****ALERT**ALERT****
Margene was last seen being carried away by a big blue meanie blue fish, which was reported by Knitty e-zine, to have sharp teeth and powerful jaws...the better to hold you with, my dear. Up to this point, she had affectionately called the fish the P-Word. The P-Word has taken advantage of this affection and made ill gotten gains at the expense of all Margene's other knitting.
The P-word and the abductee were last seen truckin' with their chips cashed in, heading towards a Fire On The Mountain, and having made friends with the devil, spent a night in Utah in a cave up in the hills. Margene has reportedly become very infatuated with her abductor and may be unwilling to return to her normal life.
If you see this pair, please approach with caution as the P-Word was last seen wearing three bamboo spikes with a fourth as a spear spare. At the time of this report there is only one P-Word but, a second could surface and then all bets searches are off.
Other knitters are hereby warned of the impending danger of P-Word abduction and should take necessary precautions. As you enjoy the weekend stay alert to the dangers around you.
Well I hope you come back soon but until then I'm more than happy to watch lots of P Words, they're beautiful!
Posted by: Tracy | March 31, 2006 at 03:56 AM
I'll keep my eyes open. Looks like the P-word and Ms. M might have the pup with them too from that last shot?
Posted by: Pumpkinmama | March 31, 2006 at 04:12 AM
Awesome sock! Don't you love all the colors in that yarn, too?
Posted by: Carole | March 31, 2006 at 04:26 AM
Exactly what precautions will keep us from following in your oh-so-lovely footsteps?
Posted by: Lucia | March 31, 2006 at 04:48 AM
Mmmmm pretty. NICE scales, and that yarn looks amazing.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | March 31, 2006 at 05:02 AM
Really, I'm with Lucia...With those words sliding back and forth (very cool, oh queen of typedad) I was mesmerized, no hypnotized...now I have to try this pattern for myself...
Posted by: Your Sockpal | March 31, 2006 at 05:10 AM
Hahaha, very good use of the scrolling marquee, Margene!! I've been awfully tempted by the P-word socks, too, every single one I've seen looks spectacular, including yours! Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Vicki | March 31, 2006 at 05:41 AM
When you're finished, let us know how well they stay up - they've been on my maybe list for a while.....
Posted by: Michele | March 31, 2006 at 05:53 AM
So you like it huh? Is it difficult?
Posted by: Cara | March 31, 2006 at 05:54 AM
The sock is sPectacular!
Posted by: Vera | March 31, 2006 at 06:00 AM
Oy, geesh. Not another one of those Utah abduction stories. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Those are damn pretty!
Posted by: Norma | March 31, 2006 at 06:00 AM
Hmmm... I think I'm willing to take the risk of abduction if the reward is socks as beautiful as that!
Posted by: Zarah | March 31, 2006 at 06:04 AM
Look at you, quoting The Dead in a knitting post. ;)
Posted by: susan | March 31, 2006 at 06:11 AM
What a long, strange trip it's been, Margene!
My kind of abduction. But now I'm going to be forced to send away for more STR, damn you. I've been trying to hold off.
Posted by: Snow | March 31, 2006 at 06:17 AM
I'm amazed! I wonder if this pattern is adaptable to knitting 2s2c (my preferred method)....
or even 1s2c.
There is yarn in my stash calling out for this....
What do you think??? Has anyone out there tried this pattern using circs instead of dpn's?
Your sock is beautiful. I might not be able to resist.
Posted by: Nancy | March 31, 2006 at 06:38 AM
OMG those socks are beautiful. I was looking at the pattern yesterday and I love it but I wonder if it will work on 2 circs. I cannot deal with dpns any more than absolutely necessary.
Posted by: hillary | March 31, 2006 at 06:45 AM
These socks are so well-suited to variegated yarns. Yours is knitting up SO beautifully!
Posted by: Lolly | March 31, 2006 at 06:46 AM
The sock looks great! I've been wanting to try that pattern for a long time too.
Posted by: Lauren | March 31, 2006 at 06:53 AM
*giggle* Lovely, if tricky, sock. :)
Posted by: Chris | March 31, 2006 at 07:03 AM
Stockholm Syndrome with a fish...I don't know about this.
After all, according to news sources at Knitty, P apparently carried away the entire leg of the last person to tangle with it.
