Could it be? Is it possible? Yes! It's true!
Margene is my Toasty Toes pal! (Wait, give me a minute, I feel faint...Ok, I think I'll be alright now)!
The Zen Goddess and sock knitting guru made socks just for me! And I love them. Adore them. Never want to be separated from them and would probably marry them if it were legal.
Forgive the flash lighting. We haven't had sun in several days
and I didn't feel right not posting my enthusiastic thank you!
And, being Margene, she sent generous goodies as well. With exquisite attention to detail, she noted that I love Jelly Belly's, and chocolate, and some cute, cute stickers, and a froggy sticky pad, and a bat cookie frosted with purple and black frosting (which I have to say, Margene, it a little revolting) which my kids of course loved! Also lovely bath salts from Sundance which is one of my favorite places to get soap and jewelry both! Oh, and Bling! I love me some Bling, and the adorable tin contains mints, which I will, of course, buy in 10 lb bags from now on so that I can use my Bling tin forever and ever and ever.
And a bag of candy rocks! Which say "You Rock".
No Margene, you rock!! (And I'm still waiting to hear the story of the socks)!
Can you tell I'm overwhelmed?! Anyway, thank you so much Margene, for the best Halloween ever! Loved it and love you bunches. And Amanda, of course, for organizing such a select and wonderful group of women who know just how to rock the socks off of other serious sock knitters!
Well hell ladies, is has to be said: YOU BOTH ROCK!!
And while it's somewhat anticlimactic now, I finished my TT socks. After the fiasco of the first pair for which I just wasn't ‘feeling it', I have to say I am very pleased with the end result. I hope my pal likes them.
Sock Specs:
Twin Rib Pattern, Sensational Knitted Socks
Claudia Hand Painted Superwash in Chocolate Cherries
KnitPicks Circulars size 2.5 mm knit two at once.
Added later: And I'm so totally counting the Chocolate Cherries pair for Socktoberfest. Yes I can!
Comments (22)
Gorgeous socks! Margene sorta slipped those in under the radar and they are divine! And you know I do sorta' live under a rock so what is the Bling part? I mean, I know what bling is but what is Bling? Does that question make sense at all?
Congrats on finishing yours...that colorway is yummy!
Posted by amanda | November 1, 2006 7:42 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 07:42
Oh my goodness, how lucky are you?!? Those are awesome socks and a great package!
Posted by keri | November 1, 2006 7:44 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 07:44
Nice package! And the socks you made turned out beautifully as well- love that colorway.
Posted by Julie | November 1, 2006 7:46 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 07:46
I read Margene's post about those socks this morning, and I think you are one lucky TT recipient! The socks are fabulous, and so are the rest of the goodies.
The socks you finished are also wonderful. I think I've already said this before, but I just love those colors. Can't wait to see who your pal is!
Tell Amanda not to feel bad, I don't know what the heck Bling is, either.
Posted by Rachel | November 1, 2006 8:45 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 08:45
The socks looke like they fit! May they keep your toes toasty and may you get a kick out of enjoying my 'Zen-ness';-)
Thank for a great post about them, too.
Love the colors of the TT socks you knit. Your pal will love them!
Posted by margene | November 1, 2006 9:14 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 09:14
You pal will most definately enjoy her socks. they're lovely. congrats on finishing them
I went and saw Margene's post about the zen socks... and had to hop right over. They are totally awesome socks. Great photos too (especially given the lack of sunlight!) The magic Margene has hit right on target once again. They look divine !
Posted by Teyani | November 1, 2006 9:30 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 09:30
What beautiful socks you knit. Wish they were for me!!!!
Looks like you got a great package!
Posted by Jenn | November 1, 2006 9:49 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 09:49
Enjoy your lovely new socks Leah! I'm glad to hear you are happy with the pair your finished also. You should be, because they really came out great! Your pal is going to love them!
Posted by Karen | November 1, 2006 9:54 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 09:54
Lucky, lucky you!
Posted by Theresa | November 1, 2006 10:16 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 10:16
Oh, your Toasty Toes socks are so pret-tay! You're one lucky gal.
Posted by Dorothee | November 1, 2006 11:25 AM
Posted on November 1, 2006 11:25
Margene did a great job -- they are beautiful! And your pal will be so happy to get such pretty socks!
Posted by Kathy | November 1, 2006 8:19 PM
Posted on November 1, 2006 20:19
What a wonderful gift! and they look great on your feet ;) I love the Chocolate Cherries too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Socktoberfest fun, L!
Posted by Lolly | November 2, 2006 10:14 AM
Posted on November 2, 2006 10:14
Wow, Margene really outdid herself! Those are fab! And I really like your TT socks too- your pal will adore them.
Posted by Allison | November 2, 2006 10:41 AM
Posted on November 2, 2006 10:41
By far the best posed sock photo I've ever seen on the blogs. You look
like a ballerina. Sock knitters who blog: Take note of these photos! They
make looking at socks fun!
Posted by Becky | November 2, 2006 12:20 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 12:20
Beautiful socks!! You are one lucky gal!
Posted by Gracie | November 2, 2006 12:49 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 12:49
Yay! Your TT's from Margene are BEAUTIFUL and what a wonderful bunch of stuff she sent along with them!! Yay for you! Yay for Margene! :)
Posted by Laura | November 2, 2006 12:56 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 12:56
WWOWOWOOOWOWOZA!!! Woman you've racked up!!! Everything is fantastic and beautiful and your yarn came out GORGEOUS@!!!!!!!
Posted by Esther | November 2, 2006 1:17 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 13:17
Most excellent socks , both yours from Margene and the ones you are gifting.
Posted by Carole | November 2, 2006 6:23 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 18:23
Absolutely Gorgeous socks! Margene sure took care of you. Yours are also beautiful. There is one Luck toasty toes sock pal out there:)
Posted by Marisol | November 2, 2006 8:45 PM
Posted on November 2, 2006 20:45
Fabuloush package with the most beautiful socks and loads of other lovely stuff. (Bling?) Lucky pal.
I also ADORE the socks you've knit! Great colour combo in the most tasty flavour. Are they coming my way (*hope, hope*)
Becky is right, you are Ballerina-like when posing with the socks. How neatly the Chocolate-Cherry twists around your feet, lovely socks.
Posted by carola | November 4, 2006 6:52 PM
Posted on November 4, 2006 18:52
Oh you are so lucky-great package. Those two bloggers definitely rock!
I love the socks!
Posted by Kimberly | November 5, 2006 4:16 AM
Posted on November 5, 2006 04:16
As always, late to the party! I love your socks Leah; they are dreamy looking and it seems as if they fit you perfectly. Gee all those extra goodies are nice too...LOL. Margene is so wonderfully generous!
Congrats on finishing your socks; they look excellent. I love the name...yummmmmm.
Posted by Cynthia | November 5, 2006 10:46 AM
Posted on November 5, 2006 10:46