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Socks for Lucy

December 19, 2007 By Carole

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!

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The yarn is Claudia’s Handpaint from the Loopy Ewe. The pattern is just a 60 stitch picot edge sock.

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Lucy told me that her favorite color is pink but that she likes lots of other colors, too. I think these fit the bill.

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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.

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  1. maryse says

    December 19, 2007 at 7:23 am

    sweet. and i love the label.

  2. margene says

    December 19, 2007 at 7:41 am

    So pretty! I love the flash of green at the heal. Lucy is lucky, but Lucy deserves them, too.

  3. Chris says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:01 am

    Very nice – both the socks and the mothering.

  4. norma says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:05 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)

  5. Ruth says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:21 am

    Marvelous colors … Lucy will love them!

  6. Chris says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:29 am

    Lucky Lucy – they’re lovely!

  7. Deb says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:44 am

    Oh Carole – how sweet. What a wonderful age to have another “grown up” friend too!

  8. PumpkinMama says

    December 19, 2007 at 8:44 am

    So pretty – love that little flash of pooling around the gusset!

  9. Anna says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:01 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? 😉

  10. Beth says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:03 am

    She’s going to love them! They’re beautiful.

  11. susan says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:09 am

    Oh, lucky Lucy!

  12. Robin in VA says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:14 am

    Lucky…Lucky Lucy! They’re so pretty and festive!!

  13. Carrie says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:21 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.

  14. Teyani says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:53 am

    she’ll be the coolest kid on campus in those beauties.

  15. Kristine says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:54 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!

  16. Karen says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:55 am

    Lucky Lucy, for both the socks and the friend.

  17. Wool Winder says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:59 am

    I like the bright fun colors!

  18. Ina says

    December 19, 2007 at 10:06 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.

  19. elizabeth says

    December 19, 2007 at 10:19 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!

  20. elizabeth says

    December 19, 2007 at 10:34 am

    Adorable socks. I hope Lucy likes them!

  21. Hillary says

    December 19, 2007 at 10:54 am

    Nice socks. I’m sure they’ll be perfect. I love the label.

  22. Kathy says

    December 19, 2007 at 11:02 am

    Wonderful gift! I’m sure she’ll love them.

  23. Julie says

    December 19, 2007 at 11:06 am

    She’s sure to love them!

  24. Kirsten says

    December 19, 2007 at 11:17 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.

  25. Cookie says

    December 19, 2007 at 12:00 pm

    Fabulous! You and the socks.

  26. Sylvia Jordan says

    December 19, 2007 at 12:35 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

  27. Kat with a K says

    December 19, 2007 at 1:09 pm

    Pretty! Great label.

  28. Deirdre says

    December 19, 2007 at 2:26 pm

    They are gorgeous, and should be perfect for a college gal!

    May I ask about your labels, and how you make them?

  29. Leslie says

    December 19, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    A nice gesture, and a beautiful pair of socks! I love your packaging, too!

  30. Karen says

    December 19, 2007 at 5:10 pm

    Pretty! There’s nothing better than warm and happy feet.

  31. claudia says

    December 19, 2007 at 6:01 pm

    I love the spot of lime green

  32. Kim says

    December 19, 2007 at 6:30 pm

    What perfect colorful socks for a college student!

  33. Susan says

    December 19, 2007 at 7:13 pm

    Beautiful socks!

  34. Sara says

    December 19, 2007 at 7:24 pm

    Think Lucy is a very lucky college student to have you for a friend! She’s going to love those!

  35. Birdsong says

    December 19, 2007 at 9:04 pm

    Well, aren’t you the one?! I bet most young college grrls could use just such a fairy godmother, emailing and plotting gifts.

  36. Jeannie says

    December 19, 2007 at 11:10 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

  37. JessaLu says

    December 20, 2007 at 11:11 am

    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)

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