the blue blog archives: tuesday is knitalong day

Like many of you, Gina is still knitting. She needs some support to finish. Go cheer her on. And all the others out there who are finishing as fast as they can!

And several pals wrote to tell me that they have already received their socks (check 'em out: Diane, Anna, Kim, Erika, Jenny (detail), Nina, and Marie-France). Have you? Give your pal a shout out in the comments!

I sent my sock pal package out late last week after we arrived, complete with a local postcards from home and from here and some of that fabulous German sock yarn from Ewa's Sockenwolle. Hope you like everything, sockpal!

These are all the updates I had before I left for Berlin. The rest will have to wait until I get back. Thanks for keeping me updated though! I´m so glad to see that everyone is finishing!

posted by alison at 5:01 am | in sockapaltwoza

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I got my socks from Silke, and a pattern book and some fizzy drink powder for my son. They're beautiful! Thank's again, Silke!

Posted by: Jo in Boston at September 20, 2005 7:03 AM

I received my socks from Kris along with a surprise - the pattern notecards from a Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits! Thanks Kris, I love my socks!

Posted by: Jenn at September 20, 2005 7:15 AM

I received the best koigu anklets (perfect for my clogs) from Johanna! I sent my sockpal her socks yesterday...

Posted by: amysue at September 20, 2005 7:37 AM

I got my socks from Liz yesterday and I love them! Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn is amazing. Look for pictures of them tomorrow on my blog. Thanks Liz!

Posted by: Johanna at September 20, 2005 7:39 AM

I received my socks from Luanne in Florida today. They were knit in Cascade 220 which is a yarn that's always mentioned in American blogs, but that I haven't been able to try out myself since it's not available in Finland. The socks are very comfy and fit me perfectly! :)

Posted by: Kristel at September 20, 2005 7:39 AM

My socks are done. They got to Heather quite quickly. She did a great job with pictures. http://www.livejournal.com/users/theterritories/

Posted by: Louisa at September 20, 2005 7:45 AM

I got my gorgeous socks last Friday (the 16th!). My blog post about them (with pictures) can be seen here: http://bowerbirdknits.blogspot.com/2005/09/look-at-these-beeeyooouuuteeeeful.html

Posted by: Rebekkah at September 20, 2005 7:55 AM

wow, Alison, even updates from abroad! I'm impressed!

My socks were sent *on time* (whew!) And my socks from Alexandra in Germany arrived yesterday (and are wonderful!)
Again, many thanks for yet another successful sock swap! Can't wait for round three!

Posted by: Carla at September 20, 2005 8:14 AM

I finished mine too and sent them. i will send a picture as soon as possible.
thanks karla

Posted by: karla at September 20, 2005 8:16 AM

I'm making socks for Annie and they have been done for quite some time. But she still hasn't emailed me to let me know what her new mailing address is so they are lonely... in a box... waiting to be mailed to her.

Annie! Send your sock pal your new snail mail address please! :D

Posted by: Lisa P at September 20, 2005 9:51 AM

I got my beautiful socks from Amanda at clothesknit.com and couldn't be happier! I just put my thank you note in the mail.

Posted by: Jennifer at September 20, 2005 9:53 AM

I've finished my sockpal's socks and they are getting posted today! :) Pics will go up on my blog sometime tonight. I also heard from my sock pal - it's all good that they'll be a little late... and I'm sure I'm gonna like them! :)

Posted by: Holly at September 20, 2005 9:55 AM

My package has just arrived from Rebecca- she is a real star - not only did she send a beautiful pair of socks, that fit perfectly, but also needles, yarn and cross stitch ornament kit too!!
It feels like Christmas came early this year ;)
Thank you for organising such a great exchange - it must have been a load of hard work keeping us all in order, but it has really been appreciated. Thank you

Posted by: Jacky at September 20, 2005 10:06 AM

I got my socks done and in the mail this weekend! I havent seen mine yet though! lol We shall see!

Posted by: Gina at September 20, 2005 10:17 AM

I sent mine off on the 15th, But I have no word yet if they were received.

Posted by: erin at September 20, 2005 10:25 AM

Just wanted to let you know that my socks are finished, yay! Here they are!

Now I'm just waiting patiently for mine to show up. :D

Posted by: joanna at September 20, 2005 10:34 AM

The Kool Aid socks that I received from Felicia arrived on my birthday! They fit absolutely perfectly and the dyeing and knitting are beautiful! She is blog-free and so hasn't had any pictures up yet. Now her name on the list can be linked to them here: http://knittingiris.typepad.com/knitting_iris/2005/09/super_sock_pal.html
Thank you again for everything, both Felicia and Alison.

Posted by: Siri at September 20, 2005 10:52 AM

mine are going out too!

