Homework

I was in Twisted a few days ago chatting with Shannon, Emily, Sivia and Star and telling them all about Camp and what we have planned for this year. I was trying to describe the Blue Footed Boobie Bird to Sivia and really, trying to explain what it had to do with a sock camp and why you would need Boobie related homework. She just shook her head and chuckled. Sivia or Star I do not remember which (maybe it was Shannon or Em) asked what this year’s camp homework was going to be. Then some of them didn’t even know about the Camp projects, so I told them all about the way every year at camp, the homework assignment is to knit something “themed” and bring it with you. I told them that this leads to some serious knitting (and some not so-serious knitting) and art chickens (especially “that” chicken) and the House of Flusher TP cover and on and on - all of the incredible things that have come out of the homework projects.

Sivia Harding is not just a new teacher for us this year, but is a Complete Sock Camp Virgin. I know that she is excited and I can sense that she is a little apprehensive - especially after our boobie homework chat - and really, who wouldn’t be. Previous sock camp homework challenges have created some pretty weird and wonderful stuff, and we know everyone will be wondering what it might be this year. How can we top the whole chicken thing or the toilet paper covers thing or last years under the sea thing?

Well my dearest Camp going NSK’s I do think we have topped it. Thanks to the aforementioned wonderfully twisted group of women.

I told them I was not sure I could do what I really wanted to do - believe it or not I was apprehensive, like this idea might be too far - even for me. They didn’t think so. We laughed and laughed and as I watched those four people embrace this idea I knew right then that this was our project. It has that quality I so love, where there’s initial disbelief and maybe shock, that’s quickly replaced with child-like abandon and enthusiasm.

Bet you are curious now.

What are we going to knit you ask? Well dear campers, this year we are each going to knit boobies.

That’s right boobies. Not the blue footed kind like our seussy mascot this year... but the kind that you’re afraid I mean.

You can knit one or a pair. (I think the pair is better since like socks they often come in pairs, but not always, so you should think it over.) You can knit them out of almost anything you like.
They need to be knit out of sock yarn (it is sock camp), but it doesn’t have to be STR .
Boobies (not the birds) come in all shapes, sizes and colours and we are celebrating the diversity of the boob so be creative. Knit the boobies you have always wanted (or the ones you have) or if you’re a man, maybe knit the sort you like or respect. It’s all up to you.

At camp We will all share the why and how of our boobies and create a boobie wall. (Still working on this part. I think Stephanie isn’t into the wall or at least that is what she wants me to think, but she’s a lactation consultant. She likes boobies as accessible as possible. Shhh... don't tell her about the velcro.)

Every year we are entertained, humored, touched and even inspired by everyones efforts - and we can’t wait to see your boobies. (Wait. That came out wrong. You know what we mean.)