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Long time no see...

This is my first post on Ginny's Yarn Along. I’m not sure I’ll be able to join every Wednesday, because I’m not sure I’ll be able to show different things every week, but I’ll try anyway…

It has been a long time since I’ve knitted myself a sweater. First, the baby knits took all the available time and then it seemed I had only the time and energy for small projects: shawls, hats, mittens… I’ve finally decided it was time to get my hands on something bigger. And I really wanted to try Rosa Pomar’s yarn, Beiroa.

I had my eyes on Kate Davies' Warriston a long time ago, so I decided to combine both. The yarn is thinner than the recommended on the pattern, so the sweater became less loose. I like it just like that…

it took me almost two months to finish this project, working mainly on some evenings when I’m not too sleepy. And a train trip to Lisbon gave me 6 hours to knit non stop (my hands got sore by the end of that day!) I guess that’s the consequence of having a baby/toddler around. With 14 months he wants lots of attention and care. I’ve been reading Mothering your Nursing Toddler, by Norma Jane Bumgarner. Though weaning isn’t in our plans for the time being, I felt the need to reassure myself regarding my option. It also helps to know people who kept nursing long past the first year, even though I seem to find them more on line than around me.