Pattern: Cabletini by Wendy Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Risata, “Ash”
Mods: 7.5 sts per inch, 3″ cuff, i-cord bind off
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I’m working on one of those “oh that’s pretty” startitis sock patterns. I’m using a new-to-me yarn, Risata. The label says 7 sts per inch on size US 2 needles. I’m getting 7.25 sts per inch on 3mm (which is Knit Pick’s first idea of a size US 2, but is more like a 2.5, but I digress). Revelation #1: Socks progress much faster at ~7 sts per inch vs 9 or 10 sts per inch. Revelation #2: I like tighter fitting socks. This means smaller socks. Even faster to knit, and more possibilities with “as written” pattern knitting. Revelation #3: Sock yarn does count as stash. Seriously. All hail the mighty Jaywalker! Ok, maybe not that big of a feat, but this is the first sock I have completed that was intended for myself knit in fingering weight yarn. It took me months, it seems, but I finally got’r done. Plus, it fits better than any I’ve attempted before. Anywho, this is sock numero uno.
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