Ugh.
Sure enough it was a clean break. I'm not sure, but it sounded like a stress fracture, which doesn't surprise me. She's been super active and athletic since she was just a wee lass. Did I mention she's a black belt? Yeah ...
Anyhow, a life of crutches and cast for 6 weeks ... I wanted to make her something that would I dunno, show some supportive spirit and maybe keep the bottom of her cast from getting too dirty.
Originally I got it into my head to just knit a giant tube and then when I did a circumference test over her cast, I realized how awkward it would look. So ... I thought, GIANT SOCK! Also this way she keeps her toes and heel cozy! Cast cozy!
I used some worsted acrylic I had in my stash.
I dropped it off at her office while before I left for the river. I asked her to send me a few photos for knitting friends. I'm so glad it fit!
But what's more hysterical is that it seems her beautiful but ginormous cat person has decided to claim it. What's up with Cats & Yarn?
Great job!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a wonderful way to help out a friend! Cats like yarn because they are so intelligent!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing for you to do! She has a "bumble bee" sock!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if cats like our knitting because it smells like US?
Ouch...but your cast warmer is so chic! That is a giant kitty. I'd be afraid to take anything away from it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I hope you are putting the directions/notes on your Ravelry project page.
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant, so much nicer than looking at the cast. You're a top friend! CJ xx
ReplyDeleteI love it! Maybe the cat likes it because it looks like a gigantic bumblebee!
ReplyDeleteCats and Yarns.. are at the purrfect combo. YOU Had a genius idea for your friend's break! WOWZA and the colors are cheery and wonderful ELLEN!
ReplyDeleteyou are a fantastic friend! I love the sock and the the cat who loves the sock..
ReplyDeleteYou are about the best friend ever! I love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
It's perfect! What a cute cat person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift and very clever, too! She can also use it as a Christmas Stocking for her cat when the cast gets taken off :)
ReplyDeleteThat smart kitty has good taste! Very nice of you to knit that cast-cozy for her, and no wonder she loves it, it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteyou're the best! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThat was so sweet of you!! Such a great gift for both the cast wearer and for the cat. It isn't just about cats and yarn, my dog Max is passionate about yarn left unattended. It must be his and he must play with it! Sweet Macy just sits and watches.
ReplyDeleteis she also a Pittsburgh Pirate fan? She could get quite a bit of mileage out of it if she was...could also morph into a Steeler-fan something! What a thoughtful (versatile!) gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift! I think that will definitely make her recovery time much nicer!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea and thoughtful knit, Ellen!
ReplyDeleteThe pic of her beautiful but ginormous cat made my day. :)