I made these very large socks and will send them off to Bend Oregon Community Services who distribute to the homeless. Hopefully the reinforced toes and heels will make them last a bit longer.
My friend is very fond of pink. Socks wear out quickly and it's winter again and she's just had a birthday so let's hope they will be a good fit for her and not a disappointment (ie too small or too tight)
I've been working on a method of using two strands of yarn knitted separately (bit like mosaic knitting) to reinforce the heels and toes by using a scrap yarn. I'm hoping to improve the durability and longevity of socks.