How is it that 2 months have slipped away since I've done a blog post! October was full of shows and a visit to California, November had a show, Thanksgiving, and a trunk show...that's how 2 months slipped by!
Along with these busy business times I've also had some knitting time! I finished a pair of Christmas socks that I started in...2020...yes, it took me three years to finish these socks. I tried working on them last year and they just weren't bringing me any joy so I put them away, which is totally fine. I want my hobby time to bring me joy and I'm totally okay if I need to switch things up to make that happen.
The yarn for this pair is from Leading Men Fiber Arts in the 'Oh Christmas Tree' colorway. The color totally looks like a Christmas tree with lights on it! The base I used is not one I've had from them before and it's a BFL and nylon base.
BFL is a hardier wool yarn that wears well and is no where near as soft as merino. The lack of softness means that the socks don't pill as quickly or easily. I also find that they don't stretch out as quickly through the day as some of my hand dyed merino ones do. Do you have a non-merino wool you like to knit with?
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