ok, i’ve got practically nuthin’ today (or for the past few days for that matter . . .). all i’ve been doing in my knitting time is—think hard, now—trying to finish the bee shawl.
so we’ve been keeping pretty close company, and i thought you might like to have a peek into “a day in the life of”.
most of the time it sits like a big blob (and i DO mean big) on the coffee table
but since it’s been warm, we also get to spend some time working out in the porch
or it gets dropped off near the spinning wheel for a little girl-time
and then there is the bench outside the back door, where we somtimes take a break for a change of pace or just some fresh air.
a closeup shot would fit in nicely here. i am about 12 rows from the finish, i think here
(that would be 12 lo-o-ong rows).
i am about one-third of the way through the bottom edging and i’m hoping-against-hope that it will be pretty, because seriously, a do-over is not really an option. at least, not to my mind today (you never know, though . . .)
i ran in for some cool refreshments (it’s gotten awfully hot here), and when i came back there was the bee, chatting amiably with the coleus and the painted begonia.
so i thought, let’s go gossip with the lettuce patch while i pick a few weeds, what the heck?
i went to get the hose to give them all a drink, and when i came back it was practically throwing itself at the the tomatoes.
so i took it back inside; the last thing i need is a hybrid bee shawl . . .
i dropped it off in the office on my way inside, and went to get a glass of water, and when i came back, i caught it winking it’s eyes at david.
now to my mind that is drawing a line in the sand. i can forgive the tomatoes, but it can’t have david. period.
and when i moved around the desk to assert my territorial rights, and saw this
i pulled the plug. only I get to hold hands with david. and toying with his keyboard??
now that’s just too much.
56 thoughts on “it had to get personal . . .”
tee-hee! It’s so close! Boy those rows must take ages though!
LOL you are too funny. I think the heat has gone to your head, 😉
The shaw is so pretty. Maybe it has been reading all the comments and thought that it had a chance with David. 🙂
Hoo boy. That bee shawl’s getting a bit big for its britches, don’t you think? Puttin’ the moves on your man like that…the nerve!!
Bee really gets around, doesn’t she? 😉
Looking beautiful, though!
What a beautiful color, and the pattern is lovely. I’m looking forward to seeing it all blocked out. Time to take control of that shawl!
hehehehe,,, I think you better go knit some rows on a sock or something,,,preferably with many bright colours! 🙂
Don’t you just hate it when your knitting starts misbehaving like that. But seriously, going after your man, that’s just wrong. That shawl needs some serious military school (blocking). 😉
I guess that rumor about birds and bees is true.
Oh oh, that shwal is getting cheecky!
I agree with Laura, it needs to blocked, HARD !!!
I still like the bumps. I will miss them when they’re blocked.
the last few rows of a shawl can be really tortuous, unless of course you’ve become really good friends with the shawl. unfortunately it looks like you’ve got a rascal on your hands. 😉
Bee is growing more stunning each time you post new pics of her. Nice to see her socialising with others. Hope the last 12 long rows fly by. Will also miss the bumps, but can’t wait to see her all flat and blocked.
Looks like the shawl is getting a little out of hand. But it certainly looks like it will be a beauty (maybe it knows that…).
It looks so lovely in all the different lights. Pretty, flirty thing!
Love the shawl!
That bee certainly gets around! She is one hussified strumpet! 😉
(And we like her that way!)
P.S.- She’s beautiful! And so is your garden!
Cute post!
I’m with Rachel. “Sock” it to her! That should blunt the bee hegemony.
He-he – a hybrid Bee shawl! Priceless!
That Bee certainly does get around.
Great laugh first thing in my morning! Can’t wait to see the ‘BEE’ in it’s fullness!
Hee Bee!!! I love the ending…haha!
What a fresh shawl! I’d say it’s time for a little stuck in the knitting bag and thrown in the closet for a night to show it who’s the boss.
🙂 I love that last photo of the shawl “flirting”…very cute
look how huge your tomato plants are!!!!!
… maybe it wants to be man-lace ?
Silly! I’ve loved watching your shawl grow! It’s just lovely!
Brazen Hussy!
Cute though.
Ha ha ha! Great humor! I think your bee shawl is quite the coquette!
Oh, I caught that little trollop batting her lashes at me…she’s pretty (your fears are unfounded), but I must be strong and not give in to her temptations…
That was a great pictorial! Yeah, I would draw the line at David and the keyboard too.
Bearded men are awesome, huh? I have a blond one. :o)
Sheri in GA
PS The shawl is beautiful!
The Bee Shawl is a shameless tease. I cannot wait to see it emerge from its blobbular state.
OMG girl, Bee’s coming out gorgeous, exciting, wow! You’re lucky she didn’t go looking for the hive!! Just leave her in the house with David. He can take care of himself! Love seeing green Bee with all the garden greens. When do we block the Bee? Can’t wait.
Naughty naughty little bee shawl. I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished bee!
I cannot WAIT for this shawl to be done and available. Hopefully I’ll have moth done before I can start up bee. It’s a flying bug summer for me! YAY BABY!
Now I’m a little scared. All the Moth ever did was fail to grow at a rate that would win me the competition. 😉
It looks sumptuous – can’t wait to see the finished product!
What a pretty shawl. No wonder she’s flirtatious. I too look forward to seeing it in all its finished glory. You are too too funny.
I think we need to introduce Bee to Mothy. Two of a kind…
Wow, who knew the Bee Shawl was so loose? I think maybe she’ll straighten up and fly right after a good blocking 😉
Man this Little Bee is turning out to be a real HUSSY! I agree with the other readers you need to set her strait now –while she is still young! Giver her a hard blocking!!!
Beautiful Bee! I am looking foward to seeing her in all of her blocked glory. I’m on the last chart of an Icarus and she’s getting a little tedious. What gets me going is seeing the dress I plan to wear with her on my shoulders. Almost done! Flirty little Bee, too. I don’t think you’ll have to worry. Surely David can see right through her. I’m sure he much prefers you to Bee! You are her Creator and she should be grateful to you for her life and not attempt to take over.
And you say I’ve lost my sanity??? Although I’ll admit I was thinking, “oh, a social bee” and “is that line the ‘bee line’?”
THAT’S A HUGE BEE!!! I can’t wait for the pattern! It looks great so far and I love that color. So summer.
Oh that’s too funny, you made me giggle. The bee steeling a cuddle with David, how funny. You’re the bee’s knees. I love the finished socks btw, they’re fab!! Hope those last looong rows go quick for you.
I just want to reach right through the computer screen and unravel the big snead of a shawl!!! I can’t wait to see it in all of its glory.
She really has developed a life of her own, hasn’t she? Well, I’m sure no amount of flirting from her is going to get David from you. But maybe keep her out near the coleus and painted begonia — they look made for each other.
btw, just put a link in my blog to yours.
Sometimes you make me laugh so hard my husband gives me weird looks. And he’s pretty used to strange behavior, so that’s saying something.
adorable! but can you really work on it in the heat we’ve been having? i even gave up on socks last night…
Delightful!
No one else personifies their knitwork as well as you do. Thanks for a great big grin at the end of a long day!
omgosh… that bee shawl is just a busy little gal, isn’t she… you are absolutely a hoot!She’s gorgeous, she’s stunning, but don’t mess with your man!
hat’s off to you for a totally clever post. you rock!
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