After The Knitting

I usually talk about a project here after I'm all bound off and happy but knitting doesn't stop there. I wear what I make. In some cases I wear them out. This is the after the knitting report: how did all that yarn hold up?

The Project: Colourful Houdini

The Yarn: Regia Mosaik Color 4-fadig/4-ply

then

How Much Wear: Finished in December 2012 this was my first pair of well fitting hand knit socks. They got up to four wears a week in their first few months and are still part of my regular rotation.

How Did It Wear: Like Iron. The heel and toe are both doing well despite my tendency to wear through heels lightning quick. There's a slight halo now, but nothing too unsightly.

Buy It Again: If I see it again I'd love too. I already have a different pattern of Regia sock yarn in stash.

Now

The Project: Konnichiwa

The Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

Then

How Much Wear: Finished this (2014) January but have still had a lot of use as I use them as a bed sock

How Did It Wear: Meh. It's quite full of pills. but they do spend a lot of time under a duvet so I'm not disappointed.

Buy It Again: For a project with less wear perhaps...

Now

The Project: Putin Punchers

The Yarn: Crystal Palace Mochi Plus

then

How Much Wear: Yes, these were finished just one short month ago. I've worn them only on my hands when I'm doing nothing with them and yet...

How Did It Wear: Let's just say it didn't. It pilled just from being worn under my coat cuffs. I expect little strength from such a lofty single but this is ridiculous.

Buy It Again: No.

now

The Project: Autumn Evening 

The Yarn: Easy Knits Deeply Wicked 

then

How Much Wear: All the time. During storms, at the allotment, walking to the shops. In places it's likely to get mud on it or tomato sauce.

How Did It Wear: Again, like iron. Can always be trusted to go into the wash and come out fine.

Buy It Again: Already have.

now