My confession

Dear Knitting,(family, laundry, blog.. insert pretty much anything)

I know that I have been distant lately. You didn't do anything wrong.. wait, yes you did...

See these Jaywalkers that we lovingly worked on this week? Notice how they won't even begin to fit over my heel? So maybe it is you. Right now I think we're maybe just going through a rough patch. It's not uncommon in a relationship such as ours. I know that I have said some things to you lately that aren't kind. In fact, sometimes the four letter words come flying at you so fast I'm surprised that you continue to give me another chance.  Is this latest sock some sort of revenge on your part? I would like to think not but I do wonder.  When we are getting along really well it's an amazing partnership. The things we create together bring me joy, happiness and warmth...

 

I remember the day we finished this together right after Christmas. What a great day that was. There were so many smiles and posing in front of the mirror together. I will always remember it in my heart as one of the good times.

What I'm trying to say is.. I've found something new. I know, it hurts. It was so unexpected! And I want you to know that I never lied about it. When I said I was putting you down to go spend hours on Ravelry it was the truth. Sometimes though I did lie by omission. I didn't tell you that there were mornings when the second I woke up I had to run to my new love and didn't even think about you.. sitting in the basket all alone.. waiting for me to pick you up and give you the attention you needed. My new love is like a drug that I can't seem to quit. When we are together it's magical.. musical even. When I hold it in my hands I feel alive. Other people have even told us how great we are together even though it's sooo not my type. Some even stop and stare. Then there are the ones who tell us we rock together. That is a great feel good moment. And it's not that we don't stumble at times. I admit to already doing more than a few things wrong. Everyone has days when their timing is off or they feel a little off key. We don't let it get us down though. Our partnership never gets old. I know we've only been together three weeks but it feels like we have known each other for years. I've even had to battle others to keep our love alive but it's worth it. I know we've gone through the easy part and eventually it will get hard. I doubt I'll ever be an expert in this budding new relationship but I will try. This new love really means that much to me.

What I'm trying to say to you, Knitting, is that I still love you but I just need something more in my life right now. Something that makes me sing and act silly... not just sit on the couch. I know we'll eventually get back to a good place and spend more time together. And maybe this new relationship I have will burn out quickly. Just please don't turn your back on me while I explore where this new love can take me.. I have way too much money invested in you!!!

So until we sit down to knit and purl again... let me keep exploring my options with green, red, yellow, blue and orange on my exciting new love... Guitar Hero 3! 

Comments

[Heather / Arctic Knitter]

Brillant! - I had a similar relationship issue w/a jaywalker this summer. We came to a mutual agreement to go up a needle size and then 'take a break'. Poor sock - sitting lonely in the basket.

[Jerry]

I'm not sure what to say re: the Jaywalker except that mine are REALLY difficult to get my foot into at first but are very comfy one I do. I do the large size on size 2 needles but then, I've got big man size feet and I don't think these were originally intended for man feet.

I think I need to try Guitar Hero....but what will my poor B C Rich axes think then? LOL!

[flutter]

Oh the jaywalkers of death. I screwed mine up so bad that I think I am kind of off socks for a bit.

I have heard about the evils of guitar hero, be careful love no one wants to have to stage an intervention ;)

[Heather]

Guitar Hero is addicting, but the fun and newness will wear off, or you will convert others to GH and you will be able to knit in between songs. Just wait til you find Rock Band....it is just as awesome if not better!

[Cayli]

I wondered where you had been!

Love the sock! (hehe) At first look I thought maybe you had knit 2 heels on it. The color is so you too bad about the size.

Have fun with the Guitar Hero. We have yet to succumb to that game.

[Jill]

Ah, so THAT's where you've been...

;)

Sorry about the socks, though. What a sad, sad, love story.

[x]

That glowing sock yarn! What is it?

[Sandi]

I feel your pain!! I spent my whole Christmas vacation working on a sock in a lace pattern. I got just where you are on the Jaywalkers, tried them on and got the same outcome! SH%#!!! I was so mad that I took them off the needles and shoved it in my stash!! Then I started two other socks!! LOL