the blue blog archives: thanks giving

I made the changes and I love it: the heel (both sides), the toe and everything. Yes, I love it. I enjoyed making it. It wasn't torture. I'm actually looking forward to making another. There, I've said it. Thanks for not saying "I told you so."

Since it's the season for giving thanks, I just want to say thank you to all of you who stop by my little corner of the web and leave nice comments, lots of encouragement and loads of helpful tips. Thanks for helping me through this sock. Thanks for sharing your experiences and projects. And thanks for inspiring me to keep knitting and blogging.

And here's a Thanksgiving story for you. After watching the "Blue's Clues" Thanksgiving special on NickJr. the other morning, I asked the boys what they were thankful for. B said "nope." It's is favorite word of late. But S looked at me and said "I thankful for my blankie." Now that's what I call a Happy Thanksgiving.

posted by alison at 9:04 am | in sock block

Comments

The sock looks awesome! I so look forward to visiting your site with my morning coffee everyday and I want to thank you for taking the time to share your projects and family with us!
Have a great Thanksgiving!

Posted by: leslie at November 24, 2004 9:22 AM

Your sock looks lovely, and I'm glad to hear the whole process wasn't too angst-filled.
I second Leslie's comment - I also love reading your blog each morning and hearing about your knitting adventures and your adventures as a mom of two adorable kids. Thanks for sharing with us! Happy Thanksgiving. :)

Posted by: Cathy at November 24, 2004 9:36 AM

aww! that is so awesome...As a blankey person, I totally can understand his gratitude.

Great job on the sock! I want to tackle socks soon. I am thankful for the inspiration! :)

Posted by: heather at November 24, 2004 9:38 AM

*sniff, sniff* That Stefan(t), he'll get you every time.

I'm so happy the sock worked out... care to pass a little of that pro-sock vibe my way?

Posted by: shannon at November 24, 2004 10:30 AM

Yay for the socks! Hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving.

Posted by: monica at November 24, 2004 10:37 AM

Yippy! You like it, you like it!! Think how fast it will be to make little boy socks.

I look forward to reading you everyday. : )

Posted by: Cindy at November 24, 2004 10:58 AM

Wow, the socks are great! I'm struggling with Koigu socks right now (solid...should be easier!) and am jealous!

Happy T-day...

Posted by: Cassie at November 24, 2004 10:58 AM

Super!

Posted by: michelle at November 24, 2004 11:01 AM

Fab sock!
Happy thanksgiving to you and your 3 boys ! ;-]

Posted by: Emma at November 24, 2004 11:08 AM

Yep, you did it! Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the second sock!

Posted by: margene at November 24, 2004 11:16 AM

oh that blue's clues episode has had my daughter going around with a notepad all week asking me what I'm thankful for, and then pretending to write it down. I asked her what she's thankful for and she said "nothing."

Posted by: Peggy at November 24, 2004 11:26 AM

That sock gets a hearty Brooklyn Sock Mafia stamp of approval.

Thanks to you for your wonderful blog! Have a fantastic holiday.

Posted by: Cari at November 24, 2004 11:38 AM

awwww!!!

Posted by: Stephanie at November 24, 2004 11:41 AM

The sock looks great - it's great how you stuck with it and got it the way you wanted it! I agree with you - this blogging community is so great! Have a great Thanksgiving.

Posted by: Jackie at November 24, 2004 11:57 AM

Welcome to the Short Row Sock Cult

Posted by: claudia at November 24, 2004 12:11 PM

I love it.

must.get.some. Koigu.

Thank you for your wonderful kniting blog!

Donna

Posted by: Donna Boucher at November 24, 2004 12:21 PM

The sock is awesome! I hope to get back to my Koigu one sometime soon, and eventually I'm going to learn the short row heel!

Happy Thanksgiving! It's always a pleasure reading you.

Posted by: MA at November 24, 2004 1:20 PM

Awww, an extra dollop of whipped cream on Stefan's pie! And then on Benny's, too, just 'cuz he's a cutie-pie.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted by: Vicki at November 24, 2004 1:29 PM

I can't believe you knit the whole thing. :)

Happy Turkey Day, Alison!

Posted by: Kerstin at November 24, 2004 2:32 PM

I'll tell you exactly why I love how this sock came out, pooling especially...it looks like a brilliant sunset...that moment where the sun is blazing its last burst of oranges for the day as the dark blue night sky is slowly creeping in.

Now, look what you've made me do...I've waxed poetic about A SOCK. ;-)

Posted by: Eklectika at November 24, 2004 3:33 PM

Awww, those kids are so precious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your clan!
(and yay, sock happiness, can't beat that)

Posted by: Jackie at November 24, 2004 3:43 PM

.... (Moment of proud silence. For the sock and the kids). HURRAY!!! for all of the above. ;-)

Posted by: valentina at November 24, 2004 11:03 PM

I love how the sock came out too...the pooling is v. pretty, in my humble opinion.

And, as for what I am thankful for, meeting you this past year! You are a doll!!

Posted by: elisabeth at November 25, 2004 10:18 AM

What a great Thanksgiving story! Kids are so honest that their praise is always worth double or triple. And the sock is sockalicious!

Posted by: Sally at November 25, 2004 12:58 PM

I generally don't love varigated socks either but this one is fabulous! Glad you stuck with it.

Posted by: peggy at November 25, 2004 1:15 PM

Blankies are wonderful, aren't they? We should all have one! Hope your holiday was peaceful and full of laughter.

Posted by: Kim at November 26, 2004 11:15 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to you! I really enjoy your blog. Great job on the socks. I've got some yummy koigu waiting for their sock debut, but since they're for me, they're going to have to wait awhile.

Posted by: LauraA at November 27, 2004 11:20 AM