Sock buddy ... someday the sock will come?

Ok, I really really REALLY need to stop letting Bella look over my shoulder when skimming craft books for ideas/inspiration.  She invariably hones in on an item that I absolutely MUST MAKE HER TODAY!  Here is a case where I actually managed to complete the item she wanted so badly, since it measures a whopping 3 inches.  Found it in Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman.  No brown yarn, so we have a blue sock buddy (and of course Bella wants the matching one done tomorrow and oh a set for Ivy... and...)