I hate to leave the wrong impression. While I looked at Kim’s Kauni with startled envy, it was more along the lines of “Gee, maybe I should have ordered the pasta instead of the steak,” and then proceeded to enjoy my steak. It was not, “OMG, what have I done? I married the wrong man and my life is ruined!!!”
It kind of reflects my whole approach to life. My husband and I have totally different outlooks: he is an optimistic pessimist and I am a pessimistic optimist. To outsiders my DH appears to be upbeat, easy going, and fun loving. I appear to be the prickly naysayer. BUT, I always believe that everything will work out in the end. My hubby, the “don’t worry, be happy” guy, can imagine anything becoming a firey inferno of death. We call him Debbie Downer because of his skill at seeing the dark lining in every silver cloud.Â
Example: I was showing hubby a picture in Better Homes and Gardens that showed a hanging flower basket from summer that they had converted into a beautiful Christmas decoration by simply weaving small, white holiday lights through the grapevining. He immediately started in on how this was a fire hazard, the whole house could go up in flames, and in unison my daughters and I scream, “And then we’re all going to die!” That’s how all of his “stories” end — in a horrible death for all. He has the creative mind of a paranoid lunatic! I worry constantly, but always figure it will be okay in the end.
And that is how I am approaching my Kauni project. It is A sweater, not THE sweater. I know it will be fun to wear no matter how it turns out. I am enjoying the process and don’t really give a flying fig about each color combination because I like the the overall look. So, don’t picture me krying in my koffee over Kauni. I’m doing fine! 🙂
Sleeve Number 1 is started, and I will post a picture after there is more to it.
Your description of your husband’s response to the lighted grapevine basket has me howling. I think I know someone just like him. Me…
Comment by Gale — July 28, 2007 @ 6:38 pm
It sounds like you’re a good match! And, though you may look with a little envy at Kim’s Kauni, part of the fun of a sweater like that is that each one is probably unique, even if the yarn is the same. Enjoy!
Comment by Pam — July 28, 2007 @ 8:24 pm
Oh my… you and I seem to have quite a bit of commonitis. Jesus Mary and Joseph its a small world after all. I can totally relate to your relationship with hubbo….cuz guess what… I am just like him 🙂 see how opposites attract?! pssst… each kauni is equally credilicious.
Comment by Michelle — July 28, 2007 @ 9:29 pm
Love your Kauni. I’m doing one too, not Ruth’s though. Your DH sounds just like mine – we always start to sing “Always look on the bright side of life” (from the “Life of Brian”) when he starts.
Comment by Kate — October 14, 2007 @ 5:49 am