In the months before Christmas, my late Swedish Mother-in-Law (MorMor) used to knit Socks for her grandchildren.
They were pleasant enough, but not what one might call 'fashionable'. They were made of grey wool, and had a coloured stripe around the top. Her three grandchildren all received a pair, and all wore them; usually hidden behind gumboots.
Unfortunately they didn't wear well, and usually developed holes in the heels after a very short while.
So she decided to change tack, and make miniature versions instead.
In the absence of Furry Dice, we have always hung them in the car from the rearview mirror. Alternatively they have been hung on the Christmas Tree.
I must say, I do love MorMor's mini-socks. They make me smile, and remind me of her at the same time.
The old gal had a good sense of humour.
p.s. Today is Lady M's birthday. 27 again!
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Happy Birthday Lady M! Forever 27!!
And may it last!
Happy birthday Lady M!! She's the same age as my daughter........ Has been for, ahem, quite a while now. Forever young-er at heart
Your MorMor's socks look like the ones I knitted for everyone and made them hang on their Xmas trees. Except mine are just a wee bit brighter. A lovely way to remember her.
Happy Birthday to M'Lady.
I like those wee socks.
Happy birthday Lady M
Love the socks. Happy Birthday, Lady M.
Happy Birthday Lady M.
Funny you should both do the same thing!
As they say in Sweden - Grattis på Födelsedagen - to Lady Magnon - the most tolerant woman in Christendom.
Happy Birthday to the lady of the house....however old she may be!
Yes, me too. I only just found them, I shall hang them in the car.
Thank you, I shall pass-on your message.
Thanks you Andi.
Thanks
I shall forward your good wishes.
If I add-up the amount of times she's been 27, they come to more than 27!
Congrats to Lady M! I am eternally 35 an age I loved. 27 is a good age too. Regards Sue H
My Mum was 21Plus until she died at 94.
Eternally young. That's how it should be.
Good for her. I'm just a hooligan, with no specific age.
Happy, happy Birthday Lady M. Many happy returns and I wish you a wonderful day. I love the little socks .... I think we used to get pleasure from the simplest of things. Whats on the menu for Lady M's birthday dinner ? XXXX
Happy birthday Lady M!
Coq au Vin (with Sprouts).
Thank you Sue.
Happy Birthday to Lady M,
All the best to Lady M on her 27th birthday. Forever young. As the beat goes on....
Such a little thing - like knitted socks can bring back loving memories. And Happy Birthday to Lady M! Did you make her a cake, Cro?
Lady M, my very best wishes to you on this joyous occasion. You must spank Cro,if he doesn't bend to your ways. How is that for a birthday present/surprise?
Forever young, but with a few cracks!
No, I made a Coq-au-Vin which was delicious.
She spanks me anyway!!!
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