Fox this!

Ugh. I know. It has been over a month since I posted and it was seriously my turn. The excuses would fill two pages so I will spare you the pity party. Let's move on to my current project, Mr. Fox. This adorable little toy was supposed to be completed for my nephew's birthday, on August 3rd. Now it is almost October and what have I got to show myself? Even less than I had a month ago! I was nearly finished with the tail when I noticed that somehow I switched from knitting to purling. Usually this would be no big deal but I have been knitting on dpns so I wasn't sure if I was up for taking out the 5 rows of purl to try again. I got myself a glass of wine and felt a little confident so I took those bad boys out. I started knitting again and WTFox! I was "knitting" but my stitches were coming out as purls. So I said "Fox this!" and just cut it off right then and there.

The last few days I have tried to work up some energy to start this project again. I know when I call Nephew Josh tomorrow he will tell me once more that I have had long enough to get this done. Oy.

There is some good news in my knitting world. I have set up a knitting room in my new apartment. I am waiting to find the perfect comfy chair on craigslist to complete the room but in the meantime I have my baskets, some of my favorite Marmie projects as inspiration, and a cozy spot.

A friend recently sent me some llama yarn from Argentina so as soon as I finish my fox I am going to make my first knitting room project something amazing. :-)


I hope all you knitters are celebrating more success than I am. Hopefully I will post a complete toy within the next two weeks.