I was truly worried for a while that my mojo was gone forever. Thank goodness, it's back, and I've started with something small, the Kureyon Kozy from Knitty. Even better, I had two skeins of Noro Kureyon (colour 150) in my stash, so I could begin right away. I've knit and put together the two bottom pieces, and am just at the point of deciding whether to knit the pattern as written, with a division for both the spout and the handle, or have only one opening for the spout. I have two teapots I generally brew tea in, one with a side handle, and one with a bamboo handle on top. I'm going to "try it on" each one to see.
I've also started listening to podcasts again (another favourite passtime that went by the wayside for a while), and have been looking around for the perfect baby pattern to knit up a sweater for the new arrival. I have some DK cotton in the stash, which seems just right for a June baby. I spent a happy hour or so poking around on Ravelry, and finally ended up looking through a book already on my bookshelf, Natural Knits for Babies and Moms. I'm pretty sure one of these will suit just fine.
Thanks again to all of you that have kept in touch. It's been a lonely couple of months, and there were some pretty dark weeks just before Christmas. The sun is shining again though! Happy New Year!
oh June!!! June the end? or June the beginning? June 28 would be perfect and we can share a bday! can you hang on that long?
Posted by: Colleen | January 09, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Glad you're back!
Posted by: Maria | January 09, 2008 at 05:51 PM
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. A June baby, yay!!
Posted by: Knittypants | January 09, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Glad that you are feeling better!
June is a wonderful time to welcome a new baby!
Posted by: Kristeen | January 09, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Happy new year to you too! And a June baby. A summer birthday!
Good to hear that your knitting mojo came back!
Posted by: Carrie K | January 09, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Hooray - good to see you back!
Posted by: Ruth | January 09, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Yay the knitting mojo is back!! I glad you are feeling better :-) Plus you are having a June baby, which is great as well, okay I'm a bit bias considering I am a June baby ;-)
BTW did the tea I sent you help?
Posted by: Chelle | January 09, 2008 at 08:32 PM
YAY!!! What a delightful treat to see another post and with... knitting! I am so very happy for you! The Noro is very pretty, looking forward to seeing the cozy! (and the teapots :^)
I'm so glad you're feeling better... so very glad!
Posted by: marianne | January 09, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Glad you're back to blog, may the sun shines bright and sunny for you this year!
Posted by: erin | January 09, 2008 at 09:35 PM
I'm so glad to see you back!
Posted by: Hasbu | January 10, 2008 at 04:31 AM
Glad you're back! I thought mine was lost, lost, lost too -- and I'm actually looking forward to the new year.
Babies are wonderful, anyhow.
Posted by: stefaneener | January 10, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Yay! I'm glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 10, 2008 at 09:07 AM
glad to hear you are back and starting to feel better. Chin up, spring is just around the corner and soon your baby will be here too.
Stay warm and find something to smile about every day :-)
Posted by: mari | January 10, 2008 at 10:29 AM
All 3 of my boys were born within 2 weeks of each other (not literally!) in JUNE! A wonderful time to have a baby!
Posted by: Pat | January 10, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Hi! Welcome back! I was thinking of you over the holidays and wonder how you've been (a friend of mine goes to PG for Christmas every year to see her parents). Glad to hear the sun is shining! :)
And a June baby! Congrats!
Posted by: Mary | January 10, 2008 at 11:43 AM
A June baby - how wonderful!
I've been thinking of you - glad to hear from you again.
Love the colour of your Noro - that will make an awesome tea cozy. You'll be enjoying hot tea all afternoon.
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | January 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM
It is so lovely to see you back and I am delighted to hear your knitting mojo is returning. Hope you are starting to feel a little better and regaining a bit of energy.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Yey so pleased to see you back. Cute project, lovely yarn you'll soon be up to full knitting addiction levels again soon :o)
Posted by: Sarah | January 10, 2008 at 01:59 PM
a June baby, its soooo exciting, and I just love the colour of that Kureyon, I'm using some Cash Island at the moment and its sooooo velevety!
Posted by: Jo | January 10, 2008 at 02:05 PM
So glad you are back & feeling perkier :-)
Doubley glad your knitting joy is back; enjoy the sunshine & watch everything grow.
Posted by: meg | January 10, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Happy New Year! Glad to see you've returned. :)
Posted by: Sheri | January 10, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Welcome back! You've been missed. Looking forward to seeing the FO!
Posted by: Patty | January 11, 2008 at 07:30 AM
I should have come here first! Wonderful news. Have you chosen a name?
It's encouraging to know that you're getting back on track and things are looking up!
Posted by: Wanda J | January 12, 2008 at 04:57 PM
So glad that you're back and that the sun is shining for you again! YAY!
Posted by: Julie | January 15, 2008 at 03:55 AM