On deck circle

Way-ell, folks, it’s late in the game, bottom of the ninth inning, and Minnie is up to bat:
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We’re counting on her to take ’em one day at a time, give 150% every game, and do everything she can to help the ball club. Even if she has made a lot of mistakes this season, on and off the ball field.

Meanwhile, in the on deck circle, we have Alpaca with a Twist’s Highlander (shown here in colors #4011 Lady Fern and #4010 Lichen), just waiting for his big chance to show us that he can be a contributor to this outstanding fall team of yarns:
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He drinks a lot of beer when he’s not on the diamond and chews tobacco and spits, but he’s so soft, lofty, squeezable, and lovable that we forgive him.

And waiting in the dugout, Reynolds Whiskey (in color #86 Deep Raspberry), a yarn that has just been brought up from the minors:
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But has already been slated for Eunny’s Tangled Yoke Cardigan in this fall’s IK.

Meanwhile, Minnie is still up there facing some nasty heat and a pitcher whose attitude has turned surly. Twenty-nine excruciating rows to go, sports fans.

If you ask me, it’s time to bring in a pinch knitter.

4 Responses to “On deck circle”

  1. Meredith Says:

    Oooooh, so you’re doing the Tangled Yoke Cardi! I’m just about finished with the ribbing on the body…using some dark brown Rowan Cashsoft in the old fiber makeup. I think you’ll like it, and that raspberry will be lovely!

    Hang in there with Minnie and think of the countdown from 29 to zero!

  2. laura Says:

    A pinch knitter! We all need a pinch knitter from time to time. I like that Whiskey for Tangled Yoke.

  3. Deb Says:

    Minnie’s looking soo pretty, and I love the fall line-up! I’ve been staring at that particular color of Highlander all summer, and I’m curious to see what you’re going to do with it.

  4. Marsha Says:

    Pinch knitter! It is to laugh! Good one, Ellen! Ey batter batter batter!