I recently refashioned a messenger bag for my friend Carrie. She asked if she could pay me in sock yarn. I laughed and told her I had too much sock yarn, but she was welcome to knit a pair for me out of my stash. I was surprised when she said yes. Of course, she’s a much faster and more dedicated sock knitter than I am.
They are one of the best fitting pair of handmade socks I have ever worn, and this has got to be one of the best craft for craft deals ever. I’ll be posting about the messenger bag refashion this week.
stash: Socks that Rock Bella Coola from the 2007 sock club. Pattern is Carrie’s own design. (ravelry link)
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OH – what a great color and so cool that they fit so well. Lucky lucky lady!
Hooray for handknitted socks! They look fabulous, what a great trade!