Showing posts with label Crafty Chores. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafty Chores. Show all posts

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Crafty Chores: Un-blessing Socks

Why clean in the morning when you could do a crafty chore instead?


The Crafting Widower has a pair of holey socks.  When I point out that his big toes are sticking out from his socks, he replies that "He's Blessed!".  He doesn't want to part with this beloved pair of socks - because he says they are perfectly good. Hmmm...  
(That's my foot modeling the sock...the crafting widower doesn't wear nail polish)


I've been thinking for quite awhile that I'd like to try darning.  I'm reminded of this, each and every time that I see these socks on the Crafting Widowers feet...or should I say every time I see the Crafting Widower's big toes poking out of these socks.  But then the socks disappear into the wash, and I quickly forget about darning.  


As I was folding laundry yesterday morning when I spotted the Blessed Socks.  After a little googling, I found a "How To" video on darning on the internet.  The "experts" recommended using matching yarn...but I choose not to.  This way I'll be able to spot and admire my handiwork and monitor how my darning holds up.  


I even got to use the darning thing-a-ma-jig, apparently called a mushroom.  What a great way to start the day...learn the name for a new crafty tool and learn a new skill!