tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post106555998988666024..comments2024-03-28T23:25:07.821+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-22519352596232708902008-04-02T16:21:00.000+01:002008-04-02T16:21:00.000+01:00I've worked with the Noro sock yarn and was pleasa...I've worked with the Noro sock yarn and was pleasantly surprised by how it softened up with use. It helped that I rewound the skein into a cake. It made it less harsh on the hands.<BR/><BR/>It is more loosely twisted however and can't say how it will wear.FiberQathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524481267771726089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-2111427247596677902008-03-29T16:51:00.000+00:002008-03-29T16:51:00.000+00:00Jean -- remind us: what is Scotch broth? (soup)Jean -- remind us: what is Scotch broth? (soup)MaryjoOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861945604000052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-61923108366359149812008-03-29T06:55:00.000+00:002008-03-29T06:55:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-34174167843812917812008-03-29T04:16:00.000+00:002008-03-29T04:16:00.000+00:00On the Noro sock yarn- It doesn't seem particular...On the Noro sock yarn- It doesn't seem particularly hard to knit. It does seem not soft- not scratchy, but hard, sort of. The colors are less entertaining in sock form than in sweater format. I think that is because with the sock, the color repeat goes on too long. Haven't washed, haven't worn, so I'll report back after that.woolywomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798060848062776281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-26165460246291139652008-03-29T02:59:00.000+00:002008-03-29T02:59:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-47268508774092820182008-03-28T22:15:00.000+00:002008-03-28T22:15:00.000+00:00I love soup weather! We've finally had our autmun ...I love soup weather! We've finally had our autmun arrive and it's great to be able to get out the soup cauldron. We've had hot sour soup and leek & potato so far. We're heading for a weekend of vegetable & lentil soup shortly. Add a toasted cheese sandwich and all the ingredients are there for hibernation : )Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124722668160658606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-90193729007877932552008-03-28T14:58:00.000+00:002008-03-28T14:58:00.000+00:00Hello Jean, best regards to your husband in hopes ...Hello Jean, best regards to your husband in hopes he is better soon.<BR/>I knit a pair of Jaywalkers in the Noro sock yarn. I went down a needle size, so the fabric is very firm. I used Harmony needles, with their lovely pointy bits I had no problem picking up gusset stitches. The sock softened up very nicely after its first bath, and seems to be wearing well; I wear Dansko clogs and also run around the house on wood floors in my socks. It does run a bit thick & thin at times, so it requires paying attention whilst knitting. The colors are lovely, there are pictures on Ravelry and my blog of finished items.<BR/>(Catmum)catmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017266109013667953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-33190068015981497212008-03-28T12:28:00.000+00:002008-03-28T12:28:00.000+00:00On the other hand, some have lauded it for scarves...On the other hand, some have lauded it for scarves & shawls, because it's soft, and the long colour changes do well with lace...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-43715860424254944122008-03-28T12:27:00.000+00:002008-03-28T12:27:00.000+00:00Yes Jean, I share your concerns about the Noro soc...Yes Jean, I share your concerns about the Noro sock yarn. I've made 2 orders and both times "removed" the order before the "check out" stage of the webpage. The colourways and modulation are wonderful but how about the texture? As you say, let's wait and see. JayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-37788082564840896922008-03-28T12:20:00.000+00:002008-03-28T12:20:00.000+00:00I have looked at the noro sock yarn and while the ...I have looked at the noro sock yarn and while the colors are amazing, it doesn't appear as if it would be hard wearing. Also, if memory serves me, it is hand wash only. So that could be a problem, depending on the recipient.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-5103739443297637012008-03-28T09:18:00.000+00:002008-03-28T09:18:00.000+00:00Yes, I'm going to try Noro socks but haven't quite...Yes, I'm going to try Noro socks but haven't quite got round to buying any of the yarn yet. I've got the SkipNorth yarn mountain to climb first!Spinningfishwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709744732495957360noreply@blogger.com