tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post7893564818204641300..comments2023-07-14T10:27:52.071+01:00Comments on Misadventures in Craft: Noropinkundinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994450142485371131noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-28694618817506022642012-11-17T22:14:46.357+00:002012-11-17T22:14:46.357+00:00I remember feeling like this but now I've use...I remember feeling like this but now I've used quite a few different Noro yarns, with quite different results, my opinion has changed. Apart from the knots/abrupt changes, I love it because the qualities can achieve different "looks". My first Color Affection shawl is a good example - the Noro border section is my favourite part of that BECAUSE of the irregularities. The texture of the fabric is just wonderful and as it was already much thicker (even the thin bits) than the 4ply I used for the 2 other colours it makes it a much more interesting item IMO. The second one which I made with all sock yarn (one of those was Noro too) I haven't worn yet. *must do that!* <br /><br />I don't know if I'd necessarily choose it for socks, even the sock yarn, because of that rustic nature you mention, but personally I do love it for scarves and shawls. <br /><br />Hope you like the end product. <br />x<br /><br />Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185079470901101913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-39390361847899583372012-11-07T23:04:25.808+00:002012-11-07T23:04:25.808+00:00that would be annoying, but there are many differe...that would be annoying, but there are many different types of noro. i wonder if you are using the sock? it doesn't have thick and thin and the newly introduced shirato doesn't either (although that is more a fingering weight, i think 7 sts. per inch). i do love noro, but not all, my favorites are silk garden, sock and shirato, super soft with the addition of cashmere!<br />your socks are looking lovely though!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-67183197104744849652012-11-06T21:56:14.353+00:002012-11-06T21:56:14.353+00:00Oh boy, little annoyances like those can certainly...Oh boy, little annoyances like those can certainly kill the mood of a project.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-52102163910115886902012-11-06T19:33:01.863+00:002012-11-06T19:33:01.863+00:00I agree that the extreme thick and thin nature of ...I agree that the extreme thick and thin nature of noro is really inconvenient. When I made a pair of socks with it, I think I cut out laceweight bits and joined the yarn again, which was a pain.... Still, I love Noro with all its faults, though I won't use it for socks again. Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932470098845772514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-38991010555262509492012-11-06T16:51:43.744+00:002012-11-06T16:51:43.744+00:00I'm on your side in the Noro camp.I'm on your side in the Noro camp.grandmastatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049283139781457493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-27995435083058955172012-11-06T16:35:46.892+00:002012-11-06T16:35:46.892+00:00I like thick and thin yarn but I think I would be ...I like thick and thin yarn but I think I would be terribly frustrated if I had to use it in a gauge critical project like socks or a sweater. It's fun in a shawl or a scarf but nothing that's supposed to go right next to skin.Vanessahttp://www.mixedmartialartsandcrafts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-40747871106699457392012-11-06T14:22:18.402+00:002012-11-06T14:22:18.402+00:00I have not used Noro before, but I've thought ...I have not used Noro before, but I've thought about it. This might re-affirm my current decision to not spend the money on it. Thanks!bookworm-Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513191741078388759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-48346548147967411342012-11-06T13:58:38.811+00:002012-11-06T13:58:38.811+00:00And with that rustic yarn, I bet those twists are ...And with that rustic yarn, I bet those twists are becoming knots pretty quick! Yeah, I'm not sure I would ever use Noro for socks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-51071179711752602332012-11-06T13:15:02.877+00:002012-11-06T13:15:02.877+00:00You hit on all the things I didn't like about ...You hit on all the things I didn't like about Noro. The one that turned me off entirely was the thick and thin thing. I think for a shawl or scarf it would be fine but anything that needs structural integrity like socks, no way. Karenhttp://nothingbutknit2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-23359376438642296902012-11-06T13:14:57.511+00:002012-11-06T13:14:57.511+00:00I have never used Noro, but like you I know people...I have never used Noro, but like you I know people that love it and people that loath it. I can't really bring myself to buy it because of all I've heard about it, despite the amazing colors. Lisa-24-7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04346850898084786458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2828573965733422544.post-14158774705672621442012-11-06T09:47:55.899+00:002012-11-06T09:47:55.899+00:00I have read various issues with Noro, and a patter...I have read various issues with Noro, and a pattern I want to make calls for the stuff...but I am thinking of replacing it with something else :)<br /><br />So will you manage to get through with Noro to finish this project? Hope you don't find vegetable matter, that sounds horrible.Hazels Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055776069517669078noreply@blogger.com