The Liberation Update
June 9th, 2007 at 10:15 am (Socks)
The Yarn Harlot supports the movement.*
This Single Sock Liberation Movement has been going on for awhile. There is the leader, the most proficient follower, and my own struggle against the two sock hegemony. My entry into the movement some time ago was a tortured one. Many of you may remember my initial struggles against the man
I wasn’t sure if I would prevail, however I was able to overcome…for a time.
I was able to valiantly carry on the fight for many more weeks.
Jaywalker in Fly Dyed Monarch, Raspberry Creme
Anastasia sock in Mama E’s C*eye*ber Fiber, English Roses
Roza’s sock in Socks that Rock Silkie, Walking on the Wild Tide
Basic sock in Koigu KPPM P108, contrast in STR Monsoon
Monkey sock in Sweet Georgia, Rainforest
Cable Twist sock in Sundara Sock, Carribean
However, many of you have denigrated the movement. Voices rose up against me and my fellow comrades. Voices shouting sentiments like “Come back to your senses, you have two feet, two feet.” Doubters, Judases.
Yet I have to admit that the struggle against these voices has started to wear me down. They echo in my head. The chant gets louder “Two feet, Two feet, Two feet..” The voices just won’t stop.
I may have been able to continue the fight, bolstered by some new recruits, but the yarn turned against me. Yes, the yarn cannot be trusted either. I thought they were fellow revolutionaries, but a few in particular have been joining in the chant of “Two, two.”
So my fellow comrades, I am afraid that my time in the movement is coming to a close. I am weak and can no longer fight as I used to. I shall miss you, but I intend to go out with honor.
As a contribution to the movement, I will offer a reward to the person who can catch the culprit who has worn me down. But do not greive for me comrades, my sorrow at the end to my valient struggle is tempered by the fact that I will soon break free of a different tyrant (my dreaded job)
The contest:
Guess which sock will soon meet its mate and I will become your personal shopper at the Black Sheep Gathering. I will use a random number generator to pick one person from the correct answers. I mean, come on, I will be unemployed after all, and knitters are smart. I’m sure that more than one of you can spot the sock that has betrayed me. We will hatch a battle plan together so I will know whether to infiltrate The Fold or flank to some spinning fiber or worsted weight.
You have until Wednesday at midnight to catch the mutinous one.
*Well okay,maybe the Yarn Harlot is just amused by the movement…but in a good way.
Edited to add:
Hey, I’m on the Yarn Harlot’s blog! Check me out with my grin that says, in P-funk’s words, “If I smiled any wider my muscles would pull away from my jawbone and my face would snap in half!”
Brenda said,
June 9, 2007 at 10:31 am
Betrayed by the Monkey!!
Arianne said,
June 9, 2007 at 10:43 am
I’m betting it’s that Monkey! Sweet Georgia and Monkey…it’s a deadly combination!! :)
Kristy said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:19 am
It’s a hard battle– the more I knit, the more I started thinking about those second socks. I’ll also guess the Monkey. It’s such a compelling pattern for reasons beyond my comprehension :)
Jodi said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:30 am
I was going to vote for the Monkey, but clearly that’s the front runner, and I’m more of a dark horse kind of girl.
Koigu! Koigu! Koigu!
Rodger M said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:36 am
I vote it’s theeee….
Basic sock in Koigu KPPM P108, contrast in STR Monsoon!
Muha!
terhi said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:38 am
My vote goes to the Cable Twist Socks. That Sundara yarn is just so yummy… :-D Beautiful socks, all of them!
kellie said,
June 9, 2007 at 12:02 pm
hmmm, this is a hard call! I am going to buck the trends and go for the Anastasia socks because that pattern is just too cool! As someone who now has 5 singles floating around the house and a new pattern I want to start on I hear ya!!
Stef said,
June 9, 2007 at 12:19 pm
*giggle* Awesome post. Someone’s gotta guess Roza’s Sock, right? It’s me.
Knittypants said,
June 9, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Oh, this is a great post. I love laughing while I roam the blogs :-) My guess is for the Monkey, too.
Jeanne B. said,
June 9, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I think it’s Anastasia. No real reason, just a feeling. They’re all gorgeous socks and deserve to meet their sole-mate. *ahem* ;-)
Lori said,
June 9, 2007 at 1:31 pm
I think it’s the Sundara socks. That yarn with the Hello Yarn pattern could be deadly!
knittingphilistine said,
June 9, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Totally the Sundara socks. That yarn is uber-deadly.
knittingphilistine said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:02 pm
PS: And who likes having a project with a deadline weighing on their minds? Get that other Sockapalooza sock out of the way!
sharon said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:03 pm
I’m thinking the Roza’s sock. all of them are gorgeous though and I really feel the ‘fear of the second sock’. But you do have two feet.
nova said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:27 pm
I am going with the Cable twist. I think you want to get the “obligatory” knit done and over with (beautifully dyed though the yarn may be).
