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mo54
New Pal
USA
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 Posted - 12/27/2011 : 12:06:03 PM
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| What is your favorite sock yarn.....I like self striping myself, but am wondering where the best online shopping is. |
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Shalee
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/27/2011 : 6:22:51 PM
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There are very few sock yarns I don't like, but I always buy mine at local yarn stores. I like to feel the yarn and see the actual, real life colors.
Sharon in NW PA
I always wanted my own library but I didn't realize it would be all knitting books!
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jtamsn
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/28/2011 : 5:51:17 PM
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I also like the self-striping yarns. I almost always buy mine locally, but find theknitter.com, simplysocks.com, and littleknits.com excellent sources on line for sock yarn with very good customer service.
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2011 : 06:02:41 AM
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I usually buy Opal Uni for socks, and you can find this brand on line at Totto's in Santa Fe. This yarn wears very well. Yesterday I did cast on a pair of Oak Ribbed Socks ( see Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush) in Crazy Zauberball and I really like the way the self- striping is working out. WEBS has this brand. I just hope it will hold up as well as Opal. A couple of months ago we had a discussion about yarns we like and hate. You might find this interesting. Look for this thread under Sock Forum.
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mangokiwi
Chatty Knitter
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2011 : 09:20:44 AM
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Koigu is my absolute favorite! Of course there are other ones that are very high on the list, such as Sundara...
Check out my blog!
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Ruby Plaid
Seriously Hooked
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2012 : 08:45:20 AM
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I love self-striping, it's so much fun watching the stripes form and it makes plain sock knitting more fun.
I like Opal, Regia and Knit Picks.
My knitting & crafts blog is here: http://www.spindyeknitlove.wordpress.com
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Rimfrost
New Pal
Sweden
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Posted - 09/03/2012 : 11:54:13 AM
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| I get very happy when I see some yarn names (Opal, Regia and Zauberball) that I can get my hands on here in Sweden! I´m so envious of all Americans that have such a broad variety to choose from!! I´ve knitted with Opal, solid and Continents and liked them a lot. The Zauberball - I really liked the knitting part, but as it is spun singles, the heels worn out in notime... Won´t do that again... |
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eldergirl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 09/03/2012 : 9:59:32 PM
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I like Lorna's Laces sock yarn, both self-striped and color-shaded.
Isn't it great that there are so many to choose from?
Anna
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PBELKNAP
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 09/04/2012 : 12:03:03 PM
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I'm a sock yarn junkie. I can never pass it up when I'm in a LYS or a festival or...whatever. If they had it at the hardware store, I'd have to get it. I love all the self-striping ones, too! I love the excitement and anticipation of seeing what color is coming next (I don't get out much). I haven't had a bad experience with any of them, although I do prefer the sock yarns that have nylon.
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ikkivan
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
429 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2012 : 6:23:27 PM
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I, too, prefer the sock yarns that have a bit of nylon, but I really haven't had any yarns designated "sock yarn" that have disappointed me, except for LL Solemate (not the results, just the handling of it). Socks are one of my favorite things to knit and I have made many a pair. I think often the disappointing results some knitters have is more due to knitting at too loose a gauge for socks than because of the yarn itself.
In the beginning, I was enamored of the self-striping and patterned yarns, and bought many brands in bright colors. But now I prefer solids or monochromes or the "almost" solids ... I don't tire of those nearly as quickly as the bright patterns, and they seem more versatile (to me).
Donna, with intentions always bigger than her available time. (OkieDokieKnitter on Ravelry) |
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Christine diaz
New Pal
Canada
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Posted - 10/02/2012 : 2:00:19 PM
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I love to use Bamboo yarn for my socks. It's soft and hard wearing. I normally use a smaller needle than the pattern calls for by .25 and I do the foot part a little shorter than when using other yarns. |
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Lynn60
New Pal
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 11:54:06 AM
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| I just finished my 3rd pair of Scotch Mule Pattern socks and used Paton 's Classic worsted in "Mist color. The pattern looks deceiving hard and difficult, but is surprisingly easy, I should know I CAN"T FOLLOW A PATERN. I followed this one and I love it.I guess 3 pairs????:) |
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Shalee
Permanent Resident
USA
2021 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 11:01:09 PM
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Wow, Lynn, lace and a short row heel! You under-estimate yourself!
Sharon in NW PA
I always wanted my own library but I didn't realize it would be all knitting books!
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Lanea
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USA
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mcknitty
New Pal
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2012 : 07:34:00 AM
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| Try theloopyewe.com - wonderful online site, and I've bought a lot of sock yarn :D |
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highdesertrose
Gabber Extraordinaire
Malta
544 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2012 : 4:48:18 PM
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I love Lorna's Laces and Koigu.
~Rena~
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Favorite sock yarn
