‘Twas the post before Christmas
…And all through the house
not a creature was stirring,
not even a sneaky, resentful cat with a flair for Asian-themed interior decorating
or a garbage-devouring canine with the heart of a lion and the culinary habits of a hog.
(Or, for that matter, a knitter who doesn’t mind putting a couple of extra syllables into a line.)
The red cashmere mitts were worn by the author
as she pawed through the packages looking for…one that gurgled.
(Or a legitimate rhyme.)
Knitting up beautifully was the much-maligned Trekking,
Admit that it is groovy, oh ye of little faith!
while more Malabrigo the budget was wrecking.
But as you can see from those two awful lines,
Great violence to language can come from a rhyme.
So let’s end it now, shall we, while we’re ahead?
And wish everyone happy Christmas instead.
Merry, merry Christmas everyone! Back on Tuesday with the holiday report…
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:21 pm
happy holidays to you and yours…
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:34 pm
I must say I’m pleasantly surprised by the Trekking – it’s looking MUCH better knitted up! Merry Christmas – and Happy New Year!
December 22nd, 2006 at 11:05 pm
Ear position and face both say that is one happy cat.
And that Trekking is quite lovely.
December 23rd, 2006 at 1:57 am
LOL – I’d never *attempt* fiddling with that poem, so I’m lost in admiration. Yes, the Trekking looks groovy, I agree! I still say navy trousers. 😉 And of course I don’t know about plans for the Malabrigo, but gee, it coordinates with the Trekking. Got enough for a top? (Although you know, don’t you, that seeing the Trekking label upside down – even though I could perfectly well read the one on my own precious ball of Tk if it was all that important – is driving me nuts because I can’t swivel my head or the monitor to see it right way up? I think holiday madness is upon me. Fortunately, I *have* a bottle that gurgles…)
All of you have a Merry Christmas, and may a very Happy New Year be in store!
December 23rd, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Merry Christmas to you, too! I don’t have a bottle that gurgles under the tree (they’re elsewhere), but there is a jug of real Grade A Amber maple syrup under my tree.
December 23rd, 2006 at 10:09 pm
You are tagged.
So sorry. Ummm… Merry Christmas!
December 27th, 2006 at 11:08 pm
That kitty really does love you! He’s just afraid to overwhelm you with his fanatical adoration. Love the Trekking and Malibrigo