Megan said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:28 pm
They’re all beautiful and worthy of mates, but I have to guess the Monkeys. I mean, it’s got to be the most addictive sock pattern ever, and in Sweet Georgia? You didn’t stand a chance.
Sarah said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:31 pm
I think the monkey will finish first…it is so easy to knit, so hard to resist.
Just look around the internet for inspiration!
Susan P said,
June 9, 2007 at 2:48 pm
My favorite is the Roza’s sock but my vote goes to the Monkey, because it’s green and you ARE a member of the green sock KAL, after all!
Blessings!
Carrie said,
June 9, 2007 at 3:19 pm
I’ll guess Anastasia will be the next sock to meet its mate.
I really really like the basic Koigu/STR socks too!
chrispy said,
June 9, 2007 at 3:46 pm
The Anastasia sock just seems to be begging for a mate
Tiffany said,
June 9, 2007 at 4:28 pm
All socks are beautiful but my guess would have to go toward Anastasia she is simply beautiful in that color.
Liz K. said,
June 9, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Sure looks like Anastasia to me, but man, that Sundara sock is pretty damn gorgeous.
I just recently joined the movement, and with three different socks on the needles, I think I am getting the vapors. 8? I’m impressed.
Nell said,
June 9, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Anastasia- That one looks like it’ll be fun to knit!
Asaknitter said,
June 9, 2007 at 6:36 pm
It’s gotta be the Monkey! That darn monkey – get him off your back!
Karen B. said,
June 9, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Roza in Silkie. That’s my guess and I’m stickin’ to it.
Elizabeth Risch said,
June 9, 2007 at 10:21 pm
What a terrific idea! I love the Cable Twist Sock in Sundara yarn. Gorgeous, and I love the color.
tiennie said,
June 9, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Welcome back to the land of 2 socks! No need to enter me into the contest. I seem to have a problem right now with stash overflow…
Cindy in Oregon said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:10 pm
It’s got to me my. . .uhhh someone’s Sockapalooza sock. That Sundara Sock Caribbean is just too beautiful to leave it ’single in the city.’ Besides I. . . uh, I mean, your sock pal won’t want to hop around on one foot all day! :)
Don’t know if I can make it to the Black Sheep Gathering, but sounds like you’re giving a really good reason to find time for it. :)
erinmc. said,
June 9, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I too will guess the monkey, because that lovely pattern, the pretty green yarn… it makes my lil hands twitch.
elan said,
June 10, 2007 at 4:28 am
The green yarns would definitely be the ones that called to me but I’m gonna go with the Cable Twist Socks, love that pattern. Found you on the Harlot’s site.
Yvonne said,
June 10, 2007 at 6:48 am
I vote for the basic sock in Koigu.
Moe said,
June 10, 2007 at 7:25 am
I hate to be a bandwagoner, but I have to guess Monkey. Why? Because I think that’s the one I would pick (love the green), and I notice we tend to gravitate towards similar projects….
pamela wynne said,
June 10, 2007 at 7:53 am
All awesome socks! I think it will be … Anastasia!
Christine said,
June 10, 2007 at 7:58 am
I’m guessing Monkey, too. Just because I know how much fun that pattern is. PS: I saw you on the Yarn Harlot’s blog!
D said,
June 10, 2007 at 8:20 am
I’m pulling for the cable twist sock. Mainly just ‘cuz the color is awful purdy!
Margaret said,
June 10, 2007 at 10:15 am
This is my first time to your blog, I found you through the Harlot. My guess is the cable twist sock. The color and texture are almost irresistible!
Elizabeth said,
June 10, 2007 at 10:40 am
Anastasias- I just finished mine and they are a delight.
jess said,
June 10, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Roza’s! ;)
Amber said,
June 10, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Definitely the cable twist! And if you’re not going to knit the second, send me the yarn and I’ll do it! (And then just *try* to pry them out of my greedy little fingers…)
Stacey said,
June 10, 2007 at 3:33 pm
You look totally adorable on the Harlot website! :) We ended up not staying for the signing part, but I kinda which I had.
I’m going to guess the Monkey sock as well, but I don’t need a personal shopper at Black Sheep – I think I’ll do just fine on my own! :) I just want the satisfaction if that is the right choice!
Melissa said,
June 10, 2007 at 3:33 pm
My guess is for the Monkey sock is Sweet Georgia yarn, since it just looks so damn cool. I don’t need the personal shopping service though, since I plan on going to Black Sheep (yay!).
rfx1982 said,
June 10, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I have to guess the cable twist sock in sundra. That color is beutiful, it would definitly have worn me down.
