The Rivendell socks are progressing nicely.
But I’m not entirely happy with them.
First off, the heel turn instructions were wrong. I couldn’t find errata for them, and no-one on Ravelry had mentioned any problems, but I just couldn’t make it work, so I substituted my own instructions. Next, they don’t fit my cankles, so it looks like they’ll go to Emily by default.
At least she’s happy!
And I’m not really loving the yarn. This is the first time I’ve used Sundara sock yarn, and to be honest, I was expecting more. It’s no different really to Yarntini, The Plucky Knitter or Koigu. And I know people say it’s the colours. Yes, her colours are beautiful, and I love this colour. But. Up close, there’s lots of tiny little dots of red. Undissolved dye, I suspect. And, half way down the leg I came across a spot where it looked like the yarn had been cut. It was holding together by a tiny little strand, so I had to cut it and rejoin it.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice yarn, it’s just not living up to the hype for me.
But something that is living up to the hype? Aeolian. No full pictures yet, but here’s a teaser or two.
Full pictures as soon as I weave in the ends and actually take the pics!
This morning, David noticed something while watching Twinkie out in the yard.
(Apart from the fact that the grass needs to be mowed!)
Twinkie is eating herself a little path through the grass from the clothesline to the table.
Now we need to find a way to get her to work on the rest of the yard!
The socks and shawl are just beautiful – and if you get Twinkie to do the yard – let me know – Max and Maisy need to get to work!
The sock looks very pretty. Although your grass is tall is sure looks thick & lucious. If it does not get mowed soon you might lose Twinkie. eating her way around is one way she will not let it happen.
The sock is pretty – but what a drag it doesn’t fit you! Sorry that you aren’t loving the yarn – nothing worse than something not living up to the hype!
Aeolian looks beautiful – can’t wait to see the full picture…
You tell me it’s blocking. I think..Yay Sunday morning cup of tea and inspirational lace photos of the shawl blocking..but no just a teaser. It is looking fabulous though.
All your knitting looks good and we’d never know there were problems if you didn’t tell us! Well done!
The sock is pretty, sorry it doesn’t fit. Can’t wait to see the full shawl, it looks gorgeous so far.
That is so cute with Twinkie eating the lawn. It must be tasty.
I’ve read that other people have that same dot problem. There was an explanation as to why it happens but I didn’t pay close enough attention to remember why.
Aeolian looks so pretty. I love the color.
It’s amazing what our pets will do. Maybe Twinkie knows you blog about her and is giving you new material.
The sock pattern looks complicated but nice. Sorry to hear about the yarn but at least you have tried this yarn. This has happen to me quite often as I do quite a bit of yarn testing.
You know you may have to buy a sheep!
and really would that be so bad?? lol
The shawl is gorgeous… I wish I had the patience for lace!
How disappointing the sock doesn’t fit you, Emily is very lucky. Disappointing too that the sock wool is more hype than substance.
Excellent work there Twinkie, that’s a great path effort!!!
Shame about the fit of the sock, because it looks fantastic!
Good work on Aeolian, can’t believe how long those rows at the end were – wow!