The second sock was kind of a surprise:
A very deep pool!! The only reason the pool changed sides is because I had to snip out a 20-inch section of yarn that was missing an entire ply. (Is this a Southwest Trading Company issue? I had the same thing happen with 3 of 5 balls of STC Bamboo — the only other time I have ever run into this problem.)
I liked working with Tofutsies: even with sharp size 0 Knit Picks DPNs, I had very little splitting. I liked the feel of the yarn. I liked the colors of the yarn. So what's up with the pooling in the foot??? I have never had this problem with yarn from independent dyers — have I just been lucky, or does personal pride in a job well done factor in somehow?
At any rate, I don't think there will be any more "self-striping" Tofutsies in my future.
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I've never heard of sections missing a ply - that's bizarre. The socks are still pretty though.
Yeah, weird, huh?
It had a broken, uneven strand hanging out at each end of the section.
The Bamboo had the same thing, but since it’s a solid, not as big a deal, matching wise. The Bamboo also had lots of knots. I understand the Yarn Council’s guideline is up to 3 knots in a first-rate skein. STC really takes advantage of that “guideline!”
But you notice I did not abandon the socks -- I liked them well enough to complete the pair! :)
Even with the pooling vs striping issue, they're lovely! I haven't knit up any of my tofutsies, though one is up soon. I am envious of your Sunshine Yarns; I'm always drooling over her various HP inspired yarns.... :)
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