Thursday, January 7, 2010

New Day Socks


I knit these socks way back in June, but lost them in a knitting bag in the closet. Dug them out tonight, and discovered that they were finished except for the bind-off. A few short minutes with a tapestry needle, and voila!

These are knit from my handspun yarn - the fiber is corriedale wool in the "New Day" colorway, from Spunky Eclectic's monthly fiber Club. I love these orange-reds! Nice to have warm wool socks on a cold night - it's dropping below 30F tonight, which is really cold for us in the Deep South.

Alke asked me if the Huck Lace will close when I wash the towels. Yes, the fabric will draw together more when washed, though it will not be completely closed and dense. It will also 'poof' a little, giving texture which is good for drying hands and dishes.

Jolene asked about the Russian Spindle - I haven't tried it yet. I'm going to bring it with me to our guild's Roc Day celebration this Saturday. There will be ~100 spinners in attendance... I'm hoping someone can give me some hands-on instruction. From what I've read, you DO spin with it supported in a little bowl.

Adrienne says she has the same Tibetan Spindle, and the shaft is hickory. Thanks, Adrienne, for the wood identification!

7 comments:

  1. OH! I love those socks!
    And I'm so glad I'm not the only one with those almost finished projects in the closet.

    I can't wait for the towel pictures now, but I'm sure you feel the same ;-)

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  2. lovely socks :) I tend to knit more "patterned" socks, but I should do more simple ones by the looks of things! Never underestimate simplicity. They look very comfortable and warm... unfortunately it gets quite cold up here in Eastern Canada too!

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  3. What totally nummy socks. The color alone would warm your feet!

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  4. Hi Debbie B,

    Love those crazy socks! I just got my first pair of handknit socks and love them.

    Could you stop by my blog for a visit? I think you'll be happy you did. You have won some yarn!

    :) Susan

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  5. Those are gorgeous socks!! (Made from gorgeous yarn!)

    It is funny how sometimes I stop a project just short of being finished. I'm trying to get better at that, but I like starting projects so much more than I like finishing them!

    Sue

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  6. Fabulous color for your toes! Thanks for all the good weaving/spinning info.

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