It’s quite appropriate that I show you my completed socks with this post (I started them in the car to St. Louis…explanation below).  60 stitches on US 1 needles, magic cast on, toe up, boring stockinette with k2 p2 rib in Online Supersocke #100.  I’m not even bothering to count for my so called summer of socks anymore (if you’re still counting, it’s 4 pair).  I should have been a little more careful with the fit.  Since I work almost exclusively with Opal sock yarn it didn’t really dawn on me that my perfect 60 stitch fit might not be quite as perfect in different sock yarn.  It’s also a little rougher than Opal…I’m hoping they’ll soften up in the wash.

Remember a while back when I told you I auditioned for a reality show?  (It’s called Tontine…based on an outlawed concept.) Well here is where the plea part comes in.  The producer has asked potential contestants to make a video for you tube.  I am sure there will be all kinds of creative and inspiring videos.  Mine is not one of them   However, I am finally putting that psychology degree to good use by testing the primacy theory.  I may not have the best video but I do have the first.  And I really am the perfect contestant…competitive to a fault, in shape, adaptable and ready to go!  Edited:  Even though all you guys were showing the Diva love, I decided to take down the video.  It was way too boring.  I am so competitive but I have no ideas about how to make that come across in a video I’m doing myself.  Should have consulted you before filming!  At any rate, they still have my original audition and I doubt that not having a video would automatically rule me out.  They must still want some fun “normal” people in addition to the ones that will be performing crazy stunts and tricks for the camera???  Let’s hope so.  

Wouldn’t it be great to see a fellow knitter on tv?  I’ve already given some serious thought to what knitting I’d take with me as I jet around the globe.  Of course I’m thinking socks since they’re small portable and light (although I’d probably end up knitting the same sock over and over since space will be an issue).   Oh and no smooth segue to this one, but go check out the latest issue of Yarnival…my article on Norwegian Purling made it in!