They Sprouted Heels

Although they were finished already in September, I realized that I forgot to post an updated photo of the almost-socks that became socks.  They started something like this:

and sprouted heels to become these:

Pattern: Let it Be by Cristi H. Brockway
Yarn: Creatively Dyed Yarn Steele - Ixia
Needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm
Completed: September 26, 2010

But, through some mis-measurement on my part or by doing the math for the heel incorrectly, they're a bit short for me.  I suspect the nubbin of the afterthought heel should be more at the back of my heel instead of beneath it.

 

All of which is fine, though, since I have a lot of cheerful, hand-knit socks for myself and they should fit my Mom's feet perfectly.  They were fun and soothing to knit and I enjoyed trying out the different construction.

I also take it as a sign that this was just a skein of yarn that really wanted to make other people happy and wanted to be knit for others.  So it's a good thing it was also a skein that had a lot of yardage to give.