Remember the yarn I won in Scout’s preppy contest? I turned it into some socks. They are very pretty and of course, very preppy, too.
I finished sock two on the plane last weekend. I though it would be fun to do a photo shoot in Florida but it was too damn hot to put them on. I did manage to photograph them last Sunday while we were there. They were languishing on a cactus in Brant and Heather’s back yard.
Warm and scenic. Sigh.
Fast forward to this Sunday. I photographed them in my backyard.
Cold and snowy. Ugh.
Oh well. If I lived in the land of the cactus I’d have no need for beautiful socks like these. On a day like today, though, that’s small consolation.
Lucia Said,
Hey, we’re almost done with January, that must be good for something. And the socks are indeed splendid.
Ruth Said,
They look so pretty against the snow, though!
margene Said,
Snow melts and we’ll have spring…weather changes are entertaining (sometimes not) and more interesting than blue skies and beaches. Maybe.
Karen Said,
Your preppy socks are lovely and you can wear them. I guess cold weather is good for somethings.
Robin in VA Said,
Beautiful!
Anne Said,
How cute are those colors?!? Interesting how totally different the light is in those photos too.
Laura Said,
They look so much more “at home” in the Snow Carole.
Kirsten Said,
They are so pretty, Carole! I would miss my handknit socks if I lived in such a warm climate. Better that we endure the snow and ice!
Carol Said,
Welcome to my wooly pain. I remember these well, and they are gorgeous.
Chris Said,
Such a different look with them in the snow…
Ann Said,
I’m such an ’80s girl — those socks are fabu. Way to brighten up a January morning.
Deb Said,
I’m with Margene – we need the change of seasons. I just wish winter would change sooner! They are beautiful socks and they can remind you of Florida!
Kim Said,
Very pretty!! I do love the snow in January, now when it comes in late March…not so much
Leslie Said,
Well, it’s true, they *are* more useful on a snowy day! Very pretty.
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
I love those socks, yet I am anything but preppy. I guess it depends what you wear ABOVE the ankles. Work it!
Wool Winder Said,
What a difference a few hundred miles makes! If you ever move to Florida, you could use cotton blends for hand knit socks like I do. Or, you could always revert back to your preppy days and go sockless (loved those photos).
michelle Said,
Sun or snow, those are some great looking fun socks!
Danielle Said,
Very nice socks — that’s some crazy pooling around the gusset, huh?
Beth Said,
The socks match the cactus bloom.
The look great.
Manise Said,
Interesting pooling or should I say wide striping! Looks like spam boy has found you… figures you need another trip to warmer climes- heh.
Ina Said,
Wow, so Lilly Pulitzer! Definitely cozier with snow than cactus.
Karen Said,
Pretty! We’ll have warm weather soon enough and then we’ll be missing our wool socks.
Marcia Cooke Said,
OMG…I just had a flashback to a pair of Pappagallo flats I had in college! Suddenly I was standing on Chapel Street in New Haven. Yikes.
Sara Said,
What a difference a few days makes! They turned out very cute and very preppy! Having lived in the FL heat for 50 years – I’ll take a few cold months every year!!!
Hillary Said,
They are very pretty and preppy. I think that the change of seasons is nice. It makes you appreciate the warmth more when you’ve experienced a really cold winter.
Beth S. Said,
They look so different in those two pictures! In the Florida one the green pops, and in the snowy Massachusetts one, the pink pops. It’s kind of cool, actually.
Cookie Said,
Fab socks, Carole! They look happier in the snow.
~Kristie Said,
Those are adorable. Whenever you wear them, they will remind you of your first trip to FL to see the kids.
I kind of envy your snow though. You not only get to make beautiful handknit items, but you get to WEAR them too. My poor sock drawer gets neglected for much of the year. (sigh)
Tina Said,
Well, they’re lovely on a cactus, but hardly as useful as they are up here! brr!
Kathy Said,
They are super cute!
scoutj Said,
Oh majorly big YAY! And what Cookie said makes me smile.
~Kristie Said,
There’s something for you at my blog.
Laurie Said,
I’m so happy we don’t live in a climate where handknit socks make little sense. The cactus is just not right.
elisa Said,
I have to say that those socks look AWFULLY happy hanging out in Florida…
Teyani Said,
pretty socks to brighten your wintery day.
I lived in Florida for about 3 years, and believe it or not, the constant,never ending, nearly perfect weather grew quite boring. I longed for the four seasons. (and moved to Ct. after that
Birdsong Said,
What a sharp contrast coming home must have been! So glad you got to have a family fix, and the socks are very cute too.
Debi Said,
Too damn hot? It’s 59 and I’m freezing my ample heiney off!
Cute socks!
JessaLu Said,
Pretty socks! I agree with Laurie. ;o)
Rachel Said,
I love pink and green! Those socks are great. The background at home, though, not so much
Cynthia Said,
Love the socks Carole; they look like spring!