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A Day in the Life of a Sock Knitter

January 21, 2009 By Carole

Just as I predicted, I spent yesterday watching all of the inauguration festivities.  It’s unusual for me to watch tv all day but it was worth it to see everything – from the Obamas leaving Blair House and going to church in the morning to their first dance at the Neighborhood Ball in the evening.

And, just as I predicted, I worked on the Crew Socks all day.  And I finished.  Yesterday morning I had knit 6 rounds of sock 2.    I knit the leg all morning and by the time the Inaugural Luncheon was finished I was turning the heel.

While the Obamas watched the parade I finished the gusset decreases and made my way down the foot.

As they were dancing to “At Last” I was starting the toe decreases.  And I was weaving in the ends when Robin Roberts interviewed President Obama.  Whew!

That’s a lot of knitting (and tv watching) for one day but now I’ve got a finished pair of socks for my friend Lois and some great memories of the inauguration.

There’s just one thing.  Lois is a Republican.  Do you think she’ll still want these socks?

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  1. Kim says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Those socks are awesome! I love this pattern….it’s such an enjoyable knit :). Lois will love them republican or not. 🙂

  2. Betty in Texas says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:34 am

    These socks are full of hope, of course she will love them! What a great memory day!

  3. Karen says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:39 am

    Lois will love the socks. They’re very pretty and her friend knit them for her.

  4. Manise says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Just don’t tell her you that you infused them with Democratic love and hope!

  5. deb says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:55 am

    Um – I would still want them!! Just sayin’……..

  6. Chris says

    January 21, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Hmm. Maybe you shouldn’t share that secret with Lois. 😉 The socks are lovely!

  7. Hillary says

    January 21, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Of course she will. They’re very cool and knit with all kinds of good thoughts. That yarn is really pretty too.

  8. Wool Winder says

    January 21, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Did you knit one sock in a day or both of them? They look great!

  9. Imbrium says

    January 21, 2009 at 9:55 am

    Mmm…just call them Brainwashing Socks, and don’t tell her why – maybe the liberal vibes in them will rub off on her. 😀 Okay, maybe not.. They’re gorgeous socks anyway – I’m sure she’ll love them.

  10. margene says

    January 21, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Yes she will! Everyone is behind our new President, right!!?!!

  11. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    January 21, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Maybe they have unity juju in them. Love that yarn.

  12. Beth says

    January 21, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Congratulations on finishing your socks! I watched the inauguration until the reporters started talking about the day. That always bugs me to hear them talk about what I’ve just seen myself. I turned it off because I forgot about the parade. So I missed that part. 🙁 But I did tune in to see some of the Neighborhood Ball.

  13. Leslie says

    January 21, 2009 at 10:43 am

    Your knitting speed puts me to shame! I need to finish the toe of a sock and I just keep putting it off! Must get going…

  14. RisaJ says

    January 21, 2009 at 11:12 am

    I love the yarn….and finishing in one day….YEAH!!

  15. Nora says

    January 21, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Fabulous socks! Did you dream about knitting last night? That’s what happens to me if I knit that much.

  16. Carrie says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Those are great! I want to kiss some Irishman and have a pint of Guinness when I look at them!

  17. Danielle says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I’m sure that Lois-the-Republican would shun these socks. In fact, she’d probably use them as dust rags. Just in case you decide not to give them to her, you ought to know that I, however, am a committed Democrat who would revere them. Just sayin’.

  18. kmkat says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Is Lois Irish? They will be extraordinarily perfect for St. Paddy’s Day.

    If she doesn’t like them, please remember I am dues-paying member of the Green Party 😉

  19. Stephanie says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    What a great day! I wish I had been able to do that. If Lois isn’t interested, I’d be happy to help you with those socks… Just sayin’.

  20. Cookie says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Great socks! I agree with Manise.

    Although, if Lois does sense the power of the socks, please remember that some of us are life long Dems. ;^)

  21. LittleWit says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    If Lois doesn’t want them I will proudly wear them! 🙂 Especially on St Patrick’s day. 😉

  22. Sara says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    I think she will love those socks – but, if she doesn’t there’s a Democrat over here in Claremont that would love them… 🙂

  23. Barbara-Kay says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    If Lois doesn’t like them, are they long enough for size 10? Just asking. VBG!

  24. Emily says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Republicans enjoy a peaceful transition of power as much as anybody. Fiscal conservatives are also super fond of the color green. 😀

  25. Doris says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    She’ll love them. Even though I am a Republican, I am hoping for the best for our new president. How can anyone not? Even if I may not agree with all the policies that he will put in place, hoping he fails is just not an option…that would be like hoping my country fails. That’s the beauty of our democracy. The majority chose, and we will see how things go. If everything, hopefully, goes well, then we will reward that in the next election. And if things don’t go to the American people’s liking, then in four years there will be a change to something else. OK, if Lois doesn’t want them….this Republican wears a size 8 and would love them!

  26. jill says

    January 21, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    Those lucky green socks where knit on the most memorable day in our generation’s history. What’s not to love?

  27. Susan says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Everyone deserves something from such a historic event! Giver her the socks!

  28. julie says

    January 21, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    They are beautiful, made by her friend. She will love them (this Republican does).

  29. Sarah says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I do not know how she could not love such bright, beautiful socks. I love knits with a story.

  30. Ina says

    January 22, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Ooh, purty socks! If Lois is too partisan to want them, the country is in worse trouble than I thought.

  31. dana says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    they are green socks. not blue socks. of course she will like them. especially since you knit them for her.

  32. maryse says

    January 23, 2009 at 7:22 am

    she’d better love them. he’s america’s president, not just our president.

  33. Teyani says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:33 am

    a little democratic ju-ju is good for all republicans (huge grins)
    They are great socks.

    I could only “watch” the magnificent day’s events for awhile, because cnn.com kept bumping me off their streaming video – there were so many people trying to log on and see what was happening. What I saw was grand.

  34. JessaLu says

    January 23, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    I watched it live while IMing with Risa and then watched it again on TiVo when RR got home. How wonderful to have an articulate, intelligent leader. :o) Love the socks!

  35. Jakki Mitch says

    January 24, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    I’m jealous! I had to work & have only seen sporatic post-Inauguration Day coverage. IBut my DD1 was THERE!!]

    The socks are so Spring – and St. Pat’s – and Fresh – and I’m sure Lois will love them. [I might not share the Inaug. Day connection, tho.:-]

  36. LOIS says

    January 28, 2009 at 7:35 am

    TODAY IS WED, A SNOW DAY & MY FIRST WORKDAY SINCE YOU GAVE ME THE BEAUTIFUL (DEMOCRATIC) SOX, AND I AM WEARING THEM. THE SOX FIT PERFECTLY, BUT EVERYONE KNEW THEY WOULD, AND SINCE I WAS A HISTORY MAJOR EONS AGO I LOVE THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ATTACHED TO THEM. I WATCHED AS MUCH OF THE DAY’S EVENTS AS POSSIBLE BUT COULDN’T BE HOME FOR ALL OF THEM IT’S NICE TO KNOW MY SOX WERE! THANKS CAROLE FOR A WARM & WONDERFUL GIFT.

  37. Nell says

    January 30, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    I love that colorway. What a luxurious day!

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