Last night I started on the Wyvern socks by Marnie McLean. Thanks to Barbara from Acornbud’s Yarn for turning me on to such a neat pattern. This is the first toe-up pattern I’ve tried and thanks to the Tip Top Toes Feature in Knitty, I was able to breeze by the toe and the heel without a problem.
I particularly love the Koigu that I’m using and I’m thinking that I’ll have to get more of this lovely yarn. The only question is where. If anyone has any suggestions on a good place to get some online, please let me know. Either leave me a comment or email me at akamaiknitter at yahoo dot com.
August 29th, 2006 at 11:34 pm
Foxyknits.com specializes in Koigu and nothing else. Awesome selection, but sometimes they are at shows and it takes awhile for them to respond.
Kyarns.com also has a decent selection as does Knittingzone.com. Can you tell I love Koigu?
Sue J.
August 30th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
Wow, beautiful new blog site! why the change? I am glad you can knit again!!!! Do you have to do physical theraphy too? My percussionist friend in PA has to do something special with stretching her joints every morning. LOL - did you just get into sock knitting? The craze has had a hold of me for a little too long for Hawaii knitting sanity. I’m sure my sock recipient buds are rolling their eyes when i think to gift ‘em with a WOOL blend sock. Have since learned and am experimenting with cotton and bamboo blend sock yarns. That means plenty self socks so i can accurately test fiber, yes? YES!!!!
August 30th, 2006 at 5:13 pm
i love the pattern and the color of your koigu really works well! i’ve yet to try toe-ups - i just can’t seem to get the hang of it….
August 31st, 2006 at 1:02 am
what a lovely shade!
August 31st, 2006 at 7:01 am
It’s so good to be back and reading your blog. I love what you’ve done to the place!
Have you tried:
Yarnzilla.com
I’ve never had the pleasure of purchasing from them, but everyone I know who has gives them rave reviews.