Happy Holidays!

We spent the holidays with family in sunny California, and at the last minute I decided to cast on an easy-to-do scarf to take with me instead of Andy's sweater, so I have this

 to show for my absence.  I'm doing a simple stitch--knit one row, then *K1, P1* across for the next row--which I really like because it makes an interesting reversible scarf.  I added a seed stitch border on the end & each side (3 stitches on each side) but the darn thing still wants to roll. I can't decide whether to be really annoyed with it or admire it's determination, but I'm hoping some severe blocking will help.

I took the lace scarf down as well, but there was one moment on the plane on Tuesday when I had the most horrifying thought:
I could run out of knitting

OK, I think this on every trip--which prompted me to take two entire sweaters along on my honeymoon even--but this time I was traveling and only had two scarves with me.  What would I do if I ran out of yarn?  I couldn't buy more--I'm cold sheeping!  The knitterly horror!!!!!!!

Of course, what I hadn't counted on is three children--ages 6, 4, and 2--who kept Aunt Toni so busy every day that I didn't get either scarf done.  (Those of you with small children may now scoff at my naivete)  So, today I am resting and trying to kick this dratted cold, sucking up to two lonely and angry kitties, and perhaps finishing one of those scarves.....................

Comments

Janet said…
Oh Toni,
Sorry you are still dealing with the dratted cold, but at least you can still knit. And you are right, most of us assume we can get more knitting done than we do, just one of those things. Have the kitties forgiven you for deserting them??? Just block one of your shawls again and Theo may forgive you, if you let him play, lol.
December 27, 2009 at 8:36 PM
toni in florida said…
Glad you had a safe trip and that you are so close to finishing 2 objects! Way to end the year!

As for the overpacking of knitting materials, well, let's just say, "Hi, pot. I'm kettle. Nice to meet ya!" ;-)
December 28, 2009 at 2:42 AM
carolynswafford said…
I hope you feel better soon!!! And good for you for knitting on while recuperating - can't wait to see the scarf finished!
December 28, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Mandy said…
So sorry to hear that the cold is still hanging on. Hope you will be completely recovered soon.
Hope the cats are feeling friendlier now that you are home and giving them some attention.
December 29, 2009 at 3:32 AM
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