Funny!
I have gotten early morning phone calls from the Pants on several occasions when he's accidentally locked his keys in his car. It happens fairly often. I grumble ... but I always bring him his keys. What else can you do?
Today, he gets to return the favor. I have locked my keys in my car. I THINK. If they aren't in my car, I have no idea where they are and I am a sad, sad schmoo. Keys, if you're listening: pleasepleaseplease be in my car.
Anyways, this unexpected break in the middle of the day + having my laptop + wireless cloud in downtown Athens = blog post. And there are things to talk about, actually. For example: High Energy Jenny had a BABY!!!! I can't believe it! I'm so happy for the High Energys and their new TinyHeadSchmoo. Go on and give her some love! Dude, that kid is lucky - he has pretty kickass parents. I can't wait to give him a squeeze.
In non baby-related news, I've been knitting several different things. I started a Headline News cabled newsboy cap, and it turned out a little large:
Trust me, it was too big.
(Look at that yarn, by the way. HEJ gave that to me last Christmas - she recycled and dyed it herself. It's a beautiful angora wool blend and it's lovely to knit with. She's multitalented, that one.)
So, seeing as how it was too big, I ripped that, and started just a plain rollbrim hat using some Manos I recently added to the stash. Here's a look...
Basic Rollbrim Hat.
That one is actually done now, and I've worn it a couple of times. It could be longer, but it works. I just needed some plain old circular stockinette to keep my hands busy.
Now, I'm back to my pretty HEJ yarn, and I'm making a little mini Clapotis. It might be for a present...I'll never tell...
Do you like my grainy coffeeshop picture?
It's the best I can do right now.
And how does one make a mini Clapotis? Well, I googled "mini clapotis" and got this handy little recipe : [ mini clapotis ] Thanks, kpixie! It seems to be working perfectly for this yarn.
No matter how many times I knit a Clapotis, I just can't memorize the pattern. I always try, and I always end up screwing something up. I will be a good girl and bring my pattern with me every where I go this time around.
Other news? Eh, not much, really. I'm in a Christmas musical extravaganza called "Deck the Halls" -- I couldn't resist volunteering for it -- and I'm singing the lead on two Christmas songs. Are you ready? It's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", and "Last Christmas". Yes, the one by Wham! I was going to resist inviting anyone because it's going to be super cheesy, but then I thought: when else will they get to see their friend perform a Wham! song for an audience? MAYBE NEVER. So I invited my friends. And you, if you're in Athens. It's through Athens Creative Theatre - the website has ticket info.
And that's my story right now. I decided to make some creative Christmas presents, so I've been working on those - not knitting - and just relaxing by the fire when I can. I'm readyreadyready for Christmas break. And also ready for my car keys. Hopefully, by the time this is posted, I'm in my car, driving back to the office. We shall see...
Comments (17)
I hate it when my keys hide from me! Like the hat, too bad it is too big. I am going to make my first rolled brim hat for my BFF's baby who is due next week. It doesn't look too hard so I haven't started yet. Should I get busy or do I have a little time?
Marly
Posted by MarlyKnits | December 14, 2006 2:04 AM
Saw this article and thought you and the knitters would like the idea... http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=2337
Posted by Posturban Naturalist | December 14, 2006 12:32 AM
yes! I work in a xmas shop so natch we have holiday music playing non stop. I hear "Last Christmas" at least twice a day! It never gets old!!
Posted by Laura | December 13, 2006 11:15 PM
I wish I was going to be in GA to see you perform--it sounds like just the thing that would whip us into the holiday spirit.
Lovely hat yarn!
Posted by Jessica | December 13, 2006 2:18 PM
I hope the keys turn up! I really like the newsboy cap thingie, I hope it's the right size second time around.
Posted by jen | December 13, 2006 1:07 PM
aww maybe we can see you perform. yay wormy.
Posted by joanna | December 13, 2006 10:58 AM
i heart wham!
Posted by lyn | December 13, 2006 9:30 AM
i love that you are singing the "wham" song. for me, the holiday season doesn't begin until i hear that song. can you film it and put it on youtube???
Posted by carrie m | December 13, 2006 8:53 AM
Love the hat yarn, it looks great!
The Christmas musical extravaganza sounds awesome. Wham!'s big hit is probably the most popular Christmas song ever in Japan. Today I heard a synthesized version playing at the grocery store. You would be a superstar over here!! Hope it is lots of fun!
Posted by molly! | December 13, 2006 2:58 AM
Hope you found your keys!
Posted by ruth | December 12, 2006 10:08 PM
I so wish I could be there to see you perform. Embrace the cheesy...I mean you're one of the few people who can really pull cheesy off...that's a compliment, by the way. :-)
Posted by sarah b. | December 12, 2006 9:53 PM
Damn the keys! Hope they were in the auto.
I totally remember Wham AND that song! I sure you can funk it up and rescue it from 80s tragic.
Posted by Silvia | December 12, 2006 5:34 PM
hope you found your keys!! :)
looks like your holiday knitting is going well. i wish mine were going faster! oh well.
Posted by gleek | December 12, 2006 4:34 PM
Oh! Oh! I just took a mental health hour today from work and danced around the house to "Fastlove." It's not Wham!, but it is George Michael. The stars, they are aligned.
Posted by JulieFrick | December 12, 2006 4:24 PM
uh oh! i hope you are in your car by now... :) i love the yarns you are using in those hats....
Posted by carolyn | December 12, 2006 4:22 PM
Last Christmas is awesome!! Really, 80's christmas songs are my favorite, you should consider having the lead on that a special honor. I hope you get some relaxing time in soon.
Posted by Jenna | December 12, 2006 4:07 PM
My mom just sent me an early Christmas present...it's a AAA membership. I lock myself out of my car a few times a year. Very sad. Hope you find 'em.
Posted by Sarah | December 12, 2006 3:57 PM