Ice Cold
January was bitterly cold, wool hats, helmet liners, snowpants, nothing seemed to keep you warm. I had finally accepted the fact that I was going to be cold when I was outside and I’d just have to suck it up and get warm when I came back in.
I cast my wellies aside in SEPTEMBER because my feet were too cold and I needed my winter boots to keep my wee tootsies warm. Moose however continued to wear his throughout the winter and I just assumed his wellies had winter liners in them and thats why he was still wearing them even though his feet were always cold when he came in. I asked him if he’d like me to make him some winter socks to block out the cold and was pleasantly surprised when he replied that yes he would like a pair. I thought “man he really must be feeling the cold!” he’s always sweating.
I started knitting the socks and then realized that Moose had been wearing plain old rubber boots this whole winter, no liners and with only store bought socks on his feet. GOOD GRIEF!!! We immediatley went out and bought WINTER boots, apparently the ones I THOUGHT he was wearing this whole time had started to leak so he through them out . I worked solely on his socks, so I could get them on his feet pronto, no knitters’ household should have cold feet!
The day before our anniversary he asked if the socks were done yet, geez he really did want these things. I was almost to the toe on the second sock so I told him I would have them done sometime the following day.
Pattern: Briggs and Little Heavy Socks
Yarn: Briggs and Little Tuffy
Needles: 3.25mm dpns
Start Date: January 3rd 2009
Finish Date: January 15th 2009
They fit to a T! They are very warm and most of all, HE WEARS THEM!!!
SUCCESS!!!! This goes down in history as the first pair of socks made for and worn by Moose…. maybe someday he’ll actually wear sock yarn socks….. or maybe that’s still wishful thinking!
While knitting these my dad complained about the cold, he works outside in it everyday and wears 2 -3 pairs of socks sooooo I wasn’t about to let that go unnoticed. He tried on one of Moose’s liked them, said he’d wear them so I told him I’d put him on the list.
Mum and Dad are actually on vacation so I started them in hopes of having them finished by the time they got home. I chose green for his and am off to a great start….. I can foresee winter socks for the whole family in my future!!
The socks were definitely worn during a big ice storm we had in January. There was at least 4 inches of ice on our main road so Moose took that opportunity to go skating.
He actually skated up the driveway and out onto the road, it was crazy!!
Poor Boss was stuck behind the gate, watching all the action!
We’re gearing up for another storm this afternoon.
Stay warm!
18 Responses to “Ice Cold”
February 19th, 2009 saat: 8:45 am
I can’t believe Moose never said anything!!! Men. His new socks are great.
That is a crazy shot, skating down the road. Yikes.
February 19th, 2009 saat: 8:48 am
He’s been wearing his plain rubber boots all winter? Holy cow! He sure needed those new boots and socks!
I love the pic of him skating on the road.
February 19th, 2009 saat: 9:40 am
Wow! I can’t believe the ice on the street that is so crazy I would hate to drive on it. But the ice skating looks really fun. It looks like little lights hanging on the gate.
Poor puppy he looks so sad!
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February 19th, 2009 saat: 10:08 am
Great socks! Love the photo of Moose skating on the road. Been there, done that! lol
We’re at the start of another winter storm here too, the worst of the accumulation is expected on Saturday.
Happy Knitting!
February 19th, 2009 saat: 10:55 am
I love the pic of Boss..too cute! and great socks!
February 19th, 2009 saat: 12:24 pm
lucky men in your family
I love Moose’s socks, especially the color, but then I love the green ones too! Your dad will be happy with those. That is crazy weather you’re having. It was 75 here yesterday and very sunny, almost feels like Spring is upon us – actually this kind of weather is better than summertime in England!!
February 19th, 2009 saat: 5:10 pm
Gosh it looks like it was cold (though ice means a melt I guess). Good going on the socks.
BTW that staghorn cable? I am doing something quite similar but different in effect. I’ll show it off when it is longer than 3.5cm. ;-D
February 19th, 2009 saat: 5:10 pm
I tell you. Men. They don’t have the sense of a turnip. When I met Steve – who lived in the Midwest at the time – he worn a leather jacket in the Winter with no lining at all!!!
His socks are terrific and I’m glad they were such a hit!
February 19th, 2009 saat: 5:30 pm
Great photos! I feel I’m in the same boat – my husband asked me for socks for the first time last night! He was hesitant to ask in case it stopped me knitting stuff ‘I wanted to knit’ – but what does a knitter like better than making something for the one they love!
Unless he gets a sock habit, and I end up having to make loads…..hmmmm…
February 19th, 2009 saat: 9:24 pm
Skating on the road, wearing only rubber boots, not liking sock yarn socks—that Moose is almost as crazy as Gail Platt! (ok, maybe not THAT crazy)
Love those tuffy socks. Did it only take 1 skein? Gotta love that B&L during these tough economic times!
Keep cozy!
February 19th, 2009 saat: 9:57 pm
Love the socks. I am also going to try the soup recipe
February 19th, 2009 saat: 10:04 pm
i love the socks..think my husband might actually wear “heavy” socks..he would also relate to your husband by being a tad bit jealous of being able to skate on the driveway! your dog looks like he wants to play!
February 20th, 2009 saat: 1:59 am
What a good wife you are! I bet he smiles when he wears them and thinks of you. They are awesome!!
February 20th, 2009 saat: 5:35 pm
Don’t ya just love this weather we’re getting? Supposed to get another storm Sunday or Monday I think.
The socks look great!
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February 21st, 2009 saat: 12:51 am
Poor guy! Why do they never say anything? Love the socks!
February 22nd, 2009 saat: 5:44 am
His feet must have been like ice! Imagine that with a knitter in the house. I wonder if I could persuade Dave into a pair – they look so comfy!
February 23rd, 2009 saat: 7:27 am
Men are all the same and my house is full of them!
I’m happy to hear that he is wearing them, they make me feel warm just looking at them.
February 23rd, 2009 saat: 3:13 pm
man, and i thought my feet were cold. : ) the socks look great!
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