So, does the fact that I gorged on shoe shopping this weekend (TEN – that’s 10 pairs of awesome shoes – even a sort of pointy toed heel that would make Stacy proud) make up for the fact that I accomplished very little knitting this weekend?
I had good intentions, but we all know what they say about that. I brought along the socks (still not to the toe, and I think Trish has made like 27 pairs since I started this one), the Irish Hiking Scarf (still in the knitting bag, and no, Kate, I haven’t tried cabling without the needle yet), the MDK book and the Euroflax linen to begin the Moss Grid Hand Towel that Zarah’s probably got finished by now (but be very jealous, Zarah – I found a varigated Euroflax in Tulsa – oooh), and just in case I finished everything and got bored, I brought along 2 balls of Noro to make Lizard Ridge squares. What did I accomplish – knitting-wise? About 8 rounds on the sock. Singular. So much for Second Sock Syndrome – I have First Sock Avoidance.
I had moderate success clothes shopping yesterday, and I am done. It may surprise people, but I don’t like shopping. Which is why I am usually dressed (poorly) in baggy jeans and an untucked t-shirt unless I’m at work, where I’m dressed in the same black pants three days a week with an untucked blouse (yes, there’s a reason for the untucking – I’m on more than a yarn diet at this point). I have decided, based on this weekend, that I love Dillards. More than that, I love Dillards Outlet. I don’t like Macy’s, unless it’s the original in Manhattan (plus, they have a good parade). But I’m done shopping now, except for the few remaining items on my list. (Thank you, again, my dearest Robert, for participating in this indulgence!)
My favorite Tulsa yarn shop? By far – Loops! The ladies were very friendly, and they had some interesting yarns we can’t get back home (that I didn’t buy) like Buffalo. I touched it though. When I checked out, Ingrid asked it I wanted my yarn wound, and I said, “No thanks, I’ve got a swift and winder at home.” Shelly, the owner, looked up and said – “Oh! A “REAL” Knitter!” I was both proud and ashamed. If only she’d known my lack of productivity this weekend.
So – am I allowed this little diversion – or am I reduced back to a lower-case “knitter” status?
Just asking.
Just Asking
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Wow I really like the Loops website! We have been to Tulsa many times since we have family there. I just never went to a Yarn store! Loops is so on my list!
I think every knitter needs to take time for real life stuff and it doesn’t even begin to demote you to a lowercase Knitter. There is at least 40 minutes of knitting time on the way to church, but sometimes I just have to put the needles down and hold my husbands hand.
I also don’t like to shop. We should totally get together and not shop.
lol….I don’t know about 27 pair.
I’m not big on clothes shopping. I love shopping for other people and going through yarn shops.
Nope I think you should still be in the Real Knitter category. You don’t have to knit every day to be a Real Knitter. Sometimes you have to stop to do other things.
So where is the Dillards Outlet?
Angie
I think it’s okay to take a break from knitting now and again… but you better watch your back or someone’s going to start snatching your lovely stash yarn out from under you!
I’m pretty sure there’s no Knitter’s Law that says you have to knit ALL the time… lol, but if there were, for shoe shopping… I think the exception could be made….LOL