Saturday, May 8, 2010

{What's Your Favorite Sock Yarn?}

I've knit a grand total of two pairs of socks in my life so far.  Remember these?

They are so so soft and warm and comfy.  They were made from a recycled Good Will sweater that was a wool and angora combo but unfortunately, they're just not holding up.


Exhibit A:



I've got some leather soles that I saved off an older pair of bought mukluks so I think I'll sew those on so these socks can live another season. hehe  But!  I would like to know folks... what's your favorite sock yarn?  I plan on making some fluffy winter house socks like this as Christmas gifts this year and less than one year's wear is not good enough!

Thanks!

6 comments:

  1. I like the idea of using the leather soles!

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  2. ah, there are so many! Hard to narrow down....I am currently in love with Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine and Knit Picks Stroll Tonal. But Dream in Color Smooshy is a fave too...and Socks That Rock...See, I knew it would be hard to narrow down!

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  3. What a great idea! How did you go about recycling the yarn? I've never done socks before.

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  4. I'm a fan of knitpicks stroll yarn. I just started knitting socks and I love their colors and their yarn is soft yet pliable.

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  5. I often make house socks out of a worsted-weight wool/acrylic blend. If I'm doing sock-weight, you can't beat Opal or Trekking XXL for durability. They come in great colors, too.

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  6. Angora is just too soft for socks one actually walks in; but it makes nice "bed" socks. I like to turn down the heat in the bedroom, 'coz I sleep better with cool air on my face, but sometimes it's a bit chilly for the toes. I have just such a huge pile of sweaters from Goodwill, to be unraveled & recycled! Another item on the To Do List....

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