Friday, April 09, 2010

Handspun Friday - handspun socks

Today just a quick post, and it's not handspun yarn, but socks made with my handspun, cabled yarn Chimera.

FatCatKnits Chimera - BFL-550yds -6

I didn't like the finished yarn because how muddled the colors have become. Since then I've learned to understand the process of spinning/colors a little bit more.
finished Chimera handspun socks
Since the yarn itself is busy enough, I wanted to use a simple stitch pattern, but at the same time, I wanted to see how cables look with cabled yarn. I tried 4 different cable patterns, and in the end choose the simplest one a two stitch cable.

finished Chimera handspun socks

I still don't like the color, but I LOVE the feel of these socks in my hands. They feel heavy, but soft, and smooth. Very nice for socks.
Alright, got to go. Not much time, will explain soon.....

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13 comments:

  1. MichelleApril 09, 2010 3:33 p.m.

    I think the color looks better knit up into the socks. I wasn't sure if the cabled yarn would be too stiff for socks but they look good!

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  2. FriedaApril 09, 2010 4:26 p.m.

    I like the colour and your pattern is perfect for the yarn . Very nice as usual !

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  3. monoApril 09, 2010 4:57 p.m.

    I think the colours are just perfect! =)

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  4. AlexandraApril 09, 2010 5:18 p.m.

    I love the socks! The cables look very pretty :)

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  5. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:April 09, 2010 6:53 p.m.

    They look like lovely socks! I like socks in muted colors and with that pattern it all comes together perfectly! Enjoy :)

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  6. 2pawApril 09, 2010 7:43 p.m.

    I think the socks themselves look lovely, and if they feel nice when you wear them, that is the main thing. Hope everything is OK??

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  7. RCApril 09, 2010 7:45 p.m.

    I have not successfully made a cabled yarn yet. yours looks nice and even better knit up! good pattern choice

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  8. SharonApril 09, 2010 8:15 p.m.

    I totally get what you mean about the colors becoming muddy. That's what happened with my Dried Flowers. Still, your socks are lovely.

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  9. ciciApril 09, 2010 8:54 p.m.

    I love the color and the pattern is great! great job♥

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  10. AnonymousApril 09, 2010 11:00 p.m.

    Those socks are STUNNING. Great job on them (the spinning and the knitting).

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  11. WaldenApril 10, 2010 4:05 a.m.

    I understand your thoughts on the color, but as a lover of orange, I think they are quite lovely.

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  12. knottygnomeApril 10, 2010 5:19 p.m.

    i really like how the socks turned out! i wouldn't have guessed they'd look like that.

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  13. Virginia GApril 12, 2010 7:18 p.m.

    I actually LOVE the color of those socks! They're so beautiful.

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