Well, I found out puddle boots were meant to be worn over regular shoes, not for showing off socks.  

I wore my new boots around to try them out & because it was a warmer, wet, day.  I discovered there’s an odd fold on the tongues of the boots that rubs. :/  I wore a commercial sock–squishy, but not thick, per se. So I have a better idea of what I’m looking for: thick, tall socks (mid-calf at least).

Recommendations for yarns & patterns welcome!  

I finished the knitting part of my tie. Now I need to sew some backing on it. I wonder if fusible interfacinig and acrylic mix.

Can’t wait to get going on my self-design sweater again! I had this crazy plan going back when I was new to colorwork…and now there’s a colorwork knitting challenge on Craftster. Due late Nov. We’ll see if I can do this with things I’ve learned since.