I wasn't quite ready to tackle my second Child's First Sock, so I thought I would cast on for a different pair.
This is a Merino Lace Sock from Favorite Socks. The pattern is styled in a similar way to aran sweaters, but it uses lace patterns instead. There's three complimentary lace patterns altogether. I think it makes for an attractive sock, and it's also interesting to knit.
I'm using the Wollmeise yarn (colorway is Brombeere in medium), and the colors are absolutely fabulous. They're so rich, and even though there's a riot of different colors going on, the entire sock reads as one color. This is great for showing off the fancy lace stitches.
The yarn itself is not as stretchy or soft as I hoped. I've also had issues with it splitting, but this is mostly when I make a mistake and have to tink back a few stitches. In the end, the yarn is definitely worth using. I'm thinking, however, about ways I might improve its texture. I'm planning to knit a test swatch and swish it in water with some conditioner. I also might try the Pure Laine yarn on the Woolmeise website, and see how it compares. I'll have to find something that works, because I want to experience more of these fabulous colors!
The color is gorgeous!
Posted by: Oiyi | April 18, 2007 at 01:09 AM
Beautiful colors and stitch patterns!
Posted by: Brenda | April 18, 2007 at 01:43 AM
i really like the way it's turning out. that's a shame about the softness. i hope you can figure out a way to soften them up because i agree -- the yarn is gorgeous!
Posted by: jody | April 18, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Definitely beautiful colors. Where did you find the yarn? Or did you order it online? It's so funny, I looked at that book recently and really wasn't impressed with most of the patterns. But this one is really lovely the way you are doing it. Maybe I should go give that book another look....
Posted by: Jessica | April 18, 2007 at 09:03 AM
love the pattern and the color you chose! What a great idea to combat sss!
Posted by: Carol | April 18, 2007 at 11:33 AM
that red is amazing....she dyes up the best colors! I'll have to look at that sock when I get the book - very pretty!
Posted by: stacey | April 18, 2007 at 12:16 PM
The colors are gorgeous! Pretty pretty sock.
Posted by: tiennie | April 18, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Oh, WOW! I wasn't all that thrilled with the Bromberee until I saw it knit up. And now, well, I WANT. Perfect yarn/pattern match! I love it when perfection happens, don't you?
Posted by: knittingphilistine | April 18, 2007 at 08:02 PM
What beautiful yarn...looks like a fun knit, too!
Posted by: Ariel | April 19, 2007 at 06:15 PM
I love these! I can't wait to make them, but alas I am still working on Feb.'s sock club shipment and making that pair for my mom. I love that color.
Posted by: Christine | April 20, 2007 at 04:50 PM