...like this one. Actually, this one distracts me about 20 hours of ever day, and still I can't bring myself to take him to the vivisectionist's. He has fallen into the habit of crawling into my discarded clothes and getting stuck there. He also treats me to his very special Concerto Pantufo in D (very) sharp at the most inconvenient times. Oh, and he uses my curtains as climbing ropes to reach higher and doubtlessly more interesting places.Never mind, though, because I have the Blue Lady to keep me calm...ish.
There's another something going on here that is... Well. I really don't want to jinx anything, because this is PAST its early stages and it could all still go horribly wrong, but... ahem...
Whilst making this cowl/neckwarmer, I've also become extremely proficient in the surrealist art of TINKing (for all you non-knitters out there, that's knit-ese for frogging). Come on, that's not a craft, that's ART - to create nothing out of something. The thing is, I still don't know how to un-knit, so when I make a mistake, I just pull it all out and start from scratch. There must be an easier way, but hey, this is what I do best, so if - as the Americans among you say - it ain't broke, why fix it?
Well, I've done another excellent job of buggering up my workday. If only I could get paid to do this every day, I'd be SO rich.
Thanks for your continued support and comments, honeybuns. If it weren't for you... well.
I'd be working.
Yours distractedly,
Annemarie.
26 comments:
Tinking,,, I can hear it as I read it. lol. I saw a sign for you, well actually for a lot of us, me included,,, "All work and no pay makes a Housewife" There sure is something in that saying. Your Blue Lady will be fabulous when finished.
Be always in stitches.
WOW! I hadn't realized just how big the Blue Lady actually is. You go girl!
Love the knitting, too. I am jealous. I can only manage the beginner stitch and still manage to mess that up.
Annemarie, I don't know how to un-knit either, and I must start all over again when I blunder. It is the reason why I stick to scarves. Much less sophisticated than the intricate knitting you produce. Keep up with the good work (I don't mean actual work, I mean work - see what I mean ?)
Funny, I was doing some un-knitting just last night, lol. I'm knitting my first (and probably last) Möbius scarf, trust me, you don't want to start one of those from scratch. Your cowl is just beautiful - yes, you can knit! And the Blue Lady is amazing: what a lot you've done.
KNITTING!?! OMG, this is amazing. You, the one who laments about knitting and says you are not good at it? Look at that complex pattern!! I am so jealous. You know who is going to take possesion of the finished cowl, don't you?
Well, I tink everything and knit nothing! At least that's what it feels like sometimes! Wow - your blue lady is huge. Where do you plan to put her when finished?
Smiles - Denise
Goodluck at work today! ;0)
Love your Blue Lady -- so big! And your kitty -- so cute! I hope mine doesn't learn about climbing curtains. So far, so good! lol!
You and me both, sister.
OMG; he is adorable! I'm reminded of what you told me about the charm with which such monkeys destroy the house. :D And, did you ever read Frank Herbert's Dune? Either way:
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I had no idea the amazing blue lady was so large! Gosh, no wonder it's your totem piece.
I think I see a white lamp from ikea that I was contemplating purchasing in the foreground of Blue Lady. If it is, how is it? Any good for stitching?
Amazing k***ting!
As for distraction, if you *need* more you should check out (but don't waste too much time reading) my recent blog--prepare to be amazed by the ridiculously good exchange I just received.
So good to see a blog from you--and with Pantoef, too! Hang in there. :)
Oh wow does he scratch!, they always seem to do that to me somehow, but it's a cute little cat.
Yes that Lady is huge and congratulations on it so far!!
Love the neckwarmer, a very pretty design and wish I could do that, I just stick to legwarmers LOL. And is there such a thing as Un-knit??
Nice isn't it not working and b.......ing about lol.
I hadn't realised how big Blue lady was! Love your knitting. x
Your knittingskills are impressive, it already looks lovely. And I admire your for stitching the blue lady, I think that's my limit: I won't start at something this big.
She will be a 'real'roommate when you're done.
I'm speachless! Okay, I guess I'm not since I'm typing away here, but, wow - the SIZE of the Blue Lady stitch - for me that would be a lifetime project! Also so enjoyed your kitty pictures!
Keep up the good work!
Oh man, you crack me up! Every single time, lol! Love the way you write!
Blue Lady is HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE!!!
But gorgeous too. OMG, I can't believe your tenacity!
You rock!
xoxo
Oh my gosh, Annemarie, that cowl is gorgeous!! What a fabulous job. And I love the color. The Blue Lady's looking great too! My heavens, you've made a lot of progress on her! :D Lovely to see Pantoef again, too!
Your cowl is just gorgeous!
And Blue Lady is coming along great!
Wow, I'm impressed by your knitting! Yup, you're a certified knitter alright. You even know the equivalent word for frogging in knitting terms. I didn't know there was such a word - this has been a very educational visit! ;-)
That Blue Lady is huge? Are you stitching your twin, like in some SF novel?
OK. Time to go. Good luck with the working!
LOL!! Love your post!!! Keep going at it!!! You will get them all done someday~
Well, you learn something every day - never knew that tinking in the knitting world was the equivalent to frogging. I think your knitting looks great. I used to knit then stitching took over. I know I'd be right back at beginner stage if I took it up again.
Looks like Blue Lady will keep you busy for a while!
No wonder you're distracted!! Look at that cutie that probably gets into EVERYTHING, but keeps your life hopping and full of fun!
Your Lady is gorgeous and so, so huge! You go!! Love your knitting, something I've never even ventured to try.
Die Pantoef! Jij hebt het maar druk met je schatjes.
Wat wordt je 'Blue Lady' mooi. Geen wonder dat jij haar nooit zat wordt. En nu ook nog breien. Je moet echt bij onze SP groep komen. Naast al het stitchen zijn heel veel dames ook met de breinaalden aan de gang. Werk jij ook op een ronde naald? Dat is hier erg in en je schijnt niet zo gauw last van je schouders te krijgen.
Heel veel sterkte Annemarie in deze tijd waar het allemaal erg wennen zal zijn zonder je vader.
veel liefs van Margaret
Wow your Blue Lady is huge!!! She's looking good too.
Your knitting looks great. I want to go back to knitting but I'm afraid it'll eat into my stitching time!
Your kitty is so cute:)
The blue lady is looking lovely and so is your knitting.
That is one cute little furball!
Your Blue Lady is amazing! What a fantastic piece of needlework this will be. I just love her!
Yes, I would say you can most definitely knit!
Wow, you've made a ton of progress on Blue Lady! She is massive but you've got a good bit done so far. Lovely cowl neckwarmer as well...beautiful shade of blue! I unravel everything when I make a mistake too. Fixing mistakes is hard!
So nice to see you An!
Kitties sure are funny aren't they? Mine just knocked over a box of breakables and chipped a few.
Good luck with the blue lady-clsoe to half finished, correct?
Your knitting is great-I never was good at it, but crochet isn't that bad.
Love your finished pieces too!
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