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May 8, 2008
May Day Socks & NH Picnic Plans
I received my May Day Socks from Katie of Daily Thread on Monday and boy are they terrific!
The green is a lovely shade of sage and the pattern is Artichoke Socks from Soxie. They are so very delicate and pretty.
Katie also included some heirloom petunia seeds from her mother-in-law's garden, a tube of Burt's Bee's Peppermint Foot Cream, and some dark chocolate covered cranberries. Mmmmm. Of course, I sure can use that foot cream this time of year!
Thanks for a beautiful pair of May Day socks, Katie! And thanks, Emily and Lynne, for organizing this sock swap!
Breaking News!
Okay, if you're going to New Hampshire Sheep & Wool this weekend this announcement is for YOU. We are gathering for a picnic potluck at Noon on Saturday in the picnic grove. Everyone is welcome - please pass the word along!
Be there or be square!
Posted by Carole at May 8, 2008 6:30 AM
Comments
Beautiful socks! Love the pattern and they look like a good fit.
I'll be with you all in spirit!
Posted by: margene at May 8, 2008 7:01 AM
I love your socks Carole! Katie did an outstanding job of matching the colour to the pattern. They look great on you too! Have fun at the NHSW; two weekends in a row must seem like a real treat!
Posted by: Cynthia at May 8, 2008 7:11 AM
Beautiful socks and thank you for the link to the pattern!
Posted by: marianne at May 8, 2008 7:12 AM
you are a hardcore fiber fest addict! with lovely new socks!
Posted by: lolly at May 8, 2008 7:30 AM
Lovely socks!
Have fun at NHSW! Wish I were going.
Posted by: Karen at May 8, 2008 8:08 AM
Lovely gifts! Lucky you. Have a fun time in NH!
Posted by: deb at May 8, 2008 8:14 AM
Very pretty socks!
Posted by: Wool Winder at May 8, 2008 8:25 AM
Great socks! Guess I'll have to wait for the picnic photos since NH is very far from me--have fun!
Posted by: Leslie at May 8, 2008 8:27 AM
Cool! I'll be there and I'll bring something edible.
Posted by: Norma at May 8, 2008 8:35 AM
Beautiful socks! I probably won't be able to break away, but I'll wish I could. Stop by and say hi.
Posted by: Judy at May 8, 2008 8:48 AM
Lovely socks! I'll miss you at NH, since I'll be there on Sunday. May the stash mojo be with you.
Posted by: Lucia at May 8, 2008 8:48 AM
What a pretty pair of socks! Have a great time this weekend!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana at May 8, 2008 8:52 AM
Will see you on Saturday! I'll bring something chocolate -- brownies or cookies.
Posted by: Kathy at May 8, 2008 8:54 AM
I'm glad they fit well--they look great on you, Carole! I hope you enjoy them. And I wish I could jet up to NH for the festival--I have always wanted to visit NH.
Posted by: Katie at May 8, 2008 9:12 AM
Lovely. I added that pattern to my Ravelry queue as I watched Katie knit them! Yummy!!
Posted by: Leah at May 8, 2008 9:14 AM
Lovely socks! See you Saturday!
Posted by: Manise at May 8, 2008 9:54 AM
Lovely socks! Going to find that pattern right away.
Posted by: Anita at May 8, 2008 9:59 AM
So pretty! Have fun this weekend!
Posted by: elizabeth at May 8, 2008 10:27 AM
have a wonderful time this weekend - and if the weather is anything like it is out here, you'll need some sun screen (always a nice thing for a fiber show!)
Those socks are so pretty - what a grand gift - and thanks for the pattern link :-)
Posted by: Teyani at May 8, 2008 10:43 AM
Beautiful socks! Fondle some yarn & fiber for me!!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at May 8, 2008 10:58 AM
Pretty, pretty socks!
I guess I have to be square, since I can't be there :-(
Posted by: Julie at May 8, 2008 10:58 AM
Oh, how funny! I just cast on for artichoke socks last night! But I must admit, that sage color is much prettier than the green I'm using.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at May 8, 2008 11:19 AM
Is there anything better than handknit socks? The color in truly lovely.
Hope you have a wonderful time in New Hampshire!
Posted by: Imbrium at May 8, 2008 11:26 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Chris at May 8, 2008 11:56 AM
I wish I could be there! Lucky you, two weekends, two fiber festivals! It doesn't really get much better than that, does it?
Love the socks.
Posted by: Kirsten at May 8, 2008 11:57 AM
What a lovely pair of socks!
Thanks for the link, Carole. I'm printing it out right now. Ya know, I really do miss out on all the fun because I live on the wrong coast.
Posted by: Cookie at May 8, 2008 12:15 PM
Good luck with the NH S&W potluck - I'll keep my fingers crossed for everyone for weather like we had last year.
You know, I still have pictures on my cell phone from that dinner we all had at Margarita's after THE NH S&W where it flooded like the second coming Noah...good times. :) xoxo
Posted by: elisa at May 8, 2008 1:10 PM
Your new socks are very pretty!
Posted by: Beth at May 8, 2008 2:58 PM
What a great pair of socks. From the photos the color looks like a great spring green.
Another fiber festival already? Lucky, lucky, lucky.
Posted by: ~Kristie at May 8, 2008 3:45 PM
Lovely socks :o) Have fun this weekend!
Posted by: JessaLu at May 8, 2008 7:52 PM
Lovely! They are a beautiful color and it goes so very well with the pattern.
Lucky, lucky you!!
Posted by: Anne at May 8, 2008 8:01 PM
Beautiful! I really like the way the pattern finishes on the toes.
Posted by: Emily at May 8, 2008 10:31 PM
Oh, lovely sagey celeryish color. Am I the first to ask what yarn she used?? Looks so nice on your foot too. :)
Have fun in NH!
Posted by: Laura at May 8, 2008 11:32 PM
Nice socks! You really lucked out. Thnx for organizing this gathering tomorrow.
Posted by: Laurie at May 9, 2008 6:34 AM
I won't be taking part in the pot luck, as I have other folks to meet for lunch as well (ah, it's a curse to be popular...lol) but I will for CERTAIN stop by and say "hi"!
Posted by: Heather at May 9, 2008 8:04 AM
Beautiful socks!!!! I love the color and have printed out the pattern to try. Your pal was so thoughtful to send heirloom seeds! Why didn't I think of that?!?
Posted by: Tonni at May 9, 2008 12:14 PM
Carole, Just found your blog via she shoots sheep shots via Mason-Dixon knitting. Read your "100 things" - we have much in common! I'm with you on so much - red hats, reality TV, I'm a September baby too, and lots more. What a cute way to get to know someone. More than that, though, you are a lovely knitter. I'm so impressed with how many things you have produced in 2008 already! Adding your blog to my list of daily reading. Happy knitting!
Posted by: Betsy at May 9, 2008 2:59 PM
Carole, Just found your blog via she shoots sheep shots via Mason-Dixon knitting. Read your "100 things" - we have much in common! I'm with you on so much - red hats, reality TV, I'm a September baby too, and lots more. What a cute way to get to know someone. More than that, though, you are a lovely knitter. I'm so impressed with how many things you have produced in 2008 already! Adding your blog to my list of daily reading. Happy knitting!
Posted by: Betsy at May 9, 2008 2:59 PM
oooh, very cool and pretty!
Posted by: anne at May 11, 2008 11:39 AM
Oh my word. They are wonderful. Thanks for swapping with us this time...Think Halloween socks for the next round???
Posted by: Lynne at May 12, 2008 4:15 PM
