Notes on knitting, wool and slow evenings
I started it in January with the confidence of someone who had only ever made scarves. Nine months later it fits, mostly. The sleeves are different lengths, the neckline is generous, and I have learned more about gauge than I ever wanted to know.
Wool is more forgiving than its reputation suggests. A basin of lukewarm water, a small amount of gentle wash, and a lot of patience will get most things clean.
Socks wear out in the heel and the ball of the foot, so the yarn needs a little help. A bit of nylon in the blend makes an enormous difference.
Once a year a small market sets up in the old hall near the river. Local farmers sell fleece and spinners sell what they made over the summer.