Unemployment makes me crafty?

[aprilstarchild]

I GOT WICKED SOCK-FU, BITCHES



(yeah, I got hairy legs)

The only reason I'm posting this, is that it took something like four tries to get this sock knit past the heel correctly and in the right gauge!! Normally, turning a heel is not something that deserves celebration. But I'm proud of this one, dammit.

The book I'm using to knit it is in the background. It's Cat Bordhi's New Pathways for Sock Knitters. The pattern is the Coriolis!

Toe-up socks are so awesome.

My left hand is sore.

Comments

[aprilstarchild.livejournal.com]

Knitting is fun! If you ever get a chance to learn, it's worth it.

I've occasionally thought about removing the hair on my legs 'cause I think it looks weird in fishnets or if it shows through tights. But...waxing hurts and costs money, I don't plan to ever shave again, and I'm allergic to Nair-type stuff. Naaah.

[themadmyth.livejournal.com]

i just don't think there are good enough reasons. i think there's been too much programming about what is aesthetically pleasing. we are not meant to all fit in the same box.

plus, i think it can be a way to weed out people. i wouldn't want someone who couldn't accept some body hair. if they got hung up on that, i'm not sure i'd want to hang out with them, you know?

[aprilstarchild.livejournal.com]

I know that the longer I go without shaving, the weirder it looks to see women who shave. And anyone who's bothered by my hairy pits can take a long walk off a short pier.

But, y'know, it's not all black'n'white. I've been known to, er, "trim the hedges" (NOT shave) when asked politely, because it can make oral sex easier.

[themadmyth.livejournal.com]

trimming is a different game. i don't care as much about that.