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Sock-It-To-Me

Grace knitted me this pair of darling little socks. Her very first pair. She painstakingly taught herself through books, pictures, and online tutorials. I'll treasure these forever. Hey, and they just happen to match my new apron. Awesome!

March 18, 2009 in show & tell | Permalink

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That's just amazing!

Posted by: Christy | March 18, 2009 at 03:53 PM

They are wonderful! And socks are NOT easy! My daughter in law knits LOTS of socks and has given me some. Nothing better than handmade! I love them and I know you will enjoy yours!

Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | March 18, 2009 at 03:59 PM

It's not often I get to say this, but...Those are beautiful sockies!

Posted by: KinaBolina | March 18, 2009 at 05:01 PM

Oh, gosh, how precious! What a treasure! GREAT JOB and a hard-workin' girl you've got there.

Posted by: Joni-MI | March 18, 2009 at 05:10 PM

How fantastic! *How* old is she?! I taught myself around 4 years ago... when I was 33!

REPLY:: Thank you! Grace is going on 18 this spring. It just goes to show--that you can learn anything if your heart is in it.

Posted by: Michelle | March 18, 2009 at 06:19 PM

A self-taught sock knitter...that is mighty impressive!! There is nothing like hand knit socks. So comfy cozy on your feet. A treasure indeed.

Posted by: Beth | March 18, 2009 at 07:03 PM

I'm very impressed and the newly-knit socks look quite lovely. I'm also shamefaced as I've still not conquered sock knitting. I shall take Grace's beautiful success as my inspiration.

Posted by: Junie Moon | March 18, 2009 at 09:06 PM

What yarn did she use?

REPLY:: Being her first pair, I believe she used an acrylic blend to practice with--in lieu of spending $$ on natural fiber--just in case it didn't work out. :o)

Posted by: Bridgette | March 18, 2009 at 09:43 PM

That is so impressive! Is there nothing this young woman can't do ? And I love the idea of matching socks and apron being the crafting 2000s version of the matching gloves , handbag and shoes our mothers had to have .

Posted by: SmitoniusAndSonata | March 18, 2009 at 11:53 PM

I love those and would love to try some socks, but do you know is possible to do a basic sock with just 2 standard knitting needles, instead of the double-pointed ones listed in most patterns??

REPLY:: I'm not much of a knitter so don't know the answer to this, but I do know that Grace used four needles for these socks.

Posted by: nicole struse | March 19, 2009 at 12:46 AM

Wow! Grace, you are awesome! The next Debbie Bliss I'm thinkin'
Smiles, DianeM :)

Posted by: DianeM | March 19, 2009 at 03:33 AM

Good job, Grace! What a labor of love :)

Posted by: Butzeballchen | March 19, 2009 at 05:43 AM

They look great! Tell her she did a beautiful job.

Posted by: Amy Herkert | March 19, 2009 at 06:50 AM

Oh my! I'm so impressed with Grace's tenacity! She made you some beautiful socks and the color is divine.

Posted by: Vee | March 19, 2009 at 08:09 AM

I have tried and tried to learn to knit without success. I so admire Grace for her ability to accomplish such beautiful craft. She is indeed a talented artist with knitting needles.

Posted by: Cgirl | March 19, 2009 at 09:58 AM

What a precious gift! She did a beautiful job.

Posted by: Debbie | March 19, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Good for Grace! I just started knitting socks last year and have been addicted to them ever since.

Posted by: joyce | March 19, 2009 at 10:33 AM

Such talent - these socks are beautiful. I wish I had the skill to make something as pretty as this!

Posted by: Anne | March 19, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Wow! Really, first pair knitted? Wow! I have got to learn to knit.

Posted by: Susan | March 19, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Bravo Grace!
I am always so impressed by your patience and skill.

Posted by: Lena | March 19, 2009 at 01:29 PM

precious! beautiful colour and workwomanship!!

Posted by: louise | March 19, 2009 at 03:36 PM

Very sweet!

Posted by: Dana | March 19, 2009 at 04:47 PM

Vicki - Thank you for the "Sweet Surprise". Thank you for your hard work and sharing it with the rest of us - so very generous of you. Like everything on your site, it is so, so adorable!

Posted by: Barb | March 20, 2009 at 06:08 AM

I really like your new blog banner, it's so pretty!

Posted by: elisabeth | March 20, 2009 at 06:23 AM

I am so impressed that Grace taught herself to knit those lovely socks--very nice! Thanks, too, for the sweet surprise--cute, cute, cute!! :)

Posted by: Sharon M. | March 20, 2009 at 06:46 AM

Grace is just as clever and talented as her mother. I think she needs her own blog!
Thank you SO MUCH for the sweet surprise!! It made my day!

Posted by: Erin | March 20, 2009 at 07:54 AM

GRACE'S MOM HERE:: Thanks everybody for the kind words about Grace's socks!! She's feeling quite encouraged now, and has started another pair--while it's all still fresh in her mind. I'' try and log more details the second time around to share with you here.

Posted by: ~Vicki | March 20, 2009 at 08:08 AM