Influenza Socks
I finally finished up my socks. I started them when I came down with influenza. That was not a terribly fun experience. I spent two days with a fever and wicked cough. On the third day, I went to the doctor, who gave me Tamiflu (wonderful drug, but soooo expensive). The very next day, I had to take Shannon to her doctor, as she was now infected. I spent the rest of the week taking care of her and Gwen, who miraculously didn’t get sick. The little shreds of time that I wasn’t taking care of someone or sleeping, I spent knitting my socks.
Hence the name, Influenza Socks.
They are knit in Mission Falls 1824 Superwash Merino Wool, which seems to be my favorite yarn of late. It’s soft, it’s smooth, and it knits really well. It’s an aran weight, slightly larger than worsted at 8 wraps per inch. I used a contrasting color for the toes and heels, just because I felt like it.
Best of all, they keep my feet really, really warm!
Awesome. And I hope the flu has left and gone away for good!
January 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pmGreat socks….I have one of the kilt socks done after …..How many years? But done just the same! Mine are longer but not as nice!
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:15 amThey look super toasty!
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm