Poetic License...YIKES!
Steph: know that you've inherited NOTHING poetically speaking from your mom!
Ran into a bit of a Roadblock with gauge so have added a few more lines.
Soon we'll be seeing double. 2 pair in progress now meant another pair of DPN's needed.
(working title has changed :)
Ode to Lace Socks
What evil is afoot?
Searching the web, keyword: KnittingWhat evil is afoot?
At Stitches of Violet, a sock pattern most befitting.
A novice knitter wonders if it's wise to enter the race
Last minute email sent: "Please may I join your Amazing Lace?"
The local yarn shop was having quite a sale
Fifty percent off had us back without fail.
Yes, for Old Shale 2-Yarn Socks I have newfound affections
Third Pair now underway without use of directions!
Lace cuffs knit in Hot Tamale the labels proclaim
To give as a gift, whom should I name?
"What were they thinking?" might be wondered in vain
Do all of those colors belong together in one skein?
ROADBLOCK:
Every pattern warns on the very first page
Please, take time to CHECK YOUR GAUGE!
Second Sock Syndrome will NOT be allowed
That I cast-on both right away left me feeling so proud.
My sock never saw the need to give gauge much of a thought
Until it was discovered it's mate was from a skein in the wrong Dye Lot.
How best to fix this I had to figure
Why is first sock almost half an inch bigger?
Make another pair just like the first
Hope no one was listening to hear what I cursed!
Perhaps it was Sabotage, I consider for a moment?
No, turns out gauge is our most worthy opponent.
COURSE CORRECTED!
Lace shawls & stoles of the experienced Knitter
Win most of the Amazing Lace Judges' attention - no need to be bitter! :)
Lace socks we cry, deserve some respect: almost works of art?
Next, perhaps Pomatomus ... as soon as I learn to read the chart!
Always remember - there's not so much to fear
Not nearly as frightening as it first may appear.
At times a little like juggling three balls at the circus
Lace is really just knitting these holes on purpose.
Forgive me Dr. Seuss... And most especially: Marguerite!
I don't even know when to leave "well enough alone", do I?
3 comments:
Great poem, great lace socks, and great reply from your daughter!
From Jane,
(Another frustrated liberal fed up with this administration and on the 12 step knitting program in a small Maine town (Gouldsboro) with small town politics.)
Thanks for your comment on my blog about my poem Laurie. I'm not so sure I would want to represent Maine in the poetry competition though! And I really shouldn't be blaming my lace for my inadequate lace knitting talents!
Great poem! I particularly like the last two lines.
Just checking that you don't really think we (the judges) favor shawls and stoles -- the winner of the last challenge knit lace socks!
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