Wildfoote Sock Yarn

I ordered 6 skeins in 3 different colors and should get them by Sat. I was wondering if any here have used this for socks and what you thought. I like Lambs Pride for hats. I started a pair of socks using Opal and didn't like how it felt....not much give or spring so I hope the wildfoote will feel better on the needles.

Donna

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I am using it with size one double points and it has a pretty hard twist and seems like it will hold up well. The fabric is firmer than the sock yarn I used last and not as soft. DH is please with it so far, however, and he is the one who will wear the socks. (I am not done with one yet so he hasn't had it one on his foot to try. ) It seems to be of even quality without any noticeable flaws in the yarn that I have noticed - not always true of some of the other kinds.

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JCT

JCT spun a FINE 'yarn':

And we can find such yarn WHERE???? Noreen :D

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Ok I wonder if it will soften up after washing...what caught my eye was the sales pitch and the color combos.

Wildfoote Sock Yarn

75% Washable Wool 25% Nylon If your feet could talk, they'd surely beg for some socks made from our Wildfoote yarn! This fun-to-knit yarn sports a variety of eye-catching solids and exciting bi and tri-color twists. Wildfoot's washable wool and nylon blend provides softness, warmth, easy-care, and wear-ability.

Donna

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DAB

Wildfoote is made by Brown Sheep. I actually got mine on eBay but I suspect many places that carry Brown Sheep would carry this. I know

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I think the color combination I got is called cadet. It is a dark blue/khaki twist that appealed to my DH. I got a good deal on it - although I don't think even at full price it is particularly high priced - Allegro sells it for $5.50 for a 50 gram skein. I will easily get a pair for DH out of two of those as I have plenty left of the first and have finished the gusset. DH has fairly small feet but I think I could get a pair for one of the boys out of 2 as well. (They wear about size 11 shoes.)

DH is following my progress closely. He likes how they look at this point.

Judy

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JCT spun a FINE 'yarn':

As the kids say, KEWL! Thanks, Judy! Hugs, Noreen

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YarnWright

ummmm, a yarn shop perhaps?

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barbie

barbie spun a FINE 'yarn':

Gee whiz, Barbie! Of COURSE I knew ^that^, but not knowing who MAKES it, I felt my query was legit. Noreen

who is grateful that Joan answered WHAT I was asking, AND very POLITELY, I might add.

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YarnWright

LOL well crap...I will make a note that you are not a mind reader, nor have stored in your memory every yarn name and who makes it ;-)

Sorry will post all the data next time

Donna

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DAB

DAB spun a FINE 'yarn':

SPLORT, I am rotflmao! Nope, not a mind reader, nope, not a photgraphic memory either, LOL! Thanks for the grin Noreen :D ;)

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YarnWright

Well here's a good one.....I was looking thru my neat and tidy yarn stash [paper sacks in the closets]for some baby yarn to make a hat and this very pretty dark blue/purple with specks of teal caught my eye.....what is that? And I yanked it out and the label reads Wildfoote Luxury Sock Yarn......when did I buy that the color is Elderberry and it feels yummy..oh cool I just noticed it also says permanently mothproofed. I also got a notice my yarn order is at the Post Office so if that yarn is like this one I will be happy.

Donna

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DAB

"Permanently mothproofed"? How can that be? very puzzled...

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Bernadette spun a FINE 'yarn':

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Bernadette spun a FINE 'yarn': major snippage of a lot of the previous, until:

I have been labelled "warped" by many. LOL! And it doesn't stop me either, Bernadette! Hugs, Noreen

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