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I’ve learned that I don’t really mind solitude.
Commented Dec 24, 2020 on Eleventh Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Eleventh Day of Sock Yarn
On the Eleventh Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeee..... Poste Yarn and holiday Christmas goodies! To enter to win these two skeins of our USA made from-sheep-to-shop Poste Yarn Targhee Sock (which will be up for sale in a week or two- details here on the blog later - I previewed...
Every year we open stockings on Christmas eve, and have fondue all day on Christmas day.
Commented Dec 22, 2020 on Tenth Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Tenth Day of Sock Yarn
On the Tenth Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeee..... Poste Yarn and Christmas kitchen goodies! To have a chance at this little kitchen themed holiday Knit Kit (with a 250 gram skein of yarn!), simply answer the following question in the comments below: What is a holiday or winter...
My stash has stalled. I’m still adding but everything now has a reason why I purchased it and I miss in person yarn touching.
Commented Dec 20, 2020 on Eighth Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Eighth Day of Sock Yarn
On the Eighth Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeeeee..... some super awesome Wonderland Yarn goodies! To have your chance at your choice of one Blossom gradient, one full sized skein of Mary Ann Sock (merino/nylon) AND one full sized skein of Cheshire Cat Sock (100% superwash meri...
I do less and less each year. This year just a regular and mini tree
Commented Dec 17, 2020 on Fifth Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Fifth Day of Sock Yarn
On the Fifth Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeeee...... Opal Yarn and awesome minis! To have a chance at winning the two balls of Opal Yarn shown at bottom PLUS an entire mini ball collection (28 adorable mini balls!!) simply answer the following question in the comments below: H...
If you put up a Christmas tree, what do you use for the topper?
Commented Dec 14, 2020 on SSYC's First Day of Sock Yarn! at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
SSYC's First Day of Sock Yarn!
Today marks the beginning of our 12 day celebration of all things sock yarn, the 12 Days of Sock Yarn! For the eleventh year, we're celebrating our exclusive holiday at Simply Socks Yarn Company! From Dec. 13 through Dec. 24 you have a chance on this blog to win a special knitterly gift each ...
I had to look at Ravelry, lol looks like about 10
Commented Oct 1, 2020 on Socktober 2020! at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Socktober 2020!
Today is the first day of Socktober! What does that mean at SSYC? Well, October is the month of the sock knitter. Not only are we realizing that the weather is starting to turn and we need to repleshing our sock drawers with new socks, but we also know it's time to really buckle down and get ou...
My favorite project is https://www.ravelry.com/projects/4Kemma/breathe-and-hope
Commented May 23, 2020 on Today's Anniversary Contest + Free Totes! at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Today's Anniversary Contest + Free Totes!
Did you order something to get your free tote yet? If not, just place your online order before Tuesday and we'll automatically tuck one in your package before it leaves here. Thanks to all who entered yesterday's contest! You still have til Tuesday at noon to enter all this weekend's contests,...
Im feeling MT MERINO LIGHT NIGHT FELL is my fav
Commented May 23, 2020 on Free Tote with Purchase Today through Monday! And contests! at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Free Tote with Purchase Today through Monday! And contests!
It's Simply Socks Yarn Company's 15th Anniversary! It's hard to believe that when I opened my shop 15 years ago, I did it in an 8'x10' bedroom of my small house that's just a block from where we are now. I did every part of this myself for the first 6 years, and then I moved the shop to this 194...
I also am not one to do resolutions. I plan on continuing learning.
Commented Dec 24, 2019 on 12th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
12th Day of Sock Yarn
On the twelfth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me.... three skeins of Dream in Color's Jilly Singles! To have a chance at three skeins of your choice of Dream in Color's fingering weight merino single ply yarn, (it's a great deal and a superior single) answer the following question ...
This year most of my socks have been for me. I just got my circular sock knitting machine in June and it has taken me quite some time to get practiced to where I would want to share. This Christmas will be the first big gifting of any socks that I have made.
Commented Dec 23, 2019 on 11th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
11th Day of Sock Yarn
On the eleventh day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me.... three balls of Opal Sock Yarn of my choice! To have your choice of three balls of Opal Yarn, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Who has received the majority of your knitting in 2019? Did you knit more fo...
No, I do not belong to any, unless facebook counts. I have met some wonderful people though just visiting places, or attending classes.
Commented Dec 23, 2019 on 10th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
10th Day of Sock Yarn
On the tenth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a $50 gift certificate to SSYC! To have a chance at one of TWO $50 gift certificates I'm giving away today, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Do you belong to a knitting or crafting group? Tell us about the...
