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Autumn Leaves Prize Socks

August 21, 2008 By Carole

Like any good vacation there was a fair amount of knitting. Not as much knitting as I thought there’d be (there never is, right?) but I did manage to finish a pair of socks.

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These were knit as a prize for Claudia’s MS Raffle and they are on their way to the winner as you read this.

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No big surprise that they are picot edge, I’m sure. The yarn is Sophie’s Toes in the colorway Autumn Leaves and I hope the recipient likes them – she said she likes browns and reds and earth tones. I think this yarn fits the bill but I always worry when knitting a prize, you know?

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I worry about fit, too. This person has pretty narrow feet but these look really narrow to me. They fit Hannah, though, so I’m hoping they’ll be okay. But again, I worry.

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I’d be pretty happy if someone knit me a pair of socks so I suppose I shouldn’t worry. I’ll take any reassurances you all have to offer, though.

Prize knitting. It’s not for wimps. Or worriers.

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Comments

  1. Wool Winder says

    August 21, 2008 at 7:29 am

    They look perfect to me. I’m sure they will be loved.

  2. margene says

    August 21, 2008 at 7:33 am

    Some one is going to feel very lucky when they arrive!!

  3. Ruth says

    August 21, 2008 at 7:56 am

    I know what you mean about worrying, but these socks are beautiful. I’m sure she’ll love them.

  4. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Dear Miz Wimpy-Worrier,
    Anyone would be THRILLED to have those socks. Rest easy!

  5. vanessa says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:12 am

    she will love them!

    there would only be more knitting time on vacation of you didn’t bring enough yarn 😉

  6. Manise says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:14 am

    From one worrier to another, I’m sure they’ll be fine. I’d take them in a heart beat!

  7. Anne says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:23 am

    I feel sure the winner will adore them. Gorgeous colors and beautifully knit! – What’s not to love?

    Besides, if they ARE a little big s/he could always shrink them a bit in the dryer or maybe wear a sock liner under them.

    I would treasure them!

  8. Beth says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:32 am

    They’re really lovely socks! The color is perfect and I’m sure they will fit very well!

  9. Chris says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:48 am

    Lucky recipient – that’s a gorgeous colorway!

  10. Carol says

    August 21, 2008 at 8:58 am

    They are beautiful. Anyone would be overjoyed to receive those!

  11. Julie says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Stop your worrying; she’s going to love them!

  12. Barbara-Kay says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:15 am

    They are lovely! Worry not!

    A question for the picot edge expert: Do you use the same size needle for the picot edge as for the cuff? Recently on some knitting lists I’ve been reading about knitters having to go down a size. I’d like to try this edge myself.

  13. Lucia says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:20 am

    I totally worry (as you know). But don’t worry, those are lovely socks, and I covet them, even though I have little fat duck feet.

  14. Donna says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:29 am

    I like those colors. I’m getting in the autumn mood myself with this chilly weather we have been having.

    I was wondering myself how you do your picot edge. Any specific online tutorial you used?

  15. Karen says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:44 am

    Those are beautiful socks!! Don’t worry, any person would be happy to receive something hand knit just for them.

  16. Hillary says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:46 am

    I understand about the worrying it and I think it’s totally normal but I’m sure that the winner will love the socks. The worry is just a sign that you really do care.

  17. Nora says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:50 am

    They’re beautiful. Stop worrying. I love your picot edge, too.

  18. Danielle says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:54 am

    I’m sure that if they fit Hannah, they will be fine! And the colors totally match your blog background, BTW.

  19. claudia says

    August 21, 2008 at 9:57 am

    Dude, those are awesome! Thanks again for ponying up such a great prize. I’m sure the winner will be thrilled.

  20. elizabeth says

    August 21, 2008 at 10:03 am

    That’ll be fine! I LOVE those colors!

  21. Kat with a K says

    August 21, 2008 at 10:51 am

    They look great!

  22. Cheryl S. says

    August 21, 2008 at 11:04 am

    They’re beautiful! And they sound like a perfect color for the recipient.

  23. Martha says

    August 21, 2008 at 11:30 am

    They are beautiful. Glad you had a great time on vaca!

  24. Lynne says

    August 21, 2008 at 11:40 am

    They are pretty, Carole. What pattern do you use for your picot edge? Is it the foldover one?

  25. Beth S. says

    August 21, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Oh boy… if she doesn’t want ’em, I’ll take ’em. That colorway is phenomenal! 😉

  26. Emily says

    August 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    I love picot edges too – makes me think of pies. I’m starting to feel that I might think of food a little too often…

  27. Laurie says

    August 21, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    I think they will be well loved because they are so beautiful.

  28. Cookie says

    August 21, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Don’t worry, Carole. They will fit and will be loved. Who wouldn’t love a pair of socks from you.

    Btw, what size feets do you have? ;^)

  29. scoutj says

    August 21, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    You are such good peeps.

  30. Debi says

    August 22, 2008 at 12:28 am

    Dude, at least YOU didn’t have to knit socks for Anne Hanson…talk about coals to Newcastle 🙂

  31. Norma says

    August 22, 2008 at 9:21 am

    They are just gorgeous. In the unlikely event that they are rejected by the recipient, I’ll take them! I have narrow feet, too. ;D

  32. Kim says

    August 23, 2008 at 12:19 am

    What a beautiful colorway. I am sure that they will be very well received!

  33. Leslie says

    August 23, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Beautiful socks! They will be a hit, I’m sure.

  34. Teyani says

    August 24, 2008 at 12:43 am

    those are yummy.
    and I agree.. prize knitting, prize making of any sort is stressful.
    Yet, you needn’t worry. Anyone would love these. (me included… 🙂 so if the recipient doesn’t like them, just send em out this way. ahem)

  35. ~Kristie says

    August 29, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    What a lucky winner! I think this pair is one of my favorites. I LUV that colorway. Gorgeous!

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