Arrrr, Aye Matey!
Ahoy! Being that today is talk like a pirate day (whoever came up with that??), I decided to go with the them and post my skull sock pattern that I designed for my sister.I put in instructions for a men's size, and although I think it's correct, please be forewarned that I have not yet tested it.
I don't think I possess any pirate energy in me, but perhaps it's dormant. You see, after reading some historical studies on Taiwan, a part of me wants to believe that I am descended from pirates. Whether that can be really be established or verified is another issue. However, consider this: I belong to the 10th recorded generation, which would date us back to the 15th-16th century. Historical information shows that many pirates used the island during the Ming Dynasty and some had later settled. In the 1600s, after driving away the Portugese, the Dutch established colonial posts and ruled the island. Pirates still surrounded the island, so the Dutch entered a treaty to ensure the safety of their ships with a pirate leader. According to "Island in the Stream," a pirate subordinate with my last name led a revolt with the people of the island in 1652.
I don't know if anyone in my family will be able to give me more information, but I do like the idea that there's a possibility that there are pirates in our past. I mean, saying that you're descended from pirate explorers does have a nice ring to it - it's exciting, isn't it?
Pirate fantasies aside, my next fantasy is that Knitty will select my pattern for their winter issue. Maybe the third time is the charm. I can't post a photo or the pattern that I submitted, while it's being reviewed, and I don't want to jinx it too much. But I guess it's safe to say that I submitted a versatile knitting accessory that can be adapted for both men and women. I knitted it in one of my favorite fibers -- an alpaca and silk blend. yum!
I'm also happy to announce that I recently sold the yarn swift that I had made for a joint Etsy and Instructables contest. A very lovely woman purchased it for her daughter's birthday.
Labels: knitting, misc babble, patterns, socks, swift
posted by Anne at
12:43 PM
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http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
I'm told this website has the info on who and how the Pirate day got started.
Everyone at work seems to think it was all Bill's idea. We got an email from our boss about it and people keep asking Bill if he started it.
Since no one can prove you're NOT descended from pirates, then I say you can claim it! I think my hubby should do the same, since the Carribean is known (and not just in the movies) for having lots of pirates, and most were actually black.
Good luck with your submission! I'm pulling for you! Who knows how these things get picked, though? I usually think that your stuff is much nicer than some of the stuff they publish.
Arrrr!!!! These are such great socks! Thanks for the free pattern, Anne. And I hope your pattern submission gets in! Don't be disappointed though if it doesn't. Just keep submitting until something clicks. I'm sure it will eventually.
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