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October 3, 2006
Toasted
Well toast my toes, what have we here?
Finished Toasty Toes Socks, just in time for ">Socktoberfest. And they're ready almost a whole month early, too. Because you know how I hate the deadline knitting.
Now I know you all won't go back and check the details that I've already posted as I knit these, so I'll tell you again.
The pattern is called "Best Foot Forward" and it's from the book Knit Socks! by Betsy Lee McCarthy. This is the 4th time I've knit this particular pattern and it's wonderful. It makes for a great gift sock because it's stretchy so if you're size is off by a bit it should still fit the recipient. In this case my sock pal's measurements and my own measurements are the same so I'm pretty confident these will fit her. And this book itself is great. It not only has basic sock knitting information for the beginning sock knitter but it's also got more advanced patterns for the experienced sock knitter. Go look. NOW.
The yarn is Sophie's Toes Yarn, custom dyed for my sock pal by Emily. I can't tell you enough how wonderful this yarn is. The colors are fabulous and Emily captured exactly what I was looking for - autumn leaves and sky and flowers. And soft! Oh my goodness, this yarn is a treat for the feet. She's got some gorgeous new colors in her Etsy Shop and she's offering free shipping on 2 skeins or more in honor of Socktoberfest. Go look. NOW.
And the sock blockers I haven't showed you yet so pay attention, this is new information. These were custom made for me by Becky in a library motif. I absolutely love them and they make blocking socks a lot of fun. Becky will make you custom sock blockers, too, but the ones in her shop, Leggy Creations, are pretty terrific. And so are the sheep. Go look. NOW.
Now I just need to find autumn goodies to put in my pal's package along with the socks. I've already got a skein of sock yarn to include for her, custom dyed for me by Scout. I'd show you but it would give away the identity of my sock pal too easily so you'll have to wait. I can tell you, though, that Scout did exactly what I asked and this gift yarn is perfect for my pal. If you haven't tried Scout's yarn yet, it's great. She has a shop, you know. Go look. NOW.
Have fun shopping, y'all.
Posted by Carole at October 3, 2006 7:00 AM
Comments
Those are absolutely ace! I'm sure you're lucky pal will love them :)
Posted by: Julie at October 3, 2006 7:22 AM
Beautiful socks! Your pal will love them.
The sock blockers are great!!
Posted by: Karen at October 3, 2006 7:25 AM
Pretty socks! That must be a great pattern. You don't hear of many people making the same sock pattern 4 times. I'll have to go check it out....well you said I had to anyway. ;)
I love my Leggy sock blockers too. I am amazed at how nice blocked socks look. I never used to block them before.
Posted by: Karen at October 3, 2006 7:48 AM
In an enabling mood, are you? :) The TT socks are gorgeous (and now I can't wait to see who the lucky recipient is), and I love the sock blockers Becky created for you.
Posted by: Rachel at October 3, 2006 7:58 AM
Those socks look awesome Carole....I am sure your TT pal will love them. I have the hats and mittens books and have wondered about the socks...guess I will have to grab that book too! Love those blockers; have to go check out a few etsys...LOL!
Posted by: Cynthia at October 3, 2006 8:01 AM
I've had Leggy envy for awhile. Yours are perfect! Your pal is so lucky. Scouts yarn is fab.
Posted by: margene at October 3, 2006 8:07 AM
What lovely socky creations, Carole! Beautiful fall colors too! I love the Leggy blockers... and of course, I love the library theme as well ;)
Posted by: Lolly at October 3, 2006 8:16 AM
Oh, that d*mn pattern again! Argh! ;-)
Must have sock blockers. Must.
Posted by: Cassie at October 3, 2006 8:37 AM
love them!
Posted by: amanda at October 3, 2006 8:47 AM
Your TT socks are just gorgeous Carole! Fabulous job. That is one of the few sock books I don't have, so I am going to go look. Now!
Posted by: Leah at October 3, 2006 8:58 AM
Fun all around! I'm now busy thinking of what to order for my Leggy blockers.
Posted by: Chris at October 3, 2006 9:11 AM
The socks look great! Lovely fall colors. Man, finished a month early, eh? I don't like racing toward a deadline, but I do need 'em to keep going.
Posted by: Monica at October 3, 2006 9:21 AM
The socks are lovely, Carole. I've got some socks on hold while I do my deadline knitting and I sorely miss them!
Posted by: Ann at October 3, 2006 9:23 AM
The socks are wonderful -- your pal will LOVE them!
Posted by: Kathy at October 3, 2006 10:09 AM
The socks are wonderful -- your pal will LOVE them!
Posted by: Kathy at October 3, 2006 10:09 AM
what absolutely wonderful socks. wow. Your pal is sure to be delighted.
Love your blockers too :-)
Posted by: Teyani at October 3, 2006 10:20 AM
Great socks and sock blockers!! :o)
Posted by: Jess at October 3, 2006 10:30 AM
Beautiful socks! Love your leggy sock blockers. They are a lot of fun to block your socks with and such a creavtive idea!
I'm going to go check out that sock yarn. Now.
Posted by: Kelly at October 3, 2006 10:34 AM
You are a hoot. I have to get to work. NOW! Stop teasing me!
