Purple Sox

Last weekend I finished the only Christmas present I set out to make at the start of the season.  The yarn was a handspun (by a woman I went to school with) purchased at the natural food store in the town where my mom lives.  I bought it a couple years ago (my last visit prior to this Christmas) and always intended to make socks with it.

I used a pattern that I was unhappy with when I made a pair for myself....somehow expecting different results for the men's version with different yarn and reinforced heels.  I was not delighted with the results, but the recipient was happy, so I guess it all worked out.