Monday, May 23, 2011

Sandy's Socks

My daughter, Sandy (aka Alexandra) designed and knitted these socks. A lady from Vogue Knitting magazine saw them when she attended a big knitting event in Europe. Sandy was introduced to her by a mutual friend.
The lady from Vogue loved the socks and so they are in the next Vogue Knitting magazine, Early Fall, 2011 on sale June 7th. Instructions for knitting the socks, along with this photo, taken by Paul Amato and this information:
Designer: Alexandra Richards
Yarn Information: Madeline Tosh Sock. Amounts: 2 hanks in alabaster, will be included.
Here is a link to the Vogue Knitting Magazine online, click on the socks.
Sandy was born and grew up in Merced, graduating from Merced High School in 1976. In the fall, she left for Humboldt State and graduated 4 years later.
I can't remember how many years Sandy has lived in Europe, it must be about 20 years, first in Switzerland and then in the Netherlands. Sandy has accomplished so much. I am very proud of her.
Here is the cover picture of Vogue Knitting's Early Fall issue. Sandy's socks will be in here.
She is now working on a design for another article of clothing. When does she have the time? I don't know. She works full-time in Amsterdam and runs on the weekends to keep in shape for the races she enters on a regular basis.
My daughter, who does it all. More about her knitting on her blog.

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