Sicky Poo.
I'm home sick. And, really, I am SICK. My stomach decided to have its own little fiesta last night and I spent the majority of our knitting night in the bathroom. (Too much information? Sorry.) But I did manage to have lots of fun anyways -- Anne Marie and Leslie and Jenna came over and we knitted while watching "The Joe Schmo Show" on Spike, the First Network for Men. "The Joe Schmo Show" is a parody of reality shows, and as an expert on reality shows, I can tell you that it's a damn good parody, and it's freakin' hilarious. (Basically, it's a fake reality show, but two of the contestants think it's all real. Cruel, but hilarious.)
But I really didn't intend for my whole post to be about my TV habits. I have a finished Grape Twist to show ya!
Carolyn, thanks for this yarn. It made my Grape Twist happy.
I'm loving this top. I'm still making a few modifications on the armholes...I sweat a lot (ew, too much information again) and I'm really conscious of tight armholes, so I'm trying to loosen them a little without making them look stupid. But, this pattern is super easy and FAST. I knitted mine using Berroco Pronto on size 13s and I was finished in a day or two. The pattern's designer calls it "a midnight snack" of a pattern, and I think that sums it up. Fast, easy, and satisfying. Yum! And Bella likes it too!
I'm going to spend my sick day swatching for Polka Purl Dots, (keeping in mind the warnings about this pattern's wonkiness), watching TV, and maybe knitting up a dishcloth or something. And sleeping. Yay! As much as I hate having explosive...well, you know....., I really needed a day off from work. It's been really hectic lately.
Off to the couches. Have a great day!
Comments (32)
i'm sooo happy this pattern lives on at knitty...it looks so good on you, congrats!
jessica fenlon (thomas)
who designed this midnight snack of a sweater. glad it lived up to my pr!
Posted by jessica | June 30, 2004 11:32 AM
Like the new look of your blog today!
Posted by margene | June 25, 2004 2:40 PM
Carrie - I saw that you knit the Chevron Rib Tank with Cotton Fleece? The IK pattern calls for a heavy worsted weight yarn, were there any problems changing to a DK weight?? I want to knit this top and have some Cotton Fleece on it's way to me so I'm hoping it works okay. I tend to knit loosely so I hope this will work. The top looks great on you!!
Posted by Kate | June 24, 2004 3:06 PM
that was really quick. you just started! you go girlie. hope you feel better. that reminds me that I need time off too. :::Goes to submit time off request at work:::
Posted by erika | June 24, 2004 1:32 PM
Good luck with the PPD! The Grape Twist looks great! I also hope you feel better. Belly fiestas are not fun, ever ever.
Posted by Giao | June 24, 2004 1:07 PM
You look great in that sweater...show off those curves, baby! Feel better soon! Hmm...knitting in the bathroom...gotta try.
Posted by Sarah C. | June 24, 2004 12:27 PM
Did you have to make any pattern changes, or were you able to make gague with Berroco?
Posted by Cecilia | June 24, 2004 11:24 AM
you're too cute, sickie. get better.
Posted by carolyn | June 24, 2004 10:24 AM
Wow - your Grape Twist is the bomb! I had seen the pattern in Knitty but it didn't look like something I would ever make. You definitely make people rethink that pattern. Hope your tummy woes are better soon. Hug the schmoos!
Posted by Bliss | June 24, 2004 9:01 AM
You are so adorable! Don't I always say this? It's always true. Hope you kicked the stomach stuff out.....
Posted by Rachael | June 24, 2004 7:34 AM
You are really cranking out such fabulous tanks! I'm in awe at how wonderful they fit you, too. I love the collar on this one; tres chic.
Feel better soon!!!
xo,
Becky
Posted by Becky | June 24, 2004 4:57 AM
I love the pic of you and Bella sharing a moment of silliness; hydrate, pepto and feel better...
Posted by spaazlicious | June 24, 2004 2:55 AM
Poor Carrie -- I hope you feel better soon. Grape Twist is great (cute doggie photo, too).
I'm starting PPD too! But... what warnings? What wonkiness? You're worrying me.
