I had a notion earlier this spring. I’ve dubbed this notion my “No Regrets Summer”. Paradoxically, it’s not about indulgence. In fact, it’s surprisingly practical. Every winter I wish I’d already knit certain things so that I could just wear them. But then in summer I get distracted or plan for Christmas or something. And I don’t knit slippers for myself. Or a thick cowl. Or a big shawl so I can stop walking around with a blanket folded into a triangle and heaped around my shoulders. (That’s just so not classy.)
And so I’ve made a list of items I keep regretting that I haven’t already knit. One of them: black socks. I really want black socks. I wear black pants. Black shoes. Black shirts. My hand-knit socks are sometimes (alright, often) a surprising element. Fine for at home or under boots. But sometimes a girl just wants warm, woolly black socks.
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Aktiv 4-fach UNI
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Today the summer has arrived. It is our last day of homeschooling before we take our spring break (as we always wait until spring arrives because I don’t want a moping set of us in a world that is moping its way through March or April). It is a day when I finished the two projects on my needles. It is a day when the leaves are finally coming out.
And while I’m excited about knitting black socks, I’m not excited today.
I’m thinking that it might be time to indulge myself. I don’t do that a lot. I like anticipation, so I tend to ‘when, then’ myself. When X and Y are done, then I can watch the new episode. When I’m done on the treadmill, then I can open the package. (In fact, I often put the package next to me on the treadmill so that I can get little anticipatory shivers when my eyes stray over to it.)
And the thing is, I promised myself I could play with this yarn after X and Y.
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Felici Caprica
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And X and Y are done. Z, too. And I may just play. It’s a tough choice. The excitement of beginning the “No Regrets Summer”, or the pleasure of a soft, silky, cheerful set of stripes?
Or. OR. Hey! I just had a thought most alien: I could start both pairs today. Oooooooooh.
Forget that. I’m not faced with a choice. I made my decision. I want it all.
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May 19, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Kathy
Excellent choice to start both!
May 20, 2011 at 2:08 am
Roobeedoo
I love this philosophy of sock! And it’s a great idea to start both, to suit all moods.:)
May 20, 2011 at 8:54 am
Ann
I love the concept of no regrets summer knitting. I feel exactly the same way. My resolution is to knit sweaters this summer because I always want more warm sweaters in the winter. Two sleeves and 3 inches of body done on sweater number one, with yarn purchased (on sale!) for three more sweaters. I want warm sweaters to wear next winter!