Aren't they lovely? She picked out the yarn and the pattern, and I have to say she's got a good eye. The really short color repeats in the yarn kept it from pooling, which kept it visually interesting without competing too much with the rather subtle lace pattern. I can't really do the socks justice here as my feet are smaller than Tamar's. Hopefully, they'll be a bit less lumpy on her.Yarn - about 2 1/2 skeins of Lane Cervinia Calzetteria (70% wool, 30% nylon; 150 meters) in color 904. I didn't particularly like knitting with this yarn, because I could feel the nylon in it, but I think it'll hold up really well. I do, however, like the ball band.
I know it's blurry, but look closely! It's a woman hanging out with some sheep in what looks like mountains in the beginning of The Sound of Music with some sort of basket attached to her like a turtle shell. This wouldn't be that remarkable if it was Austrian yarn, but it's apparently Italian. I find it very amusing.Needles - I worked the ribbing on size 2 addis, and the rest on my trusty size 3 addi turbos. Don't leave home without them!
Pattern - the Monkey Socks from Knitty, with virtually no modifications besides going up a needle size
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