Tuesday 15 May 2018

Deep Harmony Crochet Socks

I have been meaning to make these slouchy house socks for a while now since seeing them at Tales from a Happy House. One ball of Cygnet yarns BOHO spirit needed to be made into something that would show off the colour runs and this pattern by cherry heart was perfect.


It comes in lots of colourways but I really liked this one called 6283 Harmony. It seemed like fun.



I had to make the socks a little shorter in the ankle than the pattern suggested to get the pair out of one ball but the yardage was great. One ball has approx 240 metres

 



These are going into my Christmas box for someone to watch a holiday film in front of the fire. 



It is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know that my dad passed away on Sunday from a long battle with cancer. We sat by his bedside for long periods of time over the weekend at his home. I meditatively made a second pair of socks during the long hours. It calmed my soul to crochet. This colourway is called Deep which was a fitting metaphor. These are on my feet now giving me comfort. 


I find it hard to process sympathy but if you would like to comment with a few kisses xxx that would be such a nice gesture.
I am just going to put my feet up now for a few weeks.

Thanks. Jo xxx

32 comments:

  1. Thank you for your lovely blog xxxxx Good idea, put your feet up and take time for yourself, sympathy comes in all shape and forms, a virtual kiss, a hug, someone to have the kids for an hour, take it all, it shows that people care xxx

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  2. Oh Jo, I am so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you xxxxxx

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  3. I've been absent from blogland for a while, today I read your socks post. I'm very sorry to hear your news Jo. Sending love xx)

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  4. A series of kisses to you and a few gentle hugs my dear xxxxxxxxxx

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  5. Hi jo, my dad passed away just over a year ago, so I know how you must be feeling. My thoughts are with you at this sad time, hugs xx

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  6. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Love your crochet socks and must have a go at a pair myself.

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  7. Great socks I’ll bet they are really snuggly. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  8. Sending you a hug and a shoulder to cry on as you recall all your treasured memories.

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  9. xxxx Thank you for your lovely blog I always enjoy checking in with you to see what you are up to. xxx

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  10. Thinking of you, xxx.

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  11. Look after yourself, grieve and remember the happy times xxx

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  12. xxxx and virtual hugs too xxxxxx

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  13. Dear Jo
    xxxx

    Best wishes to you all
    Ellie

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  14. Nobody can say anything to make it any easier but you and your family are in all our thoughts.xxxxxx

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    1. i am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I don't think one ever stop's missing a parent. You move forward feeling very fragile and battered, but you hold them in your heart. Sometimes even years later out of the blue as I drift off to sleep a memory that I had long forgotten will give me a lovely gift of solace. Jean/Winnipeg xx

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  16. Oh Jo, so sorry to hear this.
    Thinking of you. CN xxxxxxxxxx

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  17. Jo, I am so sorry to hear of this. So, so sorry. I have to say that being beside my Father as he passed away 2 1/2 years ago was one of the most cherished moments of my life. I was so honored to have been there for him, it was beautiful and completely overwhelming all at the same time. I hope that you know your Dad has found peace, and now you can start to remember him healthy and complete, like he was not all that long ago. I am sending yo a huge hug.

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  18. So sorry to hear about your dad. Everyone processes grief differently. Just make sure you take time for yourself and your family.

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  19. Oh, Jo. I did not expect to see this news as I'm catching up. I'm so sorry about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts. I wish I could hug you for real, but please feel my affection and support from afar.

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