I've done a few pairs of socks in the last year or so, primarily using the lovely, free
TDTU Vanilla Sock by
Rachel Roue. I've settled on using
Jawoll Color Action sock yarn by
Lang Yarns as it has lovely, self patterning colours available and wears well. Even with excellent wear characteristics, it's very nice to the touch. This yarn also comes with a spool of reinforcing thread that you can use to fortify the heel or toe area if you're so inclined.
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Guston Sweater, stock photo |
In current project news, I'm working on
this sweater (pattern is
Guston by
Ann Budd). This is the first sweater I've knitted that's not using oversized yarn and 12mm needles. This one uses US 7 (4.5mm) needles. It's also the first one I've done with any patterning more complex than a simple ribbing. So, I'll be learning plenty while working on it. I'm getting close to finishing the stockinette section below the textured yoke area.
As for the yarn, I'm using
Cascade 220 Superwash in the
Lichen (867) colourway. I like Superwash wool. It makes me feel so much safer when it comes to laundry day.
All the socks I've made so far are washable wool. They've been through the wash many times (on cold, gentle cycle, with a "
Woolite" type soap) and hang dried to no ill effect. I love my wool socks. They are far more comfortable than store bought cotton socks, and keep my feet dry even when wearing rubber bottom boots, or when wearing the same shoes for 30+ hours straight. (It was a one long train ride).
So, I sign off with dreams of sailing ships and sealing wax, knit socks and warm sweaters.