"Thank You" - who needs a card when you can knit socks?

These are a pair of "Thank You" socks for my friend Mel. Mel was very (VERY) patient and answered every single one of the bazillion questions my husband and I asked when we were going through the process of buying a new computer...and when we were tearing our hair out because the computer had major issues that were only resolved after much jumping up and down with the manufacturer. Mel was there through it all..........and for that, he gets socks!

Now, you must know that Mel's wife Gail is a knitting Goddess. She can whip up the most complicated lace shawl in no time at all, and I get a headache from looking at charts for lace knitting.

Gail and I can talk knitting for hours on end (and we do) but we find ourselves making very different garments. While she can churn out complicated cables and lace that makes your head spin...I am happy as a clam knitting away at simple sweaters (although I can cable), hats, scarves and, of course, socks.

Mel doesn't know I am making these socks for him, but Gail does. As you can see, I have finished the first sock and am well on the way with the second. The first one measures 11 inches from heel to toe.....hmmmnnn...is that big enough??? I'm hoping, but not sure.

SOOOOOOOooooooooo...tonight Gail is going to measure Mel's feet while he is sleeping and email me the answer. Sleep tight Mel (please let 11 inches be right).

Stay tuned for the answer!