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October 19, 2005

Spoiled Rotten

I stopped by Simply Fibers over the weekend, because my sister wanted to pick up some yarn for a little project. I told myself I had too many projects going already, and I didn't need to buy anything. But I was "just looking" at the sale bin, and there was some Cherry Tree Hill supermerino for sale. We're talking FORTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF. I couldn't resist, even though it was still fairly expensive (this must be some kickin' yarn, I think to myself).

Most of the colorways on sale were a little too "Mexican Fiesta" for me, but then at the bottom of the bin, I found a beautiful, subtle shade called Java. It looks brown from a distance, but it is actually muted shades of blue, green, purple, black, and brown. It is pretty, but it is MANLY. So I decided that I would make my second-ever pair of socks for my husband. First a sweater, now this! I hope he knows how lucky he is! (spoiled rotten, that's what I think).

Since I finished the sweater, I decided I would let myself cast on the socks. I don't really have a pattern, I just cast on 40 stitches (it's worsted weight & I'm using size 3 needles) and am working the leg in k2, p2 rib. I want to try to do a short-row heel, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there. (If anything I'm doing sounds bad so far, please let me know).

This yarn is awesome. I know people normally complain about superwash wool being slippery, but this is really soft and actually a little fuzzy. I'll try to work on it a little more tonight so I can have a decent amount to show you when I get photo capabilities back!

Posted by zarah at October 19, 2005 10:00 AM

Comments

Z,
We the public *demand* photos! I am insanely jealous of this super deal and am dying to see this Java. Eager eyes await... :)

Posted by: Jeannine at October 19, 2005 12:08 PM

Sounds fabulous!!! Size 3's for worsted weight sounds kind of small.... how is it to work with? Is it knitting up comfortably or are you having to "fight" with it? if so, you might consider going up a size or two with your needles. Other than that, it sounds GREAT! I think the worsted weight socks I did for He Who Wears Levi's were the k2p2 ribbing and I cast on 48 stitches using size 6 needles. They turned out great though... now if I can just finish the second one ;-)

Posted by: Jeanie at October 19, 2005 2:16 PM

Forgot to mention that I tend to knit on the tight side, so that might account for getting away with the larger needles on the socks.

Posted by: Jeanie at October 19, 2005 2:18 PM