With the completion of this pair, I have worked through all of the top-down socks in Sock Knitting Master Class and I have ten (10!) outstanding pairs of socks to prove it. I've been reluctant to wear most of them because I keep thinking they'd make nice gifts. But, I wonder, will anyone appreciate all the nuances of technique and design as much as me?
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No. Keep them! ;)
Slip-n-Slide is one of my favorites in the book. That's a great color!
What great socks! I love green and these just call to me.
They're all so beautiful, I don't know which ones I like the best.
I agree with Kathy...keep 'em!....all. I love the green socks. The color & the pattern are a perfect match.
I'm having the same problem. I thought I had Christmas presents for next year completed but I don't know if I can part with them. I started wearing the Up Down Entrelac immediately.
But do I need 17 pairs of socks. I'm on the last pair now, the Toe Up travelers and just like all the rest - It is my favorite so far. Some don't fit me very well so I guess I'll part with those.
Pat - Alicesmom on Ravelry
All the socks are lovely! I know I'd have a really difficult time giving any of them away. Guess I'm selfish that way.
Oh gosh, they're all amazing! I never knit for myself and should. So, I say keep them! Just think how happy you'll be everytime you open your sock drawer!
What a lovely rainbow of socks! They will make anyone happy!
What a wonderful collection of socks! My friends who've been the recipients of hand knitted objects have appreciated the time and care that it took to knit the gift. One caveat, I only give knitted gifts to those who I know appreciate the craft. Others get store-bought ;).
What a great collection! you should definitely keep them for yourself!
-Nicole
Knit, Nicole, Knit!
Gorgeous collection of socks. A true inspiration. How long did it take to knit up all 10 pairs? Or...do I want to know?
Truly stunning.
Are handspun and handknit socks next?
No one else will appreciate the nuances. But you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have given a superior gift. And there is no one more deserving of such a gift than you!
In the past have given socks as gifts, but I have been hurt so many times the grateful recipients have told me how much they enjoy wearing the the as slippers. I'm sure you can understand how I cringe and want to say: No-no-no.....you CAN'T be wear them as slippers.....they will wear out and do you "appreciate all the nuances of technique and design?".
So until I "grow up" and learn to give sock gifts freely, they are sitting pretty on the shelf. I'm okay with that at the moment.
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