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Step away from the knitting

I'm having one of those moments. After a night of fever and chills, and making the always difficult decision to call in sick to work (it really torments me to do that) I envisioned a day in bed with chicken noodle soup and knitting. That blasted knitting. I am on the second to last square of my mitred 64 square baby blanket, and damned if I can't pick up the stitches without leaving a hole in the corner. Four times. I might need to heed the warning on this Honduran airport sign, and forget the "kinitting" needles:

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Maybe it's time again to step away from the knitting and break out the crochet hook to tackle the likes of Babette. For today anyway.

UPDATE: I couldn't stay away for too long. Did you know that Alan Dart is selling many of his patterns by download for under $5. Oh, at 8cms tall, I must knit these guys' little brother:

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9 responses to “Step away from the knitting”

  1. Dorothy Avatar
    Dorothy

    Who knew you couldn’t bring catapults on an airplane? So sorry you’re sick. I can certainly identify. It tormented me to actually go into work. I hated the idea of spreading anything around, but I had no choice. I literally bathed in hand sanitizer all day. Can’t wait to see your gnomes. Our guild took this on as a project and knitted a bunch for our neighboring guild. I can’t remember why I didn’t – I think it may have been the year Ivy was born and I was pretty busy. Get well soon!

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  2. kat Avatar
    kat

    What is ‘kinitting’? That is one of the best examples of Fractured English I’ve ever seen.

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  3. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Wouldn’t it be easier for you to call in a Mental Health day the calling in sick? Or mentally ill ? hee! hee!

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  4. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Please step away from the kinitting needles and put down any paper knives. I am not sure how the “Tradesmen” will get down the road without their “tolls”, I guess they’ll have to walk! So, how DO you fit a catapult in your bag?

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  5. Rebekah Avatar
    Rebekah

    Oh I about had a heart attack, I thought it was a new airline policy they instituted January 1 and was dreading my 15 hour airline trip to Alaska. Thank goodness its in Honduras.

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  6. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    I’m really bummed about not being allowed my catapult. Darn airlines. LOL Hope you feel lots better soon.

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  7. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Kinitting needles are hard to use when you’re not feeling well! Hope you are better soon!

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  8. sandy Avatar
    sandy

    I have the gnome pattern and cannot wait to kinitt it!
    What is a paper knife? Geez. Will they paper cut everyone??

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  9. kris Avatar
    kris

    Thanks for the link to the Alan Dart website–also could I please get a copy of your scarf pattern (herringbone) that I first saw on Ravelry?
    Thanks very much!!
    Kris

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