June 24, 2008
Sock Knitters of Australia, Rejoice!
Sock Knitters of Australia, Rejoice!
For Patonyle has returned!
Well, almost. That is one of the new balls of Patonyle. However, it isn't available in stores yet. A representative from Australian Country Spinners got in touch with me, and asked if I'd like to try the new version, and review it.
Yes, you see correctly! The new Patonyle will be available in 100g balls, rather than the old put up of 50g. I'm told that it will be available in Spotlight to start with, from September 2008, and then in other yarn stores probably from February of 2009. Colours will be limited to the old palette this year, bu will be expanded next year.
I haven't actually started knitting with it yet, but I am casting on this afternoon, because I finally finished the Kitri socks!
Aren't they gorgeous? I haven't wet blocked them yet, and I think that the lace definitely needs it, but they're finished, and they're bee-yoo-ti-ful!
These were a really enjoyable knit, but the pattern was quite complex and required quite a lot of attention.
Pattern: Kitri by Lisa Grossman, (the Tsock Tsarina)
Yarn: FlockSock sock yarn from vanCalcar Acres., and Jaggerspun Zephyr for the lace cuff (Only available as a kit).
Size: I ordered the standard size kit, and had 12g of sock yarn left over.
There is an option to order a bigger skein of yarn for an additional $US4 if you need it, but I have pretty thick ankles, and they fit just fine. I could probably have got an extra repeat in the leg with the extra yarn if I'd wanted to.
Needles: 2mm (US0) for the sock, 2.5mm for the cuff.
A really fun knit.
Now I get to decide what socks to start with my Patonyle!
Deepest apologies to anyone who has been waiting for contact from me or anything. I've had a really stressful past couple of weeks. Nothing major, just a bunch of little things that have coalesced into a great big ball of things that is trying to run me down.
But it won't win, I'm off to Knit Camp on the weekend, no stress, no sewing, no dramas, no expectations. Just knitting, all weekend. Well, except for the dance comp I'm supposed to rush home Sunday afternoon for, then canteen duty at school on Monday, and the dentist on Tuesday.
Maybe I won't come home!
Posted by Donna at June 24, 2008 04:45 PMComments
I love Kroy (Paton's Canadian/US version) you can't beat it for price and durability! I wish they would get some decent colors here tho.
The sock is lovely! (I just gave away my kit as an SKA scavenger hunt prize, LOL) Yours is stunning tho!
Enjoy camp and chillax with your knitting Donna!
Posted by: Debi at June 24, 2008 07:16 PMI think your socks are great. Love the colour and the fab pattern. I thought Australia had more choice in wools than NZ, we have had the Patonlye for a few months but I haven't used it as I am so bad at managing a pair of socks. I can do one no problem but my brain resists doing it allover again. Love your blog.
Posted by: Ally at June 24, 2008 07:30 PMooh very nice little socks!
How exciting for all the sock knitters out there ... huge big handfuls of Patonyle to play with and more colours to choose from next year.
Enjoy your weekend and good luck for next week. Once you get through Tuesday, hopefully it will be plain sailing.
Posted by: Janette at June 24, 2008 08:50 PMOooh lucky you with the Patonyle - next you'll have a colourway named after you!!
Still loving those Kitri socks!!
Posted by: roseredshoes at June 24, 2008 08:53 PMHave a great weekend knitting . You can't hide those beautiful socks under pants !!
Diane
Love the Kitri socks they look great. Great news about Patonyle!
I am envious about your knitting camp. Maybe I could come next year if I find out early enough. Every time I read about it on your blog it's too late. Sorry to hear about your troubles but good to hear you are determined not to let it get to you.
I am really looking forward to finally meeting you at the Bendigo Breakfast. Enjoy the knitting camp!
Posted by: Helen at June 24, 2008 11:34 PMYour Kitri socks are beautiful! Thet are too pretty to wear.
Posted by: wendy g at June 24, 2008 11:55 PMYou should wear your new socks to Knit Camp or at least bring them. Everyone will want to see them in person. They are beautiful!
Posted by: Wool Winder at June 25, 2008 12:30 AMLove the socks! Have fun at your knitting weekend. I have one coming up in July and I am counting down the days.
Posted by: Suzanne at June 25, 2008 10:25 AM100g balls! Woo hooo!!!!
ps can't wait to see you at camp!
Posted by: Bells at June 25, 2008 10:38 AMOh how great that they are still making Patonyle yarn. I much prefer the 100g balls to the 50g. I read on someone's blog that you are attending the Bendigo Wool Show. How exciting that so many bloggers are going to be there. I really hope that I can make it that weekend too.
Posted by: sue at June 25, 2008 11:21 AMThe socks are fabulous! I bet they look great on your feet as well. I think I might just have to make a pair of them.
Posted by: Rusty M. at June 25, 2008 12:26 PMI did a similar pattern for the tops of a pair of socks and marked the pattern in the baby book I took it from, "Don't do it again". So congrats on a lovely pari of socks. I know how much work you put in.
Posted by: Catherine at June 26, 2008 10:32 AMthe socks are beautiful! Enjoy your Knit Camp
Posted by: KSee at June 26, 2008 11:04 AMI totally agree, stay at knit camp, the others will sort themselves out! Wouldn't it be nice eh?
Love the socks, Tsarnia has some wonderful designs doesn't she?
Looking forward to hearing your review, not that I can get that yarn over here, but it will be interesting.
I know exactly what you mean about those little things...don't let them get you down x
Your Kitris look fantastic!! How was Knit Camp?
Posted by: nellie at June 26, 2008 05:28 PMKitri is so lovely & I love it. You are so lucky to test knit a new yarn - it looks so soft. Hope you have lots of fun in Knit Camp as I had at our retreat - I didn't want to come home too!
Posted by: Ann at June 26, 2008 09:49 PMKnit Camp! I'm so jealous! I love Kitri, especially the lacey cuffs. BTW, I keep waiting for the weather to cool down so I can put baby in the pretty pink sweater you knit her. One of these days, it'll happen in good daylight for me to snap a shot.
Posted by: Evelyn at June 27, 2008 01:59 AMRejoice! I've been tearing my hair out (ok, not really) trying to work out how to bolster my Patonyle stocks from the little remaining...
Lovely Kitris!
Yay for Patonyle's return! Lucky you getting a sneak peak.
Those Kitri socks really should be mounted and hung somewhere!! They are beautiful!!
Posted by: amandaj at June 28, 2008 10:00 AMYay - that is good news, and made in Australia, that is extra good news. Now I won't be so afraid to use what's in my stash. Look forward to your opinion on it.
Posted by: Rachel at June 28, 2008 12:07 PMOh hurrah! Excellent news!! Thanks for the inside info!!
Very jealous of the whole Knitting Camp thing - you'll get to meet a whole bunch of my friends (Bells, RoseRose, KMS ..) - maybe next year I'll get to come along too and meet you :)
Hope you have a wonderful wonderful time!
Posted by: Jejune at June 28, 2008 03:40 PMOh much Patonyle rejoicing here now!!!!Love the socks, they are beautiful!!!
Posted by: 2paw at July 1, 2008 11:50 AM
Bingo ...hope it stays and bring on the new colours !!!!
Posted by: melissa at June 24, 2008 06:32 PM