Socks #8
Socks #8 (so named because they're the eighth pair I've knitted)
Yarn: Opal Chameleon (a gift from limedragon)
Needles: 2.25mm bamboo DPNs
Pattern: My generic top-down pattern. Essentially a K3-P2 ribbed leg, slip-stitched heel flap and stocking stitched feet. Basic heel and toe
Thoughts:
This is the first time I've knitted with Opal sock yarn. It was great to knit with and is very comfortable on my feet. I believe there will be no colour bleeds and that I'll be able to throw them in the cold machine wash with everything else. I haven't washed them yet, so will get back to you.
I didn't want identical twins, so I've knitted one from the outside of the ball and the other from the middle.
In summary: I love em! Thanks again limedragon:o)
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27.8.06 :: ::
4 Comments:
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Very nice socks! Its always nice to have some socks that you can just wash with everything else and not worry about it.
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Jeanne, on 27 August, 2006
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They look terrific; I love the striping.
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Opal (I don't know about the handpainted, though), is great for machine washing, and does soften up too.
Enjoy! : ) limedragon :-: Harriet, on 28 August, 2006
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My mother just bought me that very yarn for my birthday! How exciting to see the colors knit up. They look very pretty indeed!
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I'm currently knitting with some Opal in Denver Bronco colors to be my "football" socks. It is a little scratchy and I'm hoping they will soften up when washed. I anxiously wait on your verdict for this..... Rebecca, on 29 August, 2006
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Thanks for all of the compliments :o)
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I did "throw" them in the washing machine with everything else and they washed beautifully. They "bloomed" (I *think* that's the right term? I mean that they "fluffed" up a little bit) and softened nicely so they're even comfier to wear. OzKnitter, on 01 September, 2006
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