I really like the colours and the stripes but it was a bit harder to knit because it's ever so slightly fuzzy. You can't really tell but I could feel it on the needles, and I stuffed up some of the pickups.
And the last pair were a Malabrigio sock yarn I found in the magical tub of yarn under the bed in the beach house. These were lovely to knit with although the colours are a bit odd. I can't remember buying it at all. After four pairs I think I am done with socks for now, although they make a very good travel project so I'm sure I'll have more on the go in the future. I certainly have more sock yarn to use up.
The big scary project is going OK so far - I went with the "Step by Step" sweater because it is super easy, has been made by thousands of absolute beginners, and has an hour and a half video on Youtube where Florence goes through each bit with wonderful thoroughness (and slowly! it's amazing).
It's top down on circular needles so I've done the folded collar, the shaping at the back (german short rows! I had to watch the video about fifty times) and I'm moving on to the increases for the yoke. It's all one colour and all stocking stitch, so couldn't be simpler (we shall see!). I bought the 10 ply from Bendigo Woollen Mills and it is a nice clean wool that I'm enjoying knitting with; although it feels like absolute rope compared to sock yarn. I don't know how I'll go when I have an entire garment on the circulars, it will be like hauling around an elephant. I will keep you posted in about six months when I reach that stage...
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