Laundry day at the knit-sock-sweatshop
This woman I used to work with (the Unhappy Woman) used to mock me (with most people it could have been considered teasing, but I didn’t like her and she didn’t like me, so we’ll call it like it was) about my $1,000,000 socks.
Now a $1,000,000 might be a bit off the mark, but realistically? Sixteen pair at an average cost of $20 (a very conservative estimate, as those of you who regularly purchase sock yarn can attest) a pair = $320. On socks. And that’s not including labor, needles, stitch markers, knitting bags and the various accouterments that make this hobby so enjoyable.
I am blessed indeed.
Comments (7)
Beautiful! And nice warm feet, too.
Posted by Carole | December 14, 2008 8:02 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 20:02
Awesome!! Worth every cent.
BTW, doesn't every place of work have at least one "Unhappy Woman"?
Posted by marnie | December 14, 2008 9:29 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 21:29
Heh! She's probably cold and miserable and jealous of your warm tootsies! =)
Posted by keri | December 15, 2008 11:40 AM
Posted on December 15, 2008 11:40
What a pretty picture with them all lined up like that! How are you doing with the csm?
Posted by Karen | December 15, 2008 3:32 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 15:32
But socks made just for your feet? Priceless.
You know, I measure other things in sock yarn. I say things like: You're kidding me?! I could make three pairs for socks for that!
Posted by Emily | December 16, 2008 7:44 PM
Posted on December 16, 2008 19:44
They're very pretty!
When I bought my first sock yarn and needles, I made a comment to my daughter (in front of the sales clerk) about how much the socks would cost. My daughter thought that was very rude of me and that the socks would be worth the price. :)
Posted by Beth | December 19, 2008 7:16 AM
Posted on December 19, 2008 07:16
That's always a pretty sight, isn't it? I just washed my socks this week, too...only there were just three pair!
Posted by Lynne | January 26, 2009 2:25 PM
Posted on January 26, 2009 14:25