Knitters Are Sexy

Following Alison's lead (who was following others' leads), I interviewed Paul about my knitting habit over our morning coffee.....

Me:  What is your favorite thing about my knitting?
Him:  Ummm. Can I get corny?
Me: Sure... But don't forget this is going on the blog.
Him: My favorite thing is that you have a passionate approach to the process.
Me: What is your least favorite thing about my knitting?
Him: You are always knitting.
Me: What is something I have knitted that you recall as being good?
Him: I think everything that I have seen that you have done is good. You are a Master Knitter, aren’t you?
Me: Well I haven’t completed all three levels but...
Him: It’s good enough for me.
Me: Do you think knitters have an expensive hobby?
Him: No.
Me: Do you have any hobbies?
Him: Yes.
Me: What are your hobbies?
Him: Photography, art, hiking, camping...which can be expensive. I’m a gear head.
Me: So, if we compared money spent on hobbies, who would win?
Him: I’d have a bigger stash.
Me: Has my knitting in public ever embarrassed you?
Him: Not at all.
Me: Do you know my favorite kind of yarn?
Him: Can you say "alpaca"?
Me: I’m not sure I actually have a favorite – I like so many. But I do like alpaca!
Him: You’re so PC.
Me: Can you name another blog?
Him: Ravelry.
Me: That’s not actually a blog.
Him: What about Melissa’s. Isn’t it *something* Toes, or something like that? What’s her handle?
Me: No it's Loose Ends and it isn’t actually a blog. It’s a Flickr page. But she used to have a blog. Apparently she was one of the first knit bloggers out there.
Me: She has great photography on her page.
Me: She sure does! So, do you mind that I want to check out yarn stores everywhere we go?
Him: Umm. No. Whatever make you happy.
Me: Do you understand the importance of a swatch?
Him: Isn’t it a sample of a yarn?
Me: But do you know why it is important?
Him: Because it takes a while to make something, so you want to make sure you are choosing the right yarn.
Me: But how does a swatch tell you that it is the right or wrong yarn?
Him: Well...depending on the pattern and thickness of the yarn…I’m guessing.
Me: It’s got to do with gauge. But you basically have the concept...
Me: Do you read the Purl Diva Shop Blog?
Him: Sometimes.
Me: Do you think the house would be cleaner if I didn't knit?
Him: Absolutely.
Me: Thanks so much for playing along. Is there anything you would like to add in closing?
Him: I think knitters are sexy.

Comments

[Bobbie]

Playing catch-up with the blog! Cool interview - love this guy!

[Vicky]

That's hilarious. Hmm, I wonder what my husband's answers would be. May have to try, hmmm.

[Kathode Ray Tube]

All the right answers, esp. the last one!

[lisa]

hahahaha... but do you ALWAYS knit (I'm thinking of Paul's last comment)? (well, maybe don't answer that one)

[Jacque]

Did I not tell you that this one was a keeper oh, about 10 months ago? You guys must be approaching the first year mark.... ;) miss you. Love

[PainterWoman]

Yup, he's a keeper.
Congratulations.

[Daniel]

He's soooooooooooo dreamy ;-)

[Sue]

Ooooooh! He's DEFINITELY a keeper!

[Karen]

Ummmm, does he have a brother?

[Marlena]

Ha! I love this interview! Great closing line... he was obviously keeping in mind that the interview was going on the blog. A hundred knitters just swooned onto their keyboards. :)

[Denise]

Paul did seem to be a very intelligent and astute individual when I met him (and he babys Loki).

[Alison]

great interview! I especially like the last line/title. You are a much better investigative journalist than I... for example, while Scott seemed sure he knows what the purpose of a swatch is, I didn't press the matter further by quizzing him. Then again, after 8 years together, I'm pretty sure he does know...

[Beantown Holly]

OMG!! I love him and I've never even met him. Hang on to that one!
This was a great interview. :)

Holly

[Kathy]

Sounds like a great guy! Hope you are having a good summer.

[Susie]

What a guy!

[Tammany]

I hope you're planning on keeping him!