Run run run away, like a train runnin' off the track
(A little Van Halen for you.)
Happy Runniversary!
That's right. Although I haven't been mentioning it much, I have been running, and I have been a runner for one year. I feel pretty good about this. My last blood pressure was 106/68, and my heart rate 62. Those are good numbers. I think I have really made a positive change.
Finished Object!
[trumpets blaring, processional music, crowd roaring]
I FINALLY have a FO for 2005. I finished my dad's "killing me softly socks." Wow, men's socks take a long time. (Not to be sexist.) Could also be I have like 6 ongoing projects? Hmmm.
Click on the pics for close-ups.
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| The socks. | A close-up of the leg decreases. |
I think they will wear well for hiking and camping, especially.
New SOCKS!
What's this, HEJ? Didn't you promise yourself you wouldn't start something new? Yes, well, cough, hmmm. But these socks are due Mar. 15 for Sockapaloooooza (insert whiny voice here) so I had to start them! And, also, I love them. 100%. With all my heart.
And that fancy bit's the HEEL.
These are Walking Away Socks by Fibertrends. The yarn is Koigu PPM. Super fly.
So you lied.
Ok, well I have one, well, two other FO for 2005. I made two London Beanies the other day. Because the hubby needed a new hat. These were made with Lion Brand Kool Wool, which I now love, and the particular design shamelessly stolen from my friend Carrie. (See link to the original London Beanie page in her gallery.)
Now, that stripe was a big deal. At least it's placement was. My hubby frequently says, "oh, whatever" or "you choose" when deciding things like stripe placement, but this is not what he means, trust me. It's like when we picked out china when we got married. He said he didn't care. He blew it off. He didn't want to go look around the store.
But when I dragged him there, with every plate it was, "too white", "too brown", "too girly", "too round" (what?).
So I knew better with the stripes. I made suggestions, which were all wrong.
"Not THERE! That'd look stupid."
"Not two stripes!"
"Not too wide!"
After 10 yrs of marriage you would think this wouldn't surprise me. But he loved the finished product and has been wearing it every day. And I will go on pretending he isn't at all particular when it comes to these things. ;-)
Comments
Ha, Ha - I have the EXACT same china story! Men!
Posted by: Susie | February 11, 2005 06:10 AM
Happy Runniversary! That rocks!
Posted by: Ann | February 11, 2005 09:35 AM
Good job with your FOs! nona hopes your Sockapalooza socks are for her - I wear clogs a lot and think the design running up the back of the calf is neat.
Posted by: nona | February 11, 2005 10:20 AM
very cool socks and congrats on the running. that's fantastic.
Posted by: froggy | February 11, 2005 01:13 PM
Okay, you have inspired me again. I'm starting back running THIS WEEKEND! And I'm gonna get back on schedule.
Girl, those clog socks are awesome, the picture doesn't really even show how cool they are...
As for your picky husband - all those geneticists are kinda weird.
Posted by: Anne Marie | February 11, 2005 02:17 PM
I heart London Beanies and Kool Wool. So fast, so fun! Yahoo!
I'm sorry I missed knitnight .. I can't wait to see ya tomorrow! And your dad's socks and the sockapalooza socks look freakin' awesome!
Posted by: Carrie | February 11, 2005 02:33 PM
Yay! Nice socks...you give great heel
oh my - I think men are all like that. my boyo is...same thing, I dont care, then it's what about this and this... hehe Maybe it's the really smart ones that are like that...;)
so funny.
cool hats! I will have to try the kool wool. I always pick it up and squish it.
Posted by: heather | February 11, 2005 04:02 PM
Your sockapalooza socks are going to be great! Love that green in your dad's sock too. You really are sockin' over here! ;0)
Posted by: alison | February 12, 2005 04:45 PM
Hee! I *love* this entry. You never fail to crack me up.
Those beanies you knit for the hub's head are cute. I got some Kool Wool in my stash. Man, I love that yarn. I went bonkers when I saw it and cleaned out the store of its selection. Now I must knit a beanie for the hub, too!
Posted by: Becky | February 13, 2005 11:17 AM
Too round?? I can only hope for such a comment when we go to pick out china! I love the socks and the beanies! I've had the beanie pattern printed out forever and I've been meaning to make the future husband one, but I haven't gotten around to it. Damn work getting in the way!!
Posted by: BigLug | February 13, 2005 07:46 PM
Wow, completely gorgeous socks. Your dad will love them!
Posted by: General Ginger | February 15, 2005 02:43 PM
I'm so glad your hubby is happy with the final placement of the stripe...Men! Very cool beanies!
Socks are the big thing now...aren't they? Everybodies doing them. I just happen to want to do anything but. I guess I needed a break from them. Oh well!
Jenny, that is some low blood pressure. Good for you! That is so great that you are into running. I used to LOVE it. Too bad my knees won't allow it anymore. Keep up the good work! ;-)
Posted by: Eilene | February 15, 2005 03:27 PM
Too round? Oh, that cracks me up!
Verrry nice socks, now I have the urge to go get me some dpn's and some sock yarn...I've been trying to resist, because they seem like they would be so fiddly, but all these gorgeous socks are starting to wear me down!
Posted by: Jenn | February 16, 2005 12:04 AM
I know this is a rather old post but I had to comment because I am giggling in my chair about it...
I was just looking at china with my fiance- you are so right! They don't have an opinion until you pick something. ;) Silly guys!
Posted by: frecklegirl | February 22, 2005 09:57 AM
Congrats on your Runniversary! I want to start running. I bought that book "Run for your life" and have read it, but apparently you have to do more than read the book to be a runner. I think you have to actually run or something? I was just telling my husband last night that I'd like us to take up running, so we can work out together. You've rekindled my motivation to start!
Posted by: Heide | March 9, 2005 05:02 PM