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Number Nine

October 14, 2010 By Carole

I finished a pair of socks last weekend and they are my ninth pair for 2010.  That’s about half of my intended goal for the year and I’m not really sure why. I’m still knitting socks constantly, it seems. And yet, production is way down.

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It could be that my sock drawer is overflowing and it’s hard to get motivated when there isn’t enough room to add another pair of socks.

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Or it could be that I’ve knit more sweaters and mittens and shawls this year.

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Or, if I’m being completely honest,  it could be Bejeweled.

Either way, I’ve finally got a pair of lovely new socks (the pattern is mine and the yarn is Emily’s) and they are mine all mine.

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  1. Beth says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:08 am

    Great socks! I was thinking it was the beautiful shawl knitting that kept your sock production down until you confessed about Bejeweled. 🙂 My brother turned me on to that the other day and I can see how it is easy to get hooked.

  2. CindyCindy says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:25 am

    And, they will brighten up any winter’s day!

  3. jill says

    October 14, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Beautiful blue for a cloudy winter’s day! I’ve got a personal rule about computer games – nothing after 7 pm. Have a wonderful Thursday, Carole!

  4. margene says

    October 14, 2010 at 8:35 am

    You knit shawls for brides this year! You should keep the socks as you’ve been a generous knitter. Enjoy the warmth.

  5. elizabeth says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Oh Bejeweled! I’ve lost a great portion of my knitting time this year to Angry Birds, Helsing’s Fire, and Words with Friends.

  6. Jo-Ann says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Yeah, bejeweled, meh. I’ve lost many a moment of my life to that game! You’ve still got the right to blame it on your generous soul, knitting shawls for brides and maids 🙂 And teaching a special friend to knit, that had to take up at least one pair of socks’ time, right? 😉

  7. Kathode Ray Tube says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Yeah, you were working on shawls and getting your daughter to college! The socks are fabulous. And I meant to say that JessaLu’s wedding photos are just lovely.

  8. Tammy/psmflowerlady says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:52 am

    Your photo and blogging productivity alone would be enough to slow down less talented souls – and your knit output has been phenomenal if not necessarily in the sock department. BTW – don’t even try Mah Jong Dimensions – it’s like crack for free online gamers. Not that I would know – just sayin.

  9. Vicki says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Haha, Bejeweled… Lovin’ the colorway of those socks!

  10. Barbara-Kay says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Love the socks. Those beautiful shawls had to eat into sock knitting time, I’m sure.

    Hey, Carole, I have a fix for you! I emptied out a drawer of seldom used things and put them in a plastic box on the top closet shelf. Now I have TWO sock drawers, arranged by colors. Go for it!

  11. Sharon says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:33 am

    “Just one more game”…that’s what I say when I’m playing Bejeweled! How do these people hit 500,000??? I’m happy if I get over 100,000!

  12. Sara says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Very lovely socks…love the color.

  13. elizabeth says

    October 14, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    perhaps you need larger drawers! Love them. Great color for everyday wear!

  14. Doris says

    October 14, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Ah, yes, Bejewelled….many a knitting moment has been wasted there by me! I agree though, that even with that diversion, your output has been substantial. You have beat mine by a lot.

  15. Lucia says

    October 14, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Those socks look bejeweled with color. Your sock production is way above mine.

  16. Cookie says

    October 14, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Lovely socks.

    I hear ya. It’s hard to be motivated to knit socks when you have loads already and the computer games can be such a fun time suck.

  17. Renee says

    October 14, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Great socks!

  18. Nora says

    October 14, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Very pretty! Since I haven’t even finished one pair this year, I think your production is amazing!

  19. Beverly says

    October 14, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    I’m with Nora, impressed by all you’ve knit!

  20. Ruth says

    October 14, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    You’re really, really good at Bejeweled. Socks, too. 😛

  21. Sarah says

    October 15, 2010 at 12:05 am

    My sock mojo has been gone for ages, and I have also allowed a game or three eat my knitting time.

  22. Hillary says

    October 18, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Great colorway! Too funny about your Bejeweled addiction.

  23. Teyani says

    October 24, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I do suspect that it is due to all the incredible shawls you’ve been knitting…
    love this colorway

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