back on track
After a while of severe non-progress around here, I’ve finally got some things to show!
Trekking Socks
Pattern: basic sock on 64 stitches, short row heel, regular toe
Yarn: Trekking XXL 100
Needles: Clover 2.0 mm dpn
Finished: March 24, 2006
Took awhile to get them done – they were the on-the-go project. But look at those colours!
New gadget – a Weavette handloom! I tried one out at work last week and it was so addictive, I had to get one – I got the 6×6 square.
I’ve done 2 squares with fleece artist sock yarn leftovers. They’re making an awesome plaid pattern! I’ve got enough left for maybe one more square. Think of the leftover possibilities…
Even more fibre-y fun: new yarns!
Blue-face leicester, 2ply, 210 yards. I wasn’t sure about the colours in this one (I dyed the roving beforehand) but I actually really like the result! It’s springy; yellow and yellow-y green, with some pinky bits as well.
Watermelon-coloured bfl singles. You know, I’m never sure about singles. I put a bit more twist in this skein than I thought I should for singles, but they still feel a bit…unsubstantial. Perhaps I need to try a mroe worsted technique for less airy yarn when doing singles.
Fleece Artist-dyed wool/silk (65/35) 2ply. It’s a honking skein – 640 yards! And oh so soft and shiny. Mmmmmmmm.
That’s it for today – I’ve got another FO that I’m saving for tomorrow!
And thanks for everyone who participated in my survey – I’m closing it up now, and will draw for a gifty sometime this week. Those that left their surveys in the comments that are begin held for moderation – I won’t be approving them (so they won’t show up with your name) but I did get them! Thanks!
16 Comments to back on track
I love the socks! The yarns are gorgeous too …
Oh, those Trekking socks are GREAT – fabulous colors. I must move that project closer to the top of my project list.
I love your sock yarn weaving – so, what do you do with your little woven pieces now?
I would also like to know what you do with the squares you made.
I bought some Fleece Artist Kid Silk yarn yesterday in Montreal. I nearly went mad with all the colors and the texture!
gorgrous yarns. and love the woven squares! can I ask where you got the Fleece artist one at the bottom of your list of treasures… the blue-ish one, it is SO amazing
Those are beatiful socks? And what are you going to do with your little squares? I’ve started looking at the handloom site myself!
Everything is quite lovely, especially the socks and squares!
Look at all the color fabulousness on your blog today! Love the socks and the woven squares!
I have tried the weaving, it is funny and interest. The most exciting is that u can design the pattern with different colour of string.
Your sox look fantastic, gorgeous colourway!
Very cool sock yarn!
those woven squares are great!
Severe non progress?!
Wow! I love those socks. The colors are gorgeous. And your yarns are lovely too. Oooh, those squares are adorable.
what method do you use for your short row heels? i’ve tried them before, and got a nice line of “lace”! do you prefer the fit of the short row heel?
The weaving is seriously cool. I checked out some looms but managed to restrain myself. Mainly because I’d have no idea how to use it.
beautiiful trekking socks! I also love the weaving — have done some myself but on a homebuilt frame. Yours looks so much nicer – and the yarn is making a beautiful pattern!
Leave a comment
Welcome!
Hi! I'm Laura.
Contact
- cosmicpluto@cosmicpluto.com
Search
shop cosmicpluto
Wholesale Patterns from Deep South Fibers!
The Map Collection
Flora and Fauna Trio
Sheepcote
at Twist Collective
Cityscape Cardigan
at Twist Collective
Darrin Cardigan
at knitty
Geary Avenue Headband
Turbulence Cowl
Bottineau Pullover
Cuppa Tea Cowl
Soliton Cowl
Ilkley Shawl
Sweet Bunting Cardigan
Savile Row
Tower Mill Shawl
Fred+Ginger Cardigan
MORE COSMICPLUTO PATTERNS
Flickr
Categories
Archive
RSS Feeds
March 26, 2006