
There are 4 skeins of ShiBuiKnits Sock and 1 skein of Pagewood Farm Hand Dyed Sock yarn(the cotton candy pink one).
Why I love the Barn Raising Quilt:
**I have been wanting something to do with my sock yarn leftovers and my substantial sock yarn stash.
**the squares are easy to knit--perfect for knitting group knitting and TV time.
**the squares are portable
**it's fun to see how sock yarn patterns when it's used this way
**it is something that will last longer than a sock does
**it's something everyone can see, whereas sometimes socks are under wraps(or pants as the case may be).
**it gave me a great place to showcase my STR stash which my DH greatly enhanced when he gave me a big old gift certificate last Christmas
7 comments:
Ooo, a girl after my own heart! Love those bright, happy colours.
I need to remember that pattern when I'm ready to admit that I will never be a sock knitter ;-)
Ohhhh, Shibui Sock yarn, where did you get it? Online or at Colorful? Hmm, I need some of that.
it's true that some of the 100% merino sock yarns don't always last as long when knitted up in socks. They are so easy to purchase though.
I have a feeling that sock square afghan will be my next knitting obsession. Right now I'm working on some dishcloths. My kitchen stash is getting low. I expect by May I'll be ready to dive headfirst into squares.
What? Your stash isn't loaded with vibrant, bright color?! Once again, we're twins. :)
My first square is done and it is stunning! It's out of the same green shibui that you have there. I finished it last night, obsessively knitting away to David Letterman. I've already cast on to square two.
LOVE IT!@ I can't wait to see what we all come up with!
SOOOOO great seeing you Friday night!
Now those are some great colors!
I love that blanket too! It would be a great use of my left over sock yarn too! :)
I look forward to watching yours grow.
Can you tell me where to find the pattern for the squares? And is it something a very new knitter (still at the two needle, garter stitch stage --) can manage -? I really love the concept .... thanks!
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