The first Embossed Leaves sock is done. The heel fits really quite well, much better than the heel I usually do so I'll have to compare patterns and see what's different about it. I don't like the patterning on the underside of the toe so I'm going to try that a little differently on the second sock. Hopefully I'll get these all set before I begin the second pair.
I also made some sock blockers yesterday. This is craft foam from the sewing store. There were two thicknesses and I bought the thicker of the two. I just traced a sock and then cut these out with a craft knife. They are a tad small so I need to pick up some more and try again adding about 1/4-inch all around the sides.
Lastly, I leave you with a little bit of spring from my garden. The flowers have been blooming since Sunday but so briefly that it took me a few days to catch them in the act.
Hooray for spring flowers! Yours are a little more advanced than mine. Isn't it great to see them?
Posted by: Carole | March 15, 2006 at 07:36 AM
The socks looks beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy | March 15, 2006 at 08:27 AM
Aren't you the crafty gal with your sock blockers?! Love them! The leaf sock is very pretty! I spotted something starting to peep through the mulch in our front yard! It will be fun to see what comes up since it's all new to us!
Posted by: sUsAn | March 15, 2006 at 08:37 AM
The sock is beautiful. Hard to believe spring is almost here.
Posted by: wendy g | March 15, 2006 at 08:57 AM
what a great idea for sock blockers!
Posted by: marti | March 15, 2006 at 10:14 AM
You are so ingenious!
Posted by: Tracy | March 16, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Love, love, love these socks. Great idea on the blockers.
Posted by: Rose | March 16, 2006 at 10:19 PM
Your sock is lovely!
Our crocuses (Crocusi?) have bloomed also, and the daffodils have been trying to come up since January. I tried to convince them it was too early, but they wouldn't have any of it, so now they're cold. Suckers.
Posted by: Jenn | March 21, 2006 at 11:33 AM
Wow! Great sock! Lucky pal!
Posted by: Ne | March 22, 2006 at 04:12 PM
Gorgeous embossed leaves!! And those sock blockers, so nifty!!
Posted by: Julia | March 25, 2006 at 02:00 PM