Back with an Edge

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A picot edge for Esther :o)

My first ever, I had no idea how this pretty edging was constructed and was pleased to see it in action.

As well as this prettiness I've done most of the leg, a more mindless pattern may have been a better companion but I love every slow growing inch of this sock. The Jitterbug yarn is just so springy and lovely.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words; I am feeling better than when I left and had a better than expected time - the hotel was near the beach and I can't fail but feel better, whatever ails me, when I can hear the sea.

Comments

Janey said…
Glad you're feeling better Sarah, that's one of the many reasons why I love living so near the sea.

Your Esther looks great so far!
9 September 2007 at 21:13:00 BST
Modelwidow said…
Pleased to hear you are feeling better.

That`s a lovely colour and I like the edging.
9 September 2007 at 21:16:00 BST
Glenna C said…
That's a great looking sock! I love the colour and the stitches are so pretty.
9 September 2007 at 21:18:00 BST
Linda said…
I love your picot edge, and a great colour too. I am glad the sea air has helped. x
9 September 2007 at 22:03:00 BST
Marianne said…
I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better! I know just what you mean about being near the sea.. although I live far far away from one...

Esther is beautiful!
10 September 2007 at 02:18:00 BST
Reckless Glue said…
glad you're feeling better :) that picot edge is beautifulI'll have to try that sometime...
10 September 2007 at 14:01:00 BST
Piglottie said…
The socks looks beautiful! I love the edging. In fact, I'm just about to do my first picot edged sock so fingers crossed.

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better and that no plastic surgery was needed ;) :)
10 September 2007 at 15:11:00 BST
Charity said…
I'm glad you're doing better, Sarah - I agree, being near the sea always makes things better. :0)

I love the picot edge! I used to be completely intimidated by it, until I just sat down and tried it - it's so pretty.
10 September 2007 at 16:12:00 BST
Curly Cable said…
Glad to hear you are feeling much better, nothing better than fresh sea air. I really love the sock, so the picot edging is so pretty and a gorgeous colour too ;)
12 September 2007 at 12:36:00 BST
Artis-Anne said…
Oh dear, sorry to read you have been poorly :( I am just catching up with folks since we have been away. Glad you are feeling better now and I agree the sea air is a real tonic :)
Great colour and I agree re picot edging
13 September 2007 at 16:25:00 BST
YarnThing said…
That edging is just lovely! The color is GREAT too!

Marly
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Yarn Thing
3 December 2007 at 04:41:00 GMT
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