Look at what’s about to eat my daughter…
Okay, maybe not, but it stands out. She’s very happy with it. She wore it to school yesterday and it was well received, although since this picture was taken, Abby has reclaimed that particular yarn, so I will be knitting Olivia another one in hot pink. I think the keyhole scarf is a good idea for a child because the hole helps to keep it in place, without requiring being tied. Can you imagine how large and cumbersome this would be on her little body if I tied it? And don’t try to fool yourself in thinking that a scarf on a five year old doesn’t need to be secured to her body somehow.
Ok, call me crazy, but as I was finishing Liv’s scarf yesterday morning, I was thinking about how cool a bottom-hugging, floor length skirt in Fun Fur would be. Am I nuts? Think about it. Picture it with a white, cotton/spandex collared shirt. Well, if the shirt had ties, it’d work. Otherwise, you’d need a belt or something. Hmm. I’d need to think about that. How ’bout if it’s kind of low slung, and you knit in large belt loops? I don’t know, but I think a hot pink floor length furry skirt would be outrageously fun. If I ever lose the remaining 70 pounds, I might just do it.
I’m not talking about my “secret” project right now. Well, of course I’m not, but I’m really not because I’m mad at it. It’s not behaving. I’m really glad there’s a deadline on this one, and that it’s coming up fast, because I’m growing very tired of the dumb thing.
I had a fabulous time at the Essential Bakery last night, which is where Thursday night knitting group is held. I really enjoy the women there, and Maddie and Hayden are tremendously cool. I’m so glad have met the two of you.
Hayden-alongers…
Dani has finished hers, and we’re waiting for her picture. We are also waiting for some pictures from the afore mentioned Maddie. She’s done two, and a scarf to match! My friend Gayle has finished her third, in some lovely teals, and Lisa Wolf has a very nice Christmas Hayden completed. Anyone else? I still have one more in mind for myself. The Raspberry Truffle color combo, which is the same as my Neapolitan, minus the white and light pink. It’ll be dramatic and yummy. It isn’t even on the to do list yet, so I’m not sure when you’ll be seeing it.
January 14th, 2005 at 1:54 pm
The picture of my Hayden is up! It’s not great, but you can see the color combo I used. Thanks again for the pattern.
January 14th, 2005 at 3:25 pm
Absolutely adorable! Much too cute!
Laura, I see you in more of a “six inches above the knee, hot pink, swirly” kind of fun fur skirt with hot pink leather knee boots to match!
January 14th, 2005 at 11:30 pm
Um, sorry, can’t see it. I’ve always been an ankle-length-skirt kind of girl. Shorter skirts look dumb on me. And I’m not seeing the pink boots. Sounds a little too 80’s to me! :P.
January 15th, 2005 at 4:39 am
Haven’t you heard, Laura — the ’80s are back! I’m planning to relive my teen years through my daughter’s wardrobe :-).
January 18th, 2005 at 1:28 am
hee, that’s cute. and it goes well with her new jacket. and while i admire your grand plans for the skirt…um, what would you line it with? fun fur can be somewhat see-through, depending on the needle size. also, that would be a lot of knitting…doing a whole skirt. still, if you do it, i’m totally taking a picture.
and i’m glad that your sil liked that hat.