…of watching the Academy Awards when you’ve only seen one of the ten nominated best movies, and one of the 20 nominated best performances. It’s like being at a party where you don’t know anyone. Where you’re afraid the hosts might turn on you. Where one of the hosts introduces some guests as “clothes whores,” and you think, “man, what a juvenile sense of humor that guy has.” And then you think, “Besides, doesn’t he know children are watching?” Then you think, “No, they’re not. They have more sense.” Finally, you just want to pull a blanket over your head and take a nap.
Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey were good though.
And luckily there was knitting, so the Oscar-viewing hours weren’t completely wasted.
That’s the beginning of my “Boneyard Shawl,” designed by Stephen West. (There’s a Boneyard Shawl page on Ravelry, which includes a link to the free PDF pattern.) The yarn is Cascade 200 Superwash in color #867.
I’m loving this design. It’s very simple, but has an understated elegance. Plus, it’s fun to knit. I’ll probably be sorry when it’s over. Unlike the Oscars.