the blue blog archives: all work and no play makes the elves talk of unionization

So before they started talking to Michael Moore, I gave them a day off from holiday knitting and let them have some fun. They made a pompom for my funky handspun hat.

I kept thinking how that crazy fringe is really what makes the scarf so cool and as I still had some leftovers from the fabulous misshawklet bulky yarn I'd used for it, I decided the hat really needed a matching pompom. I tried out one of those little ring pompom maker things (because I am crap at making pompoms!) and it worked so well, I'm now wondering if the boys' kool-aid hats don't maybe need pompoms too.

And since I used up all my misshawklet yarn, I had a friend pick me up some more of her funky handspun at Boston's Bazaar Bizarre this weekend. It's crazy cool!

posted by alison at 9:06 am | in holiday cheer

Comments

I do think pompoms would add extra pinache and style to the kool-aid hats!

That is fun yarn!

Posted by: Mary at December 12, 2005 9:33 AM

Alison, I sense a slide beginning. . . towards the handspun . . .uh-oh. You might have to learn to spin if you're not careful.

Posted by: julia fc at December 12, 2005 9:55 AM

That yarn looks so fun!

Posted by: Jennifer at December 12, 2005 10:02 AM

Hey, Julia! Sorry to disappoint, but I'm so not going there. I'm perfectly happy to buy all my yarn, hand or commercially spun. ;0) I am enjoying using more non-commercially produced yarns. I keep trolling etsy.com for great handpainted and handspun yarns and just love having something so unique.

Posted by: alison at December 12, 2005 10:10 AM

LOL! Glad the elves have been appeased. Considering the threat of a transit strike is looming in NYC, I know just how important it is to keep those elves happy! Definitely looks like some fun stuff is happening at your place. :)

Posted by: Jessica at December 12, 2005 3:05 PM

Hi, Alison!
I'm an avid knitter (no blog however...maybe someday!)and love to read your knitting adventures - both challenging and inspirational!
I used to live and work on Boston's northshore (moved to southern RI 6 years ago) and read all the Boston area blogs with much affection and a twinge of "homesickness"!
I writing to ask if you know of a poem to include in a pair of handknit socks that are a gift for someone. I found one on line a couple of years ago, loaned it to someone and it forever disappeared. I've searched extensively for it on the internet but haven't been able to find it.
I know you are very busy getting ready for Christmas so please don't let this be one more thing to do. I would love it for Christmas, but can certainly wait until after the holidays.
Thank you so much!
Happy knitting and Merry Christmas!
Maureen

Posted by: Maureen at December 12, 2005 6:33 PM

Mmmm yummy handspun yarn...

Posted by: Annarella at December 13, 2005 2:53 AM

he he he :) You are too funny :) The elves are talking to Michael Moore ... LOL

Just wanted to give you a quick note and let you know that I'm still working on my HP stuff, but due to family circumstances, I'm a bit behind on knitterly things (is that a word?) I told Chris his HP scarf may be a Valentine's gift instead of a Christmas gift. He did not take the news well ;)

Best Wishes!

Posted by: Kara at December 13, 2005 10:46 AM

The pompom looks great - I think you've inspired me to pick up one of those pompom makers next time I hit the big box stores. My pompoms always look a little weak.

Posted by: Theresa Ross at December 13, 2005 10:06 PM

oh! hi yarn! I'm glad you like it! If you remember, you have to show me a picture of what you make!

Posted by: holly/misshawklet at December 16, 2005 12:33 AM