Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The Ugliest Socks Ever: A Saga on why Not to buy Sale yarn

Sale yarn is so appealing. All that fiber! At 30% off! What!?! But really folks, take a step back and evaluate that yarn. Is it something you would really buy if it wasn't on sale? I say this because I love me a good sale and it has come to bite me in the ass.


Behold, the ugliest socks ever. Provided to you by sale yarn from my local fiber festival.


I'm not linking the dyer because I don't want you to think they don't have great yarn. They do, they really do, but this one just did not knit up well. I tried other patterns, different stitches, any thing to make these look better and they are just as ugly.

But they make me laugh! They are so ugly I just can't wait to wear them and laugh at how ugly they are! I just need to cast on the second one and giggle while I do.


So just remember people, do you really want that sale or is it just a great bargain?

Also on today's agenda, the first book club meeting at my yarn shop! I just finished The Friday Night Knitting Club for the second time and I'm excited to discuss with the ladies. Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams  for their make "Alongs" this week.
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9 comments:

  1. WhatzitknitzMarch 15, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    When my son was a teenager and I took him to shop for clothes meh often told me " those shirts are on the discount rack for a reason mom, nobody liked them enough to buy them"

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    1. All Knit Up DesignsMarch 15, 2017 at 5:05 PM

      The yarn was really pretty in the hank, but once I started knitting...uh. Not good.

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    2. Lauren ThomasMarch 17, 2017 at 4:38 AM

      That is great @hatzitknitz! I love that "ugly" stuff though

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  2. Lauren ThomasMarch 17, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Even as a sock I don't find it ugly. It reminds me of watermelon and blueberries and summer... As I had frost on my windshield this morning.

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    1. All Knit Up DesignsMarch 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM

      It definitely is summer colors, bright and so bold you just can't look away!

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  3. AlinaMarch 17, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Thank you for the laugh. I am not a sock yarn expert, but they look kind of fun and cute to me, I think you definitely need the second one :)

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    1. All Knit Up DesignsMarch 20, 2017 at 10:06 AM

      The second one is almost done, glad you got a laugh. They totally make me laugh and I'm hoping to wear them before the weather turns too hot!

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  4. UnknownMarch 19, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    The yarn is so ugly it's cute! It reminds of something Luna Lovegood would wear proudly and say that they protect from some crazy creature! Is the pattern something you designed or is it on Ravelry?

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    1. All Knit Up DesignsMarch 20, 2017 at 10:08 AM

      Hi Jennie! The pattern is just my basic sock recipe, 64 stitches cast on, 2x2 ribbing, eye of partridge heel and gusset with a wedge toe. I love that they look like Luna socks! I'll wear them with pride!

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