Oooh - I Got Told
Well, the other day Kaity and I trip it on down to our not-so-local yarn store to spend our gift certificates. I didn't really have anything in mind.... but I thought I'd like some new #2 DPNs for sock knitting. Those are my favorite size, but mine are a little long and I wanted to try shorter ones. This is what else I found!
Cool new sock yarn, Trekking XXL. This is new to our LYS, and it had some pretty funky colors (I bought color #100). And a Chibi - everyone needs a Chibi.
We're driving home, and Kaity reads me this line out of her new Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns - "There's a sense of intimate luxury that comes with wearing a pair of handknitted socks - whether or not anyone else can see them." I said "exactly, and I think my goal is to get to the point where I only wear hand knit socks."
So, Kaity asks if I'm wearing handknit socks right then - heck yes I am... my Holiday Sox Exchange socks from Julia! Kaity looks at my feet, "Mom.... ugh... hand knit socks and those ugly clogs - what are you, some kind of hippie!" I said, "hey, Wendy has these clogs!" (Wendy is very cool) to which Kaity shoots back - "Mom, you are NO Wendy."
Ooooh, burn, I got told...
Oh well, I'm still wearing my clogs whenever I want, and my goal is still to get to the point where I only wear handknit socks. I'm gave up on every being "cool" long ago - I've got teenagers who keep me in my place...
posted by Lynda @ 9:22 AM
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15 Comments:
Crocs are very "in" right now and I think the perfect foil for your handknit socks. Birkie's would be another good choice. Besides, what do teenagers know - haha! You may not be a "Wendy" but you make a great "Lynda" and I'm sure there are those out there that would copy YOU!!
Happy New Year!
Pffft!! She just doesn't know a cool mom when she sees one.
Amy
i think you're as cool as moms can get (without crossing boundaries). :) as for clogs, i've got some, and i love 'em! mine give me height (high heels) =)
Sassy kid. I've got s few of those too!
I just love that Trekking yarn. I have seen it here and there....
I see some of it in my future :o)
Very nice socks -- both the ones you were gifted and your Jaywalkers. That colorway of Sock Landscape is so pretty. Makes me want to place an order at Knit Picks! :)
I definitely only wear handknit socks (except for running) - it's the best way to be. Looks like you're getting there, so keep it up!
Tell them that you're cool enough not to worry what other people think, right?
Hi! Found my way here from a link on Amylovies blog and thought I would stop by.
I am a knitter as well and thought I would like to check into some knitting blogs. Feel free to check out my blog and say hello. I have also just set up a new one for knitting and other crafts. It is also in my profile, called Kitten Yarns and Crafts.
I love the colour of yarn that you have in this post. I've not attempted to make socks yet, but I want to. I have some yarn for it, just need to by the right size needles for it. Hopefully I'll get some made and can post a pic of them.
I'll bookmark your blog and be back!
I don't have kids to give me grief about my clogs - my friends do that for me. :)
I got these bamboo dpns for socks that I love too. A friend helped me buy them, so they're extra special. Love to see how your trekking socks knit up. I don't think kids ever see their moms as "cool" :)
Happy New Year to you Lynda...I think you are way cool - takes one to know one! I am loving sock knitting more and more. I think I am addicted and I share your goal. I had wondered what kind of shoe I could wear to show off my socks, now I know! I love the unpredictable, so who knows what kind of shoes might be adorned with handknit socks?
Lovin' your "vesper" socks with your rubber garding clogs...very hip:o)
...I meant spell "gardening"
Shoot! I didn't again, oh well, these blog things really need a spell check option!
I have two pairs of Crocs and I hate to tell you Kaity, but my VERY COOL 15 year old daughter wears them all the time -- and she is the pickiest of all dressers darlin'. Crocs rock and so does your mom!
I was just going to say what "anonymous" said -- that everyone has those shoes now and they are perfect for showing off gorgeous socks! (Especially in CA where we don't have to cover our feet entirely!)
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