Look what I picked up from the post office this morning:
Yes, my kind and super-efficient sock pal, Cathy (aka Rose Read) managed to send them all the way from Boston, Mass., and they actually arrived on Tuesday, although I couldn't get them until today. Thanks Cathy!
I was immediately bowled over by the beautiful colours of the socks. The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill Supersock, Monet colourway. Cathy says she chose this after seeing pictures here of my allotment and wanted something that would capture the essence of flowers, gardens and spring. Isn't that nice?
Here they are on and they fit perfectly:
Side view, so that you can see the snazzy lace insert (this photo gives a better idea of the colours as well):
So, thank you, Cathy, very much indeed. I love the socks.
I have warned my receiving sock pal that hers are going to be late, but she has very graciously said she doesn't mind because she is away for a week anyway. They are very nearly done now. I just have to finish the toe and give them a wash and I should be able to send them off tomorrow or Saturday.
The bands aren't the same width on the second sock (the colour repeat is longer in the skein - I checked) but at least it is still spiralling.
Finally: what the well-dressed allotmenteer is wearing this spring (this isn't me - it's my friend who shares with me)! I don't look much better, but I was holding the camera!