Remember these socks from a few weeks ago?
I've had a number of requests for the pattern(s), which I am happy to provide. The only catch? I am burned out on naming patterns. Now, I know I've got a lot of smart readers, (not sure what attracts the smart ones to this particular blog, but I'm just thrilled that they come!) and I could use your help.
Anybody care for a little contest? The rules are simple:
- Name each of my fraternal socks. Two socks. Two names.
- Send your suggestions in an e-mail to throughtheloops at gmail dot com with "Fraternals" in the subject line. If you have a blog, don't forget to mention your blog in the e-mail so that I may link to you if you win.
- The winner will be the one who suggests the names that I choose for the pattern.
- I will send the winner a copy of the pattern(s), two other Through The Loops patterns of their choice and some of my handspun yarn. (Yes, I am giving away some of my precious handspun. I've been spinning a lot lately and my basket runneth over!).
- ETA: Contest ends Friday, June 6th Midnight eastern daylight time.
Thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions.
ox
Kirsten
PS. For those of you in NJ the talented, energetic, always inspiring Justine, from Angelfire Studios is having a KIP event on the 14th out on the lawn near her FABULOUS shop in Basking Ridge. Details here.
Gonna have to think on this one.
Posted by: Carole | June 02, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Cheesey.....but here's my idea :) Lavern & Shirley - Shirley gets the the nice cabling down the sock *grin* Lavern gets the detailing around the sock. :) Best friends and even sisters sometimes are very different - but make the best of friends!
(oh, and should I win you can find me at lckent at gmail dot com)
Cheers!
Posted by: linken | June 02, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Felix & Oscar ( as in the Odd Couple )!
The socks are really pretty, I love the colors.
Posted by: Carrie | June 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM
How about Zig and Zag?
Posted by: Jody | June 02, 2008 at 11:04 AM
I vote for River and Rock.
Posted by: winnie | June 02, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Ha, I was going to suggest Zig and Zag too.. :-)
I love those socks btw !!
Posted by: SylvChezPlum | June 02, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I just emailed you my geek-tastic suggestion. I absolutely adore those socks!
Posted by: whitney | June 02, 2008 at 12:35 PM
My first thought, so I'll go with it:
Straight & circ
Second thought: Ziggy & Lenny
Beautiful sox whatever the name!Fraternals is so clever!
:)
Posted by: Pooch | June 02, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Hi Kirsten, they are great - as usual!
My husband (who is really happy with my version of your Dr. G's memory vest) suggestes "Blake and Elwood - Toes brothers" ;-)
Posted by: Alexandra | June 02, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I have 2 suggestions.Flossie and Freddie(the younger of the Bobbsey twins)or Castor and Pollux because they are both stellar!
Posted by: LaVerna | June 02, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Eva and Zsa Zsa.
Posted by: christyn | June 02, 2008 at 05:00 PM
I love those socks and I suffer SEVERELY from SS syndrome so I was thrilled to see that you knit a motley crew (is it a crew if it is only two?).
Good luck with the naming!
Posted by: courtney | June 02, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I just cracked myself up. Maybe it makes a "Motley Few"!
Posted by: courtney | June 02, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Cain & Abel?
Posted by: Mom2Schnauzers | June 02, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I really like the Castor and Pollax suggestion. Might I also suggest Gumby and Pokey as a name for the pair?
Posted by: christa | June 02, 2008 at 06:49 PM
how 'bout Luv & Kush?
Posted by: meera | June 02, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I'm really bad at naming things - I do like the zig and zag suggestions!
Posted by: tiennie | June 03, 2008 at 12:19 AM
How about Shorty and Slim? They rock, whatever name you pick!
Posted by: Zarah | June 03, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Zeus & Hera
Posted by: scoutj | June 03, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Fred and Barney
Posted by: Vickie | June 03, 2008 at 07:31 AM
What a fabulous colour you choose. I would call them Nick and Nora (Charles).
Posted by: lucette | June 03, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Just emailed you my suggestion. Love them!
Posted by: Bobbi | June 03, 2008 at 09:38 AM
I love those socks ... how about "Magda and Gail" ... for no reason other than those are about as differnt a pairing of names as I could think of for fraternals. I always feel bad for twins with similar names -- each one deserves its own personality and to be an individual, hence - Magda and Gail
Posted by: Heddy | June 03, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I love those socks ... how about "Magda and Gail" ... for no reason other than those are about as differnt a pairing of names as I could think of for fraternals. I always feel bad for twins with similar names -- each one deserves its own personality and to be an individual, hence - Magda and Gail
Posted by: Heddy | June 03, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Mutt and Jeff
Posted by: Abbe | June 03, 2008 at 02:31 PM