As The Yarn Turns

Dublin Bay Half Finished

One of the Dublin Bay socks is finished except for weaving in the ends. I really like the pattern and the yarn is wonderful to knit and wear. I only had two skeins of the Koigu yarn and each skein has 175 yards or 350 yards total. I figured that should be enough since I always have lots left over with with 400 yards. As the end of the first sock got closer, though, I was afraid it wouldn't be enough. It was enough, though, with a little bit left over. I wear size 7 (US) shoe and usually cast on 68 stitches of fingering weight with 9 st/in gauge in stockinette. My gauge was right on with these socks but they seemed a little on the large size. They still fit well, just not as snug as I would like them. If I had to do them over, I would cast on 64 stitches. Keep in mind if you have larger feet or like longer cuffs (mine were 6 inches), then you might want to grab an extra skein. So just one more sock to go.

Camel Yarn

I washed the camel yarn and it came out really nice and soft. It was much improved over the stuff right off the cone, as expected. I'm still thinking I will need to wash it before knitting. My knitting just isn't that even with it right off the cone.

Hemp Yarn

I have not ever knit with hemp yarn but it is starting to intrigue me. I have heard good things about hemp yarns from Lanaknits Designs so I'm thinking about ordering either the sample kit or enough yarn for a top. I'm not associated with the store in any way, just interested in the yarn. Not that I need something else to work on.

Ten Years

On another note, my husband and I have been married ten years this weekend. It really doesn't seem that long and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

 

by Sydney  |