First finished objects of 2007. Sheri at The Loopy Ewe is collecting pictures of socks in trees or bushes. I took this picture this morning on my ice covered rhododendron. Ooohhh ... it was COLD out there.
The Bearfoot Mountain Colors socks in Flathead Cherry. My 7 year old son gave me this yarn for Christmas. It's the first time I've knit with Bearfoot. I used a simple Garter Stitch Rib and only 56 stitches on size 3 needles. I'm not sure I'm too fond of the fabric - I don't know if it's the yarn with the mohair content, or the sport weight yarn, or only getting 7 stitches to the inch. We'll see how I feel about them once they're washed. Right now they just feel kind of squishy.
The stealth scarf is growing. It's at 24 inches now. I'm hoping to get 30 inches out of the first skein as I think a 60 inch scarf would be perfect. It's moving along and I'm enjoying the pattern. The cashmere yarn is a dream to knit with.
Now that the Bearfoot socks are done I'll make faster progress on my second Fancy Silk Sock. I shouldn't have any trouble getting them done by the deadline of January 31 for the January Sock challenge.
I love the color. Now I am going to show my continuing ignorance on socks....I figure if I keep plugging along I will learn more. What difference does stitch per inch make? I made my first pair from a knitpicks yarn on size one needles, the second pair was a STR worsted weight on size 5 needles. They do feel somewhat different, but the STR feels better. I just figured it was the quality of the yarn that makes a difference. Is it stitch count as well?
ReplyDeleteI need to get a picture of my Artyarns sock up that took the place of my "cheap" sock. That yarn is nice...not too sure about the colors though. My oldest loves it because he thinks it looks like his baseball team colors.
Hope you are doing okay. You have been in my thoughts.
great socks! I really like the colors (no that is a smart 7 yo!).
ReplyDeleteI also like your blogger update. looks nice and clean!
I was sorry to read about the loss of your dad. You may not have been close, but it's still the loss of a parent and a closed avenue--you are in my thoughts.
Very nice new look for the blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the Flathead Cherry socks - the color is gorgeous!
I bet you will end up liking the yarn and the feel - I have knit 3 pair with Mountain Colors Bearfoot and they are wonderful, soft and warm.
Love the color! I hope they feel better for you. I hate when I put all that work into socks and they don't feel good or it isn't fun to knit...that is why I've given up Trekking XXL.
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