Cabin Cove

This fiber did not disappoint me! It’s gorgeous yarn, and it was fun to spin from the moment the fiber was dry from dyeing. It spun up as a nice fingering weight, and the SuperWash gives it a nice subtle glow.

Details:
Color: Disco 70’s
Fiber Source: Cabin Cove
Fiber Content: 100% Super Wash Merino Wool
Spun on: Journey Wheel
Yardage: 386 Yards
Finished Weight: 3 5/8 oz
Ply: 2

This is a pair of Koigu socks. Let me preface this by saying that I know I swore I’d never make another pair of Koigu socks after the last incident, but I already had this yarn in my stash. The first/last pair of socks I made took me several weeks to hand knit, and the toes and heels wore out after only three wearings. To me, that’s too short a time. And, for the price of the yarn, they really should have held up better.

Anyway, I had this yarn and was contemplating making a pair of gloves with it, but opted for the faster sock machine socks. And they actually look pretty nice. And I’ll wear them, too. I’m not man who’s too afraid of color. And these socks are no exception.

When I originally bought the yarn, I had three skeins, thinking that I’d make a pair of gloves and a matching hat. Now, I was able to opt for long socks instead. Long socks are a great thing, especially when they don’t have those choking cuffs. (And, if you’re a regular reader, you know the issues I have about cuffs, elastic, and ankle circulation.) But these beauties are pretty nice…

This is the real color, below:

Details:
Yarn Source: Koigu KFM
Color: F160
Fiber Content:  100% Merino Wool
Stitches: 72
Top Hem: Plain Cuff
Notes: NICE stuff. But time will tell how well they wear. My last pair wore holes after three wearings.