Being faithful and some loves...

I am trying. I really am, but honestly I do not know how you monogamous knitters do it. For two weeks I have been doing nothing but knitting on one project. I have whined and complained through each stitch. These infantile fits have nothing to do with the brilliant pattern or the lovely yarn, the problem is my Veruca Salt attitude. I want it all and I want it now.

It is slow going, but here is my Quill. Friends have said it will be worth it in the end, I know it will. Thankfully football and funny t.v shows have helped me maintain my faith. If any of you monogamous knitters have tips on how you do it, I would love to hear them.

In non knitting news, I was still celebrating my birthday last weekend with my sweet friend. Some of you who have read my blog have met my friend before. Regan and her daddy took me to lunch and we had the best of times. We talked about lip glosses, clothes, and school. If ever there was a little human who has it all it would be her, brains (her report card says she is reading at the junior high level-she is eight!), looks, and humor.

Oh and talented. Easily a favorite gift, this card she painted for me.

You can see why I love my birthday month so much can't you?

Sunday football is starting so I will leave you with some loves. Enjoy and have a fantastic Sunday!

• Monica's perfect scarf
• I purchased this pattern a bit ago, now I really want to cast it on after seeing Claudia's.
• The sweetest little cardigan I have ever seen, knit up by dear Maryse.
• Here is a great idea is you are looking for a Christmas gift project.
• This wee dragon had me at hello!

And this song is stuck in my head.

 

 

XO

Andi

 

Comments

[Lisa]

Train is by far my favorite band, and that video is so hilarious that I totally get why it is stuck in your head.
And that is such a super cute card! I always keep the cards and pictures kids give me, they are so special.

[donaknits]

I'm glad you celebrate your birthday during a month, because I'm soooo late! Please wait a little bit more, I have something for you. :)
I'm a monogamous knitter (well most of the time) and I have no tips.... I just knit, knit, knit.... until it's finished. Sorry, I'm no help.

[Michelle]

It'll get there!

[Stefani]

Too funny. That song was playing in my head as I was reading your post then I saw you are having the same problem. lol

As for only working on one project....ummmm I don't know what that means.

[marilyn]

fell in a ceement mixer, full of quicksand...yeah...that one!!!
I am monogamous to only one...the rest I cheat on left right and centre!!! it's too boring otherwise...
and I LOVE that song...help me help me...here comes a crappy purple scion!! :)))))))):}

[Pumpkin]

Oh yes, that project will definitely pay off, it is super pretty, I love it! Your little friend is simply adorable, so when do you teach her to knit?

[Audry]

I like to hit a certain stitch quota per day. And I'll try to estimate how many stitches I have left so I can do a count-down to how many days until the project is done. I find it helps a bit. Good luck finishing!

[Mr. Puffy]

What a fun post with so much going on! I'm not a monogamous knitter so my projects all take me forever so no advice except that it really will be worth it when you finish. I also find knitting during football games productive and I'm finding it particularly enjoyable with Notre Dame having an awesome start! Love the inspiration links and thank you for the kind mention ~

[lori]

ah quill! it's in the queue, can't wait! your's is looking lovely dear. i am mostly monogamous because i love the finished product! (and i'm afraid of not finishing if i put a wip down, hee hee). what a cutie regan is, the card is a forever keep!

[Kepanie]

LOL, what a funny video? David Hasselhough and a Mariachi band? Creative. That lead singer can sang!
A belated, Hau oli 'la hanau! I'm glad you had a great time w/the visit. Reagan is such a cutie.
I'd be goin' a bit wonky w/that continuous shawl also. I'd at least work on two projects at a time to get a break from the other.

[José]

Monogamous knitting sounds good.. ( I just had to frog too many rows due to not paying enough attention here... ;p )
Though it can be a bore indeed.. What helped me last time, was "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, as audiobook :-)

[katie metzroth]

Last week I was all monogamous and thinking what a good little knitter I am. Now, not so much. Have cast on two projects in last two days. (sheepish grin)

[Monica]

Deep in my heart I love to be casual with my knitting. The more the merrier. I like the advice of having a daily "quota". I might try it with my multiple WIPs.

Keep on the good knitting. The shawl will be beautiful when done. And then you can celebrate with a beer or two!

[sam]

Happy belated birthday wishes. Love that you are celebrating the month - that's my motto :)
What afabulous gift from your beautiful friend.

[angela]

What a sweet friend you got there!! She's so cute!! You are a busy lady. Never heard that song before but it is interesting!!
P.S. Still not here yet Andi but I am sure it will be soon. Don't worry! :)

[Ellen]

Your shawl is working up beautifully! I am truly impressed with your knitting devotion. One project? Really?? Not even a pair of socks. Which reminds me. I'm going to bite the bullet this fall/winter and try my first pair of socks. Can you recommend a pattern for a newbie? Happy Birthday Month!!

[Maryse]

Your Quill will be beautiful! The yarn looks just gorgeous! You, monogamous? ;-)

[K.]

I don't know how they do it either... except I have noticed that when I plow through a project from beginning to end, I tend to get more done than when I flit from project to project. I also don't lose interest in projects because they've been sitting on the needles for so long.