Celery Beret

So a few weeks ago I started the Polly Beret.  It was a fun little project from the very start.  Little did I know it would turn into such family entertainment.

 

We were headed into town yesterday to score some equipment at the local ski swap and I thought I should sort of look the part.  You know, Nordic or something.  I had yet to debut the beret in public- nor had my family gazed upon its finished loveliness- so I thought, why not?

Out I came from my bathroom (where I fidgeted for at least 15 minutes with the hat...how do you wear your hair under one of these things?) and my husband, who was sitting with his laptop, did a double take and smirked. Anticipating some snide comment I said, "You think it is silly don't you? Would you be embarrassed if I wore it out today?"  Without laughing (I don't know how he kept a straight face) he said, "No you wouldn't embarrass me at all, go on with your bad self." (direct quote.) I told him that I really liked the color of it- Bernat Soy yarn in Celery.  Who doesn't want to wear a celery colored had?

"Huh" I thought, "it must really look okay!"  I swelled with pride and accomplishment knowing that I had crocheted something that I could actually wear.  In the kitchen now, the next person I encountered was Laurel.  At the sight of me her face twisted and she was obviously disturbed.  She pointed to my beret and said, "I don't like you with that on."  My confidence began to waiver.  Before I knew it Hannah piped in with , "Mom, uh, are you really gonna wear that because it looks really dumb."  Emma, who is always taking care of my feelings said, "Its okay Mom, I promise not to laugh at you.  If you really like it you should wear it.  Do I have to go with you?"

Just then, Carl waltzed in casually and started singing, "Cel-er-ey beret, the kind you know that your Grandmother makes." (the Prince song)

That did it.  I yanked off the hat and marched back to my room to find some other form of acceptable head attire.  I laughed the whole way! It was pretty funny.

apple goodness and more

 

Crochet apple potholder from Crafts N Things October 2008 issue. I made it last night while in the throws of a major movie marathon.  The Forstythe Saga has kept me entertained for the last few nights. 

Also, you MUST make this cake!  We've gone through 2 this week.  Yum.

Other Random Bits:

* I really want to learn to knit.  I can handle anything straight...but really want to master the double pointed needles in effort to make billions of pairs of these.

* Its been a month or more since the last birth-- really hoping for some action soon.  I am on call this weekend and there are 12 or babies due next month!  Bring 'em on I say.

* I thought this was really cool.  Carl and I sat crying in front of the computer watching it last night.  Been thinking about what my sign might say.

* We had a visit with my beloved Saci yesterday.  She sent us home with some yummy bread and a giant jar of honey made by the bees they keep. 

 

* The light around here is intoxicating.  Everything seems so dreamy this time of year.  We are taking in all the colors.  Won't be long until it is all covered in white.

 

* I have been in a bit of a funk this week.  I can't really put my finger on it, just a combination of things really.  If you have come in contact with me or my my sulky face in the last few days I am sorry- hoping to shake it off soon!

That's all for now- Happy Weekend! 

Curtains: done!

Remember this post about my brilliant patchwork curtain idea?   I am not sure what I was thinking. Please forgive my momentary lack of sanity.  It wasn't too long after sewing the first few rows that I decided I didn't like how they looked and it was taking waaaaay too long.  One thing that I've learned about myself is that if I cannot sit down and finish a project in one or two work sessions... I will lose interest and give up. I have piles of evidence to prove it.  So, that is just what I did.  I gave up.  In fact, I haven't sewn much of anything since.  I've felt stuck on the curtain issue.  With the holidays approaching and lots of inspiration coming in, I knew that I needed to put the curtain issue to bed and move on.

 

IKEA fabric to the rescue.  I picked it up when Carl and I went to Seattle last.  Afraid to be the creator of another sewing flop, it has been sitting for weeks. I worked up the nerve to cut into it the other day.  My goal was to just get it done.

 

I am not sure that these even qualify as curtains- more like panels.  I just hemmed the top and bottom (2" on top, 4" on bottom) and left the salvages! They are hung with those great little curtain clips. 

 

Ahhhh. Curtains cut, sewn, ironed, hung and done! I don't know what all the fuss was about.