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February 7, 2006
Life's Little Mysteries
AKA My Weird Personality
What makes a person ask for advice and then completely disregard the overwhelming majority? Clearly, I'm sick. The most popular choice for the Sockapaloooza socks was the Gentleman's Socks, which I agree are quite lovely. But, after much debate and changing my mind over and over again, I've decided the Chalet Socks are it (despite a bit of caution on this pattern because of the rather complicated charts). Charts? I ain't 'fraid of no stinkin' charts! Ok, maybe a little, but what's knitting without a bit of a challenge? I can always declare defeat and go with the Gentleman's Socks. I've ordered 2 options for yarn - Lorna's Laces in Island Blue and Footpath in Leaf. I probably won't decide until I knit a bit with each of them and see which one I like better in the pattern, and which one gives me the right gauge. I don't normally worry too much about gauge for socks, but I think socks that actually have to fit someone else will require a bit more care on my part. So, the gauge will be checked and yarn and needles will be tweaked until the proper gauge is achieved! So there.
I only managed two rows on Ombre last night, but I only had 30 minutes of knitting time. Karate really takes the bulk of my Monday and Thursday evenings. But, I figure 2 more rows done is two rows I don't have to knit tonight. I'll be past the half way point on the last stripe by the end of today. More happy dancing for that.
Comments
Only two rows? Slacker ;-) The socks will be lovely in either choice, and you'll have some left over for you!
Posted by: PumpkinMama at February 7, 2006 9:49 AM
Asking for opinions sometimes just helps you figure out what you really wanted all along. My mother used to go shopping with me and even though I NEVER agreed with her suggestions for clothes, she helped me figure out what I didn't want. (Fortunately, she figured this out before I did and didn't take offense.)
Sounding boards are good things. Good luck with your socks!
Posted by: jessie at February 7, 2006 9:55 AM
It's a grrls prerogative to change her mind. Every row counts towards the end!
Posted by: margene at February 7, 2006 10:09 AM
You can ask my best friend and my boyfriend that I ask for advice/opinions all the time and never take it.. ha! Well not never, but most of the time it's just to see what other options are out there and here the pros and cons.
Posted by: Angela at February 7, 2006 10:24 AM
Indecision is my middle name........thanks for the link; I forgot about the Wooly West (gasp)!
Posted by: christine at February 7, 2006 10:31 AM
what a coincidence, I was just considering the chalet socks! Can't wait to see the finished Ombre :-)
Posted by: Diana at February 7, 2006 10:40 AM
Hey, you're the one that has to knit them! I say go for what you think will be interesting. Kepe chuggin away on Ombre -- someday it will be fini!
Posted by: Zarah at February 7, 2006 12:08 PM
Hee hee, secretly I'm glad you choose the Chalet Socks. They are real purty.
Posted by: Purly Whites at February 7, 2006 12:42 PM
Yeah 2 rows, is 2 rows. Shoot anything is progress, that is all I knit on the shawl last night too. I figure that's two more rows I don't have to do some other time.
Yeah, I like the Chalet socks the best.
Posted by: Rebekah at February 7, 2006 1:23 PM
I've knit the chalet socks, they are lovely! I think you will enjoy them.
Posted by: carrie at February 7, 2006 2:14 PM
I've knit both those socks, and the Chalet Socks are definitely the more impressive ones - what a great sock pal you are!
Posted by: Theresa at February 7, 2006 4:19 PM
I think the Chalets are very pretty!
Posted by: trek at February 8, 2006 2:05 AM
You know, when I posed the question on my blog regarding which project to take on for the knitting olympics, I learned which one I secretly wanted to knit. Before I asked the question, I did not admit to myself which one my favorite was. Luckily for me, most people voted for my secret choice and I did not have to veto everyone!!!
Posted by: emily at February 8, 2006 10:53 AM
