Tale of Two (Three) Sleeves

I thought you'd like to see a knitting update.

First, here are my Ribby sleeves--about 16 rows from being finished, assuming the yarn doesn't run out. You can see how much I've got left . . . I THINK it might be enough, but it's going to be close. At this point, if I run out of the brown, I'll just finish the last few rows in the blue I used for the body. Since the neckband will be blue, if the color "spreads" into the very, tippy-top of the sleeve caps, well . . . I'll just deal. I'd rather do that than have to wind another ball just for that little bit of knitting.

(And, no, don't ask me what I'll do about yarn for seaming the sleeves.)

Actually, speaking of the body, I realized something when I was reading through the sleeve pattern the other day. I'd forgotten that I needed to knit edgings onto the front of the cardigan . . . and I've already basted in the zipper. Oops! My inclination, though, is that I don't think it will matter (much). The front edges have a little, stylish ribbing anyway, and then of course, they're closed with a zipper, so it's not like curling is going to be a problem. I think I can safely leave it this way and the finished sweater will look just fine. Only I (and, well, you) will ever know.

And then, the cuff of my first Autumn Rose sleeve. Obviously, it's not very far along yet, but, well, you know how corrugated ribbing can be! And then, the tighter circles make the two-color yarn thing a little more unwieldy. It seems like I'm forever dropping at least one of the colors to slide the sleeve along the needle. (And, no, DPNs would NOT be easier.) It's just been a while since I did small-circumference two-color knitting, is all.

I wouldn't want any of you to go into Chappy-withdrawal, either, so here's a picture of him, hoping somebody will come and play . . . There's just something so sweet about him bringing his toy up on the chair with him, but you add in the politely folded paws and the chin resting on the arm . . . "Nobody's EVER going to come play!" . . . Well! Just too cute.

And yes, I did, in fact, try to play with him, but as soon as I headed over, he picked up his frisbee and wouldn't let go. I could have ordered him to, and he would have, but in this case? Why? It's his toy, after all, and if he didn't really want me to throw it for him, that's his perogative, right? And, anyway, I did get one or two throws in when I got home from work. (For the record, this is a house-friendly flying disk--nice and soft--it's one of the reasons Chappy loves it so much. My favorite way of throwing it for him? Rolling it on its side like a wheel--it bounces nicely and does fun, unexpected turns that way--AND stays low and away from breakable things on furniture. Just sayin'.)

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Do you have “issues” with too much profanity or overly explicit (ahem) “romantic” scenes in books? Or do you take them in stride? Have issues like these ever caused you to close a book? Or do you go looking for more exactly like them? (grin)

Well, sort of. I don't think I'm a prude, and yet there are things that I don't think need to be in my reading material. I really never do swear (maybe one "damn" in a year, and that's honestly as strong as it ever gets), and therefore don't see the need for excessive swearing in the books I read. Some bad language is workable, but yes, there have been books I've put down due to too much. I don't care how "real" it is, too much use of certain four-letter adjectives (or any, for that matter) is just lazy writing, in my opinion. And then, love scenes? Same thing. I can enjoy a nice love scene as much as the next person, but I have an imagination, I really don't need or want everything spelled out for me, thank you. Because, really, I just want the STORY, not the gratuitous distractions.... (grin)

Comments

[Donna]

Hey it was good to hear from you today. You must have picked up on the Banned Book vibe whether you knew it or not!
Donna

[minnie]

as far as swearing, i can take it or leave it. i don't usually put down a book because of it.

however, with the sex scenes? please, i do not need to hear about tab A being inserted into slot B. it also depends on the context. if it's just tossed into the book for extra hype, nah, no point, but if it adds to the story, ok.

[Kim]

I'm looking forward to seeing Ribby all finished! I curse quite a bit (but not in front of my son) and don't mind profanity in books. Generally, I can do without overly explicit "love" scenes in books. Tres cheesey.

[Callista]

I never used to swear but hearing it constantly from hubby as made me use swear words even though I don't want to. I hate when I use them but they just come out.

LOL at minnie's response.

My BTT is up http://smsbookreviews.blogspot.com/2007/10/booking-through-thursday-decorum.html

[JessaLu]

While I swear like a sailor on practically a daily basis I have to agree with you that I don't need 100% of 'love scenes' spelled out to me. ;o)