Posted by: Anita at September 20, 2005 11:01 AM

Finished mine over the w/e, and after washing sent them on their way to WI. This was my first pair of completed socks ever. Looks like there will be many more in the future! Really hope my sock pal likes them.

Posted by: Barbara at September 20, 2005 11:11 AM

I received gorgeous green argyle socks from Tracy. And boy was she ever sneaky :)

Thanks for a fun sock swap Alison!

Posted by: Carrie at September 20, 2005 11:45 AM

My socks from the lovely and talented Michelle arrived in the mail yesterday. I have a pic of them, feet up on my desk, over on my blog. Go check them out and marvel at the sweetness.

Alison, this was waaaay too much fun.

Posted by: Tracy at September 20, 2005 12:01 PM

I got my socks this weekend from Dena! I posted it on my blog yesterday...They were beautiful and perfect. Weee!

Thanks again Alison, you're the best!!! Can't wait until the next swap. :D

Posted by: Carry at September 20, 2005 12:12 PM

Hi Alison! I got my socks from Andrea (crocheted -- she made TWO pairs!) -- and I sent mine off to Megan! :) Thanks for hosting such a fun knitalong. I really enjoy getting something that I'd never make for myself ... it's really fun.

Posted by: Jenifer at September 20, 2005 12:38 PM

PS -- I'm recently of "Knitting at 5337" if you're wondering! :)

Posted by: Jenifer at September 20, 2005 12:43 PM

I finished my SockPal2 socks and sent them out a day early (I was going on a trip). I made Jeanie Townsend's "Cascading Leaves" socks from Socks That Rock in the Rose Quartz color. They looked pretty darned good and I hope they fit my sock pal!

Posted by: KarenK at September 20, 2005 12:52 PM

My sock were mailed on Sat to my secret pal, she should be receiving them soon!
Robin

Posted by: Robin at September 20, 2005 1:15 PM

My socks are finished and mailed out too! I got them out on the 16th, hopefully they should be there soon.

Posted by: Karlie at September 20, 2005 1:33 PM

This is just TOO much fun! I have both sent and received my socks. My pal knit mine from koigu and are absolutly LOVELY! Carla included two local postcards, the left over yarn, the pattern she used and an adorable stitch marker! Thanks Alison and Carla!

Posted by: Felicia at September 20, 2005 2:33 PM

My socks were mailed today by Air, so I hope that they get to their destination fairly quickly! It was a lot of fun to do and look forward to the next sock knit along! Thanks a lot Alison!

Posted by: Pauline at September 20, 2005 2:41 PM

I mailed my socks out on the afternoon of the 14th. Haven't heard if Brooke received them or not & haven't received mine yet. Waiting patiently on edge of seat.

Posted by: Donna S. at September 20, 2005 3:12 PM

Alison, I received my socks today from Yasmin. They are gorgeous! Can't wait to hear about the yarn shops you find.

Posted by: Deb at September 20, 2005 5:14 PM

I received my socks from Kim and blogged about them here - they are spectacular! Fit perfectly, too! Now I'm just waiting for my pal to receive hers...

Posted by: grumperina at September 20, 2005 7:49 PM

I received my socks from Jenn and they are wonderful. They fit perfectly, but I can't believe she classifies herself as a "beginner!" I am so lucky to have Jenn L as my sock pal....and she also sent me some groovy stitch markers. Thanks again Alison for organizing this. I wish I knew how to say "You rock" in german! Hope you are enjoying your trip.........

Posted by: Rebecca at September 20, 2005 8:05 PM

Hi Alison! I got my glorious Cherry Tree Hill socks last week (pics here-http://fluffyknitterdeb.blogspot.com)They are sooo soft and beautiful! Thank you blogless Susan!!!!

And a giant thank you for all your had work, Alison...you're the BEST!!!

Posted by: Debi at September 20, 2005 9:00 PM

i got my socks from kate skaare, and they are delish! lorna's lace, ina pattern she's renamed "dragon scales!" too yummy, thanks kate!

however, my pal hasn't said a word, and i've emailed several times. nothing on her blog either. did she fall off?

Posted by: minnie at September 20, 2005 10:49 PM

oops, forgot to update you!

my socks are done, sent (last Thursday) and received! glad you liked them leanne, and that THEY FIT!

and i received my socks last week from jodee. they are gorgeous and super comfy. thanks jodee!

Posted by: cori w at September 21, 2005 12:02 AM

oops, forgot to update you!

my socks are done, sent (last Thursday) and received! glad you liked them leanne, and that THEY FIT!

and i received my socks last week from jodee. they are gorgeous and super comfy. thanks jodee!

