"I really don't want to go shopping for that dress. I'll check Bloglines. I'll have an early lunch. Now I'll check Ravelry. What haven't I done yet? Oh yeah, I'll post on my blog." :)
Yes, I'm procrastinating about going out to buy a dress for a wedding. Last week I was in at least 9 stores - nothing! So now I have to go to the mall. We live right in the middle of two malls (more, actually) so it's a bit of a drive to get to either. Plus the prices always seem higher in the mall. And it's hard for me to find a dress. But, I'll be happy to have it when I'm done.
Okay, now that I'm done whining and complaining, I'll share a knitting picture with you. (I mean, really, this is a good problem to have. I have the money for a dress, I have a reliable car to get me to the mall, and I have the time today to find something. I guess I'm just whining because I'd rather knit!)
It's a Monkey sock! (The proportions may be a bit off because I cut and pasted from Flickr then resized.) They're flying off the needles. I only have two repeats left then I'll be ready for the heel flap. (I think. I'll have to reread the pattern.) I like the twisted rib at the top. It's really stretchy. I'm so surprised that the pattern moves along this quickly.
I've been working on Ene's scarf more and changed to the second ball of yarn. There are only about 240-250 stitches in a row now so it's starting to move along more quickly.
Speaking of moving along more quickly, I guess I should head to the mall. :) Oh, wait! I forgot to tell you that I've got this in the crockpot right now and it smells wondeful! I'll be sure to let you know how it tastes!
I love your monkey sock! And the beef burritos sound wonderful. I've got a bunch of leftover pot roast and I'm going to make burritos or enchiladas with it tomorrow night.
Posted by: Carole | October 09, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Hmmm...don't you sew? You could make a dress! I actually think that is easier than buying a dress. I don't like going clothes shopping!
Glad the scarf and sock are flying along!!
Posted by: patti | October 09, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Your socks look fantastic!!!! Now, go dress-shopping LOL...
Posted by: Geraldine | October 09, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Yey Monkies! Monkeys? Ah spelling, what a wonder...
The last dress I bought I found at a discount clothing store in Hawai'i...I think it became a tablecloth for my niece...Dresses and I don't get along so much, can you tell? My favorite place to find them are the discount stores...that way I don't feel so bad when they get recycled into something else. Good luck!
Posted by: Mary | October 09, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Good luck finding a dress! It's so hard to shop when you have to find that certain thing.
Your socks look great, as does the Ene shawl. Maybe you'll find a dress to match your shawl? :)
Posted by: Debby | October 09, 2007 at 02:59 PM
I wish I had one of those bodies that could slip into anything and feel good about how it looks. I need to try on and try on and try on again. It drives me nuts! That's why I rarely shop either. I'd put it off, too! Sorry, but have fun!
Posted by: linda | October 09, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Love your Monkeys! Though I think you have three repeats left before the heel flap (hee hee, just finished them myself you see)!
Good luck with the dress shopping. Shopping is never fun when it's something you HAVE to do!
Posted by: Leah | October 09, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Dresses...yuck! I don't think I've worn one in the last seven or eight years. I just can't seem to find one that looks "right" on me. Best of luck in your hunt! I'm sure you'll find the perfect one just waiting for you.
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | October 09, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Oh man, I really dislike shopping for clothes for any kind of special occasion. For that fact, I really dislike shopping for clothes.. period.
Hope your burrito stuff turned out well.
Posted by: Restless Knitter | October 09, 2007 at 10:15 PM
I bet if you thought two pieces, instead of "dress" you might have better luck. I'm not a dress person. I can never seem to find one that fits right, but I can always find a skirt and top, which can be very elegant and flatterning. But not if you wear it with monkey socks.
Posted by: Lynne | October 10, 2007 at 06:27 AM
The burrito recipe sounds amazing!
Posted by: Lynne | October 10, 2007 at 06:29 AM
Glad you like the song Beth!
Oh I hate clothes shopping. I'm sure I would even if I had loads of money. Like you, I would rather make something, and have a nice cup of tea.
Fabby colours on the monkey sock.
Posted by: Lisa Lam | October 10, 2007 at 08:23 AM
That recipe looks delicious! I saw your comment at Dana's that it was good, so I printed it out. Can't wait to try it. We love Mexican food.
I hate shopping too. I'd so much rather just order stuff online, but there's usually a fit problem when I do that. Hope you find a great dress!
Posted by: Katie | October 10, 2007 at 10:49 AM
The Monkey Socks sure do fly off the needles! Love the colors of yours!
Posted by: dana | October 10, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Beth~your Monkey Socks look good! I have put mine aside for a while...never got very far, and I must make cutiepie his sweater. Good job! I do not like to shop much either! We should form some kind of KAL for those of us who don't like to shop! HA!
Posted by: Julie | October 11, 2007 at 02:19 AM
Love your sock! That pattern is on my list of things to try. I hate clothes shopping too.
Posted by: Ruth | October 12, 2007 at 04:03 AM
Love your monkey sock and love the colors!
Posted by: Estella | October 14, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Ick, mall shopping. I avoid that at all costs. I hope your trip was worthwhile, and you found a nice dress!
Love the Monkey socks! I'm starting to feel like I'm the last knitting blogger on Earth to knit this pattern. One of these days I'll make a pair, because they really are lovely.
Posted by: Rachel | October 14, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Mmmm, I make shredded beef like that all the time, too... but I do it in my pressure cooker because I can never get my act together earlier enough to get anything in the crockpot!! Mmm, that may be dinner tomorrow!
Love your Monkey sock - pretty yarn!
Posted by: lynda | October 15, 2007 at 01:40 PM