So, what did we select for our extreme knitting? Our choice involves sharp objects, blunt objects, speed and really determined competitors. And those were just the folks on screen! Kiwi knows I like to multi-task. Knitting by itself can be a lot of fun. But knitting while reading or while watching television is even better.
The danger is of course that I get so wrapped up in the pattern, that I miss what is going on on the screen. For assistance with that problem we are eternally grateful to Mr. Tivo, who has been a great help to us. The other danger is that I get so wrapped up in the action on screen (Stanley Cup Finals, people!) that I keep knitting - missing yo's, dropping stitches, knitting where I should have purled. Leading to what we have been hoping to avoid - frogging (the TAL equivalent of a yield).
But Kiwi was up to the challenge. Fortunately our early progress meant that the front and back have now been joined, so I am knitting in the round. Although the potential exists for me to do seven knit rows instead of four, at least it will look a little better.
So - for game one Monday night - we took the plunge. And it was a success. Our progress was not a swift as it might have been, but we opted for correct progress over fast progress (which is probably growth for me).
So - tada! And - go Canes!
