File this under "better late than never."
Pattern: Absorba the Bath Mat from Mason-Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Peaches 'n Creme Double Worsted, Mint Chocolate
Needles: 10mm, long circs
As you know, I announced the completion of the bath mat ages (yonks for the Aussies) ago, but I'm only just now getting around to showing it off. You know, in all it's bathroom light, CFL bulb, slightly blurry, not the best photo, but it's what I got, glory.
Here's a close-up -- now with more blur!
Absorba with wooden, not-so-pointy needles was a bit of a challenge on the hands. I mean, you are knitting three strands of already pretty thick yarn together. But it did get easier with silky-smooth metal needles. Still, my gnarly talons were screaming for mercy by time I bound off my last rectangle. This seemingly simple project is not for the faint of heart.
The result is all that we'd hoped and dreamed. As the days grow shorter and the temps begin to dip, our pruney tootsies are grateful for the protection from the cold tile floor when we step from the shower. It is as absorbent as its name. At an inch thick, could it be anything else?
FO's On Parade!
While I have been writing some of the best blog entries ever known to the blogosphere in my head, I have scant time to commit them to bytes. Hopefully that will change now that our office is organized.
Though I haven't been blogging much, I have been knitting. Hold onto your hats, people. The FOs are coming!
Love that bath mat and the bath tub is très retro!:) Can't wait to see those FOs...
Posted by: Heather | November 05, 2007 at 08:13 PM
Bring them on! The bathmat looks super comfy. You had me considering it until you gave the details. I think I'll save myself the hand cramps and admire yours!
Posted by: Elinor | November 05, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Gnarly talons! Pruney tootsies! You're killing me!
So glad you made it through the Ordeal by Triple-Stranding. Sometimes my gnarly talons are just in the mood for a weekend of bathmat knitting, you know?
xox Kay
Posted by: Kay | November 05, 2007 at 10:22 PM
It is so very nice! Great bathtub!
Posted by: tiennie | November 06, 2007 at 12:00 AM
That did turn out great! Don't you love the way it feels when you step out of the tub? Wow, what a tub you have.
Posted by: Debbie | November 06, 2007 at 06:52 AM
I love that bathmat! I might have to make one myself! Can't wait to see your FOs.
Posted by: jennsquared | November 06, 2007 at 07:58 AM
Wow, it looks so great in those colours, particularly next to that rather cool bath.
Posted by: schrodinger | November 06, 2007 at 08:05 AM
The bathmat is lovely! I'm looking forward to reading the blog posts when then leave your head and find their way to the page.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 06, 2007 at 08:13 AM
I love the bathmat! I really think I should buy the Mason-Dixon book. I keep seeing nice patterns in it.
But seriously, how on earth have you found time to knit with sorting out your house?! We moved over a week ago and I simply haven't had the time to even find my needles, let alone use them. This makes me sad :(
Posted by: Laura | November 07, 2007 at 02:38 AM
Very cool bathmat! Love the tub. :)
Posted by: Jennie | November 08, 2007 at 08:00 PM
I would like to propose not to wait until you get big sum of money to buy all you need! You should take the mortgage loans or just secured loan and feel yourself comfortable
Posted by: RoblesEsperanza30 | August 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM