Handspun socks
"Crying of Lot 49" roving, superwash merino (from my shop)
Started: March 22, 2007 (?)
Finished: April 12, 2007
US 3 (3.25mm) dpns, 4
I think I will keep spinning my superwash merino sock yarn at a dk weight... I love how bouncy and squishy these turned out. I spin too finely in general, but somehow hit that sweet spot with this roving.
Not really a lot to say... I used PGR's Simple Socks formulaic heel & short row toe, toe up. The formula has a # of stockinette rounds around the ankle once you complete the heel-- it resulted in that bunching you see (usually, I just start into ribbing after completing the heel). I don't think I'll use the stockinette again like that; it may also just be more pronounced as its a thicker yarn. Also, I did more of a squared off heel and toe, less pointy... just because :)
Y just because again, more pics...
Not to say the German Stockings aren't keeping on.
German Stocking #2, Cookie A
Fearless Fibers' superwash merino
garnet/pearl and iolite/pearl stitch markers
Just a few more repeats and I'll be on the heel-- the decreases are done for the leg. I'm a little sidetracked by spinning though...
Pouch by JapaneseHandmadeEtc.etsy.com (see review here)
70/30 merino/tussah silk inside
I thought I'd be able to spin the silk/merino at a thicker weight, but its an effort. We'll see :)
Have a good weekend! :)
I love your handspun socks! They're rather Noroesque - and that's not a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteMmmm... purple stockings...
Love the socks! They turned out great, and I really like the color.
ReplyDeleteI love the bag. Been watching her shop now, waiting for one to grab me. I don't have anything good to take to the campground in the summer to tote my sock knitting around, chasing kids. And I can't sew, so there's no hope in me ever making anything resembling a project bag! (Well, not one that wouldn't look like a deformed alien of some sort.)
Those are great! Look how even the stitches are - with handspun, too! That's some good yarn!!! Very very nice!
ReplyDeleteOooh, the socks turned out really well!
ReplyDeleteI like the bag - I really need something other than a ziploc for carrying socks around...
Nope, not German Stockings, but awesome nonetheless! I love the colors of the Lot 49 yarn knit up - you did a superb job, start to finish!
ReplyDeleteYou say you usually spin "too thin" - is there such a thing? I thought that was what so many spinners were aiming for...
those socks look so comfortable! And your own handspun? quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteGreat socks! I really love the way they came out. The colors changes are very cool.
ReplyDeleteWonderful socks! I love the color changes. The purple German stocking rocks.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the handspun socks! And just think ... I've seen that yarn in person :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing...socks out of your own handspun! They look great and sound like they feel soooo good!
ReplyDeletewonderful socks. I love the whole thing. you are a true inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic handspun socks--what an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteWow, those handspun socks are beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the handspun socks - that yellow is fab!!!!!! Weird that the rounds of st st do that to the ankle - I haven't tried that before.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You're inspiring me to dye up my superwash and get spinning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about the extra rows of stockinette just above the heel flap. I was asked recently why I don't put any there. My answer was because the first sock pattern I ever knitted didn't call for it. But now I see the logic on why not - bunchiness!
ReplyDeleteMy goal this year is to knit more of my handspun into socks.
I love the color on the handspun socks. Very springy. Springy things are feeling quite appealing right now. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Aija! I sincerely feel the anguish of wiry too-thin homespun that's just not what you're wanting for sock yarn. I'm so happy that you found that sweet spot - the socks look AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to pop in and say THANKS for RPM - I'm planning to use that pattern for my Hogwarts Sock Swap and I think it'll work perfectly for the stripey yarn I'm getting ready to dye! Thanks again. :)
I love those socks!
ReplyDeleteDo spin your merino from the fold? I was told that I should, so I did. I didn't entirely enjoy doing it that way, but I got it eventually.
the handspun socks look fabulous! kudos to you for using your handspun. mine keeps calling me so i guess i better dive in and start knitting before it gives up and walks out!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great socks and even more better that they were handspun too!
ReplyDeleteThe German socks are so pretty. I love the pattern that goes up the side.
Love your socks. I am working on your RPM socks right now, great pattern.
ReplyDeletebeautiful handspun socks! brava!
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