I heard from my sock pal this morning! Yeah! Can't wait to see what was made for me!! Can't wait to learn who that person is!!
I visited my LYS this afternoon and purchased two Rowan books (Classic Style and Pure Wool). I am really looking forward to pouring through those patterns. I bought two skeins of Ultra Alpaca in my favorite color of all time --- pink! I plan on making the scarf in the Pure Wool book right away. Well, actually after I complete the Tilling the Soil vest from Amy E. Anderson. I have the trim to do and the clasps. I decided not to use buttons, but try clasps.
I am seriously considering frogging the KnitPicks socks that I am working on. I just don't like the way the yarn feels in my hands. It would be a waste. But, life is too short to waste on bad yarn.
It is very, very hot today. In fact, the weather forecast was "oppressive." Can you believe that? Thanks for the positive outlook Mr. Weatherman.
I am planning on posting some pictures this weekend of projects that I have been working on. Stay tuned. P.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Yarn Review
Hi,
Ever tried Knit Picks Dancing for Socks? I am working with some now and am not convinced. It took me a long time to find a stitch pattern that the yarn would work with. I found one in the More Sensational Socks book. I am using a 4 stitch pattern repeat that is a decorated cable.
I don't like the way that the yarn feels in my hands - it is a cotton, wool, elastic nylon blend. I am worried that it will be harsh on my feet. It kinks as I knit and is just plain strange. It was on sale. Now I think that I know why. I am interested in hearing what you think of it.
I just finished the Jaywalker pattern (see www.knitty.com) using Apple Laine's Apple Pie yarn. The yarn is L-O-V-E-L-Y to work with and the colors are beautiful. Go over to www.loopyewe.com to look for yourself. That's where I bought mine. I used the carnival colorway. It is soft and oh, so, fun.
I am also planning on finishing Amy E. Anderson's "Tilling the Soil" vest this weekend. It am using Cascade 220 in the Garnet colorway. The pattern is easy and fun. I wear a lot of vests throughout the winter, so am looking forward to adding this to my collection.
Did you finish your sockapalooza4 socks? I did! I put them plus other goodies in the mail yesterday. I am so looking forward to this exchange!
P.
Ever tried Knit Picks Dancing for Socks? I am working with some now and am not convinced. It took me a long time to find a stitch pattern that the yarn would work with. I found one in the More Sensational Socks book. I am using a 4 stitch pattern repeat that is a decorated cable.
I don't like the way that the yarn feels in my hands - it is a cotton, wool, elastic nylon blend. I am worried that it will be harsh on my feet. It kinks as I knit and is just plain strange. It was on sale. Now I think that I know why. I am interested in hearing what you think of it.
I just finished the Jaywalker pattern (see www.knitty.com) using Apple Laine's Apple Pie yarn. The yarn is L-O-V-E-L-Y to work with and the colors are beautiful. Go over to www.loopyewe.com to look for yourself. That's where I bought mine. I used the carnival colorway. It is soft and oh, so, fun.
I am also planning on finishing Amy E. Anderson's "Tilling the Soil" vest this weekend. It am using Cascade 220 in the Garnet colorway. The pattern is easy and fun. I wear a lot of vests throughout the winter, so am looking forward to adding this to my collection.
Did you finish your sockapalooza4 socks? I did! I put them plus other goodies in the mail yesterday. I am so looking forward to this exchange!
P.
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