i'm done i'm done! (well except for washing/blocking and packaging for mailing lol) finished about an hour ago and am in process of posting to the blog, though pics will have to wait a little.

just wanted you to know :o)

Alison during your trip you wont come to Hamburg or?
Wwould be nico to meet you ;)

If you need a knitter let me know always glad to help :-)

Working on the sock twin - am turning the heel now and getting started on the foot very soon. I started my night class last night, so I wasn't able to get a picture up. However, I will have another post before Sept 15 - stay tuned!

Finished and just updated my blog. Surely with photo.

So when's the third round? ;) LOL All these socks look amazing! Lucky recipients. I'm hoping to NOT miss out on the next round (if there is going to be a next round). Looks like you've done a great job of organizing. Kudos to you.

Oh, there'll be a third round! I plan to wait a month or two to allow the stragglers and the sock saviors from this round to finish. And I'm hoping that my tech guys can install some even better systems for keeping track of all the info. So look for it again in November/December!

I can be a substitute knitter / yarn donor if you need one. Just email me!

Not a problem... whenever you get around to it. ;) I do seem to have an overflowing sock drawer from socks I made myself. ;)

Hi Alison!
I´ve also finished my Sockapaltwoza-Socks.
Look here: http://silke.blogger.de/stories/324123

Many Greetings from Germany

Silke

i'll throw my hat in to be a back-up sock knitter if you need more!

I am just um. getting past the toes..Had to rip back... but I should be done by thursday or at least saturday by the lastest! But after last night I am almost ready to start the gusset... procrastination at its worst....

I am down to the toes on both socks! ;) After ripping or tossing so many times. (Didn't like the heel, or the ribbing or the gusset, etc.) I am finally happy with the results. Best part is I learned a lot. Not so bad once you get the hang of it hmmm?
Enjoy your vacation!

Still watching the clock!

I'll be happy to donate yarn for a makeup pair-can't volunteer to knit, that getting married in two weeks thing is getting in the way!

Allison, I've finished my socks...pictures are coming au domain. I just have to locate the dig. cam. Thanks for organizing it all!

Hi Alison....one quick question before you begin your vacation....I have the opportunity to spend this coming Sat and Sun in Boston. I won't have a car and have never been to Boston before. I am staying at the Marriott Long Wharf. Any knitting shops in the area that you can recommend or any suggestions for Boston spots to visit? Book stores, restaurants?
Thanks very much!
Barbara

Stupid question . . . what date should we be mailing the socks out? Thanks!

Hi Barbara, I tried emailing this, but the email address didn't work.

You should definitely visit Windsor Button. It's not the
fanciest looking store, but they've got awesome yarn! And they're right
downtown by the Boston Common.

http://www.windsorbutton.com/

Harvard Square is also a popular place to visit with shops and bookstores
and even a yarn store! Woolcott & Co. is not my favorite as some of the
staff aren't the nicest, but it's right in the center of a fun area and
they do have an excellent selection.

http://www.woolcottandco.com/

And you can also make it out to my LYS, a good yarn, on the subway in
about 15 minutes from downtown.

http://www.agoodyarn.biz

Have a great trip!!

Sharon, now that we've reached mid-September, anytime you're done, send 'em out!

Pay for internet by the minute? That's practically archaic. Just teasin. For the record, I've finished one sock and am struggling through the second. This pattern and I don't seem to get along very well, but I will overcome! I'll send off a note to my pal soon saying what a loser I am and that the socks aren't too far behind.

I'd like to be a substitute knitter! I never received any socks on the first Sockapalooza round, and though it was fun to knit for someone, that was a bit disappointing. So let me know if there's somebody left without her socks. :)

Just wanted to let you know that my socks are done as well! Still need to wash/block/pack/mail, though.

I almost almost done. Just a little bit to go on the 2nd sock. My socks will be off by the weekend. Hooray !!!!

I can be a back-up knitter if someone flakes.

I can be a back-up knitter if someone flakes.

Alison - I'd be happy to be a yarn donater for a substitute knitter. I have quite a bit of sock-weight yarn, but can't really commit to making a pair on short notice. Let me know if the need arises. :)

I'll offer my services, should there be any people whose sockpals don't/can't finish. Any excuse to buy more sock yarn!

I'm also looking for suggestions on stuff to put in the package along with the socks for my sockpal... I can never come up with anything very good on my own!

Mine are done, except for wash and pack, etc. The bind off I finally decided on turned out pretty fun.

I will gladly donate some sock yarn.

Done and mailed!

I can donate sock yarn and might even be able to knit a pr. -Carla

If you need a knitter or yarn or both, please don't hesitate to let me know. Sock yarn has taken over my closet, so I'd be happy to help.

Thanks again for a great sock exchange!

I can be a substitute knitter! Just let me know.

I'll be mailing my sock pal's socks... just as soon as she sends me her new address! :P

I'll gladly be a substitute sock knitter! Hoping, of course, that there is no need. :)

I had a lot of fun and learned even more! Thanks for hosting this Alison, you're great!!!

Looking forward to the next exchange...

blah...typed the wrong url...

I'm also all done. Unfortunately, I am unable to get a picture to you at the moment. Off to the post office tomorrow (:-)

Stick a fork in 'er, I'm done! Off and mailed and winging their way to my partner. Picture will have to follow later tho - I was so focused on getting them mailed out, I never took any pics!

I'll be a sub knitter if you need me!

And just a quick note: the socks are on their way. :)

Still knitting!!!! Will drop my "secret scok pal" a note if I am unable to mail by Monday! This is my first pair of socks and went along great until I hit "heel".... Currently have two heel-less socks, but working at it! Much more difficult than I imagined! You sock knitters ROCK!

First pair of socks ever.... still knitting, calling in the pro's, aka women in my knitting group who have been at thos FORever. Doing great until I hit "heels" now have two heel-less sock tops... determined to get this right, have frogged three times!!! Will NOT disappoint my sock pal!
Still Knitting!
Carol

Happy to be a substitute/backup knitter ;)

Thanks so much for a brilliant exchange!!

my sockpal's koigu lace socks are finished at last, and going in the post on monday if i can bear to part with them! thank you again alison for putting in SO MUCH WORK for us all again. I still smile when i think of all these happy people opening packages of beautiful socks, all over the world.

yes - let us know when round 3 starts. i really want to be on that list. Thanks!