Mossy Cottage Knits

Out of the Mouths of Babes...

Let me share with you my all-time favorite joke, told to me by my niece when she was 7. I am 43 years old, and this still makes me laugh every time, even when I tell it to myself. I have no idea why.

What did Tigger see when he looked in the toilet?
Pooh.

Go ahead. Try to tell that joke to someone without smiling or laughing. I dare ya’.

Barclay Bugle
Not much news about Baby Barclay although he is busy perfecting the Barclay Bounce – boinging up and down to see over the edge of the box. Because he is so young, his feet are like floppy wet noodles, and we think maybe this bouncing is one way of his strengthening his feet. (Notice how one week ago we didn’t know squat about crows and now, all of a sudden, we think we’re crow experts? Sheesh.)

We did another diaper change last night. Same drill: Bird, box, towels, K going "icky, icky, icky." Here is a photo of Barclay mid-box-switch.

Knitting Knews
All pieces of the Oat Couture sweater are knit and cast off! Now on to sewing the pieces together with some help from a co-worker. I’m a little nervous because I’ve read soooo many blog entries and forum entries where experienced knitters moan and groan about finishing. Exactly how horrible is it?

This pattern is definitely a keeper. I so enjoyed this first true foray away from the world of socks. Again, if you’re a new knitter and want a great sweater pattern to practice your skills on, I wholeheartedly recommend this little gem! For Seattleites and Northwesterners, I purchased this at Weaving Works.

Dyegarden Dyegest – Skeins!
The Henry's Attic is now in skeins. I will be on vacation all next week so I'm planning on actually get some dyeing done! I want to wash and mordant the Henry’s Attic this weekend, and then create the alder cone dye and the marigold dye. K seems convinced I can do all of the dyeing on her barbecue, but I am not convinced…

Posted by Ryan at June 6, 2003 08:41 AM