Ahem.
No.Thou still unfinished strip of garter stitch...
How do I knit thee, double scallop shell edging?*No.
Let me count the rows.
When by thy scorn, o slipped stitch, I am dead...Um...no.
Not scrapbooks, nor the quilted monuments...No no no no no no no.
Roses are red,Yes.
Violets are blue,
I'm thoroughly sick
of knitting you.
*By Sharon Miller, in Heirloom Knitting. Quite a brilliant design, actually. Must remember to write Mrs Miller a note of thanks when my fingers uncramp.
A mere glimpse of beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe scallops in the distance beckon.
It will surely be worth every finger cramp and more! What we can see looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCommoffit. Give us pictures of the whole thing, Babycakes. We won't be satisfied with a glimpse of ankle...we want T&A!
ReplyDelete(Must say, though, that it's a damn pretty ankle.)
LMAO ...ok that was too funny
ReplyDeletehowever, no matter how funny the lymric the edging is gorgeous and you do beautiful work...cramped fingers and all
That is simply breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteRouen Cathedral, over and over again Mssr.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I'm envious of your skill and patience!
ReplyDeletebe still my heart...
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a midnight dreary,
ReplyDeleteWhile he pondered, weak and weary
Over tedious knit lace, in theory
An unending bore,
Quoth the Franklin, `Nevermore.'
Uh-huh. Yeah, right. When Delores flies (coach, willingly and sober).
Yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteThis, too, cannot last...
ReplyDeleteEmbrace the monotony so that it doesn't dominate your head; other thoughts can wander through - like what's up next!
Stop bitching please, we all know you enjoy every second of that work of art!
ReplyDeleteI happened to catch a glimpse of this photo in your Flickr photos and wondered if a post containing it might be forthcoming. Just keep reminding yourself of the pride and sense of accomplishment you'll be feeling once it's done. And how you'll feel when Abigail urps on it. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is simply stunning, Franklin! But I do agree -- I would just love to see the entire piece -- please!?
ReplyDeletePairs of scallop shells
ReplyDeletestretching to infinity;
sanity waning...
Okay, directions please --
ReplyDeletedoes one repeat that poem as one's KNITTING the last rows or only as one is BLOCKING the finished object?
Just to add to the rounds of claps and sighs -- it is beautiful -- and it will still be beautiful when Miss Abigal urps (hopefully that's all she'll do) on it.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Franklin,
ReplyDeleteIt is an heirloom. Congratulations on creating such a beautiful work.
Will you marry me, please?
ReplyDeleteIn my experience, most breastfed baby poo stains can be gotten out by a soak in a light Oxyclean solution and then drying in the sun.
ReplyDeleteYou may need this information in the future.
Breathtaking.
rosesmama
Oh man, yes, we need to see the toot ensemble of the whole! Please? We'll find someone to offer finger massages... [g]
ReplyDeleteShe'll look drop dead stunning at the Christening! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is just one of the many reasons that I love your blog! And the edging looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteOH! Pretty! Show more!
ReplyDeleteVery nice edging but in my experience now matter how lovely, edging just goes on for ever.
ReplyDeleteHey want to join my 7 shawl project???
ReplyDeleteOh maybe this is't a good time to ask.
your fingers will uncramp when you reach out to wrap your little one in that lovely scrap of time and space ; aka lace.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I want to see the whole thing. Man, as those rows grow longer, it's slow and painful, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAh, and just think how envious all the other girls will be of the gorgeous shawl she gets to wear to the prom!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteThe poem is awesome, and the lace is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Did you ever mention the yarn? I love the shine.
ReplyDeleteNamaste - As a lace knitter; budding Buddhist/Neo Pagan; avid reader of books (and your blog!) and gayman, I have to unlurk to say I adore your humanity, wit, and joy of life. Plus ... That bit of "roses are red..." perfectly caught the nonending feeling of lace edgings!! Can't wait to see the final piece. Peace. - Joe, in Wyoming
ReplyDeleteYeah. Been there. Am still there. Will be there for ages to come. Slog, slog, slog, and yet more sloggifying.
ReplyDeleteOooooooo, preeetttyyyy ...
ReplyDeleteAs far as determination to actually finish an object, you win. And, I have to agree, that last bit of verse is clearly the most appropriate.
It is very lovely. It is truly a first generation heirloom. You should be very happy.
ReplyDeleteOh pain, eh? So we know you'll be at it again soon? You want pincers with the next pattern?
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely. So is your next project going to be knit on size 50 needles with extra bulky weight yarn?
ReplyDeleteYou are still knitting that? Good heavens, the child will be taking her SATs before she gets her hands on it! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBwahaha! I've been embroidering a pillow case for a sofa pillow based on a kit design I had when I was about 12, only of course this had to be more elaborate.
ReplyDeleteHad.
To.
Be.
I'm finally at the last stretch of knots and crosses.
Thank baby jebus.
Franklin, having never knit lace and now in the throes of swatching for MS3, while you say that some men are not tough enough to be women, I say, some women are simply not tough enough to knit lace and you knit that ON THE BUS!! I bow at your feet.
ReplyDeleteFranklin, Franklin, he's our man, if he can't do it no one can! GoooOOOOOOOOO Franklin!!
ReplyDeleteNo, I wasn't a cheerleader. I was one of those types who dressed all in black, read Poe and scorned anyone even remotely as cheerful as a cheerleader.
I am serious about my support of you though. It'll be gorgeous, it is already.
a scalloped edging worthy of at least verse or two. perhaps an ode will flow more easily after blocking. love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shot! If your human pics are as good as your knitting pic's, no one need ever worry about being too fat/skinny/warty anything! Not that your knitting resembles any of those words and your photog skills just made it look good. Bollocks, I'm mucking this all up.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! (there, that's better!)
It's so gorgeous! Can't wait to see the entire blocked shawl :)
ReplyDeleteOver at the mystery stole 3 group some of us are waiting to get our hands on this pattern:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmudd/527761657/in/photostream/
Beautiful also eh? :)
The designer is away until the 18th
*gasp* Stunning beyond belief!
ReplyDeleteOH. My.
ReplyDeleteStunning...
(((hugs)))
The more you write about this event, the better I understand your vision, and yes, I think you got a winner!
ReplyDeleteLove the poetry! But not near as much as I am lovin' that hand cramping edging!
ReplyDeleteHee hee! I know that feeling. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, even though the doggeral is on target. I'm feeling the same way about a metallic ruffle I decided to put on a scarf. Hmph.
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