It seems like everyone is talking about diet and exercise these days, myself included. It’s that time of year, after all. So let me put it right out: My intention this year is to make physical changes, to get off my butt and get moving, to feel better about myself and the way I look. To that end I’ve started Weight Watchers online again, I’ve changed my YMCA membership to a family one so that Dale can go with me, and I’ve joined the Ravelry group lessw8 in 08.
I’m seeking chemical reactions and physical changes. A calorimetry of the mind, body and spirit, if you will.
Speaking of Calorimetry (nice segue, huh?) I finished two in the week leading up to Christmas. Both are for me, selfish little knitter that I am.
The gray one goes with my charcoal gray coat. The yarn is di.Ve’ Teseo and the striping effect is very cool. I cast on 100 stitches and knit until it was about 4 inches wide.
And the brown one goes with my red coat. The yarn is Karabella Boise and it is soft, soft, soft. I again cast on 100 stitches but knit until it this one was only about 3 inches wide.
I’m not a big wearer of hats as I like to avoid “hat head” at all costs. However, sometimes it’s just too cold to go without some sort of head covering and I think these two little headbands will see me through the rest of this winter just fine.
Especially if today’s predicted highs of 57ยบ stick around.
PumpkinMama Said,
Those look great on you!
DebbieB Said,
Cute headbands, and they frame your pretty face nicely!
Good luck with your changes. I know from experience how hard it is, but from the same experience I know it can be done – you can do it!
Kirsten Said,
They look so cute on you! I made a scarf with Bosie a year or two ago. It really is incredibly soft!!
Good luck with your 08 goals. I really should go join WW myself – and get up and start moving more!
Kelly Said,
They look great on you! I think those are great goals for the new year and it’s wonderful you and Dale will be going to the gym togehter. I wish I could get my husband to do that.
Wool Winder Said,
They both look great on you! I like the way the gray one turned out with the stripes.
Good luck reaching your goals.
Robin in VA Said,
Both are so pretty!! I’m still working with WW, it’s a struggle, but you can do it!!
Ruth Said,
They are very cute.
Paula Said,
The headbands look great! I wonder if they would work over my daughter’s dreads. I guess there is only one way to tell, huh? Good luck with WW. I’m cheering for you.
Kelly Said,
They both look great!
Deb Said,
You have the greatest smile. Thanks for waking me up with it this morning!
marianne Said,
Your Calorimetries are beauties and you wear them well! I finally got around to knitting one for myself and LOVE it!
Chris Said,
Those headbands, especially the grey one, are almost as adorable as your wonderful grin. Looks like a fun knit.
Jen in CT Said,
I really like the gray and white one. Very nice! See you on the Ravelry group!
Karen Said,
They are both so pretty and look great on you!
Kim Said,
Very cute!!! I have pulled that pattern out a number of times, but have yet to make one. Seeing how cute it is, maybe it will get moved up the ladder!
Manise Said,
Those look great on you! I’m with you on your goals. I’m signing up with WW today. My first meeting is in an hour. Now I need to figure out the moving my body part of it.
liz Said,
I just knit this over the Christmas break as well. They are like candy!
Chris Said,
Cute Calorimetries! I need to knit myself another one of those, too.
margene Said,
Calorimetry is perfect for you! It’s a great little covering when you just need a bit more warmth. Good work.
Cheryl S. Said,
57? Send us some of that! I really like how the gray one worked up.
Jan Said,
Don’t you look charming in that last shot! The headbands are a great compromise for those of us who dread hat hair.
This pattern always reminds me of the hats we wore as kids growing up in Maine. Same shape but with ties instead of a button. I can still invoke that choking sensation when my mother would tie it too tight under the chin. lol
Hillary Said,
Good luck with your ‘08 goals. I’m still thinking about how I’m going to get more exercise in the new year for me.
Those Calorimetry’s look great on you.
jillian Said,
So cute!
Knitnana Said,
Gorgeous! (you, not the headbands, tho’ they’re cute, too!)
Many best wishes for success in your plans!
(((hugs)))
Carrie Said,
Cute! And the headbands are nice too.
