Fresh, new dishcloths and towels in bright colors and I am over the moon... more than I should be about such things, but there you go.
I had an urgent voicemail and follow-up phone call this morning from a 6-year-old boy inquiring about a certain hamster sweater and requesting that it be mailed off when finished. I guess I'll be whipping that out at knitting tonight. It's going to be something very simple -- more of a hamster "cozy." I think I'll spend a little more time doing a little hamster "house" instead, as brilliantly suggested in the comments, and send that along, too. I think Topper will really dig that.
i was instructed to make a sweater for a certain favorite dino earlier this year. He "wears" it when they walk to school... and my poor SIL has to carry a sweater-wearing giant, orange dino back and forth on the walk to drop off/ pick up at preK! That, alone... totally worth the knitting!
Posted by: Kate | February 02, 2012 at 12:32 PM
That is a lovely still life. Good luck with the hamster wrap!
Posted by: Carole | February 02, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Hampster cozy? Is that like a Hamster Snuggi? Can't wait to see what the well dressed hamster is wearing this season. ;^)
Posted by: Robby | February 02, 2012 at 01:44 PM
3rd DS had a hamster. It nibbled on Everything. Maybe knit that hamster cozy out of steel wool... ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | February 02, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I too, get happy over new dishcloths. So satisfying that fresh new pile (until they get tea stains, then the romance is over)
And the photo is brilliant.
I am sorry to say I have nothing worthwhile to contribute to the hamster accessory debacle. Good luck with that.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 02, 2012 at 03:50 PM
I totally get it vicki. I'm the girl who got awesome christmas dish towels and had to declare them my most favorite gift. they were christmasy in a not quite christmasy way and I love to get them.
Posted by: lynne | February 02, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Please, please share pictures of the hamster sweater (preferably on the hamster if possible). Just thinking about it makes me smile and giggle -- my teen thinks I've lost my mind.
Posted by: allyson | February 02, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Oh I get the dish towel love!
Posted by: Patty | February 02, 2012 at 05:17 PM
We bought bright red clothes awhile ago and they made dish washing a lot more fun!
Poor little hamster must be cold! An urgent call must not be ignored. Good luck!
Posted by: margene | February 03, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Pretty, colorful, fresh! What could be better?
As for the hamster, I think you are on the right track. :)
Posted by: Lee | February 03, 2012 at 07:36 AM
I LOVE new dishcloths and tea towels (and I have not indulged myself in a while so thanks reminding hehe). And you are seriously the bestest Auntie ever! Can't wait to see the cozy and the house...will they be colour coordinated?
Posted by: Cynthia | February 03, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I, also, share the strange fondness for dishtowels. As for the hamster knitting? AWESOME, you are!
Posted by: Kym | February 03, 2012 at 10:31 AM
I second the comment to knit hamster items from steel wool.
At one point our dog was way too interested in the little hamster critter in its cage sitting on the raised hearth, so one of the boys threw a (hand-crocheted by me) afghan over the cage. Little hamster chewed multiple holes in it before we noticed.
Whatever you knit them from, please do show us. We all love a good knit-clad critter.
Posted by: kmkat | February 03, 2012 at 11:06 AM
hooray for hamster sweaters! a nice argyle would be jaunty, no?
and when i buy new towels i can't wait to take a shower! so new, so cozy. :o)
Posted by: cauchy09 | February 04, 2012 at 06:34 AM