Sea Wool
Originally uploaded by diluvienne.
I had my first physical, sensorial, actual encounter with Fleece Artist's products when I had my first visit at Effiloché (mandatory visit for any serious knitter in Montreal, in my opinion!). I caved for a skein of Sea Wool (70% Merino, 30% Seacell) and of Merino yarn.
I started playing with the Sea Wool yarn, using the Bordello Sock pattern. However, after a few inches, I started to realize that this pattern has a basic flaw for socks that bothers me a lot: they are not stretchy (mind you, I knit on the tight end).
I ended up ripping it off (hence the lack of photo of my own), and started again with a different pattern (another post!)
For obvious reasons, I cannot divulge the pattern online. However, I am inclined to give it to anyone who asks for it! Any takers?
2 comments:
hey there.
i actually have the bordello sock pattern so i can't ask for it :)
i am going to be a very evil enabler and introduce you to more brands of sock yarn that i love:
Koigu (canadian!)
Blue Moon Sock Yarn
Lorna's Laces
and some shops that specialize in sock yarn (both commercial and small indie yarns)
The Loopy Ewe
The Sweet Sheep -- Canadian, though not exclusively sock yarn, a really good selection of commercial and indie yarns.
and because i really should warn you what happens after you're done with all these links...this is why seth has put me on a sock yarn ban (temporary): my sock yarns here.
happy browsing and knitting!
Thanks for all the links! More yarn desires!!!
I am about to face yarn ban, I expect, since I have yarn for 22 pairs of socks (here or about to come) (some to dye myself) and yarn for 3 scarves and I am currently working on a skirt. :-)
;-)
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