July 30, 2004

Sockwards and Yonder

So the first Embers sock is done.

Embers Sock 1.jpg

Well, I still have to graft the toe closed and weave in the end.

But since I wasn't really in the mood for that, I decided to revisit the Colinette Enigma I picked up in Seattle. The 10.5 needles were too big and it was just hard to work with the yarn, so I did a little web research on it, and someone suggested that the yarn did better on smaller needles. Well, I couldn't find a 9 or a 10, so I figured I'd see what happened if I tried an 8. I like it.

Morocco Enigma 1.jpg

Honestly, though, I think it's better because it's on straight needles (Boye aluminums! Whee!) rather than on circs. While I love Addi Turbos, I firmly believe that they are not the best needles for all circumstances. And this yarn seems to like straight aluminum. Can't say it's my favorite. I mean, straight? But it works. Of course, I had to start the scarf three times before I decided I like the width, but now it seems to be going fine.

And I'm starting to feel better, too, knock on wood...

Oh, and I won the Gingher scissors and the cashmere lace scarf kit on eBay...

Posted by Jon at July 30, 2004 03:03 AM
Comments

love the subtle humor there :-) That sock sort of looks like glowing coals.... and for foofy non-traditional coughyarncough, that's actually pretty in the scarf. Why shouldn't you have won the cashmere and scissors after so much success?

Posted by: sheila at July 31, 2004 01:30 AM

Congrats on your eBay wins! I just love my Gingher scissors--I purchased them when I was excited about learning hardanger. I still haven't been brave enough to actually cut the fabric I have stitched upon!

And you are correct. There are needles that are just more appropriate for a project or that a project likes.

Posted by: Stacie at July 31, 2004 11:23 AM

Hi!
Could you please tell me the yardage on that Enigma yarn? That swatch looks interesting. I am thinking about substituting Enigma for another yarn in a pattern. Do you think it would be too heavy for a kimono-style sweater?

Thanks!

Posted by: Dehbi at August 19, 2004 03:48 PM