Coming out
Well, I guess it’s time to come out of the closet…
Right…before my mother has a complete nervous episode, let me clarify by saying ‘I guess it’s time to [show you the completed project which has] come out of the closet.’
Presenting the wonky square cushion cover…or at least the front of it.
Started this project with great enthusiasm as an attempt to overcome my disdain for intarsia. Fatigue set in and so the wonky squares were relegated to the cupboard.
Warning: British Isles Colloquialism Diversion Ahead
I cannot recall (but I have slept since then…) ever using the term wonky in regular-everyday-type-conversations in North America. But it’s quite an expressive word and fun to say! Not only can it refer to wobbly, like ‘watch out, that table leg is wonky,’ it also can also take a broader meaning, describing anything that is askew. And frankly, I like the way it feels when rolling off the tongue. Thus the intarsia squares, being slightly askew, are therefore wonky.
Not too many closeup pics, though, as my knitting on this project seemed to be wonky as well…
Project Details
Pattern Book: Great Knitted Gifts, by Andrea & Gayle Shackleton
Love the colour schemes and geometric patterns in this book!
Yarn: Stash (what a great feeling to use up the bits and pieces!)
Needles: US7/4.5mm
Time to Knit: Longer than I care to remember…
great colour coordination…never used the word wonky….reminds me of willie wonka fame…
07 May 2007 at 9:39 pm
That cushion looks truly great. Well done! It will be gorgeous on the couch. A proper heirloom.
07 May 2007 at 10:36 pm
bravo to you for stepping up the the challenge! absolutely beautiful cushion cover! i feel the same way you do about intarsia so i applaud your efforts. truly well done. and inspirational to all of us less risk taking knitters!
08 May 2007 at 1:50 am
Great job! Love the term wonky. I’ll try to use it three times today.
08 May 2007 at 11:35 am
I like it! I hope your aversion to Intarsia is cured; you should definitely do more. And thanks for the info on “wonky.” Might proove very useful in the near future
09 May 2007 at 2:43 am
Wonky or not it looks lovely and you should show it off. Tell them it’s a design feature it you want but it’s begging to be appreciated
09 May 2007 at 7:06 am
I love the wonky cushion cover - that’s really neat.
09 May 2007 at 9:58 am