Thursday, June 27, 2019

New Arrivals

 My new nickle plated fixed circulars are here and I love them. I think I knit faster with them and even better, I don't have to worry about them snapping off in my hand.



I couldn't just order needles so this Capretta sock yarn came along for the ride. It's the Woodstock colorway and as much as I loved the name I am not so happy with the colors. It looks like something I would have dyed.  It's rather drab and muddy.



Maybe that was exactly what they were going for though. Woodstock was a rather muddy event.
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9 comments:

  1. BetsyJune 27, 2019 at 12:11 AM

    Yay on the needles! I'm so glad you got new ones you like. I kind of like the color of your new yarn. It will be interesting to see how it knits up.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. LianaJune 27, 2019 at 3:49 AM

    I also use knitpicks needles. They are nice. Happy knitting!

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  3. VeraJune 27, 2019 at 10:31 AM

    I think it's nice yarn - and yup, Woodstock was a muddy mess. I don't think I can do socks on circulars.....my brain can't do it.

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  4. Tired TeacherJune 27, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    I prefer metal needles because the stitches slide so easily. Hmm, yes the yarn colors do look muddy; perhaps, it will look better when knit.

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  5. ShirleyJune 27, 2019 at 12:46 PM

    Glad your new needles have arrived and you are working on those socks again. Love the socks. Great that you are pleased with the new needles.

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  6. WanderingcatstudioJune 27, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    I find knitpicks has a real problem representing the true colour of their yarns. Though you may like the yarn more once it's knit up!

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  7. Jeannie Gray KnitsJune 27, 2019 at 2:49 PM

    Glad you're back in sock action. The Capretta does look like the colors are blurred together. Hopefully it knits up differently, although it's pretty in the skein.

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  8. DelightedHandsJune 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    Ha,ha, ha!!!!
    The new yarn will be pretty , I think. Cast on soon! I'm glad the new needles are working out!

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  9. Gemma's personJune 29, 2019 at 11:21 AM

    Maybe the yarn will come to life when you start a project and see the pattern.

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