Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Friend Gifties

I was originally going for pink...but this yarn with it's shades of berries and plums kept waving to me from the shelf of the yarn store. I knit these for a dear friend who is fighting breast cancer. She is a knitter-extraordinaire and a well of creativity and generosity. She's an inspiration with her courage and strength, her grace and good humor...



Feather and Fan (with a few minor changes)
by Judith Sumner
from the book "Socks, Socks, Socks", by Knitters mag
yarn: Happy Feet, Plymouth Yarn Co
color #5
needles: Lantern Moon, sz 2 dpn's
size: women's med/lg


I stitched this fob for Becky, as a little get well bouquet. Becky has always been very kind, helpful and generous to me (as well as many others.)

motifs taken from
Be Glad Soujou freebie, found here
fabric: 32ct linen remnant
fiber: DMC variation #4210

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Thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods and for all of your wonderful comments~~it really makes my day!

21 comments:

"Magnolia" said...

Those socks are so sassy! What a wonderful tribute to your friend! The fob is extra cute, too!

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

Great socks ~ the color is divine. How fun to wear those :o)

Tanya

Petra said...

How kind of you to make such an everlasting gift for your friends.
Petra

Annie said...

You are quite the multi-talented lady and you are so good to your friends. Those are some socks!

Carol R said...

Great socks! And how thoughtful of you to stitch a fob for Becky - I am sure it's much appreciated

Karen said...

Very thoughtful gifts, I'm sure your friends will love them.

After seeing those socks, I wish I could knit, they're beautiful! :)

Nicole said...

Great Socks! It's always nice to find another stitcher that likes to knit too - especially socks! My favorite thing knit! :) The fob is beautiful too! :)

Crazee4books said...

Hi Staci,

Beautiful socks!! Incredible
juicy colours!! You mean you
knit too?? Oh my!! These
will be so cozy and warm for
your friend, not to mention
brightening her day whenever
she puts them on. Very, very
nice.

Your little fob for Becky is
very pretty, and I'm sure she
will be thrilled to receive
it. She's a legend in the
stitching/blog world I think,
and is always doing things
for everyone else. So it's
nice that you've made this
for her in return. Very
thoughtful.

Cheers!

Kim B said...

Beautiful gifts! Becky is very generous, as are you :)

Carolyn said...

I love the socks! The colors are just beautiful and I know they will be so appreciated. :)

The fob you stitched for Becky is perfect. She will love it, and it will surely brighten her days as she's done for so many others.

You are such a good friend, Staci. I'm proud to know you!
(Even if you DO think I have an accent! LOL)

Talk to you soon,
Carolyn :)

Anonymous said...

Sweet, sweet gifts from such a thoughtful kind lady!
WOW on the socks, they look fab!! They will surely put a smile on your friend's face!! And the fob is so pretty.

Hazel said...

Wow great finishes!! Where have I been all week?? Love the beaded scissor fobs and that quaker!! I have the perfect floss to do this one in. xx

Cheryl said...

Such lovely gifts you have made! Those socks look soooo cosey! All the best to your friend x

Creative Chaos said...

Wonderful gifts , I am sure your friends will love them !!
Patti xx

Stephanie said...

That's really sweet of you to stitch a get well soon fob to Becky - she is a treasure and I'm sure will appreciate it. Love the socks, they are very funky :)

Carla said...

Beautiful gifts, I'm sure both ladies are really pleased with them :)

SandraRee said...

You are so good, Staci. How wonderful you did that for your friend. They're beautiful, I know she'll appreciate them! :)

And I love the fob you made for Becky!

Carolyn said...

I know I've already commented on here, but I wanted you to know that I have nominated you for the Brilliante Blogger Award. Please stop by my blog to pick up the award. :) I love reading your blog, and you are such an inspiration to me. :)

Love ya,
Carolyn :)

Irene said...

Love the socks the color is great ! Cute fob for Becky.

Kathy said...

Love the socks. I envy anyone that can knit, but you are a knitter extrordinaire doing those socks. Great job on the fob too.

Sonda said...

Love those socks! They look so comfy!