I’m not really sure what that is all about, but someone did an msn.com search for "cheapest places to purchase hand knitters" and my lil’ ol’ blog showed up. Is that a reflection on the type of knitter I am? This whole time I figured it meant something that I’m a yarn snob. Clearly, I was wrong. Also, is there a black market for hand knitters? How much are hand knitters going for at this time? Do you get a discount if you buy them in bulk? Does skill level play into the worth of a hand knitter? Inquiring minds want to know.
Halloween is coming! Halloween is coming! I love an excuse to wear a costume. These are honest to goodness lederhosen. Lederhosen are Bavarian. This lesson in culture has been brought to you by the letter "L" for lederhosen. Since lederhosen are typically worn by men, I choose to NOT wear them for halloween. I’m still working on my costume. (And by "working on my costume" I mean "what in the hell am I going to be for halloween?")
(figure 1. disdain for amish sock.)
When I first started on the amish sock (so named because the colorway is called amish, not because the amish wear these socks…as far as I know), Bear was thoroughly neutral and maybe even a little on the negative side of neutral when it came to the sock. (Please refer to figure 1 for disgust of amish sock clearly portrayed by dog.) I don’t blame him, really. I didn’t do any kind of math and I certainly didn’t have more than a wisp of an idea when I started. There was no PLAN. Planning is for the unimaginative….or people who are good at math…or both. Whatever. The point was, I wasn’t sure if I liked the sock or not. I decided to make it a footie instead of a "real" sock. I decided to go with 1×1 ribbing instead of stockinette. I was unsure of what I was creating and how I felt about it. I was bland about my knitting. This leaves a metallic taste in the back of one’s mouth. Well, I persevered with the sock despite ALL my misgivings and the metallic aftertaste. I present to you the amish sock in progress laid out in all its glory or gory. You decide:
I think I’ve decided that I like the way it is turning out. Bear seems to approve. See how he’s smiling? (His approval of the amish sock has NOTHING to do with doggie treats. I swear.) Of course, I missed a decrease somewhere so my stitch count is off, but I’ll fix it in the upcoming rounds. Screw ripping it back and fixing it. I’ve come too far and I’m only off by one so I don’t think it’ll be too noticeable. Plus, I have to keep the momentum going so as to avoid S3 (second sock syndrome).
(figure 2. approval of amish sock)
This post was brought to you by the letter "L" and the amish sock.
one halloween (i must’ve been around 4), my mother dressed me in my brothers’ outgrown lederhosen. i think my over-the-top girlieness is in retaliation for that.
Not sure. I mean, you did say you “twitterpate” him on here. Does he know you “twitterpate” for him? Does he? Will this scare him? Will it scare him that you reveal all sorts of personal stuff on here? Think about these things.