Friday, February 06, 2009

They're Multiplying...

I made another pair of the fastest socks pattern. ;P This is an adult size. I think I might be crocheting too loose on this pattern for some reason. It seemed perfect for the child size, at least it fits our six year old perfectly. I think in the back of my mind I'm thinking 'This is a sock it's not amigurumi. It's supposed to be soft...' Well this sock will fit probably a size 13 foot. It measures 12.5 inches long. I will send it anyway. I know someone has to have size 13 shoes. My Dad does! My husband and 16 year old both wear a size 10 shoe. Now I am working on a pair like these socks, but in grey. Same pattern. Those were the last ones I made from this pattern, too.

I got my 'Cabin Fever Swap' package yesterday!! It was weird, I was at the kitchen table with the six year old. I saw a UPS truck on the road behind our house. I said 'Look, there's a UPS truck. Maybe we'll get a box today.' :0!!!! We DID get a box!! Not from the UPS truck; from the USPS truck. But still. ;P Look what Jennifer sent me! Everything was wrapped up so nice, I got to open a bunch of presents. (Course I don't think *I* opened a single one, the kids opened them all *for* me...) ;) LOOK at this gorgeous yarn, I love it. The weight, the color, the feel... It's Berocco Comfort. I have never tried any of Berocco's yarns, I don't think. I don't know what I will make with it, but whatever it is (probably a pair of socks!) will be for ME. :-D She also sent me some beautiful Brittany size 7 dpns. I didn't have that size, and I LOVE using wooden or bamboo dpns. (I have never had brittany's before, I usually buy bamboo or 'ivory') Since regular dpns hurt my hands. And some gorgeous beaded stitch markers! This is my favorite thing lately, I have quite a little collection now!! (She sent FIVE of them!!)
And, a new 'quickie' sock pattern (to try out my new brittanys with!!). I was SO tempted to start a pair right then and there. But I already have four pairs of socks going. Yes, four. Well, technically, three now (see above). And one is a pair of sockies that I ran out of yarn for. :( So, really only two pairs.... ANYWAY~~~~ I can't wait to try out this quickie pattern! She also sent me the YUMMIEST 'Snickerdoodle' candle. I have it sitting next to me right here, I love the way it smells. I lit it yesterday for a little bit. I don't want to ruin it. And the cutest 'knitting' card. I love that. I have the hardest time finding any notecards with knitting on them. The last time I found some was at Michaels, I think-- YEARS ago, and I haven't seen any since...

Thanks so much Jennifer, I love it all. *Hugs*!!!

3 comments:

Cherri said...

Your socks came out great! And what wonderful presents! It must have seemed like Christmas all over again! Lucky you!
Hugs, Cherri

Ghost said...

Isn't it great to get gifts in the mail. I just got a beautiful set of hooks from my sister and I am expecting another package today. And I do like that sock pattern of Tina's and yours came out great.

Tina said...

I love getting stuff in the mail, ever since I was a kid. My Mom used to let me get the mail and it was so much fun to get a letter. ;P I still think it is. =)