Oh I collect way more than I can ever use !
Commented Dec 21, 2019 on 9th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
9th Day of Sock Yarn
On the ninth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... three skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light! To have a chance at three skeins of your choice (our next restock is coming in about a week, so you'll have twice as many colors to choose from if you're the winner), simply answer the...
We donate to local food pantries. I like supporting these as a remembrance for when I was younger and needed them.
Commented Dec 20, 2019 on 8th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
8th Day of Sock Yarn
On the eighth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... two skeins of Qing Fiber Super Soft Sock! To have a chance at two skeins of this supple cashmere sock blend with new colors coming thru Customs as soon as today, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Tell me ab...
I work from home, and my work desk is in front of a double window that looks out into my snowy front yard, with a bird feeder and cherry tree.
Commented Dec 19, 2019 on 7th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
7th Day of Sock Yarn
On the seventh day of sock yarn, Simply Socks Yarn gave to me.... a $50 gift certificate to SSYC! To have a chance at winning $50 to spend online at Simply Socks Yarn Company, simply answer the following question in the comments below: It's an easy one today- Tell me about your view from where ...
My favorite project this year has been the dozens of socks I have made on my Circular Sock Knitting Machine. I am really getting the hang of it and look forward to more!
Commented Dec 18, 2019 on 6th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
6th Day of Sock Yarn
On the sixth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... my very own Backyard Chicken Collection set! To have your chance at your choice of Backyard Chickens, the skeins of yarn from Hue Loco and not actual chickens (heh), simply answer the following question in the comments below: What's ...
We have a tradition of having fondue on Christmas. Broth/wine, cheese and chocolate of some sort. Its set up in the kitchen and we nibble on it all day.
Commented Dec 17, 2019 on 5th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
5th Day of Sock Yarn
On the fifth day of sock yarn, Simply Socks Yarn gave to me..... two skeins of self striping sock yarn! To have your chance at your choice of two skeins of self striping sock yarn, answer the following question in the comments below: Is there are particular food or recipe that you love to eat ...
No I have not. None of my family are into yarn, so I think they just have no idea what to do.
Commented Dec 16, 2019 on 4th Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
4th Day of Sock Yarn
On the fourth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me..... a stocking of tools and accessories galore! To have your chance at winning a stockings-worth of tools and accessories (think stitch markers, tiny scissors, a tiny crochet hook for picking up stitches, a Sock Ruler, Yarn Cozies, E...
No, no 2 or 3 color shales. , I am right now learning to do my first lace shawl. It’s the Waterspout Shawl but has just one color.
Commented Dec 15, 2019 on 3rd Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
3rd Day of Sock Yarn
On the third day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me.... three skeins of Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles! To enter to win three skeins of your choosing, simply answer the following question in the comment below: Have you knit any two or three color shawls recently? If so, which ones? And i...
in 2019 I bought and learned how to use a circular sock knitting machine!
Commented Dec 15, 2019 on 2nd Day of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
2nd Day of Sock Yarn
On the second day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me.... my own Jumbo Knit Mug by Charan Sachar! To have a change at winning this awesome 20 ounce knitter's mug, simply answer the following question in the comments below: What is something new you did in 2019? Did you branch out in some...
YES! For the past 10 years (I know because I put a tic mark by each person in my address book) I have been making home made cards and sending them. About 30 cards a year and I always mail them the day after Thanksgiving.
Commented Dec 13, 2019 on 1st Day of Sock Yarn! at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
1st Day of Sock Yarn!
Today marks the beginning of our 12 day celebration of all things sock yarn, the 12 Days of Sock Yarn! For the tenth year, we're celebrating our exclusive holiday at Simply Socks Yarn Company! From Dec. 13 through Dec. 24 you have a chance on this blog to win a special knitterly gift each day...
So hard to choose, this has been on my want to try list for a while. DF DJINNI BIG APPLE and DF DJINNI HORTON HEARS A WHO are my top picks.
Commented Nov 7, 2019 on Dragonfly Fibers, a Change, a Contest at Simply Socks Yarn Co. Blog
Dragonfly Fibers, a Change, a Contest
This summer, Dragonfly Fibers sent out the following release, which was quite a surprise to those of us who have seen this hand dyed line in hundreds of locations for over a decade: Proving once again that change is the only constant in life, the time has come for us to move on to the next...
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