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The further adventures of Mr. Lonely Sock

Thank you to everyone who came and voted for Mr. Lonely Sock last week! We are now that much closer to have Mr. Lonely Socks date all sorted out. Last weeks winner was Lara's entry #3:

"Sultry cashmere sock seeks solemate for walks in the park, cuddling up cables by the fire, and ribbing on the go. Decorative heel flaps are a plus! Acrylic's need not apply."

Her sock will go onto the finals with all the other contestants.

This week the lovely hopefuls are:

1. Sock, reappeared from black hole, all alone, wants partner for friendship, symmetry and sense of belonging. Lost wearer, and meaning. Needs matching friend to continue on life's journey. No gloves, mittens or toppers need apply!

2. I've never answered one of these ads before, but you got my attention. Earthtones are my favorite color, and I love cuddling, keeping my sweetheart warm. Fireplaces on a chilly eve? Lights my fire. A sunset over the ocean with you? What could be nicer. I'll go anywhere with you, and I think we'll make a perfect pair! Wool you be mine?

3. I am looking for the perfect handsome sock -- the finer your gauge, the better. Willing to go toe up or top down. Love of outdoor activities a must -- are you a golf sock? A cycling sock? Please include a swatch with yoru response.

4. Lonely sock seeks same. Must love fiber, cold feet and be a little twisted. Hoping for long term committed relationship, with trips to LYS and leisurely mornings perusing online fiber sites over a steamy romantic coffee. Only the serious need respond.

5. Man seeks "Right" Mate Sole survivor seeks the "right" mate to make a perfect match. Seeks someone with lots of visual interest but not too complicated.

 

Again, please e-mail me at thesockreport@gmail.com if any of these are yours!

Mr Lonely Sock part deux

For those following us, we have tallied the votes from last week and the entry that will go into the finals  is:

"Knee High Seeking Solemate Beautiful and strong knee high looking for knee high to go the distance with. Are you warm and cuddly, maybe even a little cashmere in your blood? Do you love long hikes in the winter and cuddling afterward? Do you want to have a drawer full of anklets to call your own? Put your best foot forward and let's get a leg up on making our dreams come true!"

In this installment of the Lonely Sock saga, we continue the search for the perfect mate. To help all our readers in finding the right mate, we have the photo Mr. Lonely Sock sent us with his ad.

Isn't he a winner? So who will be the lucky sock this time? The rules are the same as last week. Each entry has a number, in order to vote leave the number(s) in the comments. Whoever has the highest number of votes will move on to the next round when the next batch is published. The top entries from each group will then have a lightening round, and the top ones will get prizes!

1. I am an orange Jaywalker with touches of bright yellow! I am all German Opal yarn! Och! We can trip the light fantastic and make absolutely gorgeous music together! Oh, please pick me!

2. Mature colorwork sock (suffering from second sock syndrome) looking to complete a pair. Not interested in walks on the beach or dips in hot springs, but quite keen on dancing. Must be durable and long wearing.
    (entry from www.lapetitetricoteuse.com)

3. Sultry cashmere sock seeks solemate for walks in the park, cuddling up cables by the fire, and ribbing on the go. Decorative heel flaps are a plus! Acrylic's need not apply.
    (entry from http://sockknittinglara.blogspot.com/)

4. Single female sock, looking for earthy partner with a soul/sole. Interests include cables (sigh), dropped stitches (oooh), and the thrill of a well-worked partridge eye heel. Seeking a warm, woolen match to keep me company on those long winter nights, snuggled up by the fire.

5. Stylish, form-fitting knee-high seeking a matching coordinate for nature hikes and adventures. Self-striping a must!
    (entry from Stephania)

Again, our webhosting software ate all the e-mail addresses. Therefore we will have to do this on the honor system. If you see your entry, please let us know by e-mailing us at thesockreport@gmail.com with the text of the entry and your contact info, thanks!

Mr Lonely Sock needs your help!

When we launched The Sock Report at the beginning of June, we put up a fun little contest; reply to our Mr. Lonely Sock ad.

Mr Lonely Sock got so many replies, he is having a hard time making a decision. Please help him figure out who will end his lonely sock existence.

To help him, we will post all of the sock personals here on our page 5 per week. Each entry will have a number, in order to vote leave the number(s) in the comments. Whoever has the highest number of votes will move on to the next round when the next batch is published. The top entries from each group will then have a lightening round, and the top ones will get prizes!

Unfortunately our webhosting software ate the e-mail addresses. We hope they are enjoying their meal. Therefore we will have to do this on the honor system. If you see your entry, please let us know by e-mailing us at thesockreport@gmail.com with the text of the entry and your contact info, thanks!

1. SMS looking for lovely and lonely HO (half-object). Enjoys long hikes in quality shoes and the thrill of static while rug shuffling. Are you the mate that will finally complete this pair?

2. fair isle sock looking for life long solemate. would love to find that special sock to dance and share knitting secrets. R U the 1?

3. Lonely sock - your solemate is here. Widowed green sock in corriedale/mohair blend in a pattern similar to yours - I hope you wouldn't mind being seen out as an odd pair. Personally, I think it charming. Love to dance; hate moths.

4. Knee High Seeking Solemate Beautiful and strong knee high looking for knee high to go the distance with. Are you warm and cuddly, maybe even a little cashmere in your blood? Do you love long hikes in the winter and cuddling afterward? Do you want to have a drawer full of anklets to call your own? Put your best foot forward and let's get a leg up on making our dreams come true!

5. Slightly used lime green sock seeks solemate: prefers entrelac, bright hues, and must have all cables crossed correctly (if you get my drift). Love to live on the wild side in a hot tub, so a super wash partner would be a bonus.

We hope you have as much fun reading these as we have!