Monday seemed like a good day for a knit, so we gathered our needles and wool, and a select group of fruit towers' most prolific knitters and set about having a knitting competition. The rules were simple - first person to knit a complete hat wins. And to add a bit of spice to the proceedings we stuck bets on who we thought was going to win, with all the money raised going to Age Concern.
The atmosphere was tense. Tongues poked out in concentration and stitches were dropped under pressure as both wool and nerves frayed. But it was bookies favourite Erica who managed to remain the calmest, finishing her hat in 22 minutes, much to the disappointment of Anthony, who could only hold his head in his hands and think what might have been.
Erica's sterling effort, and John T's faith in backing her, were suitably rewarded - both winning a timeless piece of knit wear which, let's face it, will only benefit their lives.
Just look how happy they are in their woolly jumpers. And rightly so - they look stunning.
Ooh, glad to hear it went well, and I love your Winner arrow :)
Did you knit too Joe?
Posted by: Heather | October 07, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Sadly not Heather. Whilst my knitting skills are improving daily, I'm not quite up to the standard of the others that took part. Next year though...
Posted by: Joe M | October 07, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Knitting instead of work on Mondays is pretty awesome. But not as awesome as that great big winner arrow! How brilliant!!
Posted by: Dave | October 07, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Yaaaay - that's my girl Erica! My money would have been on you too! xxx
Posted by: Shrads | October 08, 2008 at 11:49 AM