Thank You!

Thank you to all who provided input into my knitting dilemma. I think I have figured out what I'm going to do. I'm going to make the socks because I think I will enjoy the process, so long as I don't think about the circumstances with the recipient. And I think I need to get it done just so it isn't weighing on my soul any longer. I will definitely take many photos of the socks and make a production of the giving - even though the giving will not be in person and involve mailing. Finally, my good friend Subarctic Mama gave me a beautiful little bag that is perfect for a sock knitting project for my birthday. I think that if I carry it in this bag it will give me warm feelings and that will be good. Then it will be done and I can move on to other, less conflicted, projects.

Thank you also for the advice on gauge swatches. I had not thought of washing the swatch, because honestly, after I knit the swatch and measure it I pulled it out and then used that yarn in the sweater itself. I'm going to have to do another fitting on my beloved soon, hopefully things will be fine with the US7. I think we'll be okay. I really appreciate everyone's help and input on both situations! Thanks! It is also nice to know that folks are reading too!