FO: Vinnland socks
Pattern: Vinnland from the AntiCraft by Becca Compton, also known as
Yarn: Fleece Artist Merino 2/6 from a swap with
Needles: Size 1 US (2.25mm)
Notes: Made 9″ circumference foot, decreasing to 8″ leg. It’s easy to adapt sizing in this pattern. This works well in the Fleece Artist. I think a yarn with greater color variation would hide the pattern, and the pattern’s just too pretty to hide. The sock doesn’t look like much when it’s all folded up, as all that ribbing pulls in on itself. When it’s on, though, it’s very pretty.
The yarn is quite soft and easy to work with. I wore them for a day and got some light fuzzing from my jeans rubbing on the legs and some moderate fuzzing on the heel. I’m also a loose knitter, so fuzz is a consistent issue for me. Handwashed these this morning and some green bled into the water, but not an alarming amount.
The picture at the left shows how much yarn I had leftover afterwards. The Merino 2/6 has generous yardage. There’s definitely enough for a small project – kid socks? wrist warmers? Hmm.
I’m pleased with how these turned out, and I’d make this pattern again.
Love that color. I keep threatening my husband by saying I will make him a pair in Noro.
Love that color. I keep threatening my husband by saying I will make him a pair in Noro.
Heh. I really want to try that Noro sock yarn. I have a friend who made a pair of socks out of Silk Garden Lite, so maybe that’s the next best thing.
Heh. I really want to try that Noro sock yarn. I have a friend who made a pair of socks out of Silk Garden Lite, so maybe that’s the next best thing.