I apologize for so many days absent. The last few days included a combination of lots of chores and errands and some down-time doing something completely different. I did a couple of actual workouts and caught up on an exercise video forum I had neglected since last May.
I finished the knitting on the cat's little throw late last night. It still needs ends sewn in and a crocheted finish on the side edges - if I can ever get it back. No one could accuse these girls of not appreciating a nice hand-knit gift.
Don't forget if you haven't yet, please leave a comment for entry in my 6-month Blogiversary contest by midnight tomorrow. Also, if you don't link to a blog where I can get contact information for you when I don't get a comment notice from TypePad, please send me your own comment notice via the link in my sidebar. Odds are I won't get your e-mail address otherwise right now. Melissa and northernknitter, I didn't get your e-mail addresses so please send me a note.
Hello, I followed your shameless plug on the Harlot's blog. Can't resist those Blogiversary contests!
Posted by: Kate | October 15, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Hi, I too, followed your plug for your contest. Happy 6 month Blogiversary! I'll email you also, since I am one of the "have-nots" a/k/a blogless.
Posted by: Sharon T | October 15, 2007 at 02:45 PM
If I comment twice, do my chances improve?
I once knit chair mats for my parents' cats using mohair and leftovers from a sweater. The cats liked them and it kept some of their fur off the chairs.
Posted by: Anne | October 15, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Gotta love shameless plugs on the Harlot blog!
Posted by: Kat the Knitter/Crocheter | October 15, 2007 at 03:14 PM
Sorry, Anne, I'm just entering everyone in the Excel table once. Nice try, though.
The cat hair is right up there with the cat's enjoyment as motive for this project. Right now there are no cats on it, but I can't reach it to work on it without disturbing the cat on my lap.
Thanks for stopping by, everyone.
Posted by: KarenJoSeattle | October 15, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Just had to pop over. I am a sucker for a contest. Especially one with such fine prizes. I love the kitty knitting. I'm working on a blankie for my little pup. Atleast your kitties waited until it was finished. Mine wants to lay on it as I knit.
Posted by: Janet | October 15, 2007 at 03:46 PM
I too followed your shameless plug :) Great to see another knitter and cat lover out there! I will be reading more!!!
Posted by: Mandi Clark | October 15, 2007 at 04:00 PM
Count me as another shameless plug follower! I'm glad you did it, though, I haven't read you before. Congrats on your blogiversary!
Posted by: Karen | October 15, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Followed your shameless plug...I always need sock yarn and love prizes!
Posted by: Cindy H | October 15, 2007 at 04:28 PM
Your kitties are so lucky! And cute! =)
Posted by: ashpags | October 15, 2007 at 05:54 PM
Followed the shameless plug, congrads on 6 months!
Posted by: Jersey | October 15, 2007 at 05:54 PM
Oh, the kitty-bits look so happy! You are such a sweetie to make a blankie just for them. It looks great.
Posted by: Birdsong | October 15, 2007 at 06:05 PM
happy blogiversary! i liked your cat pix, especially since a half-starved stray kitten just joined our family. i'm enjoying picturing spooky stretched out, all sleek and black and properly rounded out some day.
blog on!
ellen in indy
Posted by: ellen in indy | October 15, 2007 at 07:04 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! What can be better than a pair of knitting kitties and a shameless plug on the Harlot's blog? Your kitties are almost too cute!
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2007 at 04:51 AM
Happy Blogiversary!! What can be better than a pair of knitting kitties and a shameless plug on the Harlot's blog? Your kitties are almost too cute!
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2007 at 04:52 AM
Seems like no matter what it is I knit, I have a hard time keeping the cats off of it, too!!!
Posted by: Erica | October 16, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Yet another shameless blog post follower from the Harlot's blog. I love the kitty afghan. What a great way to use up bits and pieces.
I'll be back to read more.
Posted by: Sherry | October 16, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Love the A, B, A+B kitty snaps!
Good thing you're using circulars, or you'd never get a row in edgewise.
Fabulous work on the shameless plugging, btw.
I knew you when...!
Posted by: akabini | October 16, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Happy blogiversary
Posted by: Linda | October 16, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Lucky cats! Nice that they appreciate your efforts too.
Posted by: Kirsty | October 16, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Lucky cats! Nice that they appreciate your efforts too.
Posted by: Kirsty | October 16, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Lucky cats! Nice that they appreciate your efforts too.
Posted by: Kirsty | October 16, 2007 at 10:59 AM
Those fortunate felines know a good (hand-knit) thing when they see it!
Posted by: Karen B. | October 16, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Love those kitties, gf. And they're loving their new blanket. Yea!
Posted by: Laura | October 16, 2007 at 04:37 PM