Coming Clean
Back when I flashed my stash ... I was not totally honest. I believe I said that I have "a lot" of Lion Brand Wool-Ease. But only a portion of that was actually pictured. I counted today, and rounding up (mostly entire skeins count as whole ones), I have (gulp) 44 skeins. That includes yarn that is currently being used in a WIP.
I know I said that I am not embarrassed to admit that I like Wool-Ease. And I do like it. Lots of colors, easy to find, inexpensive, wears pretty well, good for kids' stuff. But there's a whole lot of wonderful yarn out there, and Wool-Ease is, well, boring. I mean, Knit Picks has every manner of yummy fiber for low, low prices. Plus, Cascade 220 comes in superwash! And who wants to read a blog where every FO is made with Lion Brand? No one! So I am making a pledge. No more buying Lion Brand.
But in the interest of frugality, I'm going to use the Wool-Ease. Eventually. In order to make this effort slightly more interesting to blog, I have put a note on the sidebar about my progress in reducing the LB stash. So, if I haven't lost you already, stay tuned and see how I knit my way through a Big Honkin' Mountain of Wool-Ease!
In related and Socktoberfest news, I have one (almost) finished sock!
As you can see, I still have to graft the toe. It's knit in Wool-Ease, natch. The pattern is "Log Cabin socks" from Handknit Holidays. These are ostensibly for Mr. affiknitty's birthday, though they're not going to be ready in time (it's, um, tomorrow). I told him that if I made them from 100% wool they'd be super toasty and more breathable. This led to the following dialogue:
Mr. affiknitty: Breathable? What do you mean?
Me: I mean, the moisture might get trapped in these socks made of acrylic. You know, your feet might feel a little clammy.
Mr. A: Better clammy than itchy.
Sigh. Oh well. More details on the socks will follow when I can blog the finished pair.
I know I said that I am not embarrassed to admit that I like Wool-Ease. And I do like it. Lots of colors, easy to find, inexpensive, wears pretty well, good for kids' stuff. But there's a whole lot of wonderful yarn out there, and Wool-Ease is, well, boring. I mean, Knit Picks has every manner of yummy fiber for low, low prices. Plus, Cascade 220 comes in superwash! And who wants to read a blog where every FO is made with Lion Brand? No one! So I am making a pledge. No more buying Lion Brand.
But in the interest of frugality, I'm going to use the Wool-Ease. Eventually. In order to make this effort slightly more interesting to blog, I have put a note on the sidebar about my progress in reducing the LB stash. So, if I haven't lost you already, stay tuned and see how I knit my way through a Big Honkin' Mountain of Wool-Ease!
In related and Socktoberfest news, I have one (almost) finished sock!
As you can see, I still have to graft the toe. It's knit in Wool-Ease, natch. The pattern is "Log Cabin socks" from Handknit Holidays. These are ostensibly for Mr. affiknitty's birthday, though they're not going to be ready in time (it's, um, tomorrow). I told him that if I made them from 100% wool they'd be super toasty and more breathable. This led to the following dialogue:Mr. affiknitty: Breathable? What do you mean?
Me: I mean, the moisture might get trapped in these socks made of acrylic. You know, your feet might feel a little clammy.
Mr. A: Better clammy than itchy.
Sigh. Oh well. More details on the socks will follow when I can blog the finished pair.
posted by Laura at 1:13 PM
8 Comments:
don't be embarrassed about your Wool Ease. I've seen larger stashes of Cotton Ease!
I like Wool Ease for baby stuff, too. I refuse to knit baby stuff out of anything too pricey or is labeled "hand wash." Heck, it's for a BABY.
I have a huge bag of Wool-Ease upstairs for a sweater for the hubby. I figured it's relatively soft (esp. once it's washed) and cheap--so it's right up B's alley. A whole sweater for under $35! I'd much rather read about a huge Wool-Ease stash than a bunch of scratchy and expensive FOs that don't get worn. *grin*
The Man chose some wool ease for his first socks and I have yet to hear any complaints from him! I actually wore my wool-ease socks yesterday (they were the first pair of socks I made, worsted weight) and I didn't feel clammy.
I have more cotton ease than you have wool ease!
*Raises hand tentatively* Ummm... I like Wool-ease too.
I used to be a yarn snob until I have a bout with poverty. Then I learned the value of decent yarn at a good price! (Lion's new yarns aren't cheap, though.) Let's hope they don't discontinue Wool Ease like they did with Cotton Ease.
Holy cow!! 44 skeins??!! I think that's more yarn than I have in my entire stash! :-) I like Wool-Ease, too. Inexpensive, machine washable and a myriad of colors. Your sock looks fantastic!! You manage to make Wool-Ease look like cashmere- really beautiful work.
And Happy Birthday to Mr. Affiknitty! As for the fiber conversation, I've long since given up trying to understand male logic.
Hmmm. Love how that sock is turning out. Just might have to take another look at that book that it's from.
Hmmm . . . better clammy than itchy, eh? I use merino for my baby all the time, and it's not nearly as itchy as Wool Ease. Some people just have some weird ideas about wool, don't they? Like it's *all* itchy. :-)
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