June 29, 2004

Live from Lyon.

NEWSFLASH! This just in:

Our sources inform us that Skinny Rabbit, upon sending her son off to school early this morning, remained in her jammies and cloistered herself in her apartment from approximately 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. During such time she ingested two enormous mugs of coffee laced with sugar and milk, and avoided any all social contact (including the door buzzer which rang twice) so that she could finish knitting the neckband of the sweater known as "Audrey". Upon completing the neckband, she immediately commenced sewing the neckband to the body of "Audrey" and continued such activity until she got sick and tired of sewing and of being in her jammies, and decided to take a shower, already. We have pictorial evidence of her frenzied morning sewing:

[Click for an expanded view.]

Partially pictured in the enlarged view: A tupperware container used to store Skinny Rabbit's knitting tools, Rowan 35 (opened to show the charming photo of a completed "Audrey" that does not help IN THE LEAST because the model is striking a whack pose and is wearing a scarf that obstructs part of the neckband), the guilty enormous mug containing dregs of the second serving of coffee, the tv remote (The Nutty Professor was in the DVD player), and "Audrey" in a revealing seaming pose.

Skinny Rabbit is currently feeling punchy from sewing overload, and has decided to recover by planning an excursion to the bi-yearly yarn sales which start in her city tomorrow.

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47 comments to this entry:

1 year of my life to have the same opportunity ! I wish I could have time for me just to knit... Do you think that Phildar rue Grenette will have some yarns on sale ?

[@nne on 29 jun 04 @ 08:17 pm]

Yep! They always have discontinued yarns on sale.

[Becky from fluffa! on 29 jun 04 @ 08:22 pm]

Mmm, morning coffe and sewing. It actually almost makes me WANT to seam! Almost. Your Audrey is going to be spectacular. I can feel it. I'm drooling already!

[Carrie on 29 jun 04 @ 08:30 pm]

ooh, that morning sounded deliriously decadent...I would love to knit in my jammies during the week...lots of sugary yummy cafe au lait! Take lots of yarn pictures, when you go to the sales...I need my french yarn fix! Audrey is looking really good, by the way...love that rich shade of red.

[Heather on 29 jun 04 @ 09:11 pm]

Silly wabbit! Sounds like you had fun. You've been quite the busy bunny, hopping through all those blogs and seaming to boot. Hope you enjoy the stash enhancement. I will live through you vicariously...

[Julia on 29 jun 04 @ 09:34 pm]

How beautiful! That red is luscious. I have one of those plastic cases for tools, as well, I think mine is a Rubbermaid. "opened to show the charming photo of a completed "Audrey" that does not help IN THE LEAST because the model is striking a whack pose and is wearing a scarf that obstructs part of the neckband" I KNOW!! What's up with that? I understand that some photogs think fashion photography is an art, and thus not subject to the rules of catalogue clothing photos, but sheesh, that beautiful sweater deserves a better layout in that magazine. I am as compulsive about buying knitting and quilting books as you seem to be about finishing your creations - I just got the new Nicky Epstein book Knitting on the Edge, and wowowow, I highly recommend it to anyone, especially you, being the exacting creature that you are - it's beautiful and drool-worthy - the section on ruffles alone is worth the (very) steep price of the book.

[Patricia on 29 jun 04 @ 09:34 pm]

Gosh - you've been busy! Bet that coffee makes the seaming go faster... Audrey is looking really lovely even with her seams showing. Good luck with the yarn sales - hope you find something gorgeous.

[Anita on 29 jun 04 @ 09:59 pm]

OMG!!!! It's gorgeous!

[pearl on 29 jun 04 @ 10:51 pm]

A knitting friend told me once,"Beware of Patterns with the models striking funny poses." The theory here is that the pattern isn't all that good and they have to contort to hide the imperfections. I'm sure this isn't the case for audrey though.(-: I wish I had half the energy you seem to have. Great seaming.

[Chelee on 29 jun 04 @ 10:59 pm]

Fluffa, you are a veritable hoot and a half! What a great story-teller, and I'm now on pins and needles to see the finalized Audrey! Sounds like a great morning!

