Hand Knit Socks For a Friend

I just finished these socks for a friend of mine from grammar school. We met playing on the monkey bars when we were seven. She has tiny feet. I measured these to fit her size 5 1/2 shoe. She admired the yarn when I used it for an ipad case. I had plenty left over to make her a pair of wool socks. I'm excited to give them to her. They are a surprise.

I worked on them while I was in Big Bear. I love bringing socks along when I travel, because they are so portable. I decided to do a K2, P2 rib on this pair. I continued it on the top of the foot to add a little texture. I'm pleased with how they turned out, it's just enough of a pattern. It was simple but meditative.

I brought  my own coffee maker with me to the Motel 6. My dad told me that when they first opened the rates were only $6.00 a night. The room was clean and simple. They provided American coffee in the office. Having gourmet coffee in the room always feels like a treat to me. It also saves money. I've had this little one cup coffee maker for twenty years. It really comes in handy. You just plug it into the wall. I brought along freshly ground vanilla nut coffee and some cream and sugar. I love delicious, quality coffee.

I knit a short row heel on this pair.  For some reason, all I feel like making  these days is socks. I have a stash of sock yarn, and with this hot weather, I prefer the smaller projects. Knitters say that sock knitting is addictive, and I think that is true. They also make such excellent gifts. I've given the last three pair that I knit away, and all the recipients have been so appreciative. Do you knit socks?  

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