DH says this looks like a sweater for a very depressed Chinese orphan. Sooooo grey! All the time I was knitting, I was thinking of how warm it would be and how clever the structure was and how soft (oh so baby-bunny-soft!) the dark fuzzy trim yarn was. Sooo snuggly against a little neck. But it IS rather drab and grey, isn't it?
And here's how it looks from the back. I suppose I could perk it up with some brightly colored flowers embroidered on it. what do you think? Maybe some red ribbons somewhere? It just seems - finished - to me.So I have started another one in shades of yellow and orange. And I realized that the County fair is rolling right up, and I had better get to work on my projects. Time to start thinking about printing and matting my poems for the State fair as well.
Again, asking your opinions, here's the one I considered entering for the "Short poem" category.
Gangs of young toughs, arrogant in their shiny black jackets
sweep raucously through the neighborhood.
On the orders of the Godfeather, the Crowsanostra moves in.
Think it will offend anyone?
At first my stomach tightened at the thought of those toughs but when I read Godfeather and Crowsanostra I smiled. I don't think there will be offense taken, just their breath taken by the imagery.
ReplyDeleteGray sweater--even some children like wearing gray. If it's finished, it's finished.
But the sweater is so complete as is. And I can't imagine that your poem would ruffle anyone's feathers, unless they were a real bird-brain. Don't let such thoughts be robin you of peace of mind: owl of your imagery is perfectly leagle.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the sweater is drab, it's very lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice imagery with the poem. Why would it bother people?
Laughing over the poem...it's gorgeous... Little feathered gangsters...great!! And the baby sweater is soothing... not everyone needs a color riot (I tend to go for color riot, but then, we all know I could use a little peace in my life.)
ReplyDeleteGROAN!!! I love puns.
ReplyDeleteI like the sweater and it's color. The color looks soft, not drab at all.
Love the baby cardigan - don't do anything more - it looks finished to me :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my Blog... Lulu likes the cardy to and says "Miiiiiiiiiine!" Don't worry, I'll keep her at bay ;)
Totally love the sweater as is.
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, Roxie. I LOVE the poem - it prompts such visual imagery for me - I can't believe you did it with words.
ReplyDeleteI like the baby surprise in grey - it's an "in" thing for bubs in the English knitting books.