[Rossana on 29 jun 04 @ 11:19 pm]

I am jealous of anyone that can seam at all, nevermind under the influence of caffine and Disney movies. When you finish Audrey I have 4 sweaters in need of finishing..wanna come play at my house...I have an espresso machine :-D

[Crissy on 29 jun 04 @ 11:28 pm]

you will have to sart tracking down the owner of that vespa and planning your photo op ; )

[Jessica on 29 jun 04 @ 11:45 pm]

Kudos to you, Skinny Rabbit! I never cease to be amazed by your speed, skill, and attention to detail. An inspiration to us all... Hip Hip Hoorah for Skinny Rabbit!

[Kyla on 29 jun 04 @ 11:46 pm]

Thanks for that news flash...I felt just good living vicariously through your experience. BTW, I take my coffe light, no sugar. Buy some yarn for me.

[elisabeth on 30 jun 04 @ 12:09 am]

Audrey looks lovely and your seaming party looks like a real party, whack pose aside. Can't wait to see it finished. Go, fluffa, go! Fondle yarn for all of us. We delight in French-y goodness.

[Thuy on 30 jun 04 @ 01:21 am]

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy... I can't wait to see the finish product on you! The seaming looks beautiful and I would be grateful to even have half your skill :o) I love that you showed us your 'chaos' on your table... so much more neater than mine.

[lyn on 30 jun 04 @ 02:43 am]

I think you have the best Audrey so far!

[Lu on 30 jun 04 @ 02:50 am]

bi-yearly yarn sale? ahlalalalalalalala (Homer Simpson drooling noise) Moi, jealous? Mais oui!

[sarah on 30 jun 04 @ 02:51 am]

YARN SALE!!! Sorry, I got carried away. Have more coffee and finish Audrey already. I'm jonesing for some dancing shots.

[Jackie on 30 jun 04 @ 03:04 am]

Hey Becky, I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog. You are a really talented knitter! I have enjoyed looking through your finished projects, and the in-progress shots, too. I'm a new knitter and really love seeing other people's work. BTW, your son is tr�s adorable, too!

[katie on 30 jun 04 @ 04:35 am]

Your Audrey is turning into quite a lady. Can't wait for the grand finale.

[Melissa on 30 jun 04 @ 05:01 am]

Oh happy hoppy rabbit -- to drink coffee (French roast?) and seam away on a such lovely creation! Jammies forever!

[Beverlee on 30 jun 04 @ 05:10 am]

Nice progress! I have the kids on summer holidays, no silent mornings here until August, but on the other hand, they are old enough not to interfere too much with my knitting.

[Maud on 30 jun 04 @ 07:29 am]

My goodness, criminal behavior for sure! Were the police called after you didn't answer the second door bell? You are too too funny!

[Katie on 30 jun 04 @ 07:32 am]

Hippity hoppity audrey's on its way! Oh excuse me. I've had too much caffeine as well! Buzz buzz buzz!

[Jenny on 30 jun 04 @ 07:55 am]

Audrey looks lovely - and so neat, as ever. I'm looking forward to the finished vespa shots! One of my favourite things is to not answer the doorbell when I really secretly know that I should. So decadent! I'm usually lazying about though rather than creating a mastepiece!

[Sarah W. on 30 jun 04 @ 10:22 am]

I'm breathlessyl waiting the finished product and at the same time convincing myself that I already have enough yarn for 20 more projects and do not need to make this one. Do you know it's your fault I started Bonne Marie's Boat Neck Shell this weekend? I had to put something new in my hands to unglaze my eyes from that gorgeous pile of knitted beauty you are currently seaming. Well, okay, it's not all your fault, but that's what I told the Irishman when he said "ANOTHER project?" I blame it all on inspiration ;) (and I love every minute of it!!)

[Kathleen in Goimany on 30 jun 04 @ 01:16 pm]

I *love* that edging! Can't wait to see Audrey finished, and danced in :)

[Donna on 30 jun 04 @ 01:57 pm]

I love the rush to the finish when the end is in sight!

[Katie on 30 jun 04 @ 02:48 pm]

Bella, bella! Can't wait to see your finished Audrey, the color is so luscious.... Is the vespa still parked out where you saw it?

[MJ on 30 jun 04 @ 04:21 pm]

I love how neat your Audrey is! I aspire to knit as neatly as you! Best of luck, and we are all so jealous of your awesome morning! Enjoy.

[Regina on 30 jun 04 @ 06:22 pm]

Woo hoo! Sewing and noontime jammies...that's my life right there baby! Audrey looks as good, keep going round that neck and hop on that Vespa...

