Not all sock weight fibers are created equal. What makes some truly stand out is a perfectly balanced 4-ply twist, combined with a fiber blend that delivers both softness and durability. A well-constructed sock weight made from superwash merino wool, rayon from bamboo, and nylon in a 50/25/25 ratio hits …
Wacki Saki
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You know how some cast on edges, no matter how hard you try, are just too tight? Even using yarns that have great elasticity, like Wacki Saki, isn’t always enough. Looser cast-ons, bigger needles, stretchy cast-ons, these do work, but not everyone likes the look of them. A work-around that I …
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Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki, a sock-weight, faux-Fair Isle, space-dyed yarn, is so soft that it’s perfect for a baby sweater. I designed this pattern at a looser gauge than one would think was okay to do with sock-weight yarn, but it works perfectly. Yesterday, I shared a sock pattern with you and …
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After experimenting with several needle sizes and Wisdom Yarn Wacki Saki, my wife and I each knit a pair of socks using German short row heels. Each of us chose a different gauge, which I reviewed yesterday. Today, I’ll share the pattern for these socks and a video on how to work …
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You know how it goes with some sock yarns. They are twisted so tightly to help them be more durable or to keep the short fiber staple from pilling, or they are too loose, or just a single-ply yarn, and need to be knit tightly to keep them intact. Either …