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I've been so sick this week. Got sick on Saturday and I knew I couldn't handle any serious knitting this weekend, so I brought a small stuffed animal project to Knitsmiths on Sunday.

This is all I managed at Knitsmiths and I've done very little since then. I tried a little of the duplicate stitch, but it required more concentration than I could muster with sinus pain and stomach cramps. If I ever feel well enough to continue with this little giraffe guy, he's going to be pretty cute though, I think. I've never done a stuffed animal before, so I've joined the Zoo-Along to give me some inspiration and support. Such fun little projects!

And here's something that'll make you sick. My yarn that I waited so long for to finish the cardi raye doesn't match what I already have. I suppose that's what I get for not ordering enough the first time. So I sent out a desperate message: "be your best friend if you have Plaisance Piscine in my dye lot." And that is why Kimberly is my new best friend! So until I see her at Knitsmiths next Sunday, it's back to the cardi wait-ing game. Not that I could knit right now anyway.

posted by alison at 9:05 am | in baby (sweater) factory II , cardi raye

Comments

Hope you feel better. Your little animal (is it an armless bear) is cute. Extra woohoos to Kimberly for having your dye lot. What a relief.

Posted by: Kathleen at May 13, 2004 9:51 AM

Alison that is the cutest little giraffe. How wonderful a Zoo-along. Looks like they will knit up fast. I must check it out for bunnies.

Posted by: Cathy at May 13, 2004 9:56 AM

feel better! it's frustrating when you're just not up to knitting. cheers to kimberly for more of the same dye lot! i need a little of that good karma myself today :)

Posted by: jody at May 13, 2004 10:07 AM

Sorry to hear you're illin'. I hope the little guys are cutting you some slack. Feel better so that I can see that finished Raye!

Posted by: gwyn at May 13, 2004 10:28 AM

Drat and double drat! Feel better soon and I'm glad that you will be able to match the dye lots for your cardi.

Posted by: michelle at May 13, 2004 12:52 PM

Sorry you're feeling so icky. :( Hope you're on your feet and knitting soon.

Posted by: Jessica at May 13, 2004 1:54 PM

Get better soon. x

Posted by: Emma at May 13, 2004 2:31 PM

Hope you feel better!

BTW, I love Daisy!!!

Posted by: Rose at May 13, 2004 2:31 PM

I hope you feel better soon. You know it's bad when you can't even knit while sick! Take care of yourself. Love your weblog, by the way.

Posted by: Sandy at May 13, 2004 2:36 PM

Bleh. Feel better!

Posted by: kim at May 13, 2004 2:43 PM

Too sick to knit? Alison? That is some serious sickness. I hope you are feeling better.

Posted by: claudia at May 13, 2004 5:13 PM

Wow, this wouldn't have anything to do with the in-law visit now, would it? *teehee* Three cheers for Kimberly! Get better soon, chickie.

Posted by: Kerstin at May 13, 2004 5:15 PM

Awww, feel better soon! Kudos on some good yarn karma.

Posted by: Bliss at May 14, 2004 12:39 AM

I'm so sorry you've been sick! Get well, Alison! I think that there's nothing like finding yarn you need AND knitting an adorable stuffed animal to get you on your way to feeling better. Sending additional good vibes your way!
XO,
Becky

Posted by: Becky at May 14, 2004 5:08 AM

Oh, poor you! It is so hard to mother when you are the one that needs the mothering!
that giraffe is the cutest thing!
Rest up, sweetpea!

Posted by: sandy at May 14, 2004 6:49 AM

The giraffe pattern is from Phildar's Tricotez Calin #2 (Spring/Summer 2002).

Thanks for the good health vibes, everyone!

Posted by: alison at May 14, 2004 8:30 PM

and you told me taht you would never have the patience to knit a stuffed animal.

Do you have a fever?
Maybe it's affecting your decesions-ha ha

can't wait to see the final project

Posted by: joy at May 15, 2004 5:12 PM