One of "Those" Projects
My DS, as I mentioned a while ago, is in need of some work socks and he prefers them very thick. So I pulled come Schachenmayr Nomotta Mega superwash in a dull kahki green from the stash and presented it for his approval. This yarn usually knits up at 3.5 stitches per inch on size 6-7 needles. For most sock wearers, amply thick. Using my motherly knitterly wisdom I knit a (thick) swatch of double strand for him to feel but was promptly told it was MUCH TOO THIN ... so I knit a swatch of triple strand and he was satisfied... (you know what's coming, don't you?)... and I struggled for a week and produced a sample work sock... which is capable of standing up on it's own! (8mm needles, 2.5 stitches to the inch). Let me say I was not the least surprised (and deeply gratified) when I handed it to him when he came home on the weekend and he expressed shock and amazement. (No, I didn't say I-told-you-so... but I sure wanted to!!) He has most graciously decided to use it as a slipper, politely asking me to make a match for it. He has also requested I use my own judgement and make him some double-stranded work socks.. ROFL!! What's a mother to do, eh???
Tee hee, silly guy. Well now he knows to trust you when it comes to knowing your knittin' LOL
Reply to this