October 11, 2009
I'm back!
I'm back! We have internet again! Ailsa thinks I should now admit to my internet addiction, but obviously, going twelve days without internet proves that I don't have an addiction, right? Right?!?
The good thing about twelve days without internet is that I've got a backlog of bloggable stuff now. The bad thing? Well, one of them is more than 1000 unread blogposts in bloglines. I'm getting there, though. Two days later, and I'm down to around 200. I'm reading, but not leaving comments, I can't do it all!
First blogworthy topic?
Finished Entrelac socks!
Specs:
Pattern: A Step Above by Kathleen Power, from Knitters magazine, Summer 2004.
Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock, colourway 95.
Needles: 2.25mm Kollage square DPNS
Mods: I changed the shape of the toe and the heel a little, but that's all. I often find that toes and heels are a little pointer than I would like, so I round them off.
Verdict: Love the pattern! It's the first time I've done entrelac, and it wasn't anywhere near as hard as I'd thought it was going to be. It also went a lot quicker than I was expecting. I'm not a huge fan of an afterthought heel, although I think it's a necessity to keep the flow of the pattern in the entrelac.
The yarn I didn't love so much. It looks perfect in the entrelac, but I just didn't enjoy working with it. A bit crunchy, very twisty, a little bit of vegetation. Thankfully, the colour flow worked fine, and there weren't any knots. I haven't washed them yet, so I'm hoping they'll soften up when I wash them, like so many of you have assured me.
I don't think I'd use the Kureyon sock again. I'm not sure if the Silk Garden sock is any nicer. I do have some Mini Mochi that I got from the Loopy Ewe that would work well in this pattern, too. I'm dying to try the Zauerball. DrK had hers at SnB last month, and it feels so squishy! I think that would work well in this sort of pattern, too.
Next up on the sock parade - Mingus!
Posted by Donna at October 11, 2009 09:50 PMComments
Gorgeous socks, I can't believe how each square is a different colour. I don't like pointy toes!!
Glad you have your internet back!!
12 days without access should qualify as a detox, I reckon! your socks are a marvel - the thought of entrelac gives the heebee-jeebies. I too am not a fan of the Noro sock, like you said - just a little too crunchy
Posted by: Kylie at October 12, 2009 07:43 AMi cant believe how perfect that noro looks, as if it was made for entrelac. which maybe is about all its good for? im still not sold on it myself either. i think zauberball would go really well, and i keep fondling mine because its so soft. i think it needs rib tho, no natural elasticity in it at all.
Posted by: kylie at October 12, 2009 07:49 AMThe socks do look good - I've got my fingers crossed for the washing experiment!
Posted by: Lynne at October 12, 2009 10:05 AMWelcome back! Love the socks. I have a skein of the sock which I will probably make into a scarf.
Posted by: Suzanne at October 12, 2009 10:18 AMLooking good! Love the colours and texture!
Posted by: Sally at October 12, 2009 10:43 AMI love those entrelac socks!!! They's so pretty!!!! I know what you meant abt Noro Yarns. I've knitted with the Noro Silk Garden (not sock yarn) and it's not a very soft yarn. It broke pretty often and lots of knots!!!
Posted by: Michelle at October 12, 2009 11:24 AMWelcome back! A very huge thank you for the comment you did leave for me, as well :)
I went without internet for 20 minutes this morning until I discovered where our safety switch is. I *know* I'm addicted...
Posted by: Andrea @ Let Me Knit! at October 12, 2009 11:41 AMOne of the worst things about being without the innernets is the bloglines/googlereader backlog!!
The socks look great - I think the zauberball would be perfect for them, it has really long colour changes too!
Posted by: Rose Red at October 12, 2009 12:38 PMYay! Welcome back! Those entrelac socks are gorgeous. I have been resisting the Zauerball but I know I'll eventually succumb.
Posted by: monica at October 12, 2009 01:48 PMThe socks are awesome! :) Glad you're back up and running, I miss my computer WAYYY to much when things go bad! I think you did awesome for lasting 12 days!
Posted by: Dawn at October 12, 2009 03:55 PMGood to see you back! Your socks are lovely!
Posted by: Dawniegirl at October 12, 2009 05:32 PMthere is no way our 6 year old would last 12 days - how did Em fare?
Posted by: nat at October 12, 2009 10:54 PMGlad you are back! The socks are amazing - just beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanne at October 12, 2009 11:40 PMoh i love those socks, great colours oh and cute pointy feet.
Posted by: Leeanne at October 13, 2009 09:39 PM
WOW the socks are amazing - and mingus -can't wait
mmm I am not sure I could live any time without internets 12 days!!!!! that I couldn't do
Posted by: missfee at October 11, 2009 10:40 PM