Thursday, 21 September 2023

This & That

This is kinda how I feel about positivity and gusto. Strength of mind is a wonderful thing but we are all susceptible to things beyond our control I know. Something I'm desperately trying to control is precision sock making. I'm making socks as gifts for friends this year to keep their tootsies warm and snuggly. I've finished the first pair. The yarn is marketed as a vintage yarn because of the colours. This is powdered egg. Made from Exmoor Blueface and Bluefaced Leicester sheep wool. They are I feel perfectly imperfect.
Here they are drying on their slim wooden blockers in the sunshine. I think they will look very tempting when wrapped and ribboned. Especially with a little parcel of home made chocolates for company. Are any of you already starting the present making?
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12 comments:

  1. jabblog21 September 2023 at 14:56

    Oops!" Just realised you do know her.

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  2. Poppypatchwork21 September 2023 at 15:23

    Love your socks, I must admit, I never wash mine before gifting them, I've already made a pair for a gift.

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect23 September 2023 at 12:39

      I'm a novice sock maker but blocking them gave them a better shape.

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  3. Anonymous21 September 2023 at 20:46

    “Perfectly imperfect “ is something I strive for. Oh for the wonder of things made entirely by the human hand. Lucky someone who will unwrap those beautiful and toasty warm socks. I love the vintage color. Mary @ Hilltop Post

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  4. TheCrankyCrow21 September 2023 at 22:41

    Lucky are the ones on your gifting list! Your socks are just wonderful. Even if your winters aren't as harsh and long as ours in Nod, I am more than certain they will make welcome and well-loved gifts. ~Robin~

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect23 September 2023 at 12:40

      Thank you Robin. I'm on my second pair now, with at least three more to go.

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  5. Polyester Princess22 September 2023 at 18:15

    Well done on finishing your first pair of "perfectly imperfect" socks, Jean. I've never mastered knitting, although admittedly I haven't even tried since failing miserably in third grade :-) xxx

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect23 September 2023 at 12:41

      It really is just practice. You tube has helped me tremendously with my first pair. Winwick Mum if you fancy a go .

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  6. Shrimpton and Perfect23 September 2023 at 12:38

    Yes, fantastic work.

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  7. Winwick Mum24 September 2023 at 08:25

    I think that hand-knitted socks should always be perfectly imperfect - after all, they contact unique design features that you can never buy in the shops and they're made for the person who's going to wear them and you can't get better than that! :) Your socks are lovely! xx

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect24 September 2023 at 16:51

      WW, thank you for stoping by my blog and leaving a comment. I'm on my second pair of socks now, which are looking great. Thank you so much for your tutorials.

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