FOs: Little Knitted Wristband Motivators

[Olha]

Hey, that's me again. I am not sure what to call these things yet, it's a wristband that is supposed to express one's views of the world, or project a certain message or and possibly motivate to live up to a certain view of oneself. I don't know if it's appropriate to mention the blog but more detailed explanation together with the story behind it is here (http://halifaxcharityknitters.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/wristband-little-knitted-motivator/).

But these pictures are for your entertainment, as always.

So, this one just means 'love', and it is a sort of encrypted message that anyone can attach to anything.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7799211454_edd21b0dbe.jpg

This one says 'NS locavore'

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7799202542_dbf2c7f8b4.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7799202384_db3aec7f03.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7799202296_d5986a88ce.jpg

This one is I bike , to promote healthy life style.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7799248204_f30c85c29e.jpg

and again I bike (now in more musculine colours that match a larger number of husband's t-shirts)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7799207094_1d1071f092.jpg

I imagine that you could knit anything you wish -- from your national flag to the 'due month' for expecting mothers... to demonstrate a little 'I am what I knit' in yet another way. What do you guys think?

[Jan in CA]

Those are awesome! You are so clever!

[salmonmac]

What a good idea! I've never seen anything like it and it has limitless possibilities. It's always a delight to see your latest designs.

[Olha]

Thanks!

As you can imagine, they are just a knited tube with the rolled edges that can be adjusted to fit a wrist. You guys are always very supportive but I wan't to see ifRavelry people would find it interesting. If so, I might hire someone to write a little program that would help a knitter to create a personalized message with just a few clicks.

Also, socktivism? If it didn't require knitting a pair of socks (that I don't have time for now), I would try to say something on my ankles as well :)

[nonny2t]

They are great! What fun!

[Antares]

Very nice, Olha. And you're right--lots of possibilities.

I hope you get some positive feedback on Rav. I'm sure you will.

(Too bad your ankles aren't in on the game yet!)

[ArtLady1981]

These are really awesome! Great for gifts! Great as stash busters! Great for knitting on vacation! Portable! Yay, Olha!

[setty09]

What a great idea! I am positive you will get lots of good feedback on Ravelry. I love your expression "I am what I knit".

[Olha]

Thanks! I am what I knit is my rendition of 'you are what you eat' :) I am not sure it's a proper parallel but I got amuzed with the rhyme :)

[usamacka]

Those are just simply adorable!

[GrumpyGramma]

Those are great. I particularly like the bike. You are so very creative.
:thumbsup:

[linknit41]

Love the 'I bike' message--where did you get the bike pattern, or did you make it up? Love riding my bike daily, weather & time per-mitting, so would like to knit something like this. Thanks, linknit41

[dturner]

What a great idea!

[Olha]

Thanks! I made it myself and at some point I will publish it on the blog.

[Becky Morgan]

These are so neat!

About your ankles...you do realize you can use low-cut or no-show socks and tack the cuffs to the tops, don't you? I don't knit sock feet because they wear through so easily (usually one or two weaqrings...what would be the use of that?) but a bag of no-shows and a darning needle can fix you right up.

[TEMA]

Totally terrific! Everyone will want at least one!
TEMA:thumbsup: