The Mother of Invention...

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So, this is what the socks looked like when the airline inspectors were finished snipping off the ends: (Sorry about the color...the yarn is actually a pale sage green.) (Also sorry I forgot to take a pic of the other pair...a variegated red pair of Nutkins, just started, that I put on new needles when I reached Oakland, forgetting to photograph the carnage.)


So then, on the way back, I needed to try my hand at an end run around the inspectors, didn't I? And here is my triumph: bright red tweed neckwarmer, invented on the spot, comprised of simple K2P2 ribbing worked lengthwise, only I decided to add a ruffle at one end. Turned out kind of cute, no?It's a little loosely knit, though, because here's what I used to do the knitting...
There's more than ONE way to skin a cat!!

And here's what I've been working on since we got back to Oz. It's my first attempt at a Pi Shawl, from Elizabeth Zimmerman's fertile mind, knitted in Unspun Icelandic Wool...like knitting with a cloud. It's quite scratchy, though...not something to wear around your neck, but I think it will be very elegant when it's finished.
I haven't posted any house pics yet, because things are really rolling there this week and I want to wait till tomorrow when a lot of the gyprock will be up on the walls and you'll be able to see much better how it will look. More soon...





Comments

Christine Thresh said…
Oh, what a story. I called my husband over to read the previous post about the destruction of your needles, then I scrolled up to show him your improvised needles. We both were laughing out loud.
Good for you!
11:20 AM
Carol said…
Oh dear. You really should warn us when there's a photo like your pen/needles! I laughed out loud and woke my hubby up who is still asleep.
12:24 PM
McIrish Annie said…
YOu clever clever girl! HOw is it that knitting needles are weapons and mechanical pencils are not??

at any rate, your neck wrap is lovely!!
12:30 PM
Libby said…
*ahhh* You are very clever!
1:40 PM
Lily Mulholland said…
Very funny! And yes, I do like your improv neck warmer!

Welcome home :)
1:40 AM
Granny said…
Good for you for improvising. I flew earlier this month with knitting needles and no one said a word. I waited to start my socks after I got through security and brought needles that I don't love .. just in case but all was well. Sorry it happened to you.
3:52 PM
Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said…
Very clever girl, that tricked them!! Love the shawl! Tracey
1:24 PM
Anonymous said…
What? The security people took away your needles? That's terrible! I remember the Yarn Harlot writing about a passenger on a plane with her asking to be seated elsewhere because the Yarn Harlot's in-flight knitting made them nervous. Good grief.
5:22 PM
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