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november 8, 2004
socks in the city
Getting ready for the first two pair of socks to be. Variegated and solid Koigu to become socks for my great aunts (yes, the recipients of the now infamous hotties). I don't really like knitting socks, but somehow I've managed to put four pairs down on my christmas knitting list (they do make good gifts). I'm hoping to get a good start on my pair-a-week plan this weekend on my next NYC knit trip. I can't seem to stay away long. This weekend's gonna be all about hanging with my nyc knitbuds.
And knitting socks, of course. posted by alison at 8:41 am | in
sock block
Comments
Socks in the City! You are worse than me with the puns these days. Who knew that was possible? ;) Thanks for the note. I need to get my butt back into Brookline. I blame it all on the kids . . . and Pete . . . and the house . . . heck, let's blame Stella, too, while we're at it. :) Posted by: Kerstin at November 8, 2004 10:03 AMWhew! Four pairs of socks is four pairs too many for me; I recently blogged about my dislike of sock knitting. But your multicolor yarn looks almost nice enough to tempt me. Good luck! Posted by: Katy at November 8, 2004 10:30 AMCan't wait till Saturday! Posted by: Jackie at November 8, 2004 11:30 AMWoohoo! Coffee and muffins and visiting bloggerfriends and SOCK KNITTING! What could be better? (I lurv knitting socks... Not for nothing do they call me da brooklyn sock mafia) Posted by: Cari at November 8, 2004 5:08 PMMaybe they'll grow on you, the socks that is...Well, not literally grow on you, but you know what I mean... The color combo looks great as well! Posted by: Georgia at November 9, 2004 12:54 AMTo help you get through your sock knitting, you might enjoy reading Pablo Neruda's poem, "Ode To My Socks". You can find the complete poem at http://www.beautifulwords.com/html/body_socks.html. I love the ending: "beauty is beauty twice over and good things are doubly good when you're talking about a pair of wool socks in the dead of winter." You've inspired me to knit a few socks for my Christmas gifts! Posted by: nona at November 9, 2004 1:08 AMI too love to knit socks! I just reently finished 2 pairs and started more ;) Have fun! Posted by: Annie at November 9, 2004 2:35 AMTuesday is knitalong day, and I was planning on showing you my two finished Banff sleeves. But due to overtime 6 out of the last 7 evenings, I'm only half way on the 2nd sleeve raglan decrease. Photo next time... i hope... Have fun at your knit trip! Posted by: Helene at November 9, 2004 2:56 AMI have made lots of socks over the years since my family likes to wear them. However, I don't enjoy knitting that much either, so my new way of making it more pleasurable is to use ebony double pointed needles when knitting them. The needles were a bit pricey, but well worth the investment since it makes the sock knitting experience more fun. I also have a sock on the needles at all times and just knit on it when I need a small carry along project. This way I made several pairs a year, but it doesn't feel like it is taking me away from my projects that are more fun. Posted by: Suzanne at November 11, 2004 2:06 PMMy last post had an important missing word, I meant to say I don't enjoy knitting socks that much, not that I don't enjoy knitting that much. In fact, knitting is my passion! Posted by: Suzanne Reyes at November 11, 2004 2:08 PM |
