BIG zebra socks

Sometimes you try something new and it works out. Sometimes not. These socks are in the latter category.

Pattern: Short Row Toe and Heel Basic Socks, by Wendy D. Johnson
Yarn: Zwerger Garn Opal 6-fach/6-ply, in 5306 (black) and 1450 (black and white)
Needles: US3
Modifications: None

I *thought* I had knit socks with this yarn before, but now I am wondering. The resulting socks are HUGE and thick and, after wet finishing, overly fuzzy. I see a future of pilling after very little wear.

I would not recommend this yarn for any project unless you want a halo effect. I knit the toes, heels, and cuffs in the solid black, but it doesn't match the black in the "zebra" yarn. It's not very often that I am this unhappy with a knitting project, but there you have it.