Monday, August 27, 2007

Not a Fan of Bamboo

I keep telling myself to give away my bamboon DPNs. If the air is at all humid or my hands are damp or sweaty, the needles get sticky. Sticky needles make for tighter knitting. In this instance, the result was sock #1 being a bit larger/looser than sock #2, 3g worth. I could tell the difference, especially when I turned the socks inside out to weave in the ends at the toes, but my SO says he can't, that the socks feel fine. Still.



The pattern is "Men's Grey Socks," free from Lion Brand. I used the recommended Wool-Ease, which feels kind of icky after working with Cascade 220, but I'm stash-busting. I also "clarified" the pattern and will publish my "adjustments" once I have verified them with a second pair, which I have already started. These are in "Oxford Grey" while the next pair will be in "Rose Heather" and are for me.

I do like knitting socks in worsted weight yarn, though. Takes no time at all!

1 comment:

Qutecowgirl said...

totally agree with the bamboo. I use to LOVE them but now all they do is hurt my hands because they will not let the yarn move. On my last order at KnitPicks I ordered new dpns to replace my sock bamboo ones. I also noticed that some brands are worse then others. I even have a bamboo crochet hook and well not loving it either. Maybe it is just the summer and I will be able to use them come winter? I did spend a small fortune on all of them I hate for them to just sit there. BTW your shawl came out very nice.=)