Knitters Are Knice!

In terms of how I think people should "be" on this planet, my expectations are pretty simple, really. I don't believe that anyone out there has an inherent responsibility towards making my day all sunshine 'n rainbows. The extra mile is not required. I'll just take the basics.

If you happen to be the one who makes it to the line ahead of my frozen pizza laden grocery cart, the spot is yours. You don't owe me a "cut." It's nice when you do it...but you don't have to. If you are behind me and there happens to be some computer-related breakdown during the check-out process I will fully understand your need to express your frustration. Don't misplace it, though. Much as I think it might be fun to sneak into grocery stores under cover of darkness and mess with bar codes, I have neither the spare time nor the know-how to really pull this off. Be mad at the computer.

In the event that I must make a left hand turn across traffic I'm perfectly OK if you don't choose to let me in. You have places to go as well. I can wait. If you do let me in then I will be sure to throw you the "courtesy wave." It's just what one does.

You don't have to hold a door for me or offer to carry a bag. I'm good. But, I'll sure be grateful should you decide to do it.

I really just expect that you will do the most basic of things to keep society running in a smooth and orderly manner. I do not need to be coddled or nuthin'.

But, there is kindness out there. There are those who will see a situation and decide to offer a solution...or solace. There are those among you, oh knitterly folk, who cannot bear the thought of a sock knitter in distress. People like Susie...

Upon seeing a pile of frogged sock yarn puddled between my Sheepie footsies in a recent angst-filled post, she immediately offered a replacement for this cheap and ill-tempered fiber. As Susie is one of the most talented dyers I have wandered across in my bloggy travels, I opted to take her up on her offer. I've been off socks since "the incident."

I'm back on!

The picture, thanks to this gray sort of day, does not really do it justice. The colors are all (and I do mean all) deep, rich and perfectly coordinated with my Fall/Winter wardrobe. The fiber is a Superwash Kona Merino and so soft that I just want to love it, pet it and call it, "George." It is also fine enough that I think, for once, I will have a true fit for my narrow foot once this is knit up. And they will be sooooooft!

The Sheep is at the tail end of a month long living-without-a-paycheck cycle and has been on a forced yarn diet. (also a name brand coffee, meat and mortgage diet, for that matter) But that will end soon and I assure you, I will be purchasing more of this sock yarn. I've posted a link in my sidebar to Susie's Etsy Shop and encourage you to browse. If you happen to be gearing up to holiday shop for the knitters in your life, this is a good stop. The sweet little charm on the skein alone would make this a gift any knitter would savor!

But you aren't getting this one...I'll probably be sleeping with it under my pillow.

SA