I've been meaning to post, but we had such a nice time visiting with my sister and our families that I stayed off the internet, except for snippets here and there. We are home now and I'm wishing that they live closer. Until our next visit, I left them with toasty toes:
It's so hard to take pictures of a moving toddler! Most pictures came out like this:
But we got Simon to pose with his papa:
And we got Simon to pose with his mama:
And we got Simon to pose by himself:
Here's one last family picture. Aren't they cute?:
These are all Thujas by Bobby Zeigler, found in Knitty. This is the second, third, and fourth time I've knitted these - in a Men's Size 14 (eek!), Women's Size 7 and I adjusted the pattern for a Toddler's Size 5. My sister requested warm socks for those cold Idaho winters so I used STR Heavyweight In The Navy. This was a break from the Project Spectrum colors, but they still count for Summer of Socks 2007, Knitty KAL and Manly Gift Along. In fact, these bring my total up to 16 pairs socks for the summer so far. I think I may finally be getting tired of knitting socks - can you believe it?
Oh yeah, I guess you also want to know about winners! Lucky Debbi was the 3000th commenter! She is new to my blog and me to hers but I'm always happy to find another knitblogger! Congrats Debbi and I'll be sending her some Socks That Rock! But wait, you all are so awesome to leave me so many comments so I have to randomly pick another winner, right? And that winner is Dr. B! Have you read her blog? It's hilarious! C'mon the title alone - Blather Magather should hook you! The Favorite Socks book will be winging it's way to her. Congrats! Thank you again everyone for all the nice comments! You know I love it.
Up next - a 12 hour car ride home gave me lots of time to finish Cobblestone #2. I should be blocking and taking pics some time this weekend so my next post should be a sockless one! I am so happy to be home and getting back into our routine but am a bit bummed that there was no home improvement done while I was gone this time. Am I greedy or what?!
Those are lovely! How fun! I think I need to knit more heavyweight... much closer to instant gratification!
No remodeling?! What is the world coming to? lol!
Posted by: Jess | August 30, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Your so cool, Tiennie! Look at those toasty toes!
Posted by: Stacia | August 30, 2007 at 11:45 PM
What a wonderful gift for them. The yarn is absolutely beautiful and I love it in that pattern. I'm sure (and I know from experience in growing up in Idaho), that they will get LOTS of use out of those socks. I'm sure you'll be getting a request for more very soon!
Posted by: ~Kristie | August 31, 2007 at 01:49 AM
Gorgeous socks! I just love the colour of that yarn. It doesn't look as dazzling on the Blue Moon site. Looks like I'll be tossing some in my cart the next time I'm there. :-)
Posted by: Opal | August 31, 2007 at 02:30 AM
That's so awesome and a swrrt gift for your family.
Posted by: Vera | August 31, 2007 at 02:31 AM
Lovely Thuja's! A perfect gift! :)
Posted by: Zonda | August 31, 2007 at 02:45 AM
Fantastic Tiennie - the socks and the photos!
Posted by: Nora | August 31, 2007 at 03:14 AM
There's nothing cuter than tiny feet in tiny socks. Great color too! Glad you had a nice visit even though there were no tiling elves at work in your absence. Congrats to Debbi and Dr. B!
Posted by: kim | August 31, 2007 at 03:22 AM
Once again you amaze. I love the color of STR that you chose, so perfect for such a great pattern!
Posted by: Heather | August 31, 2007 at 03:37 AM
Very cute! I can't believe you finished a second Cobblestone!
Posted by: Jeanne | August 31, 2007 at 03:51 AM
Oh Tiennie, those are lovely socks! And I had to chuckle at your modified version of Second Sock Syndrome - only after the 16th pair! :o)
Posted by: Julie | August 31, 2007 at 04:00 AM
I adore the toddler pics! Great job, once again!
Posted by: Stacee | August 31, 2007 at 04:07 AM
What fun socks! I can not believe you finished a second cobblestone either...yikes! You must knit every waking minute or are incredibly fast. I am looking forward to seeing your new one :-)
Posted by: Kim | August 31, 2007 at 04:29 AM
Oh my god how CUTE baby legs! And the socks of course are gorgeous. You are a knitting machine, Tiennie!
(Also, it is fun to see that little Simon seems to use Fuzzi Bunz -diapers, I used them for my son too. Brings back memories. :-))
Posted by: terhi | August 31, 2007 at 04:45 AM
Hurray for me. Tienne, I accidently deleted your message (it ended up in my bulk mail) If you try again I promise not to delete you. Thanks.
Debbi
Posted by: debbi | August 31, 2007 at 04:56 AM
Those photos are so adorable. I love that you made all the socks match. I can't believe you're starting another Cobblestone already. I'm starting my second sleeve - I really need to take some pictures and post them!
Posted by: Zarah | August 31, 2007 at 05:14 AM
Excellent job, as usual. The pictures are so cute of the little one with his mom and dad, everyone in their matching socks. So glad you had a good time.
