On the right feet
Perhaps you recall that I made a pair of socks. Today I wore them, incongruously enough, under a pair of Chuck Taylors.
I will admit that they are more comfortable than the white cotton socks, my usual daily hosiery, that can be purchased in six-packs anywhere you look. (One job benefit is not having to wear dress shoes every day. Sneakers it is for me.) My handmade socks may be a tad too thick for current temperatures. Still, it was nice to have something more comfortable on my feet all day.
So I suppose you're wondering if this means I'm joining the sock knitting cultists, err, enthusiasts. I can't say I've reached that level of knitting ardor, but I can see the appeal and intend to continue. Depending on what tomorrow's schedule brings, I may even go in search of some yarn for a new pair. Yes, I still have unfinished business with some other sock yarn, but I remain unready to deal with it.
You all are in the know about sock yarn, so I turn to you for opinions and suggestions. Favorite fibers and yarns?
posted by the secret knitter @ 9:59 PM
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4 Comments:
I adore merino. The boy adores his pair of Classic Elite AlpacaSox dress socks. Hmm. My guess is you want what I refer to as "man colors" and I am not sure whom to recommend off the top of my head. Must think on this.
You got it. Nothing too outrageous color-wise.
The new Knit Picks Essential kettle-dyed colors would be perfect for you, I think -- there's some very manly ones (burgundy, gray, etc.), but they have tone-on-tone color interest.
By the way, I figured out what you need to knit next: A VEST.
The only sock yarn I can get here is Opal, I love it...I have to.
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