I really want to make a sweater. I have two that I'm currently salivating over. Knitscene's central park hoodie, and an openwork pullover from an old issue of vouge knitting. However, I'm still in the "I've only bought 100% natural fiber yarn twice, and don't really have the budget to only do so" situation. So I'm looking at yarn from Knitpicks. Has anyone used their stuff before? I bought cascade and I felted with it so it was wonderful but I've heard it pills a lot. So I'm just leary of spending so much on yarn for a sweater and having it pill up and look like crap.
I've made the commitment to finish my dad's socks before I buy yarn for my sweater. I think that is a perfectly good plan. I really loathe these socks. I don't know why. I liked my first pair of socks. But I think it was just the-- that was easier than I thought - I can make socks!-- thing coming out. Now I really can't stand the thought of making socks, unless they are lacy, pretty socks. (cough melanie falick's socks from handknit holidays-- purrr)
I'm going to a crochet group on Saturday and I am taking the socks. We'll see how far I get. I tend to not be able to concentrate on knitting or crocheting while everyone is talking. I think I will get used to that though.
Ok so a picture of the socks so you can see how far I am...
Not too much left to go. However I don't really know what I did to get this sock to look this way... hmmm. I haven't touched these since April. This could be scary for everyone involved...
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