Posted by: Norma at October 3, 2006 10:46 AM
You seem to have grown horns since the last time I looked. Quit leading us into temptation. NOW.
Posted by: Lucia at October 3, 2006 10:48 AM
Aw. Thanks C. I can't wait for her/him to get it! :)
Posted by: scoutj at October 3, 2006 10:51 AM
Bossy this morning, aren't we. Lovely socks and lovely links. There's just so much good stuff waiting to suck all the money out of my bank account. Sigh.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 3, 2006 11:01 AM
Bossy this morning, aren't we. Lovely socks and lovely links. There's just so much good stuff waiting to suck all the money out of my bank account. Sigh.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 3, 2006 11:01 AM
Oh, Carole, there are so many things about this post that I adore. First, the socks! You are right, the colof is fabulous! And your Leggy Creation- I ordered a pair about a week ago, and now seeing your just makes me itch for mine! I can be patient though, b/c making those must take quite a bit of time.
**Oh, and your Moth shawl from earlier is gorgeous, if I haven't said so yet.
Posted by: Allison at October 3, 2006 11:02 AM
Great socks!
I love Becky's sock blockers, and once I take some dachshunds-modelin-knitwear pictures, I'm going to ask for some custom ones too!
Posted by: christine at October 3, 2006 11:30 AM
Beautiful socks!! Emily did a fabulous job on the color!
Posted by: Gracie at October 3, 2006 11:37 AM
Grrl, you are reading my MIND! Stop that! I just sent Becky a comment asking about just plain stained sock blockers. I was looking at the pair I'm designing right now and thinking "Jeez... I need sock blockers for these.
Posted by: Miriam at October 3, 2006 11:37 AM
Beautiful socks!! Emily did a fabulous job on the color!
Posted by: Gracie at October 3, 2006 11:37 AM
Thank you for such wonderful compliments on the yarn! I'm glad you liked it! I love those socks and can't wait til your pal gets them.
Posted by: Emily at October 3, 2006 12:10 PM
Okay! I'll go look now! But those are great socks-the colors remind me of red & black raspberries for some reason....
Posted by: Heather R. at October 3, 2006 1:02 PM
Are you always so bossy in the morning? :p
Lovely socks and blockers!
Posted by: Cookie at October 3, 2006 1:50 PM
Heh, I went to look (as commanded) -- NOW (as commanded) -- and I haven't found my way back 'til now! ; ) Those sock blockers are CUTE! I haven't knit that sock pattern, but I sure love how it looks. Very nice, Carole!
Posted by: Vicki at October 3, 2006 3:49 PM
hehe, toast my toes, lol!
they are beautiful!
& great sock blockers too!
Posted by: pippi at October 3, 2006 3:55 PM
Oooh, love those toasty toes socks, the colors are fabulous!
Posted by: BigAlice at October 3, 2006 4:02 PM
Nice socks, love how those turned out. The colors are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Wanda at October 3, 2006 4:22 PM
What very fun sock blockers, just for you! I do love the reds of the toasty toes socks.
Posted by: Birdsong at October 3, 2006 4:28 PM
Carole love the socks! I must arrange for you to get my name is a swap soon so I can have me some Carole socks! GRIN...
Posted by: Becky / Knitting Interrupted at October 3, 2006 8:21 PM
Love the toasty toe socks! And those sock blockers are adorable. So clever!
Posted by: sarah at October 3, 2006 9:30 PM
Yummy socks! And what a bossy enabler you are today! LOL - not a side of you I remember seeing.
Posted by: Chris at October 3, 2006 9:57 PM
terrific socks. love the blockers...and your kitty is beautiful!!
Posted by: Kathleen at October 3, 2006 10:26 PM
loving those sock blockers Carole! they must make you want to knit even more socks
Posted by: ann at October 3, 2006 10:31 PM
Awesome socks- need to try a pair of those, NOW.... and get some blockers, NOW. Are those the regular sized blockers btw? Inquiring minds want to know :-)
Posted by: Manise at October 3, 2006 10:53 PM
Those socks are to die for. LOVE the colorway, oh my yes. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at October 4, 2006 4:51 PM
The sock blockers are fabulous!! Thanks for the shopping links!
Sugar Maple is a good fall gift :-)
Posted by: Kim at October 5, 2006 8:13 AM
Wow, those are some special socks, what with being knit with custom-dyed yarn and blocked on custom sock-blockers. They look great!
Posted by: Rachel at October 5, 2006 9:20 AM
What lovely TT socks, Carole! I've borrowed Knit Socks from the library a couple of times already, and it's on my 'to buy' list. I'm thinking Peaks and Valleys next.
Posted by: Teri P at October 9, 2006 11:06 AM
Carole,
I'm hoping you can help me! I have the Knit Socks! book and I love it. I have 2 skeins of Lorna's Laces yarn in "Jeans" that I want to make for my dad for Christmas. Do you think Best Foot Forward would work in that colorway, for a man? He's a shoe size 12 and I'm not completely sure if the pattern will work or not. What do you think?
Thanks from a fellow Socktoberist,
Liz
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