First Handspun Socks, Done!
Yarn: 100g spindle-spun from Crown Mountain Farms "It's My Party" Sock Hop roving, superwash merino
WPI: I have no idea, but they're knit firmly at 7.5st/1"
Pattern: My own basic, top-down heel-flap sock
This is my first completed project from handspun yarn. I'm pretty damn proud of them - I don't know if I should wear them or hang them on the wall! The thing about spinning to knit socks is that it doesn't matter if the yarn is not entirely even, and I think a rustic yarn looks really nice knitted up.
I've got two more Crown Mountain rovings on my spindles, one is nearing the end of the plying stage, and the other I had just begun when I got my wheel. They fell by the wayside, but I'm in the mood to pick them up again. But then there's the polwarth I dyed myself that's already on the wheel. I also dyed some more fibre; I've got two batches of corriedale hanging in my laundry room, ready to go. I've also got 2 big projects on the needles, and the yarn for a crochet (of all things!) project on its way to me. I don't have enough hours or hands. It's funny how I can go from not feeling like doing anything at all to feeling like doing EVERYTHING at once.
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Comments
Dude. You should be proud. Those are freakin' beautiful! I lovelove them!
Carrie · Mar 22 · 3:21 PM
such pretty socks. wow.
rebecca · Mar 22 · 3:27 PM
Those are so cool. Really freakin' gorgeous!
Lori · Mar 22 · 6:31 PM
Wow. I am so impressed. Those are beautiful!
Susie · Mar 22 · 8:08 PM
The socks look great!! You should be very proud. I can't wait to see them.
Rochelle · Mar 23 · 5:50 AM
Hang them on the wall! Well done!
Marjon · Mar 23 · 11:35 AM
Very pretty - I'm surprised to see that lovely deep purple colour - looking at the yarn on the spindle i never would have guessed. Yay for inspiration!
sandra · Mar 23 · 3:53 PM
The socks are not knit from the yarn I'm currently spinning, I'm not that fast! The yarn is spun from roving I purchased online, already dyed in yellows and purples. The stuff on the bobbin in the previous post is roving I dyed myself, and it's blues, greens and browns. I have a picture of the sock yarn when it was still on the spindle here. But thank you, it is pretty. :)
Maggie · Mar 23 · 4:01 PM
these are absolutely gorgeous! Love the beautiful, subtle colours and the simple striping - perfect!
Kellie · Mar 29 · 5:19 AM
I know that this is an old post, but I just had to comment. Your socks look great! I love that color and the rustic stripes!
Shanidy · May 19 · 10:27 PM