Sad Pile, Happy Pile

Remember that cowl thingy that I was happily knitting last week? Well, I bound off and **sad trombone** (that would be "wha wha wha" Debbie Downer, you-know-what-I-mean sound effect) let's just say that it didn't work out the way I envisioned.

Number One: When I converted the afghan stitch stitch pattern to in the round, well, let's just say I didn't do it correctly.

Number Two: I didn't put the thing on waste yarn and see how it was going mid-progress, which is fine, but I always tell knitters that they should so why shouldn't I? I guess it might be wise to follow my own advice.

Number Three: I just went to twitter (my handle: @KnitTonicWendy) and actually typed the following: "There are no regrets in knitting."

Number Four: Number Three is laughable because knitting isn't serious enough to warrant the "no regrets" comment. Sheesh. I mean, we love it and all, but to regret something about knitting? It's not like I purposely designed a man-thong. Whoops! I just found something about knitting that I'd regret! Not that I'd design or knit such a thing because, well, I just wouldn't and from what I can gather, there are plenty of willing knitters out there who will! (Not to mention, there aren't standards out there in terms of sizing.)

Number Five: Har.

So the Afghan Wonder will be no longer. But I do have a Happy Pile. Leg Warmers! Malabrigo Rios in
English Rose! For Dooze's (my sister) Christmas present! Nothing easier! Just 3 x 2 rib! Reversible! Washable! On my favorite needles! The Knitter's Pride ones! Dreamz! Dreamz for Dooze!

Insert **sad trombone** here.

That was, until everyone decided that only the kids are exchanging gifts this year.

But this Happy Pile still makes me happy. Knit on my friends, and be fabulous.

BTW: Guess who broke her arm?

After I'm gone my hope is that Girlfriend will encourage others to be fabulous. I mean, is there any other way around life?

Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am thankful for what I'm typing on, what I'm knitting on, who I'm kissing, and that my glass is half full despite all rumors that my knitting these days is something that I could regret if I wanted to but I won't, so there.

 

Comments

[Little Red]

#YOKO? You Only Knit Once? (I mean, that only works if you take "once" to mean "nonstop from the time you learn until you die or lose your hands in a tragic accident." But no one said twitter tags had to make sense!)

[Helen in Switzerland]

Oh you did make me laugh this morning....love the sad trombone thing going on. Don't worry about your sister's leg warmers - doesn't she have a birthday coming up? OK leg warmers in July could be an iffy present, but then I'm guessing that whatever excuse you make up to give them to her, she's gonna love 'em!

[Princess Di]

Right back at cha. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Enjoy and Relax.

[Lollyknits]

I vote you give those leg warmers to your sister anyway, just call it a "not-christmas" present. They're too beautiful to waste.

[Cambria Washington]

was she skate boarding home in the dark in a futile attempt to get back by curfew? No? Oh, that was *my* child? lol. Great cast color choice :)

[susan]

I wish you would still post a good picture of your knitting fail since, from what I can see, it looks really pretty. I've been waiting to see this finished since you first showed your swatch.

[Margo D.]

Can the leg warmers turn into a cast warmer?

[Cheri]

Leg warmer = cast cover....tho that's a pretty spiffy looking cast!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family. :)

[chloe]

This sure was a funny post.

[Wendy]

I'll post a picture of the pile of not-happy later. It's in the naughty seat right now.

[Susan]

Leg warmers are also the perfect Tuesday gift, so no harm, no foul.

[Susanna@psprint]

Lol. Aren't you in a good mood? You're having a lot of fun and I don't know if it's because of knitting but whatever you're doing, you should keep doing-maybe it's all the things you're thankful for combined into one big bunch.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God's richest blessings as you make new things and rework old designs. I hope you all try new things and have great adventures.

[Samantha]

I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. I'm also happy to read a new entry from you. You almost always make me smile!

[Seanna Lea]

It is true. There are no regrets in knitting. It's just another hobby that gives us space to be creative and to build something that lasts in our hectic, corporate filled lives. That is awesome, but the only thing to regret is a life that never makes anything.