My Toasty Toes socks arrived on Monday and my secret sock knitter was Julie. I think it’s very cool to have had my socks knit by someone that I’ve actually met and hung out with a number of times. If you’ve never visited her blog, you really should go check it out. Just don’t go over there when you’re hungry because Julie often talks about something yummy that she made for her family to eat.
As you can see, the socks are perfect.
The colors of the yarn are fabulous, the cables are intricate, and the fit is absolutely divine.
I would never knit socks this complex for myself and that makes them all the more special.
Julie went above and beyond the call of duty, though. Not only did I get perfectly fitting socks but I also got an adorable pincushion that she made, a handknit flower petal washcloth, and a skein of custom dyed yarn from Yarntini. Julie also included some tasty treats – homemade pralines (along with the recipe) and some mixed candy, which Dale has already claimed. There was also a very pretty pad of paper and matching pens.
Thanks for being so generous, Julie! And thanks for organizing a fabulous sock swap, Amanda. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this.
VERY cool socks you’ve got there. She did a wonderful job!
Great socks! And your yarn came fro Yarntini…that’s a hoot. Julie was a good pal and you deserved it, too.
Great package. Aren’t you lucky. 😉
Great socks! And your yarn came fro Yarntini…that’s a hoot. Julie was a good pal and you deserved it, too.
Lucky you! Great job, Julie. I wish I could see the cables better, being a big cabled-sock fan myself.
Great gifts..and homemade pralines?!?!? Wow! Do you have any left (I’m asking because if I got some as a gift, they’d be GONE)? The socks look great – I’m sure Julie’s happy that they fit you so well. 🙂
Those socks are beautiful!
You got lovely socks and a great pile of extras! Lucky you.
Very lovely toasty socks! And goodies too. Lucky you indeed!
They are beautiful (I had a sneak peek)!!! Enjoy them and the other treats!
Sweet! Julie did a nice job for you – and how fun that you both gave AND got some Yartini. too funny.
I hope that your toes stay nice a cozy this winter.
Lovely socks! (and now you have something with cables that you didn’t have to sweat through yourself *g*) ;o)
Those sure do look “made for you” in all ways. And great gifties too! Well deserved.
Man, oh man……………..great socks and wonderful swap booty!
Trick or Treeeeaatttttttt!
Those are some really nice socks. The cabling is fabulous – I wouldn’t have thought to try that on Toasty Toes yarn but it looks like it works great. You lucky gal!
they DO look delicious!
Hey. I keep trying to email you and it keeps bouncing back for some reason. I just wanted to say how nice it was to meet you. And thanks for having me at Winebeck! I hope our paths will cross again soon.
Nice haul, Carole! I love the socks. And the pralines… um, if you don’t like them? I’ll pay shipping.
What lovely, lovely socks! I haven’t seen a Toasty Toes pair of socks that I wouldn’t be just thrilled to wear! Makes me proud to be part of such a skilled group of knitters!
Yay for TT’s! Beautiful colorful socks and fun gifties too! 🙂
I wish I were confident enough in my sock-knitting skills to do a swap. Looks like you totally lucked out in getting Julie. I just wanted to reach into my monitor & touch them! You’re right about not visiting her blog though when you’re hungry. I’ve been following her blog for a few months & catch myself drooling!
Great socks! WHat a nice swap partner to have! 🙂
Oh they are lovely! And the cables make me swoon. You probably didn’t know I had a thing for cables now did you? Divine socks — wear them well Carole!
What great colors in your new socks! Lucky you!!
The socks are beautiful and Julie is just awesome! I got to spoil her a couple of SPs ago.
Beautiful socks and wonderful gifts! It was a red letter day for you for sure!
Love your loot girl! hard to say which I like best! Socks are amazing!
Those are great socks; somehow I think those colours are so perfect for you and they look comfy cozy and warm too! Sorry for being so late to come and say yay! I love the Yarntini; you will have to make one sexy pair of socks with that yarn.
Those are fun socks indeed!! Julie sounds like a wonderful swap partner.