Progress is slow

…on that durned lace edging, but is being made, nevertheless.

Rumpelstiltskin 6-11-07 

I’m about halfway through the first long side of the shawl.  I regret to say that this edging is a tad, um, how do you say?–tedious. 

Rumpelstiltskin 6-11-07                                          But pretty.  And you will all be relieved to know that I have not yet stuck a size 0 knitting needle in my eye!

But, on the bright side, Mother and I went shopping on Saturday, and she purchased a suit to wear to the wedding (with a jacket, no less!), so that means that I myself will be able to wear the Handsome Triangle shawl.  Soooo, that means that Rumpelstiltskin doesn’t need to be finished before the 20th, after all.  Whew.  I was beginning to think that I’d have to pull an all-nighter this weekend.  Maybe two all-nighters.  And then I’d be completely useless all week long.  So you see how once again disaster has been averted through strategic shopping.

And now, as my contribution to our one-year blog anniversary, I would like to post a couple of completely gratuitous dog photos.

Sammy & Abby 

These dogs belong to a friend of mine–the black one is Sammy, and the yellow one is Abby.  Abby is absolutely top dog in her household, and routinely pushes Sammy around, even though he is bigger and seemingly tougher than she is.

Abby                                                         How can you say such things about me?  I’m just as sweet as can be.

Actually, now that I come to think of it, isn’t that the way things really should be?  The female is in charge, has final say in all matters, and usually (if not always) gets her way.  Gets my vote.

Happy one-year anniversary to all our dear readers!

8 Responses to “Progress is slow”

  1. Shelda Says:

    It may be going slowly, but dear, that edging just makes the shawl! It’s gorgeous.

    Happy blogiversary 😉

  2. Ellen Says:

    The shawl looks wonderful! I’m glad you don’t have to pull any all-nighters due to the suit/jacket purchase, though.

  3. MonicaPDX Says:

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Very glad you haven’t misused a #0 needle, might make the knitting kinda difficult. But also glad you won’t have to be going nutsoid on a deadline. Congrats on the anniversary! Plus good for Abby. Just keep that paw firmly on top! [g]

  4. Tandi Says:

    Great lacework! That shawl is beautiful.

  5. Bobbie Says:

    That edging is looking mighty fine! And I’m glad to hear that you don’t have to panic over finishing in time for the wedding. Abby, however, seems to have hijacked my plan to rule the world. Good dog!

  6. Hanna Says:

    Very, very impressive!! If you get tired of the edging, though, maybe you could just stop and tell your mom that’s it’s meant to be like that. You know, a kind of “edgy”, urban, asymmetrical wrap …

  7. Laura Sue Says:

    I hear that sticking a needle in your eye dulls it and makes it useless for knitting. At least useless for knitting lace! Maybe socks. Just take that into consideration next time you’re tempted.

  8. Deb Says:

    Happy Blogiversary!
    Rumpelstiltskin is so beatiful, but I’m really glad he won’t be demanding any all-nighters. Yea, shopping!