While Miz Kittling Knits: Zen

  When Denis and I almost became solid blocks of ice waiting for Dial-a-Ride on a cold, wet, windy December afternoon, I decided that I would knit lap blankets for the two of us to put over our legs while we're sitting on our scooters. Anything for extra warmth! I finished Denis's lap blanket a few weeks ago, so it was time to work on mine. (In fact, you can see a glimpse or two of Denis's underneath mine in the photo below.) It is now done, and although it's rather dull-looking, it should definitely get the job done. Let's take a look! I used a pattern called "Where the Sidewalk Ends" from the Fifty Four Ten Studio that I found on Etsy. I used two strands of Lion Brand Homespun 100% acrylic yarn in a color called "Edwardian" on US size 13 circular needles. I like this pattern and will probably make it again in a solid color so the stitches will show up better.    I chose this rather drab color because it coordinates with my red and black scooter. In addition, I have a tendency to lose track of lap blankets draped over my legs, so the probability that this one will have at least one side dragging the ground and possibly getting run over by my scooter is high. (I do try to think of everything!)       What was I watching while I was stitching away on my lap blanket? The rather dark and stylish "Zen" which the BBC adapted from the first three Aurelio Zen mysteries written by Michael Dibdin. I have to admit that I'm a bit of a Rufus Sewell fan, so I enjoyed looking at him as much as I did the series' setting in Rome.  Aurelio Zen is one of the few honest cops in Rome, and much is made of the fact that he's from Venice. No matter his reputation for being incorruptible, that doesn't stop local politicians from leaning on him to solve high-profile cases in the way that they want them to be solved. Somehow, Zen always finds a way to see that justice prevails while managing to keep his job.  Rome setting, dark, stylish, sexy, good story lines... this was an enjoyable three episodes. I just wish that there could have been more. © Cathy G. Cole of Kittling: Books All rights reserved. If you're reading this on a site other than Kittling: Books or Cathy's feed , be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.