Warm Feet

I hate having cold feet and this time of year that can be a problem, even in Alabama. Years ago my sister-in-law, Jean, knitted me and her brother wool socks. If you’ve never worn wool socks, especially those lovingly hand made for you, you have no idea of the difference they can make with frozen toes.

I learned to knit when I was nine years old. Jean encouraged me to learn to knit socks. I was hesitant because you do it with three needles like these.

It seemed too daunting to learn, but I did. Thank you, Jean! I’ve made over fifty pair of socks since I first started. They’re the ideal lap project, especially in the Alabama summers when I can’t stand to have a sweater or afghan in my lap working while I watch TV. They’re small enough I can take them on trips to work on in the car.

I like to have pictures of people wearing what I’ve made for them. Some of the shier recipients have sent me pictures only of their feet. One person sent a picture of their feet in red socks and their basset hound’s head–he was sniffing the socks. Two of my sisters have enough socks for every day of the week, maybe a few more. A couple of special friends seem delighted to open their Christmas package to find a new pair of warm socks.

I enjoy the comfortable rhythm of knitting on three needles. I’ve made one particular pattern so many times I know it by heart. The added bonus of knitting while you’re watching TV is that your hands are busy so you can’t snack unless you make a conscious choice to put down your needles. I confess that sometimes I make the choice, but it slows the snack intake a bit!

A little Author News:

Landing On Her Feet, my second novel that came out July 2, 2023, is one of three finalists in the traditionally published fiction category for the Southern Christian Writer’s Conference notable book award for 2023. Judging looks at writing quality, publishing quality, and inspirational message. I’m over the moon excited to be a finalist. The winner will be announced February 10th.

And I turned in the final galleys for my third Lansdale based cozy mystery, Those Ties That Bind. I hope to have a publication date soon. I’ll keep you posted!

Wishing you good friends, fun, love, joy, and warm feet in 2024! Enjoy!

15 thoughts on “Warm Feet”

  1. Congratulations on the nomination!
    Thanks for reminding me about Moose and my red socks you knitted for me. Moose has crossed over the rainbow bridge but I still have my socks and the wonderful memories. Hugs!

  2. Kim, congratulations on your book being a finally in the competition and on the upcoming next-in-series Ties that Bind! I love the title and look forward to reading it.

    Homespun, knitted socks — what a dream! I cannot fathom knitting with three needles. I’m clumsy with two!

    I always love your posts and heartwarming messages. Wishing you all the best!

  3. Those socks sound wonderful — and hats off to you for knitting them and making so many people happy to receive them as well as to your sister for her loving encouragement to take up knitting. And congratulations on being a finalist for a notable book award with Landing on Her Feet! It’s a wonderful book! And I can’t wait to read Those Ties That Bind! Wishing you all the best for a great 2024!!!

  5. Kim,
    Congratulations on your being a finalist in the competition! I am so happy for you! You are a very talented writer! I too hate cold feet! I never realized that it requires 3 needles to knit socks! What a skill to have! It makes me smile to think of all those feet you’ve warmed and of the love that you shared by warming them!❤️

  6. I know Sammy is beyond delighted that you learned to knit socks. His were in almost constant use during the recent cold spell. You are right, that special Christmas gift is a great blessing. You are soooo appreciated dear friend.

  7. Landing on Her Feet is an awesome book, impossible to set down once you get into it!!!! So proud of you, Kim! So true about warm feet…your entire life has been about warming the lives of those around you!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  8. I love a good pair of wool socks, Kim. Though I do know how to knit, I’ve never mastered knitting socks. Congratulations on being a finalist! I loved the book!

  10. Congratulations, Kim, on earning finalist recognition, and on finishing Those Ties That Bind. Best wishes on both.

  11. My grandmother to me as a 10 year old: Cold hands (and feet) and a WARM HEART!
    Socks with wool are a game changer! Loved your story.

  13. So LOVE my socks, I don’t even own any store-bought socks anymore!!! You’ve got my vote on Landing on Her Feet. It’s one of my favorites 🙂 Congratulations!! Love you

  14. Love my socks! Congrats on being a finalist!! 🤞You take the category!. Looking forward to the new release. Always looking for new reading material!
    Love you
    Lisa

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