Since Tika and I began the Social Pressure experiment, I have been more … motivated to finish lingering, half-finished projects. Maybe it’s the feeling of completion. Maybe it’s the feeling of VICTORY. Maybe it’s the wine.
So, between seeing Bach at
The first FO are the Cascade Heritage socks.
Product: Cascade Heritage
Product Description: 75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon
Cost: $17.95 – but mine was given to me to review on the Podcast.
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I really like knitting with this yarn. The stitch definition is fantastic, and the colors are great. I haven't washed them yet, so we'll see how the color and fabric wears.
The Second FO is my pair of Regia Silk socks, in 0190.
Product: Regia Silk Color
Product Description: 55% wool, 20% silk, 25% nylon
Bought from: Nine Rubies, $9.95/ball
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Another great yarn with excellent stitch definition. This specific colorway was totally unappealing in the skein, but much prettier as a pair of completed socks. It feels wonderful, but since they're recently finished, I can't speak as to how they wash and wear. It's great to knit with, though.
The Third FO is my pair of “She’s like a Rainbow” handspun socks.
Product: Crown Mountain Superwash Merino
Product Description: Handpainted SW merino roving, "She's like a rainbow"
Bought from: Crown Mountain Farms
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I've always loved spinning the Crown Mountain Superwash. This spun up at a fingering weight, and knit up really well. And look at those colors!
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Love, love, love your handspun. Having just come out of a similar agreement -- isn't this just keeping the stash at equilibrium, or is really going down?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I've been doing the same. Once my new job starts, we'll have to make a collective trip to BevMo. And then maybe an afternoon on the beach avec vino.
ReplyDeleteIn theory, the stash should be decreasing, since any purchased yarn requires an equal amount to be given away, and FO's don't allow more yarn purchases. So far, it seems to be working!
All the socks are nice but the handspun are to die for. From now on I am going to cut back on the buying of sock yarn and do more spinning of hand dyed roving instead. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDid you hear me gasp out loud at those last two pictures? Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, Jasmin.
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