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Secret Garden Socks

March 18, 2010 By Carole

If it seems like I haven’t finished a pair of socks in ages, it’s because I haven’t. Being at home with pneumonia for practically the whole month of February really slowed down my sock knitting. You see, I knit socks in the car, at meetings, while having lunch at the library – you get the idea – and I just didn’t frequent those places much over the last few weeks.

I’m back on track now, though, and I’ve got a newly finished pair of socks to show for it.

Secret Garden Socks 1
Behold the Secret Garden Socks. They look great posing with my yellow crocus.

Secret Garden Socks 2
And equally beautiful with the purple crocus in my father-in-law’s yard.

Secret Garden Socks 3
The yarn is Sophie’s Toes in the color Secret Garden. The pattern is Carole’s Picot Edge Sock, of course. And they are a gift for my stepdaughter, Jessica. Things haven’t been easy for her lately and I think these colorful socks will give her a nice little lift.

Secret Garden Socks 4
If I can bear to part with them, that is.

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  1. Vicki says

    March 18, 2010 at 6:25 am

    Those socks are gorgeous (and oh, the flowers!) — so happy! I hope they do the trick.

  2. Kathode Ray Tube says

    March 18, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Oh boy, those are beautiful! I’d have a hard time sending them off.

  3. Nora says

    March 18, 2010 at 7:22 am

    They’re so pretty – they would cheer anyone up!

  4. Jo-Ann says

    March 18, 2010 at 7:30 am

    The colors are the perfect harbinger of spring, and not a moment too soon! I know Jess will love them 🙂

  5. margene says

    March 18, 2010 at 7:31 am

    They are a happy colorful pair and should lit anyone’s spirits. I hope she loves them!

  6. Manise says

    March 18, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Love the colors esp in the last photo. I’m sure they’ll cheer Jess up. What a thoughtful gift.

  7. jill says

    March 18, 2010 at 8:12 am

    Those Easter eggs colored socks will certainly bring a smile and the knowledge that she is loved.

  8. Tina M. says

    March 18, 2010 at 8:38 am

    If my mom knit me a pair of socks like that when I was blue, I’d be over the moon. Big points, big points!

  9. Kirsten says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:04 am

    So pretty and spring-y!
    I love crocuses. I wish the @#%$@ deer wouldn’t eat them the minute they poke their pretty little heads out of the ground.

  10. Lucia says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:11 am

    I envy you. No, not the socks, the crocuses.

  11. Joy says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Love the flowers and the socks! I think I’d have trouble sending them off too :o)

  12. Kim says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Such happy socks!! I bet they put a smile on Jessica’s face. 😉

  13. Laurie says

    March 18, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful socks. I’m sure your stepdaughter will love them! Hmmm…haven’t done any stepdaughterly knitting in a while…

  14. Teyani says

    March 18, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    pretty socks~ AND how lovely that you have crocus!
    That pneumonia is just rotten. I had it from Dec-Jan.. ick..
    May it be a healthy year for all of us.

  15. Karen says

    March 18, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Such pretty colors! Beautiful!

  16. Emily says

    March 18, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Hi Carole! Of all the colors I dye, that one is one of my all-time faves! Thanks for showing it off so beautifully! (I’ve been thinking about a Baktus, and now that color is a serious contender….)

  17. Julie says

    March 18, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Those are lovely; they’re sure to brighten her day!

  18. Sara says

    March 18, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Great socks – the colors are gorgeous. I am sure they will do the trick and brighten Jessica’s day…

  19. Cookie says

    March 18, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    Lovely socks. I hope they do the trick.

  20. Susan says

    March 18, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Oh, those are beautiful colors on those socks! And I do envy you the flowers, too. We’ve just got little shoots that will eventually be crocuses.

  21. Stephanie says

    March 18, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    What happy colors. It’s dreary and supposed to snow here so I could use some bright socks or yarn to make me remember spring will eventually come.

  22. Carol says

    March 18, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Stunning! And so jealous of your crocuses!! Best wishes to Jessica and may her troubles dissipate.

  23. kathy b says

    March 18, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Oh they are springish and delightful. Great gift. Love a picot anything.

  24. JessaLu says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    So pretty!

  25. Beth says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:36 am

    They are beautiful! I really love how the picot edge looks with that yarn. I hope Jessica will be okay.

  26. Ruth says

    March 19, 2010 at 8:07 am

    I think a gift that shows you’ve been thinking of someone is always appropriate — especially in difficult times. I hope Jessica will be ok.

  27. Hillary says

    March 19, 2010 at 10:51 am

    The socks are very pretty. I’m sure that they’ll brighten Jessica’s day. I hope everything is ok.

  28. Paulette says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Beautiful socks! I always love the yarn you picked out — and then can never find it! Very spring-y looking!

  29. staci says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Lovely, springy socks! I’m sure they’ll put a “spring” in your step and a smile on your face 🙂

  30. kaet says

    March 20, 2010 at 9:18 am

    oh i love them! your stepdaughter will too! i hope the spring weather is good to your lovely flowers and you start feeling better!

  31. elizabeth says

    March 22, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    Handknit socks will definitely give her a lift!

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