Sock Power

No doubt you've heard by now about the, ahem, technical difficulties that Blue Moon Fiber Arts, of Socks That Rock fame, has been experiencing lately. If you haven't, I couldn't possibly do the story the justice it has already gotten from Stephanie and Cara, so I'll wait here while you go read all about it.

Done? OK. I was not alone in my initial reaction of please tell me who these expensively suited male boneheads are so that I may immediately inform them of their utter boneheaditude and, should it turn out that I do business with them, forthwith sever any such relationship. I was rightly and forcibly reminded, however, that a vengeful spirit emits altogether the wrong energy, that while we knitters possess more awesome power than we know, we must always use it for good. And, admiring Margene's resolve to demonstrate the Power of Socks by knitting them in public, I decided to take things one step further.

Therefore a contest. To enter, 1) post on your blog a picture of yourself knitting sock(s) in public (this must be a new post with, preferably, a new picture, but at least one not previously posted on your blog) 2) leave a comment on this post informing me that you have done so. If you don't have a blog, you may either post the picture elsewhere online or send it to me at rhymeswithfuchsia AT comcast DOT net, and I will post it here, or not, as you wish. In either case, pleeease forget not the comment so that I can keep track of everyone in one place. One lucky winner drawn at random will receive sock yarn to be named later, and for every entry (one per person, please), I will donate $1.00 USD to MSF. The contest will remain open until the end of the month.

NOTE: Your photo must make it obvious that the place where you are knitting is indeed public and visible to unsuspecting Muggles. (Edited to add: Ruth is quite correct that knitting in a yarn or craft store doesn't startle the multitude and that these venues therefore won't count as public.) Aside from that, I make no restrictions, but, while I realize that you are all highly technosavvy and capable of conducting all kinds of business without ever leaving your computer chair, let me just mention how fun and educational it would be if bankers all across this great land suddenly noticed an increase in customers knitting socks while waiting in line.