Wednesday, October 8, 2008

FO: Wollmeise crocheted socks

I'm such a silly chook. All those lessons on destressing and zen and calmness I learnt in the last four months totally unlearned over a weekend. Stressing over crafting? Heavens! And of course I can (and do) crochet on the bus (however Sunnyboys are hard to make on the bus - the lack of power for a sewing machine, you see).

Today I left work at 4.40 pm and walked in the front door at home at 5.30, calm and with a clear mind. In that time I managed 9 rows of sock, and when I arrived home I realised I was all done with these socks bar the ribbing. So an hour later ...

Wollmeise crocheted socks

Pattern: Pebbled Sand by Janet Rehfeldt from Crocheted Socks

Yarn: Wollmeise 100% wool in Sonne

Wollmeise crocheted socks

Hook: The usual - 4 mm bamboo.

Notes: Oh Janet. I just don't think you can write a good pattern! Four socks I've now made with this pattern, and each time I end up with extra stitches to pick up on one side of the short row heel. I cope and fudge, but this pattern should be so much better. But having now worked out all the quirks in this pattern, I'd make this one again fer shiz.

Time: Started September 22, finished October 8. Not bad. I'm on target for 5 pairs by the end of SSoS, so here's hoping.

Wollmeise crocheted socks


P.S. Shop news - given the Ausssie dollar went completely bonkers overnight, I figured it was obscene to charge you guys $17.50 USD for a sunnyboy and make a huge profit in the conversion back to AUD, even with the exorbitant paypal fees I suffer. So I've dropped the sunnyboys (only) to $16 USD for the time being. I figured it's the fairest thing to do. I haven't dropped prices on the other things because the profit I make on them is measly, so consider those to have had a quasi-price rise (if you pay in AUD, that is). I may come unstuck when it comes to buying new fabrics from fellow Aussies on Etsy who haven't dropped their prices yet, but I'll tackle that issue when I come to it. At the moment I still have a little fabric in stock to use for the bags.

And I'm really sorry (because I've had people complain to me before about it), but Etsy charges in USD only. As an Australian I have no say in the matter. I would love to charge in Aussie dollars. I like Etsy - the fees are fair, the community is strong and their feedback facility is a must-have in my opinion, and I'm just not interested in moving my stuff over to madeit.com.au. It's extra work for me, but I'm happy to just keep adjusting the prices until our dollar decides what it really wants to do.

(If I continue feeling this calm and zen-like, I might be able to rustle up a mini-update on the weekend.)


16 comments:

  1. God I love those socks, have done since I saw them first cast on. And in the afternoon light (hello summer!) they look on fire!

    That's very decent of you re the sunnyboys!

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  2. I'm so glad that you're feeling a little calmer. The great thing about a long bus trip is that at least there's a little bit of de-stress time on the way home.
    PS You are very lovely to drop your prices to allow for the crashing aussie $.

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  3. those socks are gorgeous - and that colour stunning. hope the job is going well.

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  4. I'm so out of it. Is your economy going to the dogs, too? Is it the US's fault somehow? Here I thought the USD was the weakest currency going right about now.

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  5. oh what stunning socks you make. i wish i had bus travelling time instead of wasted driving time. hope the calm continues :)

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  6. Those socks turned out great-perfect for October!

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  7. how nice re the etsy prices. I've cut back big time on buying US since the arse dropped out of the $$!

    Nice socks, I'd love to give a crochet pair a go, which pattern would you suggest for a newbie?

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  8. The socks are just so so fabulous! Gorgeous colour!

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  9. Lovely socks - a perfect gift to put into a sunny boy. Do you remember, if you opened a sunny boy on the right end you got the big bright orange chunks of ice.

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  10. I love 'em. To quote a well-known movie: "I want what she's having!"

    Crocheted socks, I would never have thought of it!

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  11. Glad you are feeling a bit better about it all.

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  12. You have Supermodel feet! Best sock-modelling shots I've seen in ages. Most fab socks Ive seen in some time too.

    Glad the zen thing's working out for you!

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  13. Those socks are gorgeous! That dollar thing is really annoying...

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  14. Oh Gosh.. Why didn't I think to change my etsy price?? Now I feel like a total shmuck! It's a shame we can' have separate prices for different monetory zones.
    Your socks rock! I love them. I have picked up a hook or pin in weeks (hanging head down low) though I do have about five things on the go. I'm just more into my sewing machine at the moment I guess.
    Thanks for your message.. I am so pleased you like the 'gift'. I try to create something unique for the buyer.. to say thankyou.
    xox Nicole

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  15. Fantastic socks Michelle - love the colour, it's so vibrant! And of course, they're beautifully crocheted.

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  16. oh thats my job for tomorrow...changing all my pricing...babow!!

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