Who dun it?
The police have finally solved the current mystery of who dun it.. in this case... the "wizard" did (grin)
I actually finished a project (well - to be truthful officer, I finished three.. but the others are awaiting a photographic shoot with a girlfriend.. so this is only the first to be seen.. )
And what do you have to say for yourself after completing this caper?
it was easy - fast - fun - and fanciful, officer. An impulse really - I responded to an impassioned plea from my oldest daughter - you see her neck was cold, and winter was coming.. and well... I just couldn't help myself, sir.
Did you knit it with the proper needles madame?
well, officer - I followed the pattern as best I could - yet I'm not quite so accomplished with the two color thing, and being as how I'm still slightly a gimp and all...
No excuses Madame... just the facts please...
Yes sir. I used size 8 straight needles
No circulars at all madame?
no sir.. only the straights. it was easier on my hand.. and I whipped through a full skein of the bumble bee colored yellow yarn (Caron "Simply Soft" almost a full 7 ounces) and about half a skein of the black in the same yarn sir.
That's alot of yarn madame.
Yes, but it wasn't costly at all sir.. honest.. I'm telling the truth.
And the pattern madame.. did you commit any crimes in procuring said pattern?
no sir... My daughter bought this incredible pricey magazine, which is truly wonderful and fun - BUT I also found out that anyone can download the pattern for free if they want it.. they can just look here.
Now - tell the truth and only the truth Madame... are there any errors, mistakes, places you 'fudged' things a bit?
.. ahem... yes officer, since you have the hot bright lights aimed at me, I must confess... 
I made a couple mistakes in the carrying of the yarn and the black peeks through to the front.. ahem...(methinks I need a bit of practice on my stranded knitting) and then there is that last little bloop (just a teensy one really sir) in the letter "r" towards the very end - and well sir, I didn't see it until I was done with the very last letter sir, and well, this is for my daughter, and she's very forgiving and all.... and so.... (clears throat and coughs slightly) I left the blooper in. ahem.
You shall receive an appropriate sentence madame.............. yes.......... we have determined your sentence..... hand sewing the mattress seam, on almost eight feet of scarf closure.
Yes sir. (she sews with needle and yarn all afternoon...)
You may now be on your way, freedom granted for time served.
thank you sir... I hereby give my word, I will go back to knitting socks now, and for quite some time in the future (smile)
Eight feet of mattress seaming? Argh! You're a braver woman than I but it looks fabulous. :)
Posted by: Julie | November 30, 2007 at 01:10 AM
I don't think I could do it, but then I don't call myself Intrepid! Looks great, and I bet Erin will love it.
Posted by: Jane | November 30, 2007 at 03:20 AM
The scarf is terrific and you found a very cute way to post about it. Well done!
Posted by: Carole | November 30, 2007 at 04:18 AM
Such a clever lady you are! I know your daughter will enjoy the scarf.
Posted by: Meg | November 30, 2007 at 04:40 AM
That is such a neat and differerent scarf! I love it. And I'm sure your daughter will too.
Posted by: Karen | November 30, 2007 at 05:15 AM
LOL! It turned out great! Thanks for the pattern link.
Posted by: Chris | November 30, 2007 at 05:52 AM
that is so cute!!!! love the blog post too... :)
Posted by: stacey | November 30, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Eight feet of mattress stitching sounds like cruel and unusual punishment to me but the result is great.
Posted by: Hillary | November 30, 2007 at 07:15 AM
OMG that is so fun! You did a great job of shooting the scene, too;-D
Posted by: margene | November 30, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Very cute! Both the scarf and the commentary! Thanks for the link, btw!
Posted by: Leah | November 30, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Very nice--I've liked that scarf ever since I saw it on Marnie's blog (and in Magknits, of course)!
Posted by: --Deb | November 30, 2007 at 03:33 PM
*lol* Very clever! It will be a hit, I'm sure!
Posted by: Leigh | November 30, 2007 at 04:14 PM
This is hilarious LOL!!! Very cool scarf, and truly a labour of love - well done!!
Posted by: Dave | November 30, 2007 at 05:07 PM
if they love it- we knit it!
:-)
truth is, we just want to knit.............
Posted by: hpny knits | November 30, 2007 at 07:50 PM
When the pict first came up, I wondered what happened! Till I remembered the scarf. Looks great and I know that she will love it. And if she doesn't (ahem, cough, cough) I'm sure that you could find someone else to take it off your hands.
Posted by: jackie | November 30, 2007 at 11:57 PM
I love it! What a great scarf! I bet she's so happy with it too!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 01, 2007 at 06:23 AM
What a fun way to post an FO! Looks great! I'm sure she'll love it.
Posted by: Manise | December 01, 2007 at 04:18 PM
What a great project and such a creative way to introduce it!
Posted by: Carrie | December 02, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Great presentation of FO! The sentence only seamed long.
Posted by: Laurie | December 02, 2007 at 11:59 AM
That's great!!!
Posted by: Ceci | December 03, 2007 at 05:30 AM
That is just too cute!
Posted by: Wendy | December 03, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Yowza! Eight feet of seaming? That's a pretty harsh sentence :)
Thanks for such a fun post. It certainly made me chuckle and brightened my day!
Posted by: Rachel | December 03, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Love it! Loved the interrogation too.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 03, 2007 at 03:51 PM
That is very cool! But eight feet of mattress stitching?? I like mattress seams, but that might do me in.
Posted by: Lorette | December 06, 2007 at 05:31 PM