I Am Victorious, Part Two

"Success didn't spoil me, I've always been insufferable." Fran Lebowitz

First, might I say: GO AUBURN! TIGERS ROCK! If you're a fan of the SEC you already know why I'm writing this and if not, I'm sure you couldn't care less. So I won't attempt an explanation, but I'd like to send a great big shout-out to Miz Knotty and her War-Eagle.

UT was off this weekend, but The Hubba and I made up for the lack with the Auburn game. You might have heard us yelling. I'm convinced our neighbors think we're crazy. Or else have a regularly scheduled Saturday night fight where we shout things like "Are you kidding me?" "Throw the flag, ref!" and "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

Second big news of the weekend:




They're finished! Not blocked, but, of course, I'm already wearing them. I expected to feel a little more Debbie Gibson/Michael Jackson/Madonna circa 1988 with them on, with urges to put my hair in a side ponytail, find some acid-wash jeans, and purchase a pair of shoulder pads. None of the above happened, but I do feel a few early nineteenth century stirrings, including the desire to speak in a mediocre English accent and have The Hubba bow a lot and kiss my hand.

Glad they're done though. Not only are they useful, I am now an expert (or at least semi-competent) at how to: a) do cables, b) do a picot bind-off and c) pick-up stitches. I admit I'm not crazy about the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky (not the Cashmerino Aran the pattern called for) I used, as it picks up fuzzies and dog hair like crazy, but they're awfully soft. Durability will be the true test.

And a question to my fellow knitters out there: how should I block these? The pattern says "block lightly" which reminds me of recipes that recommend a dash or a sprinkle. Pretty vague stuff. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Otherwise I'll end up chucking them in the dryer, probably on high heat.