How do you recognise a Finn abroad? No, I'm not talking about the obvious, the blond hair or the blue eyes nor the social awkwardness we're famous for (you may have heard the joke about the Finnish people's good language skills - we know how to keep quiet in several languages...).
No, I'm not talking about anything as typical - I don't even fit the stereotype myself. I'm talking about woollen socks!
Take a group of friends at a soirée and have a look at their feet. The only one who has taken off his or her shoes and is standing there in woollen socks amongst pretty boots and masculine walking shoes - yes, in all likelihood it's a Finn who's just made him/herself at home.
I'm a woollen sock girl. I wear them all the time. At home, at work, while travelling, sometimes even when I'm sleeping. And yes, it's often me, the weirdo in woollen socks at a party. :)
As it happens, I knit most of my socks myself. Here's my newest design I started working on two days ago, using some left-over wool from earlier sock projects (offered to unsuspecting victims as Christmas and birthday presents - I'm doing my best to try and spread the joyful message of woollen socks all over the world...).
I do like knitting in the wintertime. It's in many ways a therapeutic activity. And I especially like knitting socks: it only takes a few days to get a pair of them ready and they're sure to keep your feet warm wherever you are. A perfect little winter holiday passe-temps - and so very useful!
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