The 50 Yarn Line

For the many fans of the Gridiron, last Sunday marked the beginning of the 2006-2007 football season, and its hilarious that, as obsessed as I am with a hobby, I can't fathom how anybody can spend so much time with a hobby. Of course, with knitting, you are actually doing something not watching someone else do it, and you end up with something when its all over. But perhaps its time to focus on the similarities. After all, there's nothing like kicking off a new project and tackling a difficult pattern. Frequently, there will be a two point conversion from straight needles to circulars, or even the need to go for the extra point (the cable needle.)  Certainly there have been times that I've made such forward progress that a sweater will go from a half back to a full back, without any clipping. And in the end, if you are rushing and not blocking - you risk ending up with a tight end.

So, maybe the thing for me to do is to picture Steven Jackson running down the field with a free skein of Lobster Pot Cashmere under his arm. Believe me, there'd probably be a little unnecessary roughness.

PS : I guess if we're going to get behind a team, it should be The Rams. Their cheerleaders are even called Embraceable Ewes!

Comments

[Mama Cat]

That's hilarious - thanks!

[Betsy]

Funny! I loved it!

[Lindsay]

Very clever. Even the men folk would enjoy this entry. I am a Jet fan but I am able to knit while watching the games, so I am a happy camper!

[Jennifer]

I'm going to refer RM to this post when he raises an eyebrow at my knitting. After all, he's so into football it's not even funny. I've lost my weekend TV watching for the next several month. Not kidding here.

[Jessica]

That's awesome! :)

[Jenni]

I love the football analogy.

You're right. At least knitting has a point.

[Reg]

And when all is said and done you say a Hail Mary.

[Heidi]

Very clever! I'm a Packer and ND football fan who also loves knitting.