Today, on Ravelry

read about the knitter who wants to make pants for her cat. [UPDATE: apparently the poor kitteh has a health problem. Sigh. But still.....]

It's Friday

and I got nuthin'.

The kids followed up their trifecta of strep by catching a nasty little cold, which they then passed on to me. So..... today I will simply share with you several things that amused me while I was wasting time procrastinating recovering from my cold this week.

• Apparently, guitars + kittehs = LOL, as demonstrated here and here.
• Not usually a fan of beer commercials, but.....try this one.
• So random, yet so amusing. (Thanks, Turtlegirl!)
• I heart Simon's cat. (Thanks, Oona!)
  

Have a good weekend, everybody!

Off the beaten beach

While we are seeing lovely vistas like this:

we are also seeing odder vistas, like this:


(alpaca relieving himself).

Today I present some of the less typically-beachy things I've photographed:


Birdy condo.

Top of the lighthouse.



Tom reports that there are no South Korean comfort ladies inside, thankfully.



Chocolate: my favorite.



Is it a taxi? or a police car?

Note the boo-boo face.


Disembodied head wearing sunhat.

A public service for fellow knitting designers

Having trouble writing those pesky pattern descriptions that appear at the beginning of your designs? Avail yourself of the Go Knit In Your Hat Pattern Description Generator. Just select one of the choices for each blank, and presto! Your introduction is written, ready for inclusion in the knitting magazine or book of your choice. No need to thank me; it's what I do.

Pattern Description Generator (circle one choice for each blank):

Inspired by __________________________,

1. my extensive collection of vintage knitting patterns
2. a day among the flowers in my country garden
3. the delicate strains of a Bach cello concerto
4. a tattered scrap of my daughter's childhood security blanket
5. the colors and textures I see at my local flea market

this ______________________

1. sweater
2. sock
3. hat
4. shawl
5. accessory

features __________________________________________.

1. flowing lines and a comfortable fit
2. a sleek, body-hugging fit
3. a roomy but not oversized fit
4. versatile, one-size-fits-most sizing.

It’s perfect for wearing _______________________________.

1. on that special first date with someone new
2. while sipping cocoa by the fireplace with a purring cat on your lap
3. around town whilst doing Saturday errands
4. to the office, and then out for drinks afterward
5. to lift your spirits on a dreary, rainy day

Knit in a ________________________________

1. cozy, toasty-warm
2. slinky, shiny
3. nubby-textured
4. cool and breathable
5. fuzzy and snuggly
6. easy, breezy

yarn made of

1. wool
2. cotton
3. silk
4. linen
5. bamboo
6. a versatile blend

you’ll find _______________________________

1. it knits up in a jiffy!
2. it a challenging knit but well worth the extra effort!
3. an excellent first garment for a newbie knitter!
4. it’s as fun to wear as it is to knit!

If only doing multiple sizing were so easy!

Update: The merino/tencel sock yarn looks great (so does the superwash merino). There may still be a skein or two left...