Why $100 you ask. Because I can't knit but my lovely Mum can. And after spending many hours knitting, she proclaimed that if anyone else wanted some the price has risen dramatically from free to $100.
When I saw this wool at the local craft shop I bought some and handed it to my patient Mum. Patient because it takes hours to knit these little things! And that's why I can't knit. Just don't have the patience and concentration to follow through on a project like this. I admire all those knitters out there, you are legends. I just wasn't passed down the knitting gene. Maybe it skipped a generation and one of my boys will take it up. Mum has already taught my 12 year-old nephew - go Caleb!
Which leads me to the $30,000 dollar shirt my Dad owns. Mum and Dad supported me while I studied Fashion Design at college in the late '80s. Three years full-time and I loved every minute. When I finished I made Dad a shirt. He claims after all the money spent during the course of my time at college, my one shirt for him would have cost $30,000.
18 comments:
The socks are awesome and it must indeed have been a work of love for your mother--I can see why she'd charge $100. I also see your father's point of view. Your comments about the true cost of things is really amusing. Thanks!
Your toes looks toasty and warm - just as well, I hear it's miserable in Sydney today!
Those socks are great! I think you got them for a bargain!
LOL - Great story. True, true. That's when someone I don't know very well asks "would you knit me something" I give them, are you and idiot face :) At least a year of friendship before I even start THINKING about knitting you something :) Lovely socks.
good story
ha ! Go Dad ! :)
hilarious. i think we need to see that shirt!
Wow, what a thought (your dad sounds great). I wonder how many cards + books I'll need to sell to make back my college tuition? OOH, that might be too depressing to think about. I'll just keep working + maybe it will all even out in the end.
Hi!
the socks really look like 100$ worth especially because they were made by your mum... no one has some like yours.
bye, manela
Yummy socks, made with lots of love -- your parents sound like fun!
Totally worth it... they look wonderful!
Heee!!
those socks are gorgeous!
i'm dying to see a photo of the shirt!
im in love with your mums socks! Perhaps she will rent a spot in your shop and share her socks??
I SO want to see your dads shirt!
xo
mb
So your bags are looking like a right bargain now aren't they!!!
Love the socks!!! Yep I'd be asking that much too and half price for one sock!!!
Great stuff, your goodies should get to you real soon I posted them.
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Beautiful socks! My parents are familiar with the $30k whatever. In my case, they get interior design advice for their money.
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