The lure of the Simply Socks Yarn Company Solid Sock Line was Mom choosing this color from the spectrum of 67 solid colors available.
This is the first time I've tried this sock yarn. It's perfectly nice, but not my favorite. (Stalwart from Slackford Studio is my favorite.)
The Simply Sock Solid is slightly woolly in feel. It would be great for color work where the different colors need to grab each other.
In my two skeins there were no quality problems. No knots. No thin areas. No unwanted variations in color.
Simply Sock Stitch definition is excellent.
For some reason I had a little problem keeping my stitches even in the stockinette areas. Maybe because I've been knitting with the smoother Stalwart. Maybe because we have a complicated medical event coming up for Bob and I'm a bit stressed. Probably a bit of both.
Mom will have to report back later on how Simply Sock Solid wears and launders. No reason not to think it will do fine.
Pattern: Basic cuff down sock pattern on 64 stitches. Side twisted stitch pattern is Forgotten Love #3, stitch pattern 94 from Twisted-Stitch Knitting
by Maria Erlbacher. I knit the traveling stitches as two stitch cables.Yarn: Simply Socks Yarn Company Solid Sock Line. 80% superwash wool, 20% nylon.
Color: Blush.
Needles: Options #1, 2.5mm
Gauge: 8 stitches/inch, 10 rows/inch
Very pretty stitch pattern down the side.
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and good thoughts to you and Bob. I hope things go smoothly!
Those are very nice socks. I hope everything goes well for Bob, you'll both be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThose are just so pretty - so pink and feminine! Will be sending up prayers for success for Bob's procedure.
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful pink socks ever knit! Thank you and thank you! And I join the many who are praying for Bob.
ReplyDeleteYour socks are so pretty. I love the pink. I've enjoyed discovering your blog!
ReplyDeleteLovely socks & the stitch pattern is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love this pattern. The best to both of you; you'll be in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely, very crisp stitch definition. Hope all goes well with procedure.
ReplyDeleteYour adaptation of the twisted stitch/Bavarian knitting worked great for socks! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well for Bob.
A very nicely engineered sock, and beautiful to boot!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your Mother likes them. They are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou and Bob are in our prayers.
Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your "basic sock pattern"? I mean the ribbing of the rest of the cuff, besides the special panel. It doesn't look too "basic" and looks like it provides just the right amount of snugness.
Best wishes and many prayers for both you and Bob. Your blog is one of my favorites :)
M-
ReplyDeleteI will pray for your DH. It is so stressful. You have the thoughts and prayers of your readers. This gave me some peace this past week for us.
Your mom's socks look amazing. I had a knot in my second sock skein that I am working off now. It really frosted me.
I love that shade of pink! You always do such great work on your socks.
ReplyDeleteLovely birthday socks! Good thoughts go out for medical wellness.
ReplyDeletemore prayers for you and BOB. I know it is stressful. I pray for calm for you and healing for Bob.
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