Picture of sock

As promised yesterday, here is the picture of the sock that I made for my friend. There is something satisfying about creating socks. I love the way the heel flares, so that you think there is no way that is going to work. But then it turns and it turns into a heel. I have made, probably two dozen socks so far and I still love making them.
They are also a ministry for me. I call my socks that I make for the soup kitchen, or for others, prayers for the soles. Each sock is filled with prayers for the person that may end up with them. Those that are at the soup kitchen get as meaningful a prayer as my friends do. I may not know exactly who the person is, or what their needs are but I know that God knows and he will find a way to minister to each person in the way that they need.
Anyway, I will get off of my soapbox and present the sock:

My works in progress

I love it when I am working on something and someone takes notice and comments on it, in a positive manner. This happened about 10 days ago. I was volunteering in our church office and during the down time, I work on socks for the local soup kitchen. I am making Southwestern Socks by Wendy D. Johnson out of SWTC Tofutsies. I love this yarn because it has chitin in it which has natural healing properties. I know when I wear them my arthritis in my feet does not hurt as much.
I have made some modifications to the pattern as the yarn works to a smaller gauge and I like using 2 pair of circular needles instead of double-pointed.
Anyway, back to my story. While working on the socks, 2 friends came in and commented on the yarn and when I told them about it, they both stated that this is great and they wished they had a pair. That is all that I needed to hear.
I am almost finished with a pair for one of the gals, then I will start on the other. I will post pictures when I can persuade my hubby to take some with his phone.
I am also working on a sweater for my sweet grand daughter. I have only finished one sleeve so far. It included using waste yarn for a crochet chain start. Then you folded the edge under to create a hem. I had never done either of these techniques before so I was excited and worried that I would goof it up. Instead the first sleeve looks great and this makes me want to try this on any sweaters that I make in the future. Once again, when I can persuade hubby to take pictures I will gladly post. Please keep checking in and let me know about what you are working on.