Sara Said,
Now those look cute on you…on me they wouldn’t look so good…and I think it’s because of the face shape…I have a really long face..and hats make my face look fuller. Of course, you have to keep the darn hat on whereever you are because the hair looks awful! Like the colors, too!
Lisa Said,
Love them – that pattern is still on my to do list! I too avoid hats because of the whole hat hair issue, but was thinking these would be perfect to keep the ears warm and still look good
! Good luck with the WW – I slowed down with it over the holidays but am now trying to get back on track too!
Julie Said,
Hmmm, I’m heading over to Ravelry to check out that group. I’ve gained 20 pounds over the past year and I want it off!
Great Calorimetries! I think I am the only person in blogland who hasn’t knit one.
Cookie Said,
Lovely!
I feel ya on the weight and dislike of hat hair. ♥
Beth Said,
They look great! I look terrible in hats, but maybe a Calorimetry would look okay. Thanks for mentioning the Ravelry group. I’ll have to look into that. Good luck with your efforts!
maryse Said,
cute calometries but you must be new to the area, because 57 degree days in january is just mother nature’s way of fucking with us.
Teyani Said,
I kept meaning to make one of those – and then promptly forgot – thanks for the reminder.
they are fabulous!
And tell Dale that he took some great photos of you. I really like the last photo – what a great smile.
Good for you, also, deciding to feel good about yourself in 08.
kmkat Said,
That last one is such a great photo of you — big smile, pretty face, and a hand-knit!
anne Said,
cute! i’ve been thinking of trying the earband/headband instead of a hat.
E Said,
those are great! i’m making my Mom a scarf with Teseo right now and think i might have just enough left for a Calorimetry – love the striping.
Leslie Said,
Those are cute! They look great on you.
Wanda Said,
I love the photos of you, you look gorgeous! Good luck with the your weight management program. WW and gym sounds like a good ticket. That is one of my goals for the new year too.
The Calorimetries turned out well. I may need to try these!
Leah Said,
So cute! If I could just find my knit mojo, I would make one or two of those. You haven’t seen it by any chance?
Laura Said,
Carole you’re so Beautiful!! You’ve completely sold me on Calorimetry. Now I MUST make at least one for myself. Of course right after I finished knitting my 15yo daughter a hat for Christmas she informs me she doesn’t want a HAT but a head band sort of thing that just covers her ears. SHEESH. So she’ll probably get one too if I like how it comes out.
Best wishes for complete success in your Personal Calorimetry Goals Carole! Hopefully we’ll be successful together at it. XOXOXOX
~Kristie Said,
I wish you all the best in your endeavors to lose weight this year. I’m in the same boat, it’s just that I started November 1st to try not to add any weight during the holidays.
You look fabulous in your Calorimetries. I didn’t really care for them in the past, maybe because they looked too big, but if I make one like your brown one, the it would be perfect.
Lucia Said,
Best of luck on the weight thing. I have to get back on the draconian version of the DFH, which was helping with the plumbing issues *and* the weight.
scoutj Said,
Good luck Carole! You can do it! I did WW online and lost 20 lbs after the girly was born. I still keep those numbers in my head. What shocked me was that my martinis I like had SEVEN points! That’s a whole meal! That made me sad. But cutting out alcohol made an immediate difference for me.
Stephanie Said,
I’m on that diet and exercise bandwagon too. And I’m 1 day in… jury’s still out. At least I have karate and I think I’m going to dedicate myself to running a couple of mornings a week. We’ll see. Love the headbands – so cute.
Debi Said,
What an adorable picture of you Carole!
Danielle Said,
You are just too cute in those headbands
How’s the Y working out for you? I worked out at mine tonight!
Birdsong Said,
Such very cute photos of you! I will be working on the opposite side of the country alongside you to meet the same goals… like mostly dropping 15 pounds and feeling more energetic:)
Rachel Said,
Good for you, signing up the family at the Y. I think it helps keep you motivated to get in shape if there is someone around to work with you and help encourage you. I hope you are able to stick to your resolution, and feel good about yourself. After all, isn’t that what is the most important thing?
The headbands are so cute! It does seem like a much better idea for cold winter days than a hat does. Has anyone ever told you that you have an absolutely beautiful smile?
Jean Said,
Those look adorable on you. I would look like a complete dork. They’ll be great for the cold weather coming.