I don’t knit, I crochet, so there is no reason why my husband should make this mistake but he does. He also calls my skirt a dress. I never wear dresses since there is no versatility with them like there is with skirts but he still gets it wrong! Sometimes I wonder if this stuff is just another incidence of passive aggression.
How about Opal lovingly answers the question that she knows is being asked, rather than just respond pedantically and most unhelpfully? Earl is showing interest, and Opal is teaching him to just stay away. OK, maybe I answered my own question there…
I’ve never been a big fan of Opal. She seems naggy and shrewing more often than not. She doesn’t treat Earl particularly well and is condescending to him on numerous occasions.
Maybe he should just stick to neutral territory and ask “What are you making?”. But believe it or not, there are kits to incorporate both into one project.
This conversation is the one I have with my husband over and over. He’s a cowboy. To me, all events are rodeo. He gets annoyed when I refer to cutting, roping, penning, all individual shows and events, anything to do with horses, as just a rodeo. Me: do you have a rodeo this weekend? Him: No. I’ve told you a hundred times, I have team penning. Me: whatever.
I answer that question all the time. I crochet. But most of the time I know they are just interested and really didn’t/don’t notice the difference in tools. Lately mine have been a compliment on the color of the item I am crocheting.
Before I did either one, I used to remember the difference this way: the one with two needles has two Ts in it — double needles for double letters. There are no double letters in crochet.
Ratkin Premium Member about 1 year ago
My wife’s volunteer group at the hospital is called Hooks and Needles.
Little Caesar about 1 year ago
Hmmm… Opal’s a hooker.
suv2000 about 1 year ago
I know the difference but I would still ask What are you knitting
The dude from FL Premium Member about 1 year ago
But a million times you keep doing it
Sanspareil about 1 year ago
It’s best to avoid her at ALL times!!
Dirty Dragon about 1 year ago
Opal’s crochety all right.
crochetkid24 Premium Member about 1 year ago
The only thing that makes a crocheter crazy is asking what they are knitting.
hariseldon59 about 1 year ago
Good advice, Earl.
Ubintold about 1 year ago
Knit(picker) 1, purl 2.
carlsonbob about 1 year ago
Hell, I didn’t know the difference.
oldthang about 1 year ago
Just avoid her all together.
laughingkitty about 1 year ago
So, Opal, you didn’t answer his question. What are you crocheting?
MeanBob Premium Member about 1 year ago
Just hope she doesn’t start ‘Tatting’. You’ll get doily poisoning Earl.
PraiseofFolly about 1 year ago
It’s just nitpicking to me.
win.45mag about 1 year ago
Apparently Roscoe feels the same
SNVBD about 1 year ago
She got you hooked there…
Macushlalondra about 1 year ago
I don’t knit, I crochet, so there is no reason why my husband should make this mistake but he does. He also calls my skirt a dress. I never wear dresses since there is no versatility with them like there is with skirts but he still gets it wrong! Sometimes I wonder if this stuff is just another incidence of passive aggression.
Troglodyte about 1 year ago
Does that make Earl a knit-wit? I hope knot, er not!
ilikai about 1 year ago
someone jumped on their menstrual cycle first thing in the morning
stairsteppublishing about 1 year ago
She started a new project now that she has finished his leash. Same color, wonder what is is going to be this time.
SamT53 about 1 year ago
Or just avoid her altogether.
jagedlo about 1 year ago
You asked Earl yesterday what annoys him…maybe it’s stuff like this when you jump his case over little things…
cmerb about 1 year ago
I just love the Roscoe : )
DiminishedFirst about 1 year ago
How about Opal lovingly answers the question that she knows is being asked, rather than just respond pedantically and most unhelpfully? Earl is showing interest, and Opal is teaching him to just stay away. OK, maybe I answered my own question there…
sandpiper about 1 year ago
t’is a mark of wisdom to know when to withdraw from the front.
ANIMAL about 1 year ago
Good – now you’re off the hook…..
wtepps about 1 year ago
I’ve never been a big fan of Opal. She seems naggy and shrewing more often than not. She doesn’t treat Earl particularly well and is condescending to him on numerous occasions.
bookworm0812 about 1 year ago
Maybe he should just stick to neutral territory and ask “What are you making?”. But believe it or not, there are kits to incorporate both into one project.
Dkram about 1 year ago
Good idea Earl, keep a low profile.
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Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
Opal, news flash, men really don’t care if it is knitting or crocheting, they are just trying to be polite, so you might try to do the same in return.
ragsarooni about 1 year ago
Opal: touchy,touchy…..
Queen of America about 1 year ago
This conversation is the one I have with my husband over and over. He’s a cowboy. To me, all events are rodeo. He gets annoyed when I refer to cutting, roping, penning, all individual shows and events, anything to do with horses, as just a rodeo. Me: do you have a rodeo this weekend? Him: No. I’ve told you a hundred times, I have team penning. Me: whatever.
ValancyCarmody Premium Member about 1 year ago
Doesn’t she ever use four needles?
Mike Baldwin creator about 1 year ago
When the brow is knitted, walk away.
eced52 about 1 year ago
What ya making?
IndyW about 1 year ago
“Darn” you Earl for showing you care what Opal’s making.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Snideness always at the tip of her tongue.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member about 1 year ago
My wife does both so I’m not asking which is which
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Roscoe probably agrees!
elgrecousa Premium Member about 1 year ago
I think it’s best to just avoid her altogether.
bwswolf about 1 year ago
Well ….. Earl …… Your “FINALLY” learning …. after, How many “DECADES” …. :)
Rose Madder Premium Member about 1 year ago
I answer that question all the time. I crochet. But most of the time I know they are just interested and really didn’t/don’t notice the difference in tools. Lately mine have been a compliment on the color of the item I am crocheting.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 year ago
The secret to a long life….or at least one not truncated waaaaaaaay too early.
thejanith Premium Member about 1 year ago
Before I did either one, I used to remember the difference this way: the one with two needles has two Ts in it — double needles for double letters. There are no double letters in crochet.
zeexenon about 1 year ago
Poor girl just having a poor decade … worried that her curse is late.
mmcalkins about 1 year ago
Make it simple. What are you making???
PaintTheDust about 1 year ago
She is knitting her brows.
BearsDown Premium Member about 1 year ago
She’s got barbs alright.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
Don’t know if my Dad ever figured out the difference before he died. My mother has done both.
scottsafriendofgod about 1 year ago
I’m surprised Earl talks to Opal at all… she’s mean.