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December 19, 2007
Socks for Lucy
Lucy is the daughter of my friend and colleague Amy. I have known Lucy since she was 10 years old and I've always had a special place in my heart for her. You see, Lucy is the one who connected us with our first Civil War reenacting group. It's a long story but the quick version is that Lucy's 8th grade history teacher was a reenactor and she knew that we had a burning passion for the Civil War and she got us together. We've taken Lucy with us to a few living histories over the years and she's really a great young woman.
Lucy started college this fall in upstate New York and when she did I started sending her emails. You know, just checking in, seeing how she was adjusting, offering a friendly voice in case she was lonely or just needed a friend. Turns out, what she needed was socks. It's cold in upstate New York!
The yarn is Claudia's Handpaint from the Loopy Ewe. The pattern is just a 60 stitch picot edge sock.
Lucy told me that her favorite color is pink but that she likes lots of other colors, too. I think these fit the bill.
I wouldn't knit socks for just any college freshman. Lucy is special and I'm so glad I could offer her a little bit of love in the form of a pair of socks.
Posted by Carole at December 19, 2007 6:55 AM
Comments
sweet. and i love the label.
Posted by: maryse at December 19, 2007 7:23 AM
So pretty! I love the flash of green at the heal. Lucy is lucky, but Lucy deserves them, too.
Posted by: margene at December 19, 2007 7:41 AM
Very nice - both the socks and the mothering.
Posted by: Chris at December 19, 2007 8:01 AM
Wonderful! She's going to love them -- and yes, it's cold in upstate New York!! (although usually in my opinion they keep the dorms way too HOT)
Posted by: norma at December 19, 2007 8:05 AM
Marvelous colors ... Lucy will love them!
Posted by: Ruth at December 19, 2007 8:21 AM
Lucky Lucy - they're lovely!
Posted by: Chris at December 19, 2007 8:29 AM
Oh Carole - how sweet. What a wonderful age to have another "grown up" friend too!
Posted by: Deb at December 19, 2007 8:44 AM
So pretty - love that little flash of pooling around the gusset!
Posted by: PumpkinMama at December 19, 2007 8:44 AM
What a lovely gift! I had a family friend who used to send the most wonderful care packages when I was a freshman in college. Now I'm 36 & a 3rd year law student. No care packages anymore. Huh. Go figure. Maybe that's why I keep ordering yarn? ;)
Posted by: Anna at December 19, 2007 9:01 AM
She's going to love them! They're beautiful.
Posted by: Beth at December 19, 2007 9:03 AM
Oh, lucky Lucy!
Posted by: susan at December 19, 2007 9:09 AM
Lucky...Lucky Lucy! They're so pretty and festive!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at December 19, 2007 9:14 AM
Those are great! I love the funky green flash at the heel - that will pep her up when it's dark and cold outside.
Posted by: Carrie at December 19, 2007 9:21 AM
she'll be the coolest kid on campus in those beauties.
Posted by: Teyani at December 19, 2007 9:53 AM
Love the socks, especially the bright little green patch!! I'm sure Lucy will appreciate the handknit goodness! I hope to be a little bit faster of a knitter one day so I can churn out socks like you!
Posted by: Kristine at December 19, 2007 9:54 AM
Lucky Lucy, for both the socks and the friend.
Posted by: Karen at December 19, 2007 9:55 AM
I like the bright fun colors!
Posted by: Wool Winder at December 19, 2007 9:59 AM
Great socks! It's important to have a good first year in college - there are so many adjustments to make and little things can mean a lot.
Posted by: Ina at December 19, 2007 10:06 AM
Those will make her very happy! 60 stitches, eh? I think I've been making my socks too big, even 64 stitches is a bit loose. Next pair, I'm dropping a few stitches!
Posted by: elizabeth at December 19, 2007 10:19 AM
Adorable socks. I hope Lucy likes them!
Posted by: elizabeth at December 19, 2007 10:34 AM
Nice socks. I'm sure they'll be perfect. I love the label.
Posted by: Hillary at December 19, 2007 10:54 AM
Wonderful gift! I'm sure she'll love them.
Posted by: Kathy at December 19, 2007 11:02 AM
She's sure to love them!
Posted by: Julie at December 19, 2007 11:06 AM
As one who went to college in upstate NY, I can vouch for the fact that those socks will be very much appriciated! What a kind gift.
Posted by: Kirsten at December 19, 2007 11:17 AM
Fabulous! You and the socks.
Posted by: Cookie at December 19, 2007 12:00 PM
Beautiful socks!!! Are the gift tags online? Perfect wrap for the socks!!
60 stitches on what size needles? My socks have been a bit loose also.
Merry Christmas,
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Jordan at December 19, 2007 12:35 PM
Pretty! Great label.
Posted by: Kat with a K at December 19, 2007 1:09 PM
They are gorgeous, and should be perfect for a college gal!
May I ask about your labels, and how you make them?
Posted by: Deirdre at December 19, 2007 2:26 PM
A nice gesture, and a beautiful pair of socks! I love your packaging, too!
Posted by: Leslie at December 19, 2007 3:28 PM
Pretty! There's nothing better than warm and happy feet.
Posted by: Karen at December 19, 2007 5:10 PM
I love the spot of lime green
Posted by: claudia at December 19, 2007 6:01 PM
What perfect colorful socks for a college student!
Posted by: Kim at December 19, 2007 6:30 PM
Beautiful socks!
Posted by: Susan at December 19, 2007 7:13 PM
Think Lucy is a very lucky college student to have you for a friend! She's going to love those!
Posted by: Sara at December 19, 2007 7:24 PM
Well, aren't you the one?! I bet most young college grrls could use just such a fairy godmother, emailing and plotting gifts.
Posted by: Birdsong at December 19, 2007 9:04 PM
okay carole - somehow we are connected on many levels...you live near boston (my mom's hometown and an area I hold dear due to visits to gram and gramps in Newton Centre)... you know my friend shae and taught her em to knit... you love books and work in a lib...I love books and work in a bookstore...you are a reenactor...my son dreams to be one and works at a living history museum...and his current 8th grade soc. studies teacher is one.....sooo wild
Jeannie
Posted by: Jeannie at December 19, 2007 11:10 PM
Love the socks - I'm sure they'll go to good use since it is freaking cold in upstate NY - she'll be the envy of all her classmates! ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu at December 20, 2007 11:11 AM
