In-Laws

I have only met my mother-in-law once. Yet I have been married for eight years. Many would say that I'm lucky to not have the burden of dealing with the family fighting and struggle to apease both sides. So how lucky am I to not really know the woman and man who raised my husband?

I'm not sure. I guess I'm lucky enough to have met them at least once and to have hope that I will meet them again soon. I hope that I impressed them enough that they trust me enough to love their son.

My husband is from South America and his family still lives there. It is difficult for him to not be close to his family, but he has chosen his life here. Since we have been married, he has visited 4 times...once with me. Our marriage has allowed him to go back and return safely.

So, am I longing for a relationship I can't have...not really, but I do feel like I might be missing out on something...good or bad.

Anyway, these are some Stockings I'm knitting for her. By the next time we visit his family, I hope to have these completed as well as sock so for the rest of his immediate family. The women in his family were completely amazed about sock knitting. They knit sweaters and scarves, but couldn't wrap their minds around socks. Where does it begin? Where does it end? How do you knit the heel? Etc. It's craziness!

My husband's sister and sister-in-law knit me a sweater in 2 and 1/2 days, but they were amazed by sock!

Project details:
German Stocking by Cookie A

Louet Gems Fingering, 2 skeins so far, Charcoal colorway

about 3/4 finished with first sock

Currently set aside while I work on a sweater for my dad

what is it about the "last word"?

I just do not understand all of the catty-ness that goes on in the Knitting World.

I guess it's that the majority of knitters are women. Why do we continue to progress the stereotype of all the cat-fights and overall bitchiness? I, for one, wish it would just stop!

I will cut some slack, in that, I will admit to my own bitchiness. And the anonymity of the WWW most likely contributes to some degree.

But, get over it! The world does NOT revolve around you.

On a popular social-networking site for knitters, someone replied to one of my messages with a I-don't-give-a-damn-about-other-people tone. I disagreed with her, and she didn't like it. Whatever. This is supposed to be a commmunity. We are supposed to support each other. I hear on the interwebs that in this same social-networking website, other knitters are pouncing on the uneducated and basically turning people away. That is NOT what this craft and community is supposed to be about.

I may need to re-consider my participation in this social-networking arena.

Well, here's the last word on Washcloths...at least for now.

Introducing...the lovely ROSE WASHCLOTHS.

Pattern: Rose Washcloth from The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet

Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream, various colors from Stash

Size F Hook

Started: August 2, 2008

Completed: August 5, 2008

I made a total of 6. I will most likely send a set of 2 to 2 different friends and keep 2 for myself and our kitchen sink. Very quick to make. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of things that are "cute", but seriously, can you resist? Besides, I just was bored with a typical square washcloth...even with a new stitch pattern thrown into the mix.

and here's where the knitting begins...

Sorry, for those of you coming here for food-related stuff, you're going to find knitting, too.

I guess you could say I like words that begin with F:

Food, Fiber, Fuc...Oops. Did you really think I would go there? Probably.

Anyway.

Here's what's been on the needles lately. I do have many works in progress...as noted in the sidebar. I'm a beginning blogger, so I'm working out the kinks; I wish my sidebar wasn't so lame. Anyone want to offer help here?

So, the coolest thing I've knit in a while would be iPhone Cozy. For those on Ravelry, find the pattern here. For the rest of the interweb here.

Super easy to knit up and very quick. The cast-on was a bit tricky...I was this type of cast-on virgin. B refers to it as a two-needle cast-on. I like the edge it creates. Not sure if that is a mistake, or on purpose. Hm.

Unfortunately, I ran out of yarn. Total bummer. I hate that word...bummer. Influenced by former-roommate-Heather, once upon a time, another story/another time. Getting back on track here, I really wanted to make the front pocket because I desperately need a place to store the headphones. I'm hoping someone can help me from their stash and send me a scrap of yarn to complete the front pocket.

Until then, it's a great little sock for my iPhone. I already have encased the thing with this. Bestskinsever is the same as InvisibleShield (at least that is what their website says). Pretty scratch resistant, but I like that the sock gives extra protection, sort of condom like.

Wow, this post has gone into the gutter.