05 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful news. I've only commented a few times and just had to do so today.
Posted by: Zoe at June 11, 2007 06:12 PM
many many congrats!
Posted by: loriz at June 11, 2007 07:39 PM
Congratulations on both fronts! I myself am due at the end of January, but no book deals for me ;)
Posted by: LauraC at June 11, 2007 08:25 PM
Congratulations y felicidades! Grow your babies well.
Posted by: Gwen at June 11, 2007 11:40 PM
Congrats on both undertakings!
Posted by: amanda at June 12, 2007 12:11 AM
Congratulations! You will surely have a joyous holiday season this year. Enjoy parenthood - it's so much fun. I can't believe my little twins are turning 4 this summer - the time just flies by, so just enjoy every minute of it!
Posted by: Anne at June 12, 2007 12:38 AM
I'm another (embarrassingly long time) lurker delurking to add to the congratulations. That's lovely news - it what life's all about!
Posted by: catherine at June 12, 2007 02:04 AM
Oh Congratulations! That is amazing news!
Posted by: Anne-Caroline at June 12, 2007 02:12 AM
Congratulations! I just had my first (a boy) a month ago, and it's wonderful. (Gotta say, co-sleeping and breastfeeding are a great way of ensuring you actually get a good night's sleep and thus staying sane!) Best of luck!
Posted by: Sarah at June 12, 2007 05:12 AM
Congratulations to you both! This is just wonderful news!
Posted by: rachel at June 12, 2007 09:02 AM
I disappear from the blogosphere for 2 mins and what do I find? People making babies left, right and centre! Many, many and lots of congratulations. How exciting! So happy to hear the news!
Posted by: Noo at June 12, 2007 09:29 AM
Congratulations! You'll certainly succeed across the board -- how exciting for you!
Posted by: Brynne at June 12, 2007 11:07 AM
What fantastic news, congratulations to you and your husband, Love and Best wishes to you all and the book of course;-)
Posted by: Tracy at June 12, 2007 11:41 AM
Yet another lurker coming out send you and Mr.R. every good wish - wonderful news for you both. Love the stylish blog and the knitting designs.
Oh and good luck with the book hatching too.
Posted by: sheila at June 12, 2007 02:47 PM
December babies are very cozy. Congratulations! I think you'll find the "nesting instinct" will help you wrap up your book as well as take care of getting your home ready for baby raitte.
Posted by: Cristina at June 12, 2007 04:09 PM
I have just found your site (via Nona's website) and am transfixed. Orders for patterns will be coming soon, I'm busy savoring your past posts-I'm to November 2006 with generous side trips to links within each post. My delight at learning there was a book coming was topped by your wonderful baby news. Congratulations!
Posted by: Heather in WV at June 13, 2007 12:31 AM
Congratulations Anna! What exciting news! December babies are lots of fun because you can instantly wrap them up in handknit sweaters!
Posted by: Chloe at June 13, 2007 01:29 AM
Congratulations on both babies. Hope all goes well with gestation.
Posted by: Jane at June 13, 2007 10:26 AM
Congratulations! You must be so excited. I am also pregnant with my first baby and it is due on the 7th December.
Good luck with the book too!
Posted by: Kendra at June 13, 2007 03:04 PM
How exciting Anna. My first was born in early December also and she is a wonderful girl. I am sure your baby will be a real cutie. I hope you are feeling well. I can't wait to see what you knit for the baby. I am so happy for you.
Posted by: debbie at June 13, 2007 04:00 PM
Oh congratulations! Raitte Hall will be so much the richer with the patter of tiny feet. I have 2 friends expecting babes (one September, one December) and I'm contemplating what to knit for them right now.
Hope you're feeling well.
Posted by: Kim at June 14, 2007 03:39 AM
OMG this is fantastic news!! Congratulations!!! xxx
Posted by: Annarella at June 14, 2007 09:10 AM
Congratulations Anna! What wonderful news! May everything go smoothly for you.
Posted by: Sarahfish at June 14, 2007 12:44 PM
I wish you the best pregnancy, the best book and the best baby. And lots of good nights sleeping too.
Happy mountain climbing!
Posted by: filambulle at June 14, 2007 08:19 PM
How exciting! Congratulations! Oh, and timing such an event is pretty much going to get in the way of anythig else you had planned, so just sit back and enjoy it. Okay, well, there won't be a lot of that, but everything will be fine.
Posted by: Julia at June 15, 2007 02:52 AM
Congratulations! I wish you the very best of luck!
Posted by: Lauren at June 15, 2007 03:16 AM
Wonderful news. Let me be the 171st person on your blog to congratulate you (at least at the time I'm writing this). Selfishly, let me also ask you to design fashionable baby items in your new book so all of us who knit for babies can get new ideas too! I love your sense of style and can't wait to see what you come up with. Take care.
Posted by: Kathy L. at June 15, 2007 04:49 AM
Ok, so this is a wildly innappropriate place to make this request, but the comments appear to be closed on the Cherry pattern thread.
I just started Cherry last night (in the third size in the brackets) and am stumped as to how to proceed with the cabling pattern. I have literally just started - finished the ribbing, and the first three rows of the cable pattern.
Then it says "Cont from row 4 of cable stitch
pattern as set for 3 more rows." - the problem with this is that, in the third size, I only have a total of 110 stitches on my needle. In order to complete the fourth row evenly, I would need 112. So what do I do - just go ahead and end a bit short or...? I can't figure out how to adjust the cable pattern, knitted across 14 stitches, for fewer stitches and have it work.
I am new to knitting so sorry if this is a daft question!!
Posted by: Sangita at June 15, 2007 12:24 PM
Congratulations!!!!!
Loving your patterns I have purchased. Seems you are quite talented on many fronts!
Posted by: karen at June 15, 2007 07:47 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Posted by: Alexandra at June 15, 2007 11:13 PM
Oh my goodness! This entry has been sitting in my inbox for a while as a nice little tidbit of reading when I have a spare moment for pleasant distraction. Little did I know what monumental news it held! How exciting! I wish you the best, and am looking forward to news of both the book and the babe.
Posted by: Heather at June 19, 2007 04:24 PM
My warmest and most heartfelt congratulations - if a little belated - on both sets of exciting news.
Posted by: caroline at June 20, 2007 04:26 PM
Oh wow...Congratulations!!
I am soooo thrilled for you!
Posted by: yuvee at June 23, 2007 09:43 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Debby at June 29, 2007 01:29 PM
So exciting! I don't usually comment but I couldn't resist. I can't wait to see all the fun baby-knits you come up with.
Posted by: melanie at July 4, 2007 12:00 AM