While I've always known that Liam is a boy who knows his own mind, I got a taste of just how particular he can be this week. He has been, for several weeks now, asking me to knit him a blue sweater. Last week, we finally had a quiet day at home together, and he decided that he had waited long enough. Happy for the peaceful time together, I sat with him and looked through patterns on Ravelry. He seemed to have something in mind, as none of the patterns I showed him were right, until this one popped up. He immediately shouted, "There's my sweater!"
I had planned to knit him a heavier, more outdoorsy sweater for fall, with some wool I have in my stash, but when we went to look at my yarn, he latched on to this GGH Bali he saw, and there was no swaying him. I must say it is very rewarding to be working away on it, and have him come up to me with a smile and ask, "Are you knitting my sweater?" He's so sweet sometimes, I could just kiss his face right off.
The book I'm reading right now is a collection of essays that were published in a Canadian newspaper. The whole idea of gardening in a relaxed way, accepting things the way they are and not striving for perfection is just what I need to focus on as our gardening season gets under way. I'm the first to admit I tend to be a tad obsessive about things, and could easily send myself into an emotional spin while I attempt to have a perfect, mature garden all in place by this fall. We know that's not going to happen, so I'm really working at accepting what I have, and how much I can really do this summer. It's amazing how much what I read affects my feelings, and reading things that support what I'm trying to do here and now is very helpful. Imagine that, eh?
~ Joining in with Ginny for her weekly Yarn Along ~
That promises to be lovely - he's a boy with good tastes!
Posted by: Sarah | May 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM
that is so sweet that he's so excited about his sweater - i'm sure he'll wear it proudly!
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | May 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM
I love it when one of my children asks me if I am knitting for them and even more when I can say, Yes!
The book sounds really good.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: PlainandJoyfulLiving | May 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM
That yarn is gorgeous .. and so cool when the recipient has picked out everything! Than they HAVE TO WEAR IT!
Enjoy ....
Posted by: Mary G. | May 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM
That title cracks me up. Sounds like my kind of gardening!
Posted by: Sarah Jane | May 18, 2011 at 02:35 PM
It's a lovely sweater. I love your description of the two of you sitting quietly and looking at patterns.
Posted by: Sara | May 18, 2011 at 04:05 PM
So special to be knitting a special request! I have a sweet little Liam boy like that.
Sounds like a interested read!
Posted by: Rachel | May 18, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Awwww.
Posted by: Carrie#K | May 18, 2011 at 05:03 PM
Oh, that pattern is beautiful! Another one to add to my ever-growing to-knit list... And the yarn he chose is gorgeous as well. It's going to look lovely when it is finished.
I'm going to have to look up your book as well. It sounds like a really nice read...xo
Posted by: meghann | May 18, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Liam - Excellent pick. :)
Posted by: HollyJo | May 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Can't wait to see him in his new sweater! Enjoy putting that garden together Charity...one plant at a time!
Posted by: Patty | May 20, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Liam has wonderful taste. You might want a look at Grumperina's blog http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/ - she just finished the same sweater but did it as a zip front cardigan.
Posted by: Gina | May 24, 2011 at 07:41 PM