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jilangmartyl
New Pal

USA
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Posted - 09/08/2003 :  5:50:33 PM  Show Profile Send jilangmartyl a Private Message
Does anyone know any internet sites where I can buy sock yarn. I am starting to make socks and when I read the patterns some of the recommendations are "Sprinrite Berella Coountry Garden D.K," I searched and was not able to find a site that is selling this yarn. The gauge is 7Sts = 1 inch. Does anyone have an recommended sites?

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sarver2
New Pal

USA
3 Posts
Posted - 09/08/2003 :  6:45:04 PM  Show Profile Send sarver2 a Private Message
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Does anyone know any internet sites where I can buy sock yarn. I am starting to make socks and when I read the patterns some of the recommendations are "Sprinrite Berella Coountry Garden D.K," I searched and was not able to find a site that is selling this yarn. The gauge is 7Sts = 1 inch. Does anyone have an recommended sites?

New Sock Knitter


Go to Woolworks.com, they sell everything and have a great turnaround time. I just bought some great yarn for socks (I like keep a sock in progress in my purse so I can knit while waiting in line) drives people nuts watching me knit with 4 dp needles.

di
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carols
Permanent Resident

USA
1681 Posts
Posted - 09/09/2003 :  03:08:36 AM  Show Profile Send carols a Private Message
My faves are:
http://www.rosiesyarncellar.com (go to sock boutique) which is the LYS where I work
http://www.eweknitkits.com
http://carodanfarm.com
http://www.fifthstitch.com

These are all places with excellent, personalized service and quick shipping. I've never heard a bad word about any of them, and have ordered from them lots.
Have fun!!!
Carol
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Jane
SustaYning Member

USA
4292 Posts
Posted - 09/09/2003 :  03:10:29 AM  Show Profile  Visit Jane's Homepage Send Jane a Private Message
Carodan Farms and Heartstrings Fiberarts have good sock yarns, and great service.

http://carodanfarm.com/
http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/

They're just two of my favorites -- check out the Favorite Online Shops topic if you want information overload!

Jane
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carols
Permanent Resident

USA
1681 Posts
Posted - 09/09/2003 :  03:11:30 AM  Show Profile Send carols a Private Message
By the way, I think the Country Garden DK is a regular wool yarn that usually knits at a 5.5 sts to the inch gauge, but they are knitting at a tighter gauge to use for socks. You may find it listed as a Paton's yarn - try http://www.smileysyarn.com (i think that's the link but if it doesn't work, try googling smiley's yarn). Most socknitters I know find that yarn especially designed for socks lasts longer -- most sock yarns add nylon to the wool to make it more durable.
Carol
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