FO Sock #1 of My "Mexican Coloured" Socks

The.Knitter · 02-17-2008, 04:03 AM

2:30 a.m. I am finished sock #1 of my "mexican coloured" socks. They fit nicely. I don't like the colours at all. There was some pooling of the red colour at the front of the sock from where I knit the heel flap, but I am told that when using verigated yarn this happens sometimes. The laddering is very apparent to me when I have the sock on. I am hoping washing will fix this problem. I have been assured that it will. It would probably not be apparent to anyone that did not know what to look for.

I don't think I would buy Cascade Fixation again as the material seems a bit coarse to me. Perhaps they will soften up when the socks are washed. I hope they do. I would hate to think I wasted $8.00 a skein on sock yarn for socks that don't feel soft and comfortable when you are wearing them. I bought four skeins because the sales clerk said two was not enough and then I only used one ball for this sock. I will be stuck with two extra skeins of yarn when my socks are finished. It is not likely that I will make a second pair of socks with this yarn.

Maybe I will CO for #2 later today.

Sorry the pictures are a little bit fuzzy, but I am tired and could not hold my foot still.

Debkcs · 02-17-2008, 09:13 AM

Well, TK, it is very nice. You'll probably like it better when the other one is done and you can wash them.

Will your LYS take back the unused yarn? Mine does and I think all should, after all, she told you that you would need more than one skein. You could call to find out.

ritaw · 02-17-2008, 01:56 PM

It is lovely

There is no stopping you now. Your needles are on fire lol !!

tarrentella · 02-17-2008, 02:20 PM

i see why you all them mexican coloured socks ... what a great set of colours for the yarn.
i havnt used that yarn myself so i dont know what the texture is like but i do know that sometimes blocking and a gentle hand wash soften things up, especially if the fibres have been roughed up through handling when knitting.