Patricia February 16th, 2008

One of the things I truly love about this cruise (and trust me, when it isn’t final payment week, I’m normally much more chipper) is that so many people pitch in to help in so many unique ways.  This is just one of those stories.

About a week ago, I got a call from fellow cruiser Beth who wanted to know if I’d have a problem with her idea to run a contest.  Um, no — so Go Beth and Cindy!!!

Announcing…
The Sea Socks Felted Slipper Contest!
 So what do a bunch of wild and crazy knitters wear on their feet to a pajama party at sea?  Why, felted slippers, of course!  They will keep your toes toasty, contribute to the general savoir faire  of your pajama outfit,  serve as conversation starters — and add a smidgeon of competitiveness to our shared adventure at sea. Knit yourself a groovy pair of slippers, then felt ‘em, embellish ‘em, pack ‘em, and bring ‘em on the Sea Socks 08 Cruise! Wear your slippers to the Sea Socks Pajama Party on Tuesday, May 13 (edited to add — date may change as the schedule becomes more final),  and step right up to show them off. Sea Sock Cruisers Cindi Unmack & Beth Callahan will admire everyone’s felted slippers, talk it over, maybe argue and lobby a bit, then ultimately award prizes in the following categories:
v Best Theme Slippers   (“Sea Socks,” of course!)
v Best Embellished Design  (Add-ons to the basic felted slipper)
v Best Intrinsic Design  (Knitted-in designs, such as stripes)
v Cruisers’ Choice Award (You be the judge!)
  Rules:
1.   Slippers must be present to win.
2.   Slippers must be worn by a Sea Socks participant.3.   Slippers must be knitted, then felted (fulled).
4.   The opinion of the judges is final, no matter how much chocolate & yarn you offer them. (But don’t let that stop you from trying.)
  Prizes!     Prizes!    Prizes!

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