Kirsten said,
June 10, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Has no one guessed the Jaywalker!?! Sheesh, what has this blog world come to? It’s gone to the Monkeys I say! I think I must vote for our faithful Jaywalker then.
Congratulations on your mention on the Harlot’s blog.
Opal said,
June 10, 2007 at 10:09 pm
i’m a hardcore cookie a. fan so i’m pulling for the monkey socks. it’s so cool that your on the yarn harlot’s blog!
Alli said,
June 11, 2007 at 1:40 am
I’m going with the Cable Twist sock. Not only is the color lovely but I think I would be eager to knit the matching sock just to get to that pointy toe! Gotta love the pointy toe!
Ang said,
June 11, 2007 at 5:58 am
I also am going with the Cable Twist Sock. You are right – the way the pattern flows into the toe is awesome!
Mandy said,
June 11, 2007 at 7:14 am
Well, I know which one would do me in! I’m going to say Roza’s socks in the Socks that Rock Silkie yarn…I just love those colors!
MeBeth said,
June 11, 2007 at 7:30 am
I’m going to guess Roza’s sock too – that would be the one that would tempt me.
Risa said,
June 11, 2007 at 8:25 am
I’m going to have to say the Koigu/STR basic sock. Because I know you can’t resist the orange…
Great to see you on the Harlot’s blog. (She touched your socks!!)
Grace said,
June 11, 2007 at 8:38 am
I am guessing the Roza’s socks. The yarn is such a treat flowing through fingers!
lynne s of Oz said,
June 11, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Monkey all the way.
I am also guilty as charged on the single sock thing – I knitted 18 single socks last year I think…. Two more this year, but some are now starting to get mates. Ooops. Plus my friend Kellie doesn’t make pairs of socks any longer – she just knits them in different patterns (peevegirl.blogspot)
Carson said,
June 11, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Who is that dude with the toothpick?
And what is he holding in his right hand?
That’s what I want to know! ;)
Niki said,
June 11, 2007 at 3:17 pm
It’s got to be the MamaE in English Rose – I love love love this colorway so much I have bought it 3 times! MamaE rocks! And the Anastasia pattern is gorgeous in it!
Amy said,
June 11, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Oooh, I’m guessing Cable Twist. :) What fun!
Mama Grouch said,
June 11, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Monkey or Cable? Monkey or Cable? Monkey is fun but cable is oh so pretty. Then there is the pleasing regularity of the Jaywalker and the ’round and ’round-ness of the Anastasia….so tough. So tough.
I am going to have to say Monkey because no one in their right mind would want to do a second sock of cables unless absolutely necessary. right?
jupiterjessica said,
June 11, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Wowsers. I was going to guess the monkey but….you have to finish the cable sock set for you partner. I’m guessing the cable twist in sundara. :D
stacey said,
June 12, 2007 at 6:30 am
that is a great shot of Stephanie with all your socks!!!! I say the Koigu wore you down – it is amazing yarn!
parikha said,
June 12, 2007 at 7:24 am
i’m going to have to go with monkey… how can you resist that colorway?!
Zonda said,
June 12, 2007 at 9:52 am
Heh! Since I think that is the colorway you won from my contest, I’m going to say Anastasia!!! Gosh that is so pretty knit up!
Go you…give one of them poor socks it’s mate! ;)
Panda said,
June 12, 2007 at 11:40 am
I’m voting for the Monkeys, too! Such a lovely color, and I hear Monkeys are irresistable.
Ashley said,
June 12, 2007 at 11:43 am
OMG, you got Harlotted! Awesome.
I’m gonna guess Monkey too. Although it might be Anastasia. I’m knitting both–which would I want to knit a second one of?
OK, Monkey.
Kathleen said,
June 12, 2007 at 12:30 pm
My sister and I have spent almost 20 years wearing mismatched socks. She is now 26 and I am 33. I never have to knit us second socks!
Found out about your single sock movement through YH — you are a blessing and an inspiration. :-D
Michael Wade said,
June 12, 2007 at 1:40 pm
You’re socks are awesome and what an endorsement. The Harlot herself. Go on with your bad self.
Adrienne said,
June 12, 2007 at 5:22 pm
I have to guess the monkeys just because they are so beautiful! But they’re all really great!
andrea said,
June 12, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Your socks are so mawesome, I’m jealous. I really need to get my act together on learning how to knit!
Nancy said,
June 13, 2007 at 8:40 am
Monkey. They’re way cool.
Nancy said,
June 13, 2007 at 8:42 am
Or the jaywalker. No, monkey.
Kathleen said,
June 13, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Basic Sock. ‘Cause of the contrast.
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