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First off, I’d like to thank everyone for their well wishes in regards to my family situation. It feels wonderful to have the support of so many of my friends and knitbloggers. Knitblogia is such a wonderful land to be in! I don’t have any additional news to report and as far as I know my uncle is still on life support.
Next up, I am proud to report that I have finished the excessively cheerful “LSD” socks.
Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A.
Yarn: Opal Handpaint, Color No. 20
Needles: Size 1 and 0 Knitpicks Classic Circular
Started: 4/3/07
Finished: 5/11/07
Modifications: The only modification I made to this pattern was switching to size 0 needles when I reached the ankles so that I could achieve a snugger fit.
I took such a long time to finish these socks because I got really tired of these colours in no time at all. I originally bought this colourway because I was attracted to the bright colour scheme and I thought it would be a good departure from my normal steady diet of subdued greens, blues, and earthtones.
Unfortunately this was more of an experiment gone bad, because I found that if I worked on these socks for too long I ended up with a screaming headache and bloody eyes. Okay, so that was a slight exaggeration but you get the idea. I’m not saying that these colours are hideous and should never be worn by any human on this green earth. I’m just saying that they’re not for me.
And now Quincy will entertain you all with a picture of himself with his pup tent. You can’t see it, but he’s reaching for a toy.
Sue J. on 12 May 2007 at 10:09 am #
Wonderful socks. I like the colors, but I can see where eyestrain would be a real problem. Quincy looks so cute in his tent. Give him a big smooch for me.
Susie
Jeanne on 12 May 2007 at 11:27 am #
I don’t know - I really like the socks! Isn’t Monkey a great pattern?
Peggy on 12 May 2007 at 12:49 pm #
They are rather , ummmm, cheerful!!
limedragon :-: Harriet on 12 May 2007 at 1:21 pm #
These socks are bright and cheerful! Quincy has a tent? So cute!
Jenny Raye on 12 May 2007 at 2:16 pm #
Shouldn’t that be a ‘kitten’ tent ;o)? Sorry, the giddy lightheadedness of vacation starting tomorrow has already set in!
debbie on 12 May 2007 at 4:09 pm #
i love your “shocking” monkey socks! sometimes a bright colorway together with a complicated-looking pattern (though i know the monkey pattern is not complicated to do….) can be taxing on the eyes during the process….quincy’s tent is cute - sassy cat!
Jane on 12 May 2007 at 7:54 pm #
Dear Opal,
Even though the colors made you feel like an Ebola victim every time you knit those socks, they actually look really good. Of course, I like really bright sox and my sister indulges me by knitting them for me. And Quincy is indeed very entertaining and no doubt spoiled constantly. Lucky cat!
spinjenny on 13 May 2007 at 11:37 am #
Well, you know I like your regular subdued colours better myself, but those certainly are cheerful socks .. and you you will never lose your feet in the dark …
Quincy looks so pleased with his tent. Our cats won’t use theirs. *sigh*
Wendy on 14 May 2007 at 1:37 am #
Awwwwww! Lucy says she’d like to come play with Quincy in his pup tent!
Roseann on 14 May 2007 at 4:49 am #
Gorgeous socks!!! I love the colors and the design together, it is magical. Reading your blog really opens my sock horizons, I am continually inspired by your work. Quincy is too cute, what a little sweetie he is.
I am very sorry to hear about your uncle, you are in my thoughts.
Jeannette on 14 May 2007 at 5:16 am #
Hi Blog “Neighbor” (you will find me if you click “previous” on the Crazy Cat Lady Webring). I enjoyed reading your blog, and Quincy is adorable!! I love the bright socks too…..
Meredith on 14 May 2007 at 1:15 pm #
I LOVE your Monkeys! I am one of those who adores bright, flaming colors, so I adore your Monkeys! (I have some amazing purple and orange socks…it’s a wonder they don’t spontaneously ignite.)
Quincy is, as always, totally and entirely adorable.
hugggggggggggggggggsssssssss to the household!
joy on 14 May 2007 at 8:42 pm #
LOVING the socks. i’ll be starting a pair on thursday for my monkey swap pal - i may need some input on the color choice, though. see you thursday!
lobstah on 15 May 2007 at 1:24 am #
I’ve been MIA and missed your last post, I’m sending my thoughts to you as well. Take care of yourself and your loved ones during these difficult times.
I like the wild socks but I guess they’re no good if they harm your eyes! :D
Maddie on 15 May 2007 at 3:05 am #
I LOVE those socks! I have been looking at them on knitty for a while and now you have made me want to go out and make a pair for myself! Thanks for the inspiration =)