Another hiatus catch-up post.
These used the basic sock pattern in Ann Budd’s book ‘The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns’. Size 2.25 mm, US 1 needles, a nice mystery sock yarn from the stash. I love the colors, and the subtle stripe. These socks are mine! My feet are happy. I knit socks in rotation, so no one is left out for too long.
Knit-Write 
Dear Anna,
It is good to have you back from your hiatus. I love the “gratuitous cabbage.!!” My shawl is coming along – after having been ripped out a half dozen times. I’ll show it to you in October.
Love, Mom
I look forward to seeing it.
These socks turned out so nice — I really like the subtle changes in color! These look so cozy!