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Monday, June 02, 2008

 

The Trees

Before it was jazzy green sock yarn, it was a rock fable.


The Trees

by Rush


There is unrest in the forest


There is trouble with the trees


For the maples want more sunlight


And the oaks ignore their pleas


The trouble with the maples


(and they're quite convinced they're right)


They say the oaks are just too lofty


And they grab up all the light


But the oaks can't help their feelings


If they like the way they're made


And they wonder why the maples


can't be happy in their shade



There is trouble in the forest


And the creatures all have fled


And the maples scream "Oppression!"


And the oaks just shake their heads




So the maples formed a union


And demanded equal rights


They say the oaks are just too greedy


We will make them give us light


Now there's no more oak oppression


For they passed a noble law


And the trees are all kept equal


By hatchet,


axe,


and saw.

OK, yes, it's very late. J. and I just got home from the concert, and I promise you a full report next post (whether you want it or not, heh,) probably tomorrow. Or today, since it's after midnight. I have just had these type of images running through my head since Rush played "The Trees" at the show, and thought a little pictorial interspersed with song lyrics was the best way to illustrate where the inspiration came from for "The Trees" colorway. Which has become one of Stitchjones' most popular, and brought about this amazing sock design!



The pattern is available at Cindy's blog.

Oh man, I am one weary warrior. Scratchy-throated from all the screaming I did tonight, and I'm not hearing so well right now. More tomorrow, or whenever I get back on here.


















# posted by Sharon @ 12:48 AM
Comments:
Sweeeet.
# posted by Blogger Mag : 8:05 AM
 
I so love that frickin yarn!
# posted by Blogger flutter : 11:55 AM
 
You really captured the trees! I know that sounds weird, but it's true, the colourway is so realistic!
# posted by Blogger Kiki : 4:22 PM
 
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