Thursday, September 30, 2010

I caught a virus

I swear I did. It crept up on me unannounced and unwanted. I wasn't looking for it and I had no intention of succumbing to its seductive powers. I thought I would be immune and able to resist but I should have known that resistance is always futile. Darn it. It took me a while to recognise the symptoms, feeling slightly light headed, heart racing and hours lost in contemplation. I caught the virus here . It was definitely a virus that made me follow all the links and drool over the wonderful patterns. I must have been feeling ill to add to my every increasing list of would like to do projects, 78 at the last count and those are only the ones I'm admitting to. I hope I feel better soon.
But alas while my immune system was down I was hit by another virus. I caught this one here It was a particularly virulent strain. I was powerless against its onslaught and the easiest thing to do was ride with it. So I cast on something new. It was the only thing to do, the only way of being cured. I mean the purple dress is at a too hard stage. My brain needs time to process the complicated mathematical equations needed to make it fit. Ulrike needs the pattern and that was burnt accidentally by CNG who thought it was rubbish. The sock needs the heel turning and that's fiddly. I can't remember what row I'm up to on the black wrap with two lace pattern repeats and I'm bored with my calico top which is not knitted with calico.
So under the influence of this virus I hunted out a ball of Sublime cashmere which was given to my by the owner of the local yarn store a year ago. It was a nice gesture but I did wonder what on earth I would ever make with just one ball.



By coincidence I bought a knitting magazine yesterday and in it I found the perfect project. A narrow scarf, with a simple but sweet shell pattern and I was away. I don't feel guilty at all. I mean I couldn't help getting sick, could I?

10 comments:

Leanne said...

Hope you get over that nasty illness but life would be very boring if we only stuck to one project at a time.

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...

Whew, I thought at first you had caught a computer virus - LOL

That scarf will definitely cure what ails you ~ enjoy that scrumptious yarn!

Adrienne said...

I was formulating my 'get well' wishes as I was reading your post ... looks like you and I are suffering from the same bug! ;-)

That scarf looks just divine - that will definitly aid in the recovery process!

a friend to knit with said...

ha. giggling over this post. love it.

that is one bug i never mind catching! :)

Tracy said...

That scarf is SCRUMPTIOUS, Ally! Definitely will have you feeling better in no time, I'm sure... Such a funny post. ;o) Happy Knitting... oh, and love the new look here ((HUGS))

At Home Mommy Knits said...

Great post! good luck getting over your "illness"

Thimbleanna said...

Oh, you poor, poor dear. You're SO funny. I also laughed that a person with your phenomenal knitting skill would think turning a heel was fiddly. I hope you feel better soon!!!

t does wool said...

virus?...hope it's gone soon.ally~~
great scarf that will be!

Jennie said...
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Jennie said...

LOL I thought you really were ill!! I hope your scarf has turned out beautifully. I am hopefully back and raring to go with a new blog so I will be around more often now :D xxx