The Keep Calm and Carry On sock project is just past the halfway point and I'm more than pleased with how this pattern has turned out. With temperatures forecast for the rest of this week in the double digit range, the wearing of socks is losing its appeal rather quickly though. The Regia Silk has been lovely to work with. I was worried by the odd comment on Ravelry about this wool having a tendency to pill. The odd minuscule ball of fluff does whizz past every now and then but is easily pulled off without any damage. What these socks will look like after a dozen washings and wearings is another matter. For now, I'm going to enjoy the project and just gazing at them.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thus Far...
The Keep Calm and Carry On sock project is just past the halfway point and I'm more than pleased with how this pattern has turned out. With temperatures forecast for the rest of this week in the double digit range, the wearing of socks is losing its appeal rather quickly though. The Regia Silk has been lovely to work with. I was worried by the odd comment on Ravelry about this wool having a tendency to pill. The odd minuscule ball of fluff does whizz past every now and then but is easily pulled off without any damage. What these socks will look like after a dozen washings and wearings is another matter. For now, I'm going to enjoy the project and just gazing at them.
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No - you won't need to be washing them because they are far too nice to wear!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely socks Darlene, happy gazing! Oh how I wish we had temperatures in the double digits. It's cold and miserable here .. bbrrrrr!
ReplyDeleteJeanne x
I'm listening to a howling wind here ....
ReplyDeleteLooking good.
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd taken up sock knitting - I've just walked to the shops through a hailstorm, and my feet were freezing when I got back home. Where's the sun, doesn't it know that it's Springtime? :0(
What a splendid thing! And don't worry - I'm sure that the chill will be back....
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Hannah
That's a lovely color and I bet you don't even mind that you might not be able to wear them for a few months? :)
ReplyDeleteverity, I'll be sure to wear them with my Mary-Janes so I can show them off!
ReplyDeleteCottage Garden, So sorry to hear that it's freezing, the good news is that it won't be for long. Hang in there!
mary, Makes your cup of tea taste all the better. Here's to sunshine ahead...
J, What's up with the weather over there? You'd be surprised at just how easy it is to knit socks. A basic pattern and some of that patterning wool to make it fun and off you go. I know that you can knit...I've peeked!
Hannah, Struth! My husband is not about to take the snow tires off just yet for fear of jinxing the weather.
Danielle, Thank you, I really like the colour too! It's really all about feeling productive whilst watching random silliness on TV.
I'm very envious of your nice weather - it's freezing here! Love the sock :)
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous, Darlene! I am jealous of the temperatures too - I am having African sun withdrawal symptoms after returning to rainy England!
ReplyDeleteskirmishofwit, Oh no! There are loads of people wandering around here in flip flops, shorts and strappy tops...and really white legs. I'll send some sunny skies your way!
ReplyDeleteRachel, Welcome back! You've been missed! I'm so looking forward to hearing all about your travels!!!
Gorgeous as always! And I got a good chuckle out of verity's comment! Now those Addi Lace Clicks are really calling me (though I'm not sure the tips come small enough for sock knitting)... K x
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, especially the waved cuff.
ReplyDeleteI've made a beret in the Regia silk before, and it's holding up beautifully to washing. Just the usual slight bloom of washed silk, but no piling.