The Lopi is done already!

Well that was quick, wasn't it?  It hasn't been blocked yet, but Joe wanted to try it out this afternoon.  Okay.. yea... I see it's a little big, but Daniel can get some wear out of it this year and Joe should be able to wear it next year.  He still wanted to model it for the blog since it's "his" sweater.  lol.  I'm a big believer in getting full wear out of kids clothes.  Especially if I'm knitting them.  Notice the green grass?  The last time I checked it's January and I'm in Germany.  I think that's gonna change in the next couple of days.   They're predicting the white stuff.

  Here's a picture of the change purse I gave my friend LeeAnn for Christmas.  I have one more to do for my SIL, Monica. Click it.

We had this photo done this past summer.  Forgot all about them.  It's funny because Dan, the man with the biggest smile in the world, didn't smile in any of the pictures. As the photographer was taking them he kept telling the boys, "Smile right!  Smile right!" ....  Click on it for a bigger view.

This is HILARIOUS!  I think the kid is German.  In case the song gets to you and you want to download it you can buy it from iTunes for .99.  It's called Dragostea Din Tei by Ozone.

I also keep forgetting to give you all this link that Dan sent me a while ago.  Be a sheep herder for a day!  LOL.

My friend, Bri, has ventured into blog world.  Welcome to your new bouncing baby blog, Bri!  Check her out:

Livin' A Dream

And now let's see who's paying attention.  I'm curious to see how many readers I have.  I'm having a.... shhh.... contest...  The 500th person (we're at 320 right now) to leave a comment gets the prize.  It's a Fleece Artist Donegal silk/wool T kit.  The only rule is that you can only comment once per post starting with this post.  It might take a while but I'll get a real feel for my readers and someone will get some free yarn.

Comments

[Roseanne]

I had not read your blog seriously until today. I perked up when I saw that you and your husband met in the military. My husband is in the Army National Guard and has been activated. He has been to Kosovo and will soon leave for Kuwait.Con't

[Wendy]

Holy cow...step away from the blogs and you miss an amazing knitting feat AND a contest. Damn!

[janet]

Jean - that Lopi sweater you have started is like a couple I knit for myself when the boys were small. I wish I still had the pattern I used then. I used Paton's double knitting yarn, I think.

[Daryl]

Hi Jean, I hope you don't know feel obligated to respond to all these comments. I like the double sweater use plan. Whenever I start one for DD#1 and get "that look" from #2 I point out that she will soon be wearing it when it is outgrown. Now the idea of knitting them all in the size to fit #1 to start with but just allotting them as to whose is whose strikes! Hmm. I love reading your blog and seeing your kids. Daryl

[bets]

Hi! I decided to come in and look at the new sweater! It looks terrific, and the muting job went really well too! Bets

[janet]

the contest has certainly prompted a lot of comments - how about a picture of the prize on offer? and what about a special prize for some of your older fans? just kidding. am enjoying the craic as they say in Ireland

[Monica]

Love the sweater. I usually knit them a little big for my children too. All that work deserves more than one season of wear. I enjoy yor blog

[Donna S.]

I have been knitting about 9-10 months & enjoy reading your blog. Nice family photo.

[monica]

Very nice sweater for Daniel, I mean Joe! The family photo is also very sweet.

[Kathleen]

Love the Lopi sweater and the family pic. Very nice. :)

[Jill]

Hi to the Scottish Lamb from a very windy Edinburgh! I too have unlurked myself to say hello! Loved reading about your trip to Shetland - anytime you're passing through my way, do let me know - I'll be happy to show you around!

[Toni]

Three days to finish that sweater? Are you the long-lost twin of the Yarn Harlot, who amazes all her readers with her speed and skill?? I stand in awe of you both. (Well, OK, I sit in awe of you both... it's much easier to type that way!) I'm in Daytona Beach, where it's also still green outside, with lows this week in the mid-to-upper 30s and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Come February, we'll have some grass-browning frost, for sure. Best to your gorgeous family!

[Annie]

Love the sweater! And your boys are so cute. What a wonderful family you have. :)

[Saralyn]

I'll unlurk for a prize! Great blog. Oh, and I'm a Bobbing Bobcat ;-)

[nilda]

An embarassment of riches today's entry is ! So many goodies -- Joe and his sweater, links, games, pix and prizes. Jeepers. I knew I was a sluggish snail but to have a sheep tell me... oh the agony.

[mia]

Okay, so I can't herd sheep. I keep being told that I am a sluggish snail. Maybe I had better kniw some more. And my grass was green yesterday like your but it is now white!

[KDWilson]

You pulled me out of lurkerdom... I adore the Lopi! I haven't seen the inside of the book, though - is there a pattern for adults too?

[Jackie]

Did you know that you have 102 Subscribers through bloglines? Anyway, much as I would love the Fleece Artist Kit, I've already been blessed with goodies from Germany. :) Great pics today - that's a really nice family photo, and the purse is so cute! I can't help it, but I'm a little jealous of your green grass. There's none here and it's been 6 degrees (-13 with the wind chill) here in Boston the past two days. Yuck! Have a great Wednesday! Jackie

[Vicki]

Wow, that was quick! Very cute sweater -- and Joe's just adorable. Room to grow is good!

[Jessica]

Oh, am I it - gosh I would love to be it! I'll comment you to death if I have a chance of winning. Oh, and love the sweater too! It looks lovely and warm.

[corinna]

Love the Lopi! I try to make my sweaters big too so they go for more than 1 year with the kids.

[Jayne]

Love reading your blog. Thanks for the wide spectrum of knitting news especially the description of your knitting adventure to the Shetlands. Can't get enough. Beautiful work. Happy knitting.

[Wendy]

The Lopi sweater (and the model too) is adorable!

[Amy Lu]

Hello! I found your blog on thru the BOB list. I really look forward to reading your posts. I think your blog is very well done!

[Lynne]

I have made the same sweater 4 times now and everytime I do it I try for 2 sizes bigger than intended kid. Last one went to the NWT in Canada and was worn by 3 kids. Like the color of yours and kid inside is pretty cute as well.