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!
Happy Birthday Lady M! Forever 27!!
ReplyDeleteAnd may it last!
DeleteHappy birthday Lady M!! She's the same age as my daughter........ Has been for, ahem, quite a while now. Forever young-er at heart
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
Funny you should both do the same thing!
DeleteHappy Birthday to M'Lady.
ReplyDeleteI like those wee socks.
Yes, me too. I only just found them, I shall hang them in the car.
DeleteHappy birthday Lady M
ReplyDeleteThank you, I shall pass-on your message.
DeleteLove the socks. Happy Birthday, Lady M.
ReplyDeleteThanks you Andi.
DeleteHappy Birthday Lady M.
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteAs they say in Sweden - Grattis på Födelsedagen - to Lady Magnon - the most tolerant woman in Christendom.
ReplyDeleteI shall forward your good wishes.
DeleteHappy Birthday to the lady of the house....however old she may be!
ReplyDeleteIf I add-up the amount of times she's been 27, they come to more than 27!
DeleteCongrats to Lady M! I am eternally 35 an age I loved. 27 is a good age too. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteEternally young. That's how it should be.
DeleteMy Mum was 21Plus until she died at 94.
ReplyDeleteGood for her. I'm just a hooligan, with no specific age.
DeleteHappy, 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
ReplyDeleteCoq au Vin (with Sprouts).
DeleteHappy birthday Lady M!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue.
DeleteHappy Birthday to Lady M,
ReplyDeleteAll the best to Lady M on her 27th birthday. Forever young. As the beat goes on....
ReplyDeleteForever young, but with a few cracks!
DeleteSuch a little thing - like knitted socks can bring back loving memories. And Happy Birthday to Lady M! Did you make her a cake, Cro?
ReplyDeleteNo, I made a Coq-au-Vin which was delicious.
DeleteLady 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?
ReplyDeleteShe spanks me anyway!!!
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