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Look to the Socks

Dec 8th, 2008 6:11:18 pm - Subscribe

Mood	\|	romantic

It all started with Theresa’s socks.
I am mesmerized by the socks she knits, and the way she writes about her knitting. I don’t even wear socks. Not with shoes, this is, unless I absolutely have to. I wear socks as slippers; interesting ones that I don’t want to cover up. And her socks? They should never be covered by shoes. The most awe-inspiring thing about her socks, of course, is that she made them. I can’t make anything; I can’t grow anything, cook anything, craft anything. I usually hate even trying. But, still, I dared to dream�"millions of people on this earth can knit�"what about me?
I’ve had this wild plan for months now�"to learn to knit. But yesterday, I mentioned to my mother that I was going to learn to knit and might make her a scarf for Christmas. She said, “Oh, yeah? No way.” Is this a knitting challenge? (She’s given me unfailing support for my entire life for every single thing I’ve ever done�"except, apparently, for knitting. Everyone has to draw the line somewhere, I guess.)
“If you’re challenging me, then I will definitely knit a scarf by Christmas.”