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!
margene Said,
Beautiful socks! Love the pattern and they look like a good fit.
I’ll be with you all in spirit!
Cynthia Said,
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!
marianne Said,
Beautiful socks and thank you for the link to the pattern!
lolly Said,
you are a hardcore fiber fest addict! with lovely new socks!
Karen Said,
Lovely socks!
Have fun at NHSW! Wish I were going.
deb Said,
Lovely gifts! Lucky you. Have a fun time in NH!
Wool Winder Said,
Very pretty socks!
Leslie Said,
Great socks! Guess I’ll have to wait for the picnic photos since NH is very far from me–have fun!
Norma Said,
Cool! I’ll be there and I’ll bring something edible.
Judy Said,
Beautiful socks! I probably won’t be able to break away, but I’ll wish I could. Stop by and say hi.
Lucia Said,
Lovely socks! I’ll miss you at NH, since I’ll be there on Sunday. May the stash mojo be with you.
Knitnana Said,
What a pretty pair of socks! Have a great time this weekend!
(((hugs)))
Kathy Said,
Will see you on Saturday! I’ll bring something chocolate — brownies or cookies.
Katie Said,
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.
Leah Said,
Lovely. I added that pattern to my Ravelry queue as I watched Katie knit them! Yummy!!
Manise Said,
Lovely socks! See you Saturday!
Anita Said,
Lovely socks! Going to find that pattern right away.
elizabeth Said,
So pretty! Have fun this weekend!
Teyani Said,
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
Robin in VA Said,
Beautiful socks! Fondle some yarn & fiber for me!!!
Julie Said,
Pretty, pretty socks!
I guess I have to be square, since I can’t be there
Cheryl S. Said,
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.
Imbrium Said,
Is there anything better than handknit socks? The color in truly lovely.
Hope you have a wonderful time in New Hampshire!
Chris Said,
Lovely!
Kirsten Said,
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.
Cookie Said,
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.
elisa Said,
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
Beth Said,
Your new socks are very pretty!
~Kristie Said,
What a great pair of socks. From the photos the color looks like a great spring green.
Another fiber festival already? Lucky, lucky, lucky.
JessaLu Said,
Lovely socks
) Have fun this weekend!
Anne Said,
Lovely! They are a beautiful color and it goes so very well with the pattern.
Lucky, lucky you!!
Emily Said,
Beautiful! I really like the way the pattern finishes on the toes.
Laura Said,
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!
Laurie Said,
Nice socks! You really lucked out. Thnx for organizing this gathering tomorrow.
Heather Said,
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”!
Tonni Said,
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?!?
Betsy Said,
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!
Betsy Said,
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!
anne Said,
oooh, very cool and pretty!
Lynne Said,
Oh my word. They are wonderful. Thanks for swapping with us this time…Think Halloween socks for the next round???