I got too confident, that’s what happened. I was knitting socks with my fabulous Sonny & Tubbs yarn from Show Me Yarn and when I started the second sock, the stripes were lining up perfectly. I was so happy. But then I hit the heel and all hell broke loose, though I didn’t realize it at the time. Two days ago, I was working the foot and wanted to see how close to the toe I was. Well, that was a disappointment because I discovered I’d made the legs different lengths, but it wasn’t a big deal.
But wait, the heel turns were different colors too? Oh yep, I started the heel flap too soon on the second sock. Fine, I didn’t need matching stripes on my socks.
Last night I finished the socks. As I always do, I line them up against each other to see how closely they match. One foot was significantly bigger than the other. WHAT the heck. Friends, it’s a good thing I don’t need matching socks.
Yes, that’s right: on the second sock, I carried the ribbing down the foot, instead of doing a stockinette foot like the first sock. ARGH.
At least they fit. And besides, Sonny and Tubbs didn’t match either!
bonnyknits 
I love your socks! Fraternal ones are so much more fun than identical;)
Thank you!
OMG! This is adorable. My 25 yr old son has a number of socks that are identical in every way but the design. He mixes and matches them on a whim-probably based on what is clean at the time. It is quirky and fun.
Haha, yes, I remember my daughter doing mismatched socks for a long time. I’m not sure I could bring myself to mix different colors, but stitch patterns I can handle!
I always wore mismatched earrings in High School.
That sounds exactly like something I would do! They still obviously go together, and if they fit well then it’s a win 😀
I wore them for about 36 hours straight, I think, and they felt great, so they’re definitely a win!
I think they look great! A little different makes them more interesting, I think 🙂
Just like people!! 😁
Oh no! But… as long as they are comfortable I guess? And the foot will be in your shoe, so no one will know.
They’re actually great! I wore them all day and totally forgot they didn’t match!
Aw they are pretty! I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise!
This is too funny! They still look great. At least you have 2 socks! I only ever knit one and then move on to something else. I have about 8 singles 😂.