Posted by: cori w at September 21, 2005 12:02 AM

Wow! I'm so excited to hear that everyone is getting their socks. THIS. IS. SO. FUN. I can't wait to get home next week and see if my socks arrived while I was gone.

And the socks keep on coming....

Posted by: alison at September 21, 2005 5:44 AM

I sent out my socks on Saturday and recieved mine from Christy, yay! Thank you so much for hosting, it was a lot of fun!!!!

Posted by: Christine at September 21, 2005 9:53 AM

I received my gorgeous socks from Karen. They were knit up with Socks that Rock and they really DO rock!

Thanks again for the great socks Karen. AND....
Thanks Alison for hosting and making this so much fun.

Posted by: Jeanine at September 21, 2005 10:05 AM

Forgot to mention, I did get around to sending my socks which have been received by my sock pal.

Posted by: Jeanine at September 21, 2005 10:12 AM

I got my socks today from Amanda and they're awesome! Thanks, Amanda, and thank you Alison for arranging the sockapalooza!

Posted by: Julia K. at September 21, 2005 11:35 AM

Hi Allison - Hope you're enjoying your trip. I sent my socks to my sock pal on Saturday and Samantha received them. They fit and she likes them.

Can't wait to get mine. This has been so mcuh fun! Thanks for coordinating.

Gwen

Posted by: gwen at September 21, 2005 12:06 PM

I got my socks yesterday from Heather!!!! They are totally FABU! My favorite colors, they fit and they are beautiful! Heather in New Hampshire your are terriffic!! thank you!

Posted by: carol at September 21, 2005 2:35 PM

I got my socks! They are from the blogless but beautiful Marie-France and I love them so. See pics and gushing on my wee blog, but prepare yourself to be seriously jealous.

And they came with a matching soap! Swoon.

Posted by: NYCMouse at September 21, 2005 3:54 PM

A big shout out to my pal, Robin. I posted a pic of the lovely Cherry Tree Hill Broadripples she knit me and a wonderful little bowl she made!!

Posted by: suzie at September 21, 2005 6:28 PM

Drum Roll PLEEEEZZZEEEE!!! The socks are finished!
Katherine, the socks will go in the mail today!
I confess to bribing one of my knit pals to finish them. Remember me, the heel was a HUGE deal and I just couldnt get past it, so my knit friend "other" Carol who is a pro knitter finished them for me. Her payoff was selection from my stash and worth every penny! Anyway, I was so thrilled to receive my socks from Heather, that I had to get these in the mail! So Katherine they are headed your way!

Posted by: carol at September 22, 2005 11:39 AM

My socks are here! I had the privilege of receiving the first Socakpal2za socks completed, from the lovely Angela, and I was singing the "happy feet" song (complete with Kermit the Frog voice) before I even put them on. They're gorgeous and fit really well, including the nifty fold-over cuff, which I love.

The socks I mailed to my pal Miranda made it there, according to the postal service, but I haven't gotten confirmation from her yet. Hopefully everything is OK on that front and I didn't send to the wrong address or something.

Posted by: Tonia at September 22, 2005 1:19 PM

I got mine today from Beth in NYC, and they are awesome! Thank you SO much Alison--this was the most fun swap I've been involved in!

Posted by: Ashley Shannon at September 22, 2005 2:45 PM

Hi Alison and thanks for hosting! I mailed off my socks today (see a pic at http://www.anitaderouen.net/knitnut). Can't wait for the next one!

Posted by: Anita at September 22, 2005 8:31 PM

I got my socks in the mail. Thanks Cara! I love the pink toes :D I am still waiting for my pal to get the socks I sent. I am having a fall contest on my blog for the rest of the handpainted sock yarn!

Posted by: Tiffany at September 23, 2005 12:47 PM

I received my BEAUTIFUL koigu socks from Andrea last week. They're really gorgeous and fit perfectly!
Also sent socks to my sock pal on the 16th, but I'm not sure how long it will take for them to get to Canada...

Posted by: stephanie at September 24, 2005 2:58 PM

thanks Alison for a great knit-along,I got my fab socks from brynne and they are darling.what a wicked good time it was!

Posted by: cara at September 24, 2005 9:06 PM

both outgoing socks (to mandy) and incoming socks (from jennifer) have been received...blog post made (http://abitsheepish.blogspot.com/2005/09/purple-sockses-my-precioussssssssss.html)

thanks alison for organizing such a huge number of people successfully...lurking until the announcement of the 'third round' ;o)

Posted by: laurie at September 25, 2005 7:36 PM

I got my socks from Lori, http://whynotknit.blogspot.com/, this week. I wish I had a blog to show them off on. I love the wide stripes the yarn made.

Posted by: Louisa at September 26, 2005 8:48 AM