
I can’t believe today is the first day of September!
Summer, you sped by way too quickly. I miss you already.
But I sure do love when the temperature dips just low enough to slip on jeans for the first time. And long sleeves. And cozy socks.
My favorites are a pair of old-school argyles I’ve worn for I can’t remember how long. They’re definitely not a fashion statement, but they’re as comfortable as it gets, and I will wear them until they spring holes. And probably for a while after that, too.
Small Fry’s favorite socks came out of the boxes pictured above. Seriously, since they arrived in the mail, she has asked to wear them non-stop. She even snuck the boxes off the counter and ripped into them, demanding to wear them outside in the 95-degree heat. With sandals. Give her a metal detector, and the look is complete.
We received three pairs of SmartKnitKIDS seamless socks to review, and I have to say I was skeptical at first. They look awfully small out of the box. But, I tell you what, they stretch like magic. And they stay put once they’re on. The best thing about these socks is that they have NO seams.

Like any other parent of a picky toddler (who won’t wear itchy tags, binding elastic, or depending on her mood, buttons), I love the idea of seamless socks. Any which way Small Fry pulls them on is correct. So it makes my life easier, and she feels like a rock star putting them on all by herself.
The socks are designed for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism or hypersensitivity. Having worked with developmentally disabled youth for one summer in high school, I think this concept of comfortable, non-irritating clothing is just wonderful. And, as evidenced by my child putting on two pairs at a time, these socks are perfect for picky toddlers, too.

The heel-less design also means that she won’t outgrow them as quickly. My only wish is that these socks had some sort of tread, to make them less slippery. Other than that, I think they’re just about perfect. Small Fry agrees:

SmartKnitKIDS is giving away three pairs of seamless socks to one lucky winner! They have every size imaginable, even adult sizes, as well as different styles (in addition to the knee socks, we received pink ankle socks that have already found their way into the laundry).
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below telling us about your all-time favorite pair of socks.
You also can do any of the following (be sure to leave a separate comment for each one):
> “Like” SmartKnitKIDS on Facebook
> Follow SmartKnitKIDS on Twitter
> Tweet about this giveaway with something like: “Socks rock! Enter to win three pairs of @SmartKnitKIDS seamless socks in the @pretty_swell giveaway: http://bit.ly/aDSxxP”
This giveaway ends at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 8. I’ll use random.org to choose the winner. Have fun!
Disclaimer: I was given three pairs of socks to review. I received no compensation for my opinions. Which are always my own. And are always honest.
Also. This is what happened when I asked Small Fry to smile:
