So, Yes I've been attempting to knit lately. My book projects have been begging for more attention & so is Robin, so bloggable knitting is a bit on the pitiful side.
So, sitting through 3 shows of Rent may seem like 525,600 minutes (I'm sure actually watching the show is much more entertaining), but I now have actual proof. Two socks almost entirely knit during those shows...
The sock in front is out of CPY Panda Cotton, the one behind it is in a machine washable Alpaca. I ran out of knitting half way through the 3rd show. I was told that the look of terror on my face was quite memorable. It didn't help that 2 of the guys in the cast continuously asked me out, over & over to the point I was considering a harassment complaint. I had to walk that thin line of being polite, but firm, so that I wouldn't get in trouble for decking one (or two) of the actors during the performance. Knitting was very therapeutic during all this, so you can imagine the down hill slide of my attitude toward them once the yarn ran out.
So, while not fending off unwelcome advances from horny guys who only wanted one thing (considering they were in town for only 2 days) I was working on my Little Democrat sweater. I'm down to only one sleeve left to knit.
I think this sweater is so cute. I decided to pick up stitches & knit the sleeves onto the body. I've realized some flaws in my plan to knit a little USA flag onto the other sleeve, so that is in a holding pattern till I work out a tiny but viable chart.
Now that I've gotten myself all upset again about this weekend I'm going to leave you with some puppy pictures. How can you be upset when these eyes are looking in your face?
(I took bunches more of these yesterday, click any of them to go to the flickr photoset to see the rest of the photos)
Comments (5)
Chew on some raw garlic, and then when they're in the middle of asking you out, pick your nose. (For an artistic touch, burp at the same time.)
Posted by Presbytera | April 11, 2007 7:22 PM
Posted on April 11, 2007 19:22
What you don't want to sleep with an actor? Yeah, I'd be just as pissed too.
There's a really cute little American Flag pin pattern in an old Vogue Knitting I came across that would probably work for the sleeve of that sweater. It's from a post 9/11 issue of course.
Posted by bezzie | April 11, 2007 8:07 PM
Posted on April 11, 2007 20:07
Beautiful photos of Robin. Such a gorgeous boy!
I ushered for The Lion King this past weekend. It was a different company than the one you worked for last year, but I enjoyed remembering the scarves you knit for Scar and Zazu while I watched.
Posted by Kendra Struthers | April 11, 2007 9:15 PM
Posted on April 11, 2007 21:15
Hello secret pal,
I'm wondering if you have received my last few emails and am hoping that I did not offend you in any way, as I've sent emails and left comments on your blog, but haven't heard back from you.
I hope you enjoyed your first surprise package and am already putting together your 2nd one.
Please let me know that you are still out there -
Thanks,
Your Secret Pal
Posted by Secret Pal 10 | April 12, 2007 8:14 PM
Posted on April 12, 2007 20:14
Great Comment about Rent feeling like 525,600 minutes.
I have a friend, who waitressed in a bar or two while in college- she was unmarried then, but took to wearing a gold band on the left ring finger. The guys then left her alone. You could just add a ring to the list of things you always take to a wardrobe call.
Julie LW
Posted by Julie Levy-Weston | April 13, 2007 4:33 PM
Posted on April 13, 2007 16:33