I flew to Los Angeles on Thursday to watch the Tonight Show being taped. Why? Well . . . I’m impulsive. And Clay Aiken (new cd in stores September 19th) was appearing and a friend of mine in L.A. had VIP tickets and my husband’s in Italy and it was my anniversary and I felt like doing something fun. So I went.
I did a lot of knitting on the plane, almost all of which I had to rip out because I was tired and not paying attention. I was working on my Sunrise Circle jacket and I knit most of the sleeve before I remembered that I had changed the frequency and number of my increases on the first sleeve. This is an example of unmindful knitting. I don’t really recommend it unless you like knitting things twice. I discovered the error of my ways on the flight back. Fortunately I had sock yarn so I could start a new orphan sock.
Le sigh.
I attracted a lot of attention at the airport with my roll-a-bout. Not only that, but my foot and its lovely shoe/cast thing threw security for a loop. I got a lot of “personal” attention from the security personnel if you know what I mean and I think that you do.
I haven’t forgotten that someone asked to see what other Starmores I have on the needles. I’ll give a pictorial update on that tomorrow.
Also — YES! I designed the Trellis jacket. My big claim to fame. I’m not sure why it would have had Susan’s name on the pattern, too but hey — I guess no one can tell us apart. (Hint: She’s the big one.)
PS from Susan — Here is a picture of the Trellis Jacket (featured in Interweave Knits), even though it is also pictured elsewhere on the blog:
Hi Sally,
Do you ever get hastled by taking your knitting on a plane? I have been worried to carry my knitting along in fear of it being confescated b/c the needles could be considered “dangerous objects.” Your input would be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Jessica Jacoby
Comment by Jessica Jacoby — September 17, 2006 @ 9:19 pm
okay — how WAS Clay? I REALLY don’t like the hair, and it was a bit weird in conversation with Jay — but I liked his singing of the cover song — I might even like the album . . . I tried to look for you in the audience, but they didn’t really show much audience.
And did you knit at the Tonight Show? (I would have.)
jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — September 17, 2006 @ 10:17 pm
Yes, I was knitting (during the warm up and Howie Mandel). I wasn’t shown on television.
I haven’t been a fan of the new hair, but I actually liked it on Leno. (I thought he could have used a shave though.) He sounded better in the studio than he did when I watched the show later on television; I think the mix was off on the television feed. But his voice just reverberated in that studio.
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this album b/c of the concept, but to my surprise there are about four songs I absolutely love. It’s not available until Tuesday, but you can hear the whole thing now here: http://music.aol.com/artist/clay-aiken/559598/album/a-thousand-different-ways/854551
Jessica: No, I’ve never had a problem taking knitting on a plane although I realize it could happen depending upon the individual security screener. I think one reason I haven’t had trouble is that I use circular needles; I don’t think they look as threatening and they don’t recognize what they are. They are not on the list of banned items.
Comment by surly — September 17, 2006 @ 10:36 pm
From Susan — I just flew to DC, as many of you know. I decided not to take my knitting on the plane going out there, but wanted to knit on the way back. I asked the ticket guy if he could 100% assure me that my knitting would be allowed — I did not want it confiscated and lose both my knitting and my expensive Addis. He double checked and assured me that I absolutely could NOT take my knitting with me. I have always been allowed to knit — even when Sally and I flew to England in October of 2001, mere weeks after 9-11. I think I could have taken the chance, but I really did not want to risk it.
Comment by surly — September 18, 2006 @ 12:11 am
You’re right in that they’re not banned items, but some security officer could have a bug up their bum and decide that your knitting needles could be used as weapons. Thus spake the TSA: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm
Personally, I’ve travelled several times internationally and no one forbade my knitting in-flight. I even had an extended conversation with an officer in Amsterdam about knitting and needlepoint. She wanted to see what I was making. I ‘spose it depends on the person and their mood.
Comment by Karen B. — September 18, 2006 @ 12:14 pm
When I recently flew to Boston (Jet Blue) I asked the security gal about knitting as well — she said no problem but added a don’t quote me under her breath and suggested checking knitting. “Things can be a bit of a crap shoot, unfortunately.”
Glad you were able to make it though the airport — keep rolling along.
Comment by Wendy O — September 18, 2006 @ 2:07 pm
That would me asking about the other Starmores! No hurry on that. I just like seeing what others knit. It’s inspiring and lots of times, the garment looks different/better than on the VY site or her books. I didn’t think I liked Anne Boleyn till I saw somebody’s work!
You sure get around! A lesser person might have settled for staying home & knitting.
Comment by Marina — September 18, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
Dear Marina — From Susan: I agree. I love seeing other people’s masterpieces and yours are truly inspiring! Sometimes it also helps to see what is going not so well on other people’s projects as well, so you can make adjustments or decisions about the way you want to knit something. For instance, many bloggers commented on the sleeve length on the Sunrise Circle, so I took off 1/2 inch instead of lengthening as I usually do.
Sally is leaving for LA again next week! Quite the jetsetter…..
Comment by surly — September 18, 2006 @ 8:01 pm