This post will so screw with my search terms.

I’ve decided that Laurie, the author of Crazy Aunt Purl, is my long lost twin. Sure, I have red curly hair, and she has straight blond hair. I’m guessing she’s significantly taller than me, and we don’t actually have the same parents.

Why are we twins? Well, first we blurt out porn at inappropriate times. Second, we have the same Obscene Bootie Problem:

I swear to god, I didn’t do that on purpose. This was my third Ugg Bootie - the first was far too large, so I went with smaller needles for the second and third. By the time I was half way through the third, I decided I’d rather just knit in the white fluffy yarn, instead of overstitch the bootie more than I had to. So I’m working along, and realize, well… Kevin is now calling the completed set “Penis Booties”. He even told me to post a picture so his coworkers can see.

I did finish the set, and they are as cute as they can be. It’s the pattern from Knitty Gritty, and I made three booties (which includes a massive one) out of one ball of Berroco Suede. The white fluffy parts are Berrocco Plush.

The orange sock in front is the Summer 2004 Interweave Knits braided baby sock pattern. I have so much Dale of Norway Baby Ull in bright orange that every child born in Illinois this year might get a pair of bright orange hunter booties. I did finish both pairs, as I can prove below:

Katie has claimed the booties as her own. And she even sat still while I took this picture, which practically never happens. That’s why she never gets to be in the blog.

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7 Responses to “This post will so screw with my search terms.”

  1. lynette Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 5:38 am

    you are too funny! kevin is also. that picture does look a bit obscene. your final pair came out great! i was looking for your email addy because i’m going over to loopy yarns around noon today. do you want to meet?

  2. Aimee the sis Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 1:56 pm

    why is so ugly and why does it have a penis?

  3. Dee Says:
    September 30th, 2005 at 6:42 am

    Funny girl! I love those booties I wish I had a baby to knit them for.

  4. The Knitting Fiend » Blog Archive » Weekly RoundUp Says:
    September 30th, 2005 at 6:46 am

    […] As usual, Gail, aka “That Gail”, has posted some adult fare at her web site. If you are faint of heart, do not click or scroll to see her bootie. Previous posts: ( You gotta admit, this is cool! | Home )   […]

  5. PainterWoman Says:
    October 1st, 2005 at 5:25 pm

    It has been rumored in some circles that penis and bootie NATURALLY go to gether!
    I’m not sure the fuzzy white fur is even required.
    The Orange sock is terrific!
    Cross your fingers for me… I’m doing a Surpise Baby Jacket and adjusting the size because I couldn’t get gauge with the yarn I picked. Oy Vey.

  6. laurie Says:
    October 12th, 2005 at 12:46 pm

    Oooooh! The infamous Penis Booties!

    I had the same problem, and I became rather self-conscious of my …um, penis booties … as I knitted them on the bus. I was afraid someone would lean over and ask me “Whatever in the world are you making?”

    heh heh

    And we are long lost twins! I’m very short. 5 foot 3 1/2 inches. You?

  7. Cate Says:
    February 27th, 2006 at 10:01 pm

    So… how much of that orange yarn do you really have? Can I commission something, or possibly work out a trade of sorts?

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