I've been busy knitting these mini socklets as a birthday present for my sister. Several years ago there was a fire in her little outbuilding that she used for housing for her Angora bunnies and storage. Sadly she lost her bunnies and all of her Christmas ornaments. She has since replaced her bunnies and is slowly replacing her ornaments. I have given her gifts of ornaments in the past not handmade by me and it made her very happy. Not knowing what to send her for her birthday this year I thought since she's a knitter she might appreciate the tiny sock ornaments. I dressed them up with a little satin bow. I really like how they came out and they were so easy. I used Jennifer's mini sock recipe and I even found a website to learn how to tie an ornamental bow properly.
Though this is not related to my tiny socks...it is knitting related. This morning I saw a very interesting sight...in fact I had to do a double take! Today they had lots of new crossing guards out at places not normally having guards. As I made one turn I noticed this particular crossing guard standing on the corner very engrossed in her knitting...looked small, maybe a sock. In all my years I have never seen anyone knitting on a street corner before...it really made my day :)happy knitting everyone :)
P.S. Check out My Knitting Friend's Gallery. Lately it's been really growing. Many thanks to all my dear knitting friends for letting me show off your work :)
I love your little socks. What a nice present for your sister! I know she will love them! Thanks for the link. I think I will make a few of these for my tree this year. Also had to smile at your crossing guard story. I love looking for anything knitting or crafting related when I am out and about. Never seen a crossing guard with knitting needles though.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do those tiny socks, but I am chicken. LOL They look great.
ReplyDeleteyour sister is going to love the tiny ornament socks you made for her! :) have you seen the tiny sweaters too? I love spotting knitters too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet little socks! I'm sure your sister will love them, and it's so wonderful of you to think of her. :)
ReplyDeleteYour sister will love them, what a neat gift for her!!
ReplyDeletethose are the cutest socks ever! I love the little bows on them too. Great job!
ReplyDeleteohmygosh. these are adorable. your sister will LOVE them.. how could she not. the bows just make them complete. sososweet !!!
ReplyDeleteomg. too cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are flipping adorable. If she should happen to not like them, feel free to send them my way. ;)
ReplyDeleteI should make some of these out of my leftovers. How cute would that be. Tempting.
Those are really cute! Thanks for the link to bow tying, I'll have to try that out when I can find some ribbon.
ReplyDeleteadorable! thanks so much for sharing the link.. i might have to knit a couple of these for my sis this year who loves handmade ornaments!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! The little socks turned out so perfect! So far I've never seen anybody knitting in public.
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ReplyDeleteThat is such a thoughtful gift! They look beautiful all hanging on the dowel.
I remember seeing people knitting while standing outside the classrooms waiting for their grandchildren to be excused from German school classes. I couldn't concentrate standing up, so knit with others in the lounge.
Those are the cutest sock ornaments ever! I love that there are two of each different yarn..I'm a color continuity nut. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, your knitting friends gallery has grown hugely! What fun to look through them. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
i love the little socks! how cute. i am going to bookmark that bow-making site... it would have come in handy for me many times. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a really thoughtful gift! I'm sure they'll be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAwww....those are the sweetest little socks. I need to check out that link since I would love to make some knits for my tree this year.
ReplyDeleteI think she's going to love them.
Hugs!
Those are so cute - and what a nice thing to do for your sister!
ReplyDeleteI love your little socks!!! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteadorable mini- socks!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think that is a wonderful idea for a present. I wonder if my kids would let me decorate the tree all in sockies this year???? probably not, but I think it would be cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gift for your sister. They are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThose tiny socks are perfect! Such a cute present for your sister :)
ReplyDeletesounds like that crossing guard is a person after my own heart--I've actually knit while sitting at stop-lights on my way to an appointment!
Adorable and then some! She's gonna love them on her tree. Hope we get to see a picture later.
ReplyDeleteThe guard shouldn't be studying her knitting, she should be watching out for children. We had a child killed her with a guard right there a few months ago. So, terribly sad. Hit by a truck who didn't stop when he saw the guard.
Hugs
Sandy
What CUTE socks!! I am sure your sister will love them.
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ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, I LOVE the little socks! You helped me solve my problem. I was wondering what to make my grandmothers for Christmas, but now I know. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are just adorable! Her tree is going to be fabulous this year!
ReplyDeleteYou should make some little mittens to go with your little socks.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you.
Sandy
Oh, those are sooo cute! Nice colors you chose, too.
ReplyDeletelove the little socks.... warms your heart to see another Knitter KIP doesn't it?
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