"Don't wish me happiness I don't expect to be happy all the time....It's gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all." Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Why I knit socks

I just finished knitting these socks and as I set the needles away I imagined a little discussion with them. This is what they said, "Wool socks are warm but why bother knitting us when you can buy others for less than the cost of the yarn? Besides who has the time to knit us on those teeny 2.0mm needles just so you can wear us in your rubber boots?" So I said to the socks, "Their is a satisfaction that comes from making something well whatever it may be and to be able to repair it when it does wear out." I heard some muffled giggles and silence. What's that about I asked? "Oh," said the socks, "we just wanted you to quit putting us in those stinkin boots." Happy Easter however you spend it and my next post will be after the weekend.
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12 comments:

  1. Kim 31 March 2015 at 15:31

    I am not much for the process, Ronda, I like the product, but I do enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that I made something. Very pretty! :)

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  2. Ronda@islandmother31 March 2015 at 17:10

    For me both is important. I need to knit and a well made pair of socks that are going to last is also important.

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  3. NanaDiana31 March 2015 at 17:37

    Okay- Let me get this right----AFTER you live on an island for a while your socks start TALKING to you? lol Love it. Imagine what a muffler might have to say! xo Diana

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    1. Ronda@islandmother31 March 2015 at 17:43

      I don't think I have cabin fever - yet. Thanks for popping by.

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  4. Lymphopo31 March 2015 at 20:15

    Do you know Neruda's poem "Ode to My Socks"? https://peterandthehare.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/“ode-to-my-socks”-by-pablo-neruda-translated-by-robert-bly/

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    1. Ronda@islandmother31 March 2015 at 20:24

      I have never heard of or read this poem until now and I love it! Thank you for commenting and sharing this gem.

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  5. Castles Crowns and Cottages1 April 2015 at 03:19

    teeehee....I like your mind. I love YOUR MIND! There is nothing so satisfying as making your own clothing and food, your own home as much as you possibly can. I have always wanted to live much simpler than society allows. Lovely socks (and wise too!) and enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday! Anita

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    1. Ronda@islandmother1 April 2015 at 18:50

      Thank you. You are very kind and your words are encouraging.

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  6. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice1 April 2015 at 17:48

    What cute socks! I laughed at your conversation with them... it is a rewarding thing to be able to make and use things that we *could* buy at a store, but just having the satisfaction of doing it yourself is a pretty great feeling, and you're right - homemade socks can be fixed much easier than store bought ones. Ronda - have a blessed weekend celebrating the resurrection of our Lord :)

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  7. Ann6 April 2015 at 09:37

    Ha! Ha! Love your sense of humor ... as well as your creativity. Hope you had a blessed weekend.

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  8. Ronda@islandmother6 April 2015 at 19:13

    Thanks Ann. As you can see I can entertain myself easily. It's always nice to hear from you! Thanks for commenting.

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