I took photos of the socks that I made Mom. The pattern was "Deb's Socks", a free pattern at sockpatterns.com. The leg pattern, which does not show too well in the photos, is Row 1: K2, P2, K3, P2 Row 2: K all Row 3: K2, P7 Row 4: K all. They turned out nice even though I was not too pleased with the yarn. It was supposed to be 85% wool and a worsted weight. It had no give and was thinner than I felt a worsted weight should be. Nice forest green color with colored flecks.
Now I have a pair started for Wendy. I had the first top done and decided to rip it out and add more stitches. I can never understand how to get the size right. For one thing yarn weights are never the same. They all knit up differently it seems. This pattern is an eight stitch pattern. That meant adding 8 more stitches, which was scarey. The pattern is "Get-Together Cable Sock". I am 
knitting it out of Patons SWS (Soy Wool Stripes), marked 4 medium weight, in 'natural geranium'. I had planned this yarn for me, but Wendy needs warm socks more than I do. I am knitting them on #3 needles. They are truly beautiful. I hope the foot goes well. This will be my first time continuing the pattern down to the toe. 
Here are a couple of photos of the Christmas stocking I made for Wendy. It is made out of felt. I hand cut the snowflakes and then beaded them. I put a few beads on the blue too, as if it were snowing. I am pleased with the results. So is Wendy! I have started one for Ed, but that will be worked on later, much later, next Christmas?
Well, I'm off to do some relaxing.
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