Friday, February 18, 2011

A Sock and A Sock

New at the Yarns With A Twist -- PAGEWOOD FARM SOCK YARN
(Socks in the photo were knitted with Chugiak Forest Camo.)
Denali – Merino/Nylon blend. Superwash Hand Dyed Sock Yarn
Fiber: Merino Superwash / Nylon (80/20)
Weight: 4.0 oz - Yards: 450
Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch
Needle: 1-3 US; 2.25-2.75 mm

Chugiak - Hand Dyed Sock Yarn
Fiber: 100% Merino Superwash 2-ply tight twist
Weight: 4.0 oz    Yards: 450
Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch
Needle: 1-3 US; 2.25-2.75 mm
Chugiak is a tight enough twist that you can substitute it for lace weight in some projects.

Glacier Bay - Hand Dyed Sock Yarn
Fiber: 100% Merino Superwash 3-ply
Weight: 5.5 oz   Yards: 450
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch
Needle: 3 US; 2.75 mm
It is thick enough that you can use it as an ultra light worsted.


Sandee knitted a pair of socks using her favorite Queen Kahuna pattern and Knit One Crochet Too Ty-Dy sock yarn

TY-DY SOCKS
Fiber Content: 80% wool/20% nylon
Put-Up: 100-gr ball - Yardage: 436 yards
Texture: smooth  Sts per 4": 34 sts
Needles: US size 1 (2.25mm)
Would you like to learn the The Queen Kahuna Crazy Toes & Heels Socks method of knitting socks? Sandee will help you. Call the shop to set up an appointment or just stop by. This is recommended for the advanced beginner knitter. 





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