It's just as well that I have finished a couple of pair of woolly socks recently, as Winter has returned with a vengeance. After weeks of fine, calm, sunny but cool days we now have wind, rain and cold temperatures. Spring may be just around the corner, but our Spring weather is often fickle and rather changeable.
My two pair of nice, thick, wooly socks used up some remaining sock yarn. The dark pair was knitted using double knit navy wool, and the rest of coloured sock yarn I had left over from knitting myself a pair of 4ply socks. (I made the feet in these 4ply socks too long so I need to shorten them and reknit the toes). The lighter pair used some of the hand spun wool I received from my late friend Merilyn, plus the remains of 4ply sock yarn I had knitted for my grand-daughter. These socks have been finished a little while now, but took a while for me to sew the side seam up.
Two pairs of woolly socks
And then I couldn't help myself, and just had to cast another pair on. I'm in no hurry for these, but do like to have a pair on the go for when I want some simple knitting. These are also knitted using some more of Merilyn's hand spun yarn, and left over sock yarn. It is nice to knit away with Merilyn's wool and reflect on all the lovely times I had with my life long friend.
Another pair on the go
I really do prefer to wear these 12ply socks myself, much more than the lighter 4ply socks, I like the way they fit my foot and over the heel, and they are lovely and warm in the winter.
And just so you don't think socks are the only thing I knit.......... I have a multi coloured baby cardigan, and a brown hand spun baby jumper on the needles. Plus a blue jumper for me, which I really must get on with. This blue jumper was started for me to work on during our long summer South Island caravan trip, which sadly never happened when Robin passed away. So it has been languishing in it's bag for quite a while now. I've decided I can face it again so I'll have to get on with it.
Friday was Daffodil Day, a fund raiser for the Cancer Society. I stopped in the mall at the stand and came away with a bunch of daffodils, a packet of white chocolate and macadamia biscuits specially made for the Cancer Society fund raiser (cookies to some of you) and a raffle ticket in a huge gift basket. The Cancer Society advertising slogan this year was reminding everyone that one of three of us will get cancer in our lifetime. I'm one of three myself, twice sadly, so I was more than happy to donate to such a good cause.
18 comments:
Lovely work with your socks. Yes, the chilly weather has returned here, too, so your socks will be very useful.
The daffodils are a delight!
Your toes will be very warm in your wooly socks. You have lots of knitting to keep you busy. Nice to remember your good friend as you knit with her yarn. Hugs to you as you knit your sweater. Good to support the Cancer society—such pretty daffodils for a good cause.
Lovely, lovely socks you've finished, Jenny!! They look so cozy;)))
I like your table topper 'neath those cheery daffodils--very nice...
Enjoy your sweets--hugs, Julierose
I didn't know you battled cancer twice, Jenny. Your strength and determination to fight this insidious disease is inspiring. Those 12ply socks sound warm and toasty. The perfect thing to keep you warm on these chilly days.
Oh Jenny, you are a survivor in many ways. Love seeing your sock knitting progress.
Nice job on the wooly socks. They look perfect. Oh I love when the daffodils start to bloom. I too always pick some for my kitchen table. It's always nice to have some sunshine in the house.
I'm glad to know you're a cancer survivor, Jenny - those daffodils are lovely, one of my favorite flowers! Your socks look so cozy and comfortable - pretty colors, too. Enjoy your knitting today!
I love seeing the socks that you make. How wonderful to use your late friends yarn and stitch while remembering her.
first off I love that coffee mug in the last photo and the wooden coaster - I love pottery. The socks all look lovely but I think I have given up on learning how I keep saying I will try again but I haven't even finished the sweater I started over a year ago - I think from now on if I want to knit or crochet something I will stick to simple scarfs or one plain design afghan or baby blanket
I meant pottery vase not mug :)
I have just three Daffs out in the garden but at New World there were great bunches of them, and even some small ones growing in pots. Each time I see your socks I remember my Gran, she used 5 needles, small size, and so I was told knitted socks for the soldiers in WW2. I still have her sets of steel needles.
I can understand leaving the knitting stowed away, I was knitting a mohair cardigan for myself when my Mum died, and it took ages to get it finished, so hard to tackle it and not see her.
The socks look nice and warm and it is lovely that you feel able to get on with your jumper. I've just started a long blue cardigan for myself but I will have some baby knitting to do over the autumn as older daughter is expecting baby number 2 in January. Your daffodils look so pretty and are for such a good cause.
Beautiful socks and Daffodils!
Thick socks are just what you want in that sort of weather. Aren’t daffodils cheery, and a bonus when for Daffodil Day.
I do love daffodils (and jonquils) - they don't grow well here...too hot & humid. Its lovely to have some yarn left from your friend. I am sure you will treasure it.
I always admire people who knit socks. I tried a few years ago, with a teacher who is a fabulous knitter. For some reason my hand don’t work like they once did. I used to knit afghans and kids sweaters….but have trouble now. I especially like the light colored ones. So pretty.
Those socks look cosy.
love the socks...i am biting the bullet and gonna try a pair...since my mum died i too support ACS....donations etc...1 in 7 of people over 85 get cancer...
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