Posted by: Sue J. | August 31, 2007 at 05:23 AM
This has to be by far the cutest thing I've seen all week, nay all month. SO adorable, I can't wipe the smile off my face.
Posted by: Dame Wendy | August 31, 2007 at 05:44 AM
Adorable!!!
Posted by: Adrienne | August 31, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Those are so cute, I especially love the toddler size!
Posted by: keri | August 31, 2007 at 06:20 AM
I can't wait to see your second Cobblestone!
Posted by: Arianne | August 31, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Your triple Thujas are beautiful! I need to make some heavyweight socks!! And as always, I LOVE your photos!
Posted by: Pat | August 31, 2007 at 06:24 AM
LOVE the family of Thujas. Coincidentally, in yesterday's mail, I got my STR Heavyweight in In the Navy for Thujas (inspired by your *first* pair).
Now that I see how great they'll look, I might have to start tonight. :D
Posted by: karen w | August 31, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Great socks! Wonderful pictures!
Posted by: margene | August 31, 2007 at 07:21 AM
only 3 inches into my first sock, it's amazing to me how fast you can knit socks! I love that colorway!
Posted by: Rachel | August 31, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Cute "family sock pics" as always! Yikes on the men's size 14 socks!! How long did those take you?
Posted by: robin | August 31, 2007 at 07:38 AM
Once again beautiful!
I just love Simon's socks...way to cute and the color is gorgeous...Glad you enjoyed your family time......
Blogless Diane
Posted by: Diane | August 31, 2007 at 07:42 AM
I love your family sock projects - you've inspired me to have a go at that this winter!
Posted by: Ruth | August 31, 2007 at 07:44 AM
First of all, that toddler-in-action shot is fantastic. And I also cannot believe you've finished a second Cobblestone. Seriously. How do you do it? You have elves, don't you? I'm gonna figure this out yet!
Also! Woo hoo! I'm doing the cabbage patch *and* the Roger Rabbit over here, not just because I won the random drawing (which is super-awesome!), but because you are so, so sweet to say such nice things about my blog.
You! Thank you for your loveliness and creativity and for spreading joy everywhere you go.
Posted by: Dr. B. | August 31, 2007 at 07:47 AM
The socks look wonderful. I can sympathize with the size 14 feet. I married size 13 feet so I get to make huge socks all the time.
Posted by: Dotty | August 31, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Awww, so cute! Love those blues too.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 31, 2007 at 08:10 AM
Well I hope you are not going to give up knitting socks. Your sock pics are some of my favorites to look at.
Posted by: Lisa | August 31, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Your socks look fabulous! So cute with all the family toes together. ;O)
Posted by: kati | August 31, 2007 at 09:23 AM
Egad! Those knees! Those chubby, chubby li'l knees! I am seriously going to have to go get me some more STR and try it out. I have one colorway, but I'm not sure what to do with it just yet so it'll just be an excuse to get more...
Posted by: Sway | August 31, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Oh my goodness....chubby toddler legs and hand knit socks are the cutest combination!
Posted by: Kara | August 31, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Very cute! And after so many pairs, I don't blame you for being a little bit tired of socks :)
Posted by: Kristy | August 31, 2007 at 11:00 AM
What a fabulous gift!! I have the same yarn and pattern idea picked for holiday socks for dad!! Love the family of socks :)
Posted by: Irishgirlieknits | August 31, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Aww just too cute!
Posted by: Jennie | August 31, 2007 at 11:45 AM
I love the family of socks! That blue is so nice looking, too. I should try out the STR heavyweight sometime...maybe a pair of Thujas of my own?
Posted by: whitney | August 31, 2007 at 01:53 PM
those toddler thujas are SO CUTE! baby feet are adorable and baby socks make them that much nicer!
Posted by: rachel i | August 31, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Adorable pairs of socks and legs!
Posted by: isel | August 31, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Tired of knitting socks? I'm not familiar with this concept. They are a bunch of lovely blue socks, what a great present!
Posted by: Sasha | August 31, 2007 at 04:04 PM
VERY nice! I love the color!
Posted by: Pensguys | August 31, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Greedy? I don't think someone so deserveing can call it greed. :-)
Posted by: nuttnbunny | August 31, 2007 at 06:21 PM
the baby thuja's are ADOREABLE!!!
Posted by: Kristin | August 31, 2007 at 08:17 PM
Your knit sock wearing family is just too cute. Love the photos.
Posted by: Erin | August 31, 2007 at 09:16 PM
now that is just the cutest thing ever!!! i seriously don't know how parents get their kiddies to calm down and take a photo, LOL. it'll be hilarious to see 'em all snuggled up with cocoa once it starts getting cold!
Posted by: anna | August 31, 2007 at 09:29 PM
What a wonderful gift! Those wee baby socks are beyond cute!
Posted by: Peggy | August 31, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Welcome back. The Thujas look great on your sister & her family - sich lovely gifts! You can't be sick of knitting socks as you are so great with them!
Posted by: Ann | August 31, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Such great socks! Well done to the winners too, lucky things :)
Posted by: Lin | August 31, 2007 at 11:29 PM