pictish
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King Cole Merino Blend DKJust discovered this   no doubt some of you have been using it for yonks It's very soft and superwash - reminds me of the Rowan Pure Wool DK or old-style Jaeger Matchmaker from years ago. And the best bit is that it's only around £2.25 a ball  Knits to 22 st and 28 rows so great for subbing.
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craftybernie
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I love this wool. This and Matchmaker Merino DK. The price of this wool varies from one end of the Isle of Man to another - eg. our LYS sold it at £2.70 a ball and I think she's put it up again!!! Yikes. But another shop on the Island sold it for £2.40 a ball. TBH, I tend to buy mine online whererver I can get best price.
I've used it to make scarves for scarf exchanges and although I personally found it a little bit scratchy (only a teensy weensy bit) it softens up lovely once washed.
I've never made myself anything out of it yet though....
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Fi
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If there is a Boyes nearby its about £2.50 - £1.99 if there is a sale on.
Great for cosy slouchy socks too.
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pictish
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Yeah Fi I've just been admiring Debs' ones
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melody yarns
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They are very thick and warm - perfect for slouching round the house as you say and in rigger boots or safety boots or wellies. I probably wouldn't recommend the yarn for shoe socks though as they are quite thick sockies 
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KnittingLadybird
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my feet need those right now  ,,,it's freezing and i've walked miles today, my feet hurt and need looking after...it even hurts to wear shoes.
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Fi
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Linz you need a foot massage whilst drinking something nice.
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KnittingLadybird
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well i'm drinking something nice but no takers for a foot massage lol.
i'm sure there's foot spa knocking about somewhere, unused, still in it's box 
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Fi
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Would lend you Dh, he does a good one.
But I need him, (but don't tell him he gets bigheaded) lol.
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KnittingLadybird
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lol Fi...I can just imagine what my DH would say to that...I do have a problem though, I can't stand anyone touching my feet, just can't do it.
he's all yours Fi 
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Fi
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Ta very much us Linz.
Have you had a good day? It sounds a busy one.
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KnittingLadybird
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totally busy and i've walked about 14 miles today...seemed a good idea at the time
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