Not to bring up potty subjects since I've mentioned that sort of thing twice or more in the past week or
two, but as I lay there today face down on the table, beee-hind exposed and my physical therapist with his elbow digging into the exposed portion, all I could think of was yarn.
He knows about the blog, he even accidentally referred to it as "Gin and Tonic" the other day, and I hastily reminded him that although I'm a gin and tonic lover (even the cheap gin is good gin--actually, I like the cheap stuff more than the expensive stuff), the name is "Knit and Tonic." And today, when he noticed that my pelvis was really out of whack, and I told him it was because I was working all day, knitting, then he stood upright (remember, my bee you tee tee was exposed) and said: "You really knit? For real? You actually knit?"
"Uhm, yes. I knit. Honest."
You really gotta wonder. So far, two guys in the same Physical Therapy Establishment thought I was kidding when I said "knit." They thought I was pulling their legs or something. But be nice to them. They're into sports. (And they read the blog.)
Next Tuesday when I'm in again, I'll do a little digging to find out what sports my physical therapists enjoy the most, and I'll wait a day or two and say, "So, do you actually [fill in the blank]? Or do you just watch?"
I thought an aching hip was enough to compel them. I guess not. I suppose if I wore orthopedic shoes and dragged my husband along, carrying my purse for me, complaining about the slipping dentures, they may have believed, right off the bat, that I actually knit.
A couple of things: Yarn continues to flood into the front door, and if you're wondering where I find all of it, like I said, I just have to answer the door and it's there. But for the latest stuff, three skeins of Opal Rain forest Butterfly/Raupe Green/Snake colorways, I found it through my friend, Allison of Supercrafty, who is having a fire sale like all get out. Everything is 30 - 40 percent off. So if your children are learning about the rain forest like mine is, socks in colorways that resemble some of the inhabitants there might be a good thing--especially at such a good price.
I also finished the Yogini Bolero Long Sleeve. Sneak peak above. The pattern is being edited as I type this and it will be available soon! (Oh, and the hip is coming along, thanks to all the P.T.)
Physical therapists are an interesting bunch. Mine thinks I am certifiable, I believe. He keeps asking me if I've been swimming, even though I've told him I won't start up again until he says I can. I think he doesn't trust me...of course, the fact that I went running a bunch of times after I'd promised him I wouldn't might have something to do with that.
Posted by: Lizbon | July 10, 2008 at 06:50 PM
As always , love the bolero - long and short sleeves! Bought heaps of stuff at elann a few days ago including the filati sailor - thanks for the lead!
Posted by: Mel | July 10, 2008 at 06:59 PM
I predict the Yogini Bolero will be a big time hit. It's so cute and will jazz up any gym outfit!
Posted by: Lacy | July 10, 2008 at 07:10 PM
It's not just knitting it is Extreme Knitting, or maybe X-treem Knytting, or...
Posted by: Dannette | July 10, 2008 at 07:34 PM
wow that is cute!
I wish I would look like you in it :)
Posted by: sue Treiber | July 10, 2008 at 08:30 PM
I'm with Lacy, the bolero will be a hit for sure! Sorry about the hip....I hope the PT sets you right.
Posted by: Michelle | July 11, 2008 at 12:08 AM
I can't wait for the pattern! Love the way it looks and am a big hemp fan. Already have yarn to knit the pattern because my hemp stash is large.
I hope the hip is getting better. I feel your pain --- mine has been screwed up for 3 weeks and I have to go see the rheumatologist to have it "evaluated." Fun, Fun, Fun
Posted by: Theresa | July 11, 2008 at 12:32 AM
* love the yogini!!! I totally went to elann and bought 2 bags of the sailor in 2 colors ways. Now I am hunting for a pattern so I can use it. This is where I break down. I love the yarn, buy the yarn for my stash, and don't know how to adapt the pattern to the yarn or the yarn to the pattern. Any resources you would recommend?
Posted by: Nancy | July 11, 2008 at 03:02 AM
What is it with kids an rain forests these days? My son studied them in school, they were the topic one day in "explorer camp" the only topic in "jungle camp" and now he's in the "Rain forest Class" in regular day camp... go figure. He already (at age 5) thinks he knows more than me, on the topic of rain forests I think he's correct. Perhaps I should place just one more SuperCrafty order!
Posted by: BethC | July 11, 2008 at 06:01 AM
How funny. I'm a PT and one of the hospitals I work at several of us either knit or crochet during lunch and at meetings. Can't say the guys do though.
Posted by: Debbie | July 11, 2008 at 06:06 AM
wendy, i would love to cast on for Yogini when the pattern hits. any ideas on how much yarn (all-hemp, right?)i would need for a small so i can order it? thought i would try-out your "just answer the front door trick".
thanks!
Posted by: laurie | July 11, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Laurie, I used three hanks of the AllhempLUX for a size small...
Posted by: Wendy | July 11, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I CAN"T WAIT until this pattern is out!! I have been looking for something like this!
BTW, when is the book due out? It seems like it have been on pre-order FOREVER! My friends and I are waiting with baited breath!!
Posted by: Lisa | July 11, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Lisa, I just got a copy of the book, hot off the presses so it's just a matter of time!
Posted by: Wendy | July 11, 2008 at 11:29 AM
That is so stinkin' cute!!! Looks like I may have found my 'road trip' project!!!
Posted by: Sherri | July 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Wendy,
Yogini is great--thanks for another lovely design. Any chance Euroflax sport would work? I have a cone and a half left over from something else.
Posted by: Kristen | July 11, 2008 at 01:53 PM
You may have to make adjustments if you use the sportweight--this is in light worsted.
Posted by: Wendy | July 11, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Hiya Wendy - great yarn for the Bolero... what color is that? Did you know there s a color called "Gin" in the allhempLux?! Have a great day.
Posted by: heidi | July 12, 2008 at 06:35 AM
It is celtic blue (the long sleeve version is Louet Euroflax Linen worsted).
Posted by: Wendy | July 12, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Ah - thanks!
Posted by: heidi | July 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM
LOVE IT! I can't wait for the pattern!
Hope you are feeling better, too. Watch the posture! ;)
Posted by: Boo | July 13, 2008 at 12:56 AM
HURRY!!!!!!!! must knit bolero
Posted by: maryann | July 13, 2008 at 06:13 AM
Love the pattern! Hope your hip is better soon.
Posted by: Mary | July 13, 2008 at 03:50 PM
What a riot.
I would be more inclined to say, well...your elbow is digging into my behind and that's your job!
Knitting can't be less believable than that!
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | July 14, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Ok, the bolero is super cute, but I'm not a bolero kinda girl. Way too busty, if you know what I mean. But I have to say, Word on the cheap gin. My husband laughs at me whenever I order gin and tonic. I'm like, I want the cheap stuff, not the Tanqueray. Gimme Seagram's baby!
But I know why I like cheap gin... tell me if this rings a bell? I discovered I like gin in high school, but you don't buy top shelf booze in high school, right? So I usually bought Seagram's, sometimes Mr. Boston or something cheaper, but I could afford Seagram's because nobody else ever wanted to drink my gin (yeah!) so it lasted a little longer. I remember the first time I tasted Tanqueray, I thought, something is wrong with this drink. It tastes weird. Now I know, I'm just a cheap date.
Hope the hip gets better soon and you can get back to yoga class.
Posted by: LeighB in ATL | July 23, 2008 at 10:19 AM