Most of my knitting projects don't really have stories, but this pair of socks has as much of a story as you'll ever get from me, I suppose. I cast on the Rosebud Socks pattern by Wendy D. Johnson in Canada during a trip to visit a friend. Upon my return to Finland I had an obligatory five-day break from the project, first due to two days of traveling (which was really only supposed to be one day, but I got stuck in Amsterdam for an extra day due to the chaos caused by the snow), and then for an extra three days since my luggage, including this knitting project and a bunch of yarn I purchased on the trip, was delayed. When I finally received my suitcase I was just very grateful it didn't get permanently lost, considering there must have been thousands of other bags stuck at the airport, as well.
This was my first time knitting with Wollmeise, and while the colors are very nice, I don't really get what makes this yarn so special. It's quite splitty for a sock yarn. I've been interested in trying for some time, due to its popularity, but since it's so difficult to acquire from the online store, which is out of stock most of the time, I figured my only reasonable way of getting it would be another knitter who wants to get rid of hers. I found an American knitter who was selling two skeins of Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin on Ravelry in a color I liked, and had her ship them to my friend's place in Canada, where I would be visiting soon. It worked out fine, but I don't think this yarn is quite worth the effort!
Love those socks! I love Wollmeise's colours but I'm sad to hear its splitty. I still hope to try it some day :)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't happen to get those shoes in Canada did you, they are lovely!
Good to know about the wollmeise! it's one of those on my list of "maybe one day if I have some cash" yarns. Maybe I'll cross it off! Gorgeous socks though! Love the green.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review of this yarn. It's always good to know. The socks came out good at least they look really nice on the picture. You always have a nice way to model the socks you knit! Hope your having Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteCelticCastOn: No, didn't get them in Canada, but a few years ago from here in Finland. Only worn them a couple of times, though.
ReplyDeleteIbunnysavetroy: I'm probably in the minority with my lack of enthusiasm for this yarn, it's possible you'll still like it.
Thanks, Maryse!
Really, utterly and totally gorgeous! I would steal, beg, borrow or plead to get my hands on these! Or the pattern...
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Thanks for persevering.
If you are looking for more Wollmeise, you could try the online shop of Loop, London. I'm only saying because it's my favourite yarn shop. I like Wollmeise because of the wonderful colours.
I love the color/pattern combo! Beautiful stitch definition. So glad you got your bags, knitting and all.
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