Posted by: Kim | March 31, 2006 at 07:09 AM
heee! I love Cookie's pattern. Not sure if I would DO it.... but you know I love it! And when I mean do it, I mean capable....
Posted by: scout | March 31, 2006 at 07:24 AM
Uh-oh! I'm going to be extra careful--I bet Chappy'll protect me! I hope Margene will be okay . . .
Posted by: --Deb | March 31, 2006 at 07:42 AM
Oh no, and I was thinking of going fishing for that exact fish. Just printed off the fishing instructions.
Posted by: Lisa | March 31, 2006 at 07:55 AM
well, Margene, if you get home before midnight, you just might get some sleep tonight...
Enjoyed your post! My any time favorite song. And nice sox too.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | March 31, 2006 at 08:13 AM
is the P-word sock taking a rest on the back of another p-word...Pup? or does our Margene have some other crazy furish rug around the house?
Posted by: marie in florida | March 31, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Note to self: for a REALLY good time, cast on P-word Sock. Wow... who knew?
Posted by: Beth S. | March 31, 2006 at 08:20 AM
Oh, man, Margene's got the Pomatomus-itis virus.........isn't that pattern mesmerizing? Maybe this is what LSD was like back in the 60's?
I'm still on my second pair, and loving it still......
Pretty great in that colorway, too!
Posted by: christine | March 31, 2006 at 08:25 AM
I love this pattern, and your sock in it :) Very cool.
Posted by: aija | March 31, 2006 at 08:25 AM
Fear (or love) the P-Word!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 31, 2006 at 08:29 AM
Heavens to betsy, those are BEAUTIFUL! Whew!
Happy weekend to you!
Posted by: regina | March 31, 2006 at 08:37 AM
OOOOH!
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | March 31, 2006 at 09:20 AM
I saw the marquee and I read every word! great socks btw!
Posted by: ann | March 31, 2006 at 09:22 AM
You are funny, funny girl.
:)
Posted by: claudia | March 31, 2006 at 09:24 AM
Oh, but hope the abducters give you a nice cosy, warm place to knit with endless cups of your favourite beverage! Love the sock!
Posted by: Peg | March 31, 2006 at 09:29 AM
The yarn is scrumptious, and the more compelling the pattern, the sooner we will have a photo shoot of finished socks.
Posted by: Birdsong | March 31, 2006 at 09:50 AM
I was wondering what the P-word socks would look like in STR, and I like, I like!
Posted by: Susan | March 31, 2006 at 10:24 AM
hahaha!! Great Post! I love your new sock!
Posted by: Kim | March 31, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Bwahahaha! Great post and that sock is a looker!
Posted by: amanda | March 31, 2006 at 10:37 AM
I just love that sock. I can see why you're so enamoured with it.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 31, 2006 at 10:39 AM
Argh! The warning came too late for me! I'm on my second pair...trying them toe up this time.
Posted by: Lavender | March 31, 2006 at 10:42 AM
Quick to the horses!
Seriously not sure why that is the first thing that popped into my head.
Posted by: Rebekah | March 31, 2006 at 10:46 AM
That is a slick fish. The colors! The glorious colors!
Posted by: Imbrium | March 31, 2006 at 10:57 AM
It is lovely, even though vicous. I do hope you will survive. :)
Posted by: lisa | March 31, 2006 at 11:08 AM
The socks are gorgeous
I hope the big fish brings Margene and her knitting back safe and sound.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | March 31, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Mmm, those socks are gorgeous....
Posted by: Norah | March 31, 2006 at 12:13 PM
It's such a beautiful pattern! I have sock envy everytime I see someone knitting this pattern.
Posted by: Ramona | March 31, 2006 at 12:19 PM
Perfect combination of yarn and pattern. I'm going to have to make some of those (especially seing my dad was a full time fisherman :-))
Posted by: janine | March 31, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Oh boy! What gorgeous colors!!
Posted by: Anne | March 31, 2006 at 12:59 PM
ooooh those socks!
Posted by: Judy | March 31, 2006 at 01:17 PM
a beeyootiful sock and an anthemic song quoted all in the same post, you truly are a renaissance woman!
Posted by: Liz | March 31, 2006 at 01:18 PM