tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post1574750763796521382..comments2012-01-12T11:30:53.339+00:00Comments on Glitz Knitz: the leaves aren't fallingla glitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437956351697092687noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-41647743001173334012006-11-13T08:38:00.000+00:002006-11-13T08:38:00.000+00:00Kristen - whoa, that Turkish caston looks hardcore...Kristen - whoa, that Turkish caston looks hardcore! I may have to try it next time, indeed.<br /><br />I think once I start knitting socks with 50g balls of yarn, toe-up will make more sense - I'm useless at judging when I'm halfway through a 100g ball, so end up making socks too short anyway, whether toe-up or cuff-down.la glitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437956351697092687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-76410059325338412852006-11-12T04:36:00.000+00:002006-11-12T04:36:00.000+00:00I agree wholeheartedly that grafted toes look neat...I agree wholeheartedly that grafted toes look neater, but I'm addicted to toe-up socks because they're infinitely easier to start - for me, anyway. I like the <a href="http://www.misocrafty.squarespace.com/journal/2006/1/30/turkish-cast-on-tutorial.html">Turkish CO</a> for my toes. <br /><br />Starting at the cuff, I can't do emergency increases if the sock is too narrow for my freakishly wide feet and ankles, I risk twisting the stitches when I join in the round, and if I want a longer cuff, I have to guess how much to leave for the foot & toes.<br /><br />The colors of the falling leaves socks completely swallow up the pattern. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453970234339082687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-10913291166344801612006-11-04T19:51:00.000+00:002006-11-04T19:51:00.000+00:00Nuala, you're dead right. Also, lace is nice and s...Nuala, you're dead right. Also, lace is nice and stretchy and the yarnovers make it go so much faster. (Give us all a year or so and we'll be replicating the white knee-length lacy socks of our primary school days.)<br /><br />I learned! And look, I bought some monocolour yarn, too! I look forward to your update, whenever it grades us. After all, socks are timeless.la glitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437956351697092687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-91703236439026584312006-11-03T14:58:00.000+00:002006-11-03T14:58:00.000+00:00I think lace socks are popular because plain socks...I think lace socks are popular because plain socks are boring to knit :)<br /><br />And, to be honest, I think lace needs longer colour lengths to work with varigated yarn. Otherwise it's all too much.<br /><br />Inspired by curiuosity and just having bought some autumnal koigu I'm giving the pattern a try. expect an update in 5 years or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-57760090798610637382006-11-03T11:26:00.000+00:002006-11-03T11:26:00.000+00:00Oooh, like an aertex vest! You are so right. And t...Oooh, like an aertex vest! You are so right. And thank you for your honesty about the socks, too - I think these are going inside my boots for the winter. And possibly will be re-made in a plain yarn at another time.<br /><br />Good luck with the jumper! At least it's small and manageable, no?la glitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437956351697092687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570031.post-18827490712510096992006-11-01T09:54:00.000+00:002006-11-01T09:54:00.000+00:00But, but, but! Lace has holes which trap the warmt...But, but, but! Lace has holes which <i>trap</i> the warmth in! It's like layers! Makes perfect sense, if they're little holes. Not that I can knit lace. Not that I can knit anything, really (I ripped back Gnome's jumper and started again, which was the correct thing to do, but I am discouraged). But I agree they're disappointing-looking socks - perhaps a slightly fiddly design needs simpler coloured yarn for best effect, especially when so small?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14630126527592754366noreply@blogger.com