So much for the yarn diet!! LoL
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>I am wanting to make the boyfriend some socks. I am needing some
>suggestions for yarn. I would like something in earthy tones,
>preferably self-striping with larger stripes. Superwash would be a
>plus, but not necessary, as I am the one that does the laundry.
>
>Some one at the Knitting Meetup had some Steinbach Woole (Aktiv
>Effekt). It was lovely!! Maybe something like this or something else. >
>I am willing to take all suggestions to my LYS's so I can feel it and >play with it!!
The bloggers seem to be going nuts for a brand called Trekking. It fits your description very well.
=Tamar