Jan 18, 2013

Fourteen

There's a special someone who is celebrating a birthday today, and when I think back to the day that she was born, I can hardly believe how quickly the years have rushed by.  So many friends (and strangers) have warned me about daughters ... especially teenage ones ... but I have to say that this daughter has only been joy, silliness, and great love.  Maybe it's because we have a lot in common.  Maybe it's because she's a great communicator.  Or maybe it's just because she's who she is.  Whatever the reasons, I'm thankful and wish her the best birthday ever today.


I wanted to knit Miranda something unique and thought about another pair of leg warmers to add to her dance bag.  When I came across this pattern for yoga socks, I knew this was it.  Most dancers also study yoga and Miranda is no exception.  This is a terrific accessory that will keep her feet warm while still giving her the grip she needs while practicing all those poses!


I don't have a lot of sock yarn in my stash but last year, while visiting with Erin in Boston, I couldn't resist this ball of Berroco Sock yarn, and it's perfect for these yoga socks


I'll likely knit these socks again, but next time, I'll add another inch to the foot section.  This pair has only three inches and for a size 7.5 - 8 foot, four inches would be perfect.  We'll be showering Miranda with gifts tonight so fingers crossed that she likes these!

*Comments are still open for this week's Winning Wednesday. Good luck!




29 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! I love reading about your relationship with Miranda. I hope I can be as close to my little one as you are to yours through the teen years! The yoga socks are beautiful and I'm sure she'll love them!!

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  2. Happy birthday!!! I'm sure she'll love them! I do and will volunteer to take them over, too bad I have giant feet... ;)
    Have a funfilled day you all!!!

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  4. Happy Birthday to our girl and yes, the years have "whooshed" by...but you have done an exceptional job with Miranda so it's part nurture and part nature since I do believe Miss M is her own person and has the sweetest heart! Love the yoga socks - !!

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  5. Wow, happy birthday to her! Those yoga socks look cozy!

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  6. Oh, the yarn is so beautiful, perfect little yoga socks.
    Happy birthday to your daughter!!! (mine is fourteen years old too :)

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  7. What a wonderful birthday wish for a lovely young woman! Have a great day, both of you. :)

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  8. Ah, sweet 14! Happy Birthday Miranda!! And I wish you Evelyn many more happy years of motherhood and a deep and loving relationship with your little girl as she grows into a woman. Those yoga socks were a great idea!

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  9. Oh happy birthday Miranda! Such a wonderful mother you are! Those socks are perfect for warm up at the barre!

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  10. Happy birthday to your beautiful Miranda! Both Miranda and my youngest sister share a birthday today, it's a good day!

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  11. Happy Sweet 14 to Miranda! Behind every wonderful daughter (and beautiful knitwear model) is a deserving mother (and knitter)! Love the yoga socks!

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  12. Happy Birthday Miranda!! I hope you all have a lovely day together, love those yoga socks!!

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  13. How could she not be wonderful with a mother like you? Happy Birthday Miranda!

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  14. Happy birthday! Those socks look gorgeous and comfortable

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  15. I am sure she will love the socks! Enjoy the birthday weekend!

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  16. Very cute socks, and perfect for yoga! Hope she has a lovely birthday!

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  17. Your daughter is beautiful! Hope you guys have a wonderful birthday weekend :)

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  18. Your daughter is beautiful! Hope you guys have a wonderful birthday weekend :)

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  19. Happiest of Birthdays!

    Congrats, Evelyn.

    hugs

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  20. Happy Birthday (a little late) to that beautiful girl of yours!

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  21. Those yoga socks are looking fabulous! Happy birthday to your daughter! She is beautiful!

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  22. Happy birthday to Miranda! (And the yoga socks are lovely.)

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  23. Happy birthday to your girl! She is beautiful!

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  24. Happy birthday too her! Her and those yoga socks are gorgeous!

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  25. Happy birthday to her! It sounds like she was in for a very special day indeed. Those yoga socks seem perfect for her!

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  26. As I'm tardy in reading this, I hope Miranda had the best day. What a great idea to do yoga while being a dancer. Princess Jellybean's teacher said she had to stretch every day b/c one can lose her flexibility.

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  27. Your daughter is beautiful and a good and patient model for lots of your knits! I hope this is a fantastic year for her. I like the yoga socks. That would be a great stash buster and something I'd definitely use in a chilly yoga studio.

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