17. January 2010 23:40
by Jobo
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well, first thing tomorrow morning, the "cheque" will be in the Mail... heading on a cross country journey out to the west coast! They will be some seriously well travelled socks by the time they arrive, and hopefully the recipient likes them.
Another hour later...
- the leg was coming along nicely... really, this pattern is written quite clearly. Some other knitters have been a bit confused by the placement of the eyelets and such, but I didn't have any problems (which is a first, usually if there is confusion to be had, I'm smack dab in the middle of it) I chalk it up to all of the wonderful support of my family and you great readers out there. My mom and Bff have each called twice today to see if I was finished yet, and the Husband baked a celebratory strawberry rhubarb pie in honor of my perseverance
Another Hour later...
- I like straightforward slip-stitch heel flaps. Easy Peasy.
Then I got lazy about taking photographs. I knit like there was no tomorrow, and finally: the finished pair. (please excuse the sad yellow tinge... it is well past dark and not ideal conditions for photos!)
I am a little disappointed that I didn't have time to do a proper blocking, so they are a little bit wrinkly and such, but overall turned out very well in the end. Plus after looking at the darn things for 2 days straight, I think I may have lost my objectivity ;)

As many other Sock Warriors, I tried this week to find some extras to help soften the final blow for my target... as if Soft Squishy Blue Sockiness wasn't reward enough for a game well played? I found some sparkly jeweled, dimensional scrapbooking butterfly stickers, and some cute beaded stitch markers that matched with the Blue of the socks. I wrapped the whole package up in tissue paper and sealed the envelope up good. I hope she likes them!
Dear Canada Post...
the torch has been passed to you now... Carry my package safely to it's target - and make it SNAPPY!