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April 02, 2008
That's the last time I post about them...
Wow! I think it’s totally funny that when I don’t talk about knitting, nobody comments. So I will try to keep my posts to strictly knitting… But I really love Flight of the Conchords!!!! And those were really funny!
Right then. Moving on. I finished my Raisin Beret. Not too happy with the results. I think it’s too slouchy for me. Makes me look like this guy:
Sam Kinison and I separated at birth? You decide.
I thought the pattern was great up until the decreases for the crown of the hat. The pattern has a mistake in it and it’s really hard to fix mistakes when you are knitting lace. To tell the truth I ripped it out and started again about a week ago. Sigh……
I think it looks much better on Mr. Louis don’t you?
Who is he? Why he is my friend! He is married to the lovely and talented Margaret! She makes the most fantastic shoes!!!! (I will have a pair some day, oh yes, I will)
Mr. Louis and Mr. Big Geek like to get together and sniff glue, ahem, they like to make models of WWII aircraft. We decided it would be a good idea to all get together and do
“HOBBY HANDS”
Doesn’t that sound like fun? Even not so little Big Geek got involved. So did Mr. Louis and Margaret’s dog Cody! (who has her own myspace page by the way, Cody that is)
No she didn’t crochet the blanket….
So we all got together this Sunday to do Hobby Hands and have a little Pot Luck Supper! Secret Lentil was supposed to come with Mr. Lentil, but they crapped out. Too bad for them. (We still like you guys) I made homemade Mac and Cheese and Chocolate Cake. Margaret made chicken and asparagus. YUM!
Here we all are doing our hobbies:
That't the husband and Mr. Louis
That is not so little Geek and Margaret. Notice the lovely Calorimetry on her head??? She loves it.
So Margaret is a new crocheter and she wanted to start a new project. She picked the Boteh Scarf (Spring 2007 Interweave Crochet). I decided to join her and make the scarf too.
Seeing as how she is a newbie crocheter I thought I would get a jump on the pattern and see if there were any obstacles with it that would make her scream and pull out her hair. I had like 4 triangles done when we got to the house. Not to show off or anything…… It was fun! I couldn’t put it down! Margaret picked a yarn that perhaps shouldn’t have been picked for this project. But she is handling it like a trooper! (she picked the new Noro Sock yarn)
Here is a nice close up shot:
I am have like 12 triangles done as of today. I should have this done by the end of the week!
Wow, long post, but I thought I should make it up for the Conchords post.
Over and out.
Posted by beth at April 2, 2008 12:51 PM
Comments
I liked the Conchords post. But that's just me.
Wow. Separated at birth? Um...just don't wear it with a leather blazer.
Posted by: Christie at April 2, 2008 02:41 PM
The crochet scarf is gorgeous! What a neat pattern.
Also, Little Geek is getting so big! Has he started getting that not-so-little-boy smell yet? Kurt has. Poor thing, some days I make him shower twice a day...
Posted by: katie at April 2, 2008 03:37 PM
Oh no, Beth, I totally forgot to get back to you about that hat! I'm so sorry, I am terrible with email! If by mistake you mean that the lace pattern gets messed up, so yes, I noticed that too, but just kept knitting. :-D I'm sorry that you're unhappy with the result. But the crochet scarf looks really pretty!
Posted by: terhi at April 2, 2008 04:04 PM
I notice the same thing on my blog. I'll write about something that is important or funny to me...and nothing. No comments. It's fine...but I always seem to think that what I find interesting will be interesting to others.
Hobby hands...funny :)
Posted by: Stacey at April 2, 2008 04:35 PM
i wouldn't have known a conchord if it bit me on the leg. hence the non-comment.
the boteh scarf though, i'm familiar with. it's a great pattern and i'm looking forward to seeing it done in the noro sock yarn.
Posted by: maryse at April 2, 2008 05:57 PM
Okay. a) You look nothing like Sam Kinison. b) Your new beret is tres chic! c) How did you get to find such cool friends that you can "double date" with! That rocks! d) I want to start crocheting now, too. e) How did Little Geek get so big already? xox
Posted by: Karma at April 2, 2008 06:09 PM
Yup, you and Sam... twins. WHOA, what incredible shoes! I think I saw them a while back even before I started blogging (I was looking around at hand made mocassins/boots, but not for purchase because I just can't!) I think I missed the youtubes the other day because it was late and I was tired and videos seem harder (not that they ARE though...)
Posted by: lisa at April 2, 2008 08:21 PM
Well...I sorta had some technical difficulties with the last post. (on my end not yours) I'll try to be a better commenter as I like both the knitting and the non-knitting types of reading!
I love the idea of a hobby hands night, too! What a great idea...
Posted by: Sheepish Annie at April 2, 2008 08:22 PM
Cool pics :) You've been a busy girl! I love that shot of the two misters busy (sniffing glue) I mean working on their hobbies *grin*
Posted by: Mia at April 3, 2008 06:18 AM
very good site thank you
http://danteloya.blogspot.com
Posted by: danteloya at April 3, 2008 10:43 AM
I *meant* to comment on the FOTC vids (honestly I'm not a big fan of the show, but they are amusing) And I tagged you for a meme - I won't be heartbroken if you don't do it ;)
Posted by: Carla at April 3, 2008 11:56 AM
Margaret here...man, do I need to re-upholster my couch!;>)Thanks for the link to Catskill Mt Moccasins.
Lou here, just when did you snap those pictures? I must have been totally engrossed in the makings of a cool Messerschmidt.
Posted by: Margaret and Lou at April 3, 2008 07:45 PM
Separated at birth? Not a chance!
The scarf is gorgeous!
Posted by: diana at April 3, 2008 07:48 PM
Nice scarf! It looks like you had a really fun time.
If you're interested a few of us are going to be knitting at FOE this Saturday (hmmm, I guess that would be tomorrow!) Stop by if you can!
Posted by: Erin at April 4, 2008 10:21 AM
Hey, Flight of the Conchords ROCK...and so does 1972 David Bowie from the Ziggy Stardust tour! Thanks for introducing me to those fine New Zealanders!
I love the scarf, looks awesome in person I might add!
Hobby hands...I like that! Margaret and Mr Louis are awesome!! I am sure you guys have a ton of fun!
You look like Sam Kinison?...Only if you call me Janeane Garafalo!! ahahahahahahaha!
Posted by: Carol at April 4, 2008 12:48 PM
phew, glad you still like us! we crap out a lot.
Posted by: helen (secretlentil) at April 7, 2008 01:15 PM
