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Saturday, July 14, 2018

My Not-So-Colorful Socks

Well, I finally finished something other than a dishcloth and had a big surprise. This wild and crazy yarn faded more that any other yarn I've ever used.  The water was dark purple!!



Ans the wild and crazy socks aren't aren't nearly as bright and pretty as they were.  I am wondering whether they will continue to fade with more washings, too.  Sigh!


We saw these Crocosmia on the way home from Newport.  I know a deer that would have loved them, too.


Happily that same critter left us a few day lilies.


Have a great weekend!

11 comments:

Araignee said...

Wow....that is some fading!

Tired Teacher said...

Crazy fading! I'd give the socks a good vinegar bath to hopefully stop the bleeding.

Anonymous said...

That is so sad about the yarn fading like that. I would send a letter to the mfg. and let them know how disappointed you are.

On the other hand ........they are STILL pretty!

Caffeine Girl said...

So glad you liked your goodies!
I think you should email the yarn company about that fading. That is not right! We knitters take color seriously.

Wanderingcatstudio said...

I hope the socks don't fade too much.
My crocosmia just started to bloom! Pics soon!

Betsy said...

They sure did fade a lot but I still like the muted colors. They look sort of like the colors I’ve been seeing in the stores, so see, you’re right in style!
Blessings,
Betsy

Juliann in WA said...

My lilies are just now blooming and so far, the deer have not found them.

Rian said...

Gotta be careful what you wash those socks with! Actually I like the look.

karen said...

sorry that your colors are fading. Have you soaked it in salt water to maybe stop the bleed? I've had some yarns do that and it's sad - but your socks are pretty no matter how wild they are!!

kathy b said...

You dont have to knit a find your fade shawl now. HAHAHAH. Not funny when it fades...sorry

elns said...

I'm sorry they aren't as bright as you were hoping, but they are still very pretty socks.