[Silvia on 30 jun 04 @ 06:28 pm]

Becky, you're working hard! And that is one big mug of coffee! Is it a cafe au lait or more of a latte? Sewing is not my forte so I can sympathize on the energy and time you must be spending on Audrey's neck. But she is going to be a beauty! I'm so jealous and envious of the yarn sale! My hubby just came back from Paris last week and he brought me yummy French yarn! Isn't that sweet? Guess he must have missed the sales by a few days. Bummer!

[Evelyn on 30 jun 04 @ 06:40 pm]

Is it finished yet ? Is it? Is it? Have fun at the yarn sales - looking forward to all the details.

[Emma on 30 jun 04 @ 07:16 pm]

Just beautiful. It will look great on you! ~Patty

[Patty on 30 jun 04 @ 07:25 pm]

Thanks so much for the kind words re Audrey! We're on our way to an FO. Today while out and about I found myself looking around for Vespas. How wacky am I???? Patricia: That book is on my wishlist. I was thinking that I should get myself to an English bookstore so I could leaf through it. Thanks for the recommendation! Crissy: Don't tempt me with the espresso. That stuff will keep me seaming into the next decade, but mmmm boy! Kathleen: So...are you knitting an Audrey? Or something fabulous from Germany? You got all that great GGH and Gedifra over there. I'm jealous! Evelyn: The SOLDES had started in Paris last week, so your husband (bless his heart for going yarn shopping for you) was probably here at the right time. BUT, a lot of yarn stores only put discontinued yarns and colors on sale while everything else remains at the regular price, so it's usually slim pickins' unless you get there early.

[Becky from fluffa! on 30 jun 04 @ 07:26 pm]

oh, rabbit...you inspire me. i'm still working on that beaded ring for you(ooohhhh, i unfortunately get side-tracked so easily, takes me forevah to finish something...apologies!). looking forward to the finished audrey.

[kathi on 30 jun 04 @ 07:55 pm]

ah the joys of working at home! coffee just brews all day.....

[janet D on 30 jun 04 @ 08:49 pm]

Very witty post! Can't wait for the grand finale!

[froggy on 30 jun 04 @ 10:23 pm]

News bulletin: avid fan misses special edition. I cannot believe I got the papers a day late. One more entry like this, miss Becky, and you'll end up in Knit Lit Three. Yarn sale ... what dangerous two words. Looking forward to the pics!

[valentina on 30 jun 04 @ 11:04 pm]

So far Audrey is looking mighty fine! And that coffee and PJ thing going on sounds awesome. I can't wait to see her finale. You do beautiful work!

[Eilene on 01 jul 04 @ 02:36 am]

Fluffa to Vespa Owner (male, of course): "Excusez-moi. May I straddle your Vespa? Really, just for a moment, oh and could you take my picture?" She batts her lovely eyelashes at him. She is wearing a close-fitting red sweater. He cannot resist.....

[claudia on 01 jul 04 @ 04:14 am]

WOW...as it happens yesterday my son went to sleep early for him in the car on the way back and didn't wake up till the following morning, so I too did some more work on my BUP. Though I should be doing many other things (blog, bills, clean) but I have Zero motiviation for that right now. Audrey is looking FAB. I think I'll have to get my self the Rowan 35, even though I can't afford any more stash enhancments right now...but for the future...and I do have some Calmer I need to do something with =) Lucky you...in Israel there is no such thing as a Yarn sale, thier is barely any worth while Yarn.

[Orli on 01 jul 04 @ 09:47 am]

You really are going to need a Vespa of your own to straddle. Think of the wardrobe possibilities ... a motoring cardie, driving gloves, head-wrap or two ..... Audrey is lovely and that shade of red is particularly gorgeous!

[ann on 01 jul 04 @ 12:59 pm]

You are too funny! How very clever of you to always find new and interesting ways of enteraining your rabbit fans! Audrey is looking fabu!!

[nicole from boston on 01 jul 04 @ 02:43 pm]

Hoo boy! I can't wait to see another Audrey (and I'm not being facetious, either). It's so pretty! I'm not sure I would look too great in one, but perhaps I should find out... Beeeeautiful!

[teresa on 02 jul 04 @ 06:48 pm]

Oooh - it's going to be so pretty!!

[Alysia on 07 jul 04 @ 06:21 am]

June 29, 2004

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