Reinhild was knitting for months and months before she got here, she bought with her 11 pairs of socks that she had knitted in various sizes and colours. One pair each for my mum and dad, a pair for me, and my crew (4 altogether) , a pair for my brother and his crew (also 4 altogether) and a pair for my Aunty.
I was slightly surprised when the 10 year old boy tried his on and exclaimed 'at last, some decent socks'...(like- "I am so glad you've visited and made me these socks, my mum makes me wear dreadful socks that are not warm and have holes in them"- that was kind of the implication! Poor neglected child...)
What a wonderful gift!! And so much work! I can't imagine how long they took to knit up. And it's great that your boy appreciated them!!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky indeed! Maybe now you can tell Aunty J what to knit for your kids for gifts from now on... not sure she does socks though!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a handmade knitted pair of socks...I am still looking for a decent easy to follow pattern. Your selection is just gorgeous and I can imagine how warm they keep your toes.
ReplyDeleteI think that type of yarn is called variegated?
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My mum knits with that wool too - amazing! Can't help with the name of it though - sorry.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya,
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog! I'm very excited. I've a blog for my drawing (http://blog.shelleyknollmiller.com/), and regularly visit a few blogs. It's so nice to meet you in blogland...the few commonrule events don't really cut it in terms of keeping up with you and Mr.Apple, and news of the kids.
love shelley
J's comment is so funny!
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