new year, new city
The push to finish the Husband Sweater took on a little more urgency in the last few weeks before Christmas. Although there will be plenty of time to wear it in Austin, a wool sweater would come in a lot handier if we lived somewhere, like say, Minnesota. Cold winds and snow call out for handknits. As it turns out, we're moving there! The Husband has accepted a job in Minneapolis and we're packing up and preparing to move as we speak. I won't finish in Austin until March-ish, but there will be plenty of winter left in Minnesota for me.
The timing couldn't be better. Just as I started to long for cold snaps and snow (like the good Canadian girl that I am) the news came in that we'd be moving. We'll have seasons again! And snow! And NHL hockey to watch! And Major League Baseball! And I won't sweat 9 litres walking to the bus stop in April!
I love Austin and will miss much more than I can list. And while I'm sad to move away from some of my favourite knitterly chicas, I know that I'm heading to an incredibly yarny place. Word on the street is the Twin Cities have over 22 yarn shops in the metro area. Sounds like the perfect place to fly into for a weekend visit, right ladies? (There will always be wine in the fridge and a spot to crash!)
While we were waiting to get official word, I knit myself a toque in anticipation. It's Coronet from Knitty in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino. I love love love this chocolate brown.
Now I just need to keep trolling Minneapolis knitblogs to get the low down and find some folks to knit with. It's an exciting way to start the new year!
Oh, my gosh! We'll miss you here in Texas!
Posted by: janna | January 01, 2007 at 16:30
The hat looks great! Good luck on your new adventures.
Posted by: rfg | January 01, 2007 at 16:47
I'm going to miss you SO MUCH! But I've never been to Minnesota OR 22 yarn shops in one day . . . sounds like a mission is in order!
Posted by: Amy Mac | January 01, 2007 at 17:01
How exciting! Congratulations on the move!
Posted by: Nadia Lewis | January 01, 2007 at 17:18
I'm not a knitter, but a hearty welcome to the land of sky tinted waters.
Posted by: Laura | January 01, 2007 at 17:21
WOWza! Congrats on the move. I love Coronet too. I've made a few!
Posted by: Scoutj | January 01, 2007 at 17:31
Long time lurker here, coming out to say, "Welcome to Minnesota!"
We've had an unusual winter, but maybe by the time you get here we'll be back to normal.
Good luck with your move!
Posted by: Lori | January 01, 2007 at 18:14
Congratulations!!!!! Austin will feel your loss :-0
Posted by: Christiane | January 01, 2007 at 18:16
Sounds exciting! What a great way to start the new year.
I'm sure you'll find great knitters over in Minnesota.
Cute hat. :D
Posted by: isel | January 01, 2007 at 18:36
How exciting to move to a place with real weather!
Posted by: Elizabeth K | January 01, 2007 at 19:31
NOOOOOOOOoooooOOO! You can't move!!
Okay, yes you can . . . and I've heard great, great things about Minneapolis. But dude, the Lone Star state is seriously going to miss you!
Will you still be here for SXSW?? Will you still come to Kid N Ewe next year? :)
Posted by: chris | January 01, 2007 at 23:17
Wow, finally moving to the cool again. That's great!! I once was going to move to where you're going. I think having actual seasons is a good thing. Coronet and the sweater look fantastic! I'm glad the hubby loves it. Good luck on your move, and happy New Year!!
Posted by: LaBean | January 02, 2007 at 07:07
What a year you have ahead of you! Sounds great! Best of luck with all of the moving prep!
Posted by: Lolly | January 02, 2007 at 08:29
congratulations! i'm happy that you're happy about the move (frankly, i'd be happy too -- i don't handle the heat too well either)
Posted by: maryse | January 02, 2007 at 09:49
That's wonderful news! Congratulations and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Karen | January 02, 2007 at 10:59
MMmmm chocolate... It's a cute toque.
We're going to miss you something fierce but I hope this is a really great move for you guys.
Posted by: Abbe | January 02, 2007 at 11:56
bah, i'm going to miss you so much but am happy for you all the same. we just have to get together as much as possible for beers, wine, and knitting between now the march.
love the toque. may have to jump on that bandwagon now.
Posted by: meg | January 02, 2007 at 12:16
How exciting! Hooray for sweater seasons! Love the hat.
Posted by: Ruth | January 02, 2007 at 12:46
I know you are going to find lots of fun knitters to hang with up there, but we are sooo going to miss you at Saturday Meetup. It breaks my heart but I hope you keep in touch and come to visit now and then. The toque is super cute on you and the husband sweater is gorgeous and fits splendidly. I may have to make one - wool and all. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Julia | January 02, 2007 at 12:48
Wow! Best wishes and exciting times ahead! Happy New Year...
adorable toque!
Posted by: heather | January 02, 2007 at 13:15
Congrats on the move, it's always exciting to move somewhere new! And 22 yarn shops? Wow, how will you ever pick a favorite? :)
Posted by: Adam | January 02, 2007 at 14:11
Congrats!!!! Hopefully the weather will cooperate by turning cold up north for you. If I find any MN bloggers, I will let you know.
Posted by: Mia | January 02, 2007 at 17:14
Caro! Wha?!?!? I am just so sad. My neighbor! I hardly knew ya!
Posted by: Kim | January 02, 2007 at 17:37
Exciting news! I'm sure you'll love it up there. I'll think of you in August. BLECH.
LOVE LOVE the sweater below. Wow, I'm seriously impressed (non knitter - but still).
Posted by: Amy | January 02, 2007 at 19:36
It sounds like you're pretty psyched about the move - congrats! I'm already jealous of you and your high-falutin' seasons!
Posted by: kelp! | January 02, 2007 at 22:44