Handpainted Sock Yarn

I love handpainted yarn of any kind.  But I especially love handpainted sock yarn.  Probably because I'll wear something on my feet that I might not wear as a sweater, but also because I usually cannot afford enough handpainted anything for a sweater.

Rhinebeck is a handpainted yarn junkie's dream.

Though I must admit I'm a tad fussy about my handpaints.  Not all of them talk to me.  I spent considerable time trying very hard to buy yarn from one such business but none of the colours did anything for me.  They didn't grab me and my wallet the way other places did.

For example these lovely ones:

The two balls on the left are from Oak Grove in the colour Fall Leaves (oakgrove@sover.net) and the two on the right are Socks that Rock in Moss Agate and Lagoon from The Fold.  I had a hard time deciding which socks rocked the most at that place.  I loved them all.

Maybe tomorrow I'll wind these babies with my new ballwinder and see how they look.

Comments

[Julia]

I Love your moss agate color...that's one of my top favorite palettes! Your socks will be gorgeous =)

[emily]

Ooooh! They are beautiful!

[megan]

love that oak grove -- especially that secret bit of bright blue. lovely! Rhinebeck sounds like *such* fun. Too bad it would be a coast to coast trip for me!

[Kathy]

Oh, my....those socks really do rock! The colors are gorgeous.

[JoVE]

See, that's my problem. handpaints don't do much for me though I saw someone wearing a skein around her neck like a scarf and that was pretty. I did buy some from STR in Ruby Slippers (almost the same as the Manos sweater). I was even feeling weird about the roving I bought.

Great for you though. I think next year I need to focus on all that natural stuff...

[claudia]

Delightful to meet you. Next time longer!

[Samantha]

That yarn is gorgeous! Have fun knitting with it. :)

[JessaLu]

Beautiful colors!!

[lynette]

sounds like you had a great time at rhinebeck! i love socks that rocks yarn. enjoy!!