Take one vintage 1966 Kenner flatbed knitting machine…
Add accessories.
Subtract directions.
ADD RECENT TETANUS SHOT!
Subtract fun.
Add frustration.
And voila! A tiny laddery piece of crap!
Remember, kids, “It’s Kenner – It’s Fun!”
They know me pretty well at my local post office, as you might expect after 900 or so packages mailed. I also know my postal clerks pretty well. And with the exception of the jackass who hit me on the head, I like all of them. (Incidentally, I never saw the head hitter again after that incident, so I never got to take him to task. Hopefully he’s somewhere far away from the general public now.)
There’s guy A who always laughs and jokes around, and there’s guy B who always has a smile and a lollipop for my daughter… and then there’s guy C. I’m gonna call him Luigi.
More about Luigi, and unrequired kindness.
Pattern: Bunny Tail from “itty-bitty hats” by Susan B. Anderson
Yarn: About 2/3 ball of Sublime Kid Mohair Blend
Needles: #5
Size: 6-12 mos
I was inspired by the super-cute one that the owner of Charlotte Yarn did as a shop model. This was a tolerably quick knit – the mohair was a bit “sticky” even on my addi turbos. I’d do this again. It’s just an adorable pattern.
It did, however, lead to this rather horrifying conversation with Turtlegirl76. I brought the hat in to Charlotte Yarn and showed it to her during the shop’s Mother’s Day event yesterday. Turtlegirl76 had loaned me the #5 DPNs I needed to finish off the ears.
Her: That turned out really cute.
Me: Thanks!
Her: What yarn did you use? Is it the same as Remy used for her bunny hat?
Me: Yep!
Her: Am I handling mohair right now?
Me: …
Her: …
Me: Oops.
Ack! I forgot you were allergic to mohair, Turtlegirl! Sorry sorry sorry! I hope your hands didn’t itch too much for the rest of the day! I owe you something nice.
I cannot imagine a better role model or a more loving mother.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. You’re a fantastic person and I’m so lucky to have you.
Mom rides the zip line at Em’s birthday party, 2005.
Ah, non-Jayne hat orders. I love you so.
This is the first time I’ve steam-blocked a hat. I’ve wet-blocked before, but this was new. I just wanted to even out the fair isle a bit. Mmm… steamy sheep smell.
This is about ready to go out. More Jayne hat yarn should arrive today or tomorrow.
Well, I put out an e-mail asking for other parents to run the meeting, but nobody stepped up. My husband got back in town late last night, and I’ve got a big headache, but I don’t want to cancel the meeting. So I’m going to do the next best thing: work on a badge that makes them run around like maniacs so I don’t have too much work to do. So:
“Greetings, Brownie parents! Just a reminder that we DO have a meeting at 4:30 today. It’s a gorgeous day outside, so we’ll be doing the “Playing Around the World” try-it. Depending on time, we may play “Red Light, Green Light” from America, “Sardines” from Germany, “Da Ga” (boa constrictor) from Ghana, “Banyoka” (the snakes) from Zambia, “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf” from Australia, and “Ram Ram Rip” from Malaysia. If our girls have other ideas, we can definitely explore those, too!”
As for me, I’m gonna take an aspirin. Or five.
I have a post to make about our trip to the Schiele museum and planetarium. But it’s going to take too much time, so instead… Linkapalooza!
Too tacky for belief. Be sure you’ve got your sound on. Turtlegirl76, don’t you have a birthday coming up?
PLEASE don’t feed the monkeys.
Not your average backyard pool.
Mug shots.
Breaking the sound barrier.
Persecuted For Wearing The Beard.
Desktop folder art.
Have a great day!
If you’re here in NC, today’s the day to vote in the Democratic primaries! Be sure you take the time to exercise your rights today – I’m going to my polling place right now!
For the first time ever, y’all are going to have a summer Serenity screening! Apparently this is a little late getting organized, but tickets just went on sale. Help spread the word and make Memphis’s event a huge success!
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