Posted by alison | June 23, 2004 11:13 PM
Oi..you didn't sound like you had fun last night! I hope you get over your stomache issues fast. I cannot believe how quickly you finished your Grape Twist! That's amazing! It looks great on you. Do you only work on 1 project at a time?
Posted by Evelyn | June 23, 2004 10:15 PM
sorry you feel so shitty! (what a great pun!)
your newest top looks great! and super-fast you say?!? how much pronto did you need, cause i have some that could be something, even if it's ugly army colors!
Posted by cheryl | June 23, 2004 8:43 PM
Ok, let me get this straight.
I go to your blog and you are trying to decide what project you are going to do next.
I come back and unfortunately you are not feeling too well(hope you doing great now).
And I scroll down to see even in that short time, even though you were not feeling well you end up with the cutest tope ever. The color and fit are soo great. That is truly my favorite neckline! I can never find a top cut like that that isn't too tight or too loose at the shoulders. You're not even feeling 100%, but came out knitting like a rock star.
Now that's talent! You got skills!
Posted by froggy | June 23, 2004 8:27 PM
Hi Carrie - hope you feel better soon! And your Grape Twist looks fantastic - excellent yarn color(s)!
Posted by Jenn | June 23, 2004 7:45 PM
Hi Carrie,
Hope you're feeling better already! I love your top and I have to admit that it has inspired me to get past the scarf only knitting stage that I have been in for an eternity. Now I just have to find some great yarn and I am ready to "experiment".
Posted by pipstar | June 23, 2004 7:36 PM
That was a super quick knit! It's lovely, I like the yarn and the shape - very pretty. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by jen | June 23, 2004 5:36 PM
What the ...? You're DONE with Grape Twist already? That was fast, woman! It looks fabulous on you!
Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, but a day off of work is always good! Feel better soon, chica.
Posted by Christy | June 23, 2004 5:27 PM
Man, this must be the week for diarrhea... blech. Sorry you feel shitty!
You are such a fast knitter!!! I'm in awe. Grape twist is fun, very cute. :0)
Posted by ms. amy | June 23, 2004 3:59 PM
That looks great! I might have to make one too. I hope you're feeling better.
Posted by elizabeth | June 23, 2004 1:54 PM
I'm glad you are taking a sick day. Knit on!
I hope your intestines feel better...it's that Taco Stand stuff. I had beer cheese soup today at 5 Star Day....I might be out sick tomorrow. Take care.
Oh, and leave the armholes the way they are! Everybody is sweaty in this humidity.
Posted by Anne Marie | June 23, 2004 1:13 PM
Hey Carrie! I'm sorry you're sick. I had the same thing about every other day while we were in Mexico last week. No fun! I hope everything comes out alright for ya!
See you soon! Tommy
P.S. We brought you back a surprise!!
Posted by Tommy | June 23, 2004 12:49 PM
Wow! Cute and quick! It's adorable on you.
Posted by Julia | June 23, 2004 12:09 PM
You are such a great knitter, your top is soooo cute!
Posted by Karen | June 23, 2004 11:50 AM
Love the way your sweater turned out. Enjoy the day on the couch and hope you get some quality knitting done bewteen runs to the b-room.
Posted by margene | June 23, 2004 11:38 AM
Hope you're sitting verrrrrry still and having placid thoughts.
Your Grape Twist looks so groovy. Fab!
Feel better soon . . .
Posted by Ann | June 23, 2004 10:22 AM
Feel better, Carrie!! I wish I was sitting on my couch & knitting...
Posted by frecklegirl | June 23, 2004 10:19 AM
If anyone accuses you of being all "yay knitting yay dogs!" all the time, you can just refer them to this entry. I like that you put yourself out there in a sincere way whether you are excited about your pets or having digestive problems. It sounds weird but it's true. Thanks for being yourself.
Posted by susan | June 23, 2004 10:13 AM
Wow Carrie...your Grape Twist looks fabulous. I saw the pattern in knitty and wasn't sure I loved it but your might convince me to give it a try! Have a good sick day! (keep up the good work on the blog and the knitting you're so excellent at both!)
Posted by Heather | June 23, 2004 10:04 AM
Wow, what a fabulous sweater! And done so quick! I am inspired to try my hand at one myself. Now go get well!
Posted by Troodle | June 23, 2004 10:03 AM