So, these lay waiting for days with only the second toe box to finish while I turned my scattered attention back to Clapotis. And cleaning our closets. Mercy it's a big job, and it needs to be done, but it's alternately boring and overwhelming (sometimes both at once). Still have a huge mess in the middle of the hall, but since these socks went with my pants today I decided they were more important.
This side view is a testament to the success of my exercise therapy. Me, sitting with my legs raised and turned inward, while taking a photo - unbelievable three months ago. Still, couldn't hold it too long to arrange the photo - the sock's heels do line up, but mine still don't!
Final words after my first socks: I do solemnly swear that next time I change the decrease rounds for the toe box I will write down what I did!
Ooooh, they are so cute! I love the self-patterning sock yarns! Good luck with all those closets - I'm doing my yarn closet, and I keep telling myself (as everything is spilling out into the hallway) - it has to get messier before it gets cleaner.
Posted by: Anne-Caroline | February 01, 2005 at 04:04 AM
How great that, even with yarn you wouldn't have minded messing up with, they came out great! Ar eyou hooked yet?
Posted by: Jackie | February 01, 2005 at 04:56 AM
Wow, great first socks and very nice matching job! I know some people don't think it's important, but I like to go the extra mile or two getting them to match.
Posted by: Julia | February 01, 2005 at 06:59 AM
Congrats on the first socks. Excellent job on getting them to match! Super congrats on the ability to bend that way and pose for the picture. That must be a relief.
BTW, has the HMO yay'ed or nay'ed the treatment?
Nice to see the priorities are straight ;) Socks over closet mess! So when do you cast on the second pair?
Posted by: Risa | February 01, 2005 at 07:42 AM
Whoa, just found your blog. GORGEOUS projects. Your gallery is beautiful. Such wonderful yarns and adorable children to boot! Great job on your first pair of socks.
Posted by: karen | February 01, 2005 at 08:10 AM
wow!!! i'm so amazed by your socks. you worked so hard on lining up the colors, and they turned out perfectly matched. very very nice!
i agree with karen - your blog is awesome. it's really an inspiration to me!
Posted by: michelle | February 01, 2005 at 06:31 PM
Love those socks. What a beautiful job. I've got to tell you that the care that you took lining up the stripes soothes my little perfectionistic soul.
Posted by: stephanie | February 02, 2005 at 06:28 AM