Posted by amy at May 1st, 2007

(this post is about knitting, more specifically about knitting yarn into socks, if you are interested, you are welcome to read along, if you are curious about what kind of socks to knit me, please read carefully, if you want to buy me a present for my upcoming birthday, skip to the bottom, if you couldn’t care less, move alone and I’ll have a far more interesting post coming up within the next day or two.)

Dear Sock Pal,
I am a sucker for hand knit socks, I am especially a sucker for handknit socks made from handspun, handpainted sock yarn, quite possibly from a small one or two person type of a shop. I like yarns across the color spectrum and am not fussy about toe shapes or heal shapes, other than the fact that I do tend to wear out the big toe spot on my socks. I’m actually more concerned about your knitting experience than my enjoyment, as I’ve received several pairs of socks in the past that I would never have knit for myself, but love unconditionally, both because they were a surprise (I like being surprised) but also because I could tell that my sock palls enjoyed making them. I want socks that you are going to love making and not feel bad about giving away.

If I could dare to be so bold, I’d send you off to MS&W this weekend with this mission - find the fiber that makes you smile, that amuses you, a color combination you like but would never wear yourself maybe, or a fiber you haven’t tried before. And while you are at MS&W, pet a llama for me. I’ll be doing my sock yarn shopping at Massachusetts Sheep & Wool in a few weeks, and I’ll pet an alpaca for you.

Thank you!

Now, for those who would like to buy me presents for mother’s day or my birthday, here are some ideas:

4_f_rs.jpgI could use a new laptop bag, and this one is dreamy.

Also, I think I’ve totally proven my committment to my walking routine, and I’d love to be rewarded wtih this cool gadget. Oh, and I could use an armband, now that it isn’t winter coat weather.

Carry on …