Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Skinny Yarn

It seems like I am in a 4ply mood at the moment - all of the projects I have been focusing on this week are in sock yarn. Usually I like to have a range of weights, but although I have other projects in DK and Aran/Worsted, these three are the ones I have wanted to work on.


My Skinny Bugga socks, my cowl and boyfriend's patient second sock.

Most of the progress has been made on my socks, because the yarn is gorgeous and wonderful and I can't put it down *laughs* I have reached the point where I can start the heels already (one of the benefits of having tiny feet - no wonder I like knitting socks for myself and not anyone else!)

I love the range of colours in this yarn (colourway is Ghost Moth if you're interested):


The pattern is Starflower and is a simple slip stitch pattern. I'm enjoying branching out into socks that aren't plain all the way, and I think this really shows off the colours of the yarn. It's quite muted but really pretty. It is slightly strange to be making non-orange socks though *laughs*

I still don't have a name for these socks yet, so any suggestions welcome!

As ever, if you want more lovely knitting and yarn along content, head to Tami's and Ginny's *smiles*
Posted by pinkundine at 09:25
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30 comments:

  1. Wool Diaries11 July 2012 at 09:58

    That yarn is stunning and who can blame you for wanting to knit with it. That stitch is spectacular and you are right goes so well with the colourway

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  2. Paula 11 July 2012 at 10:15

    Please stop teasing with the Bugga, I'm so very tempted to buy a skein or two! ;-)
    I think Starflower is a beutiful name for these socks, the colourway reminds of a late summer night by the lake, gazing at the sky as there is a burst of colours but they are all faily muted as you said so yourself!

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  3. Tracey ~ Clover11 July 2012 at 10:59

    I can see why you don't want to put that yarn down, Ghost Moth is an amazing looking yarn.

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  4. Greer11 July 2012 at 11:10

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. LOVE the star pattern x

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  5. Heather11 July 2012 at 11:12

    I love that pattern! So pretty!

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  6. karen11 July 2012 at 11:24

    I love knitting with skinny yarn and you are knitting with some fabulous colors :) I say keep knitting!

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  7. come on in x11 July 2012 at 11:24

    Those sockes are beautiful, I love making socks but have never seen any like that, where is the pattern?

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  8. Conservative Knit Mom11 July 2012 at 12:03

    I love the color and pattern of those socks--thanks for including the name. :) All your projects are turning out wonderful.

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  9. Lisa-24-711 July 2012 at 12:45

    That is a very pretty sock, and the pattern is simple yet effective with that color. Great job! Can't wait to see the pair :)

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  10. EMMA11 July 2012 at 12:50

    That sock stitch looks lovely, shows of the yarn very well.

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  11. Kristen11 July 2012 at 13:14

    That sock yarn IS lovely and I love the pattern, too!

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  12. steph11 July 2012 at 13:20

    no wonder you're stuck on those socks---such a fun looking knit--and beautiful colors! bet that is going to be one of those projects you'll be sorry to see come to an end....

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  13. Minding My Own Stitches11 July 2012 at 13:23

    Starflower is a very pretty pattern - the perfect choice for that yarn. It's very reminiscent of Leyburn socks which is another pattern that works nicely with variegated yarns.

    I imagine you'll want some DK or worsted soon enough. It's amazing how quickly those knit up after a few weeks of sock yarn :)

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  14. Babajeza11 July 2012 at 13:24

    Ghost Moth is definitely not orange! Great colour and great pattern.

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  15. Unknown11 July 2012 at 14:12

    Your yarn is awesome. I love the thin yarns too. They are just so pretty XD

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  16. azwoolgirl11 July 2012 at 14:18

    I love your projects and the sock is awesome!

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  17. Yarn Changer11 July 2012 at 14:40

    I love the ombination of the starflower pattern and that colorway

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  18. Donna11 July 2012 at 14:50

    Very pretty starflower! I will have to give that a try. I get bored with plain socks after a while.

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  19. Leah11 July 2012 at 15:25

    I like how the colourway is interacting with the pattern - really effective.

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  20. Vanessa11 July 2012 at 16:03

    I would call them starpower socks. I'm also getting into more textured socks.

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  21. Anonymous11 July 2012 at 16:28

    I love that stitch pattern. Great looking socks you got there!

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  22. Pumpkin11 July 2012 at 17:26

    That bugga yarn is so beautiful, you are giving me total yarn envy right now! You also picked a great pattern to go along with it!

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  23. Emily11 July 2012 at 17:36

    Great sock pattern! But I am total in envy of your cowl right now--awesome colorway!

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  24. bookworm-Mary11 July 2012 at 17:36

    LOVE the socks, both the color and the pattern! Having small feet is definitely a lovely thing-- cute shoes are easier to find too! :) And the bit of the cowl I can see is lovely!! What pattern are you using for that?

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  25. Kim Sonksen11 July 2012 at 18:05

    OH
    EM
    GEE
    I am sooooooooooooo loving the look of the starflower...gorgeous!
    And I hear ya on the 4ply - seems that is all I am using at the moment too

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  26. Erin @ Wild Whispers11 July 2012 at 19:22

    What lovely yarn! And that stitch pattern? STUNNING! Good work!

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  27. Unknown11 July 2012 at 19:44

    The stitch pattern is lovely and the colourway you've chosen is too (dare I say nicer than the colourways on the pattern page on rav after a quick peek at it)

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  28. meghann11 July 2012 at 19:58

    Oh, I love those socks! The yarn is just perfect for the pattern… I may have to add this one to my queue… xo

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  29. Andria11 July 2012 at 20:07

    Love love love those socks!

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  30. Anonymous12 July 2012 at 00:12

    The pattern matches that sock yarn PERFECTLY!

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