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My favorite is Dr. Teeth. They are all super names and colors.
Stitch Together Studio... and a contest!
You might have noticed that our shop's brightness meter has been cranked all the way to eleven. Why? Because the joyful skeins from Stitch Together Studio have joined SSYC! I mean, who doesn't need a neon mini skein set in their life? These are also available on Smooth Sock and Singles, should...
Can't wait. Signing up now.
SSYC's 17th Sock Yarn Club is OPEN!
Sign ups are now open for our latest and greatest Sock Yarn Club! This club features TWO things that you have requested from me en masse. Speckles and Knit Kits. Speckles are the thing right now. They are used almost as neutrals as a way to marry several bold colors. They are used alone for st...
I agree with Ann, Love them both.
Upcoming Valentine Knit Kits, a preview
It's nearly time to debut our two Valentine Knit Kits! I love creating holiday kits for you. I get to think outside my normal box and I get to work with new crafters and dyers and chocolatiers and bakeries to put together something special for those of us who like to celebrate our knitting. Th...
I have many who are knitworthy and I try to keep items coming to them. The ones I only do once are the ones who never respond after they receive the gift. If you ever ask if they liked it, you get a "yeah, that was nice". Fortunately, I don't run across them very often. And once identified, are crossed off the good list.
Have a Happy New Year!!!
Knitworthy people
We all have people in our lives that are knitworthy, meaning they are worth the money and time and effort we put into a knitted gift. And I'm pretty darn sure we all have people in our lives that are definitely NOT knitworthy. People we aren't close enough to knit something for them. Or people w...
I had several firsts this year. Our Granddaughter bought her first home. We finally started the deck in our backyard. And lastly, I had cataract surgery this year. Great year, looking forward to the next.
12th Day of Sock Yarn
On the twelfth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... three seventy five dollar gift certificates! To have a chance to be one of three people to win a seventy five dollar gift certificate to use in the shop online, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Tell me ab...
No. I've done dirty Santa, I think it's similar. Usually ended up with a less than desired gift.
11th Day of Sock Yarn
On the eleventh day of sock yarn, Simply Sock yarn gave to me... three skeins of Dream in Color yarn! To have your chance at any three skeins of Dream in Color yarn that you like, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Have you ever been part of a white elephant party? If ...
No. Love the colors but haven't figured out what to do with them yet. Have thought about blending the colors, but no decision.
9th Day of Sock Yarn
On the ninth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me.... a String Quintet Set from Lorna's Laces! To have a chance at being one of three lucky winners to receive the mini-skein-set of your choice, simply answer the following question in the comments below Have you caught the mini-skein fe...
I would immediately cast on Gin Blossoms. Love the color. Introspect would be outside my comfort zone, but it could be something great.
8th Day of Sock Yarn
On the eighth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... my favorite skein of Socks that Rock yarn! To be one of five lucky winners to receive a skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts' Socks that Rock Lightweight in your choice of over 100 colors, simply answer the following question in the commen...
Love the mug in the Christmas Kit. The yarn is wonderful, but the mug really caught my attention.
7th Day of Sock Yarn
On the seventh day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a FIFTY dollar gift certificate! To have a chance at 50 bucks to spend in our shop online however you choose, simply answer the following question in the comments below: What was the most memorable item you found at Simply Socks Ya...
My husband made me a yarn box two years ago for Christmas. I now have several as my stash has grown (and grown and grown). He knew I was getting overwhelmed with where to put the yarn.
6th Day of Sock Yarn
On the sixth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a bag from Bird Leg Bags of my choice! To have a chance at a Sock Rectangle project bag of your choice, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Tell me about one the most thoughtful Christmas (or any birthday or h...
I'll probably try LITLG this next year. I really don't care for the kind of speckeled yarns, but that one looks really interesting.
5th Day of Sock Yarn
On the fifth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a skein from a new-to-me dyer of my choice! To have a chance at a skein of yarn from a dyer or company of your choice from this page of our shop, answer the following question in the comments below: What yarn line would you like to t...
I would like to master knitting with two colors, like argyle socks.
4th Day of Sock Yarn
On the fourth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... two skeins of Zen Yarn Garden! To have a chance at these TWO skeins of Superfine Fingering in the color Giddy Splatter, simply answer the following question in the comments below: What technique would you like to master in 2017? Do...
I have definitely knit more socks this year than any other item. Hats would be next.
3rd Day of Sock Yarn
In case you are waiting for the kits to go up for sale, they just have! Get your Little Bit Naughty Kit and Little Bit Nice Kit now. Thanks for looking! On the third day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... Two skeins of Mineville Wool Project Super Sock! I just added this yarn to the...
The most asked for recipe is my Fantasy Fudge. I make it every year with a couple of variations.
I love it also which is why I only make it at Christmas.
2nd Day of Sock Yarn *and upcoming kit details*
On the second day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a set of two of our exclusive Baaah Humbug Mugs! To have a chance at a set of two of these mugs which are part of Thursday's upcoming Little Bit Naughty and Little Bit Nice Knit Kits, just answer the following question in the comme...
White Christmas, A Wonderful Life and the best, A Christmas Story. The last is a must see every year, with the family, of course.
1st Day of Sock Yarn
On the first day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... three skeins of Hedgehog DK in Teacup! To have a chance at these three squishy skeins from our lovable Irish dyers, just answer the following question in the comments below: What are you favorite three Christmas movies? And if you do...
What's your favorite candy recipe for Christmas?
12 Days of Sock Yarn approaches!
Next Tuesday we will start our annual holiday celebration of all things sock yarn with the 12 Days of Sock Yarn! For the seventh 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 ...
Glad to see it back.
12 Days of Sock Yarn approaches!
Next Tuesday we will start our annual holiday celebration of all things sock yarn with the 12 Days of Sock Yarn! For the seventh 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 ...
I would love to see a blue, green, yellow stripe. periwinkle blue, lime green and true yellow.
Twelfth Day of Sock Yarn
On the 12th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a skein of Opal's new 8 Ply light worsted sock yarn! To have a chance at this rare treat from Opal, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Is there a Valentine combo of colors that you'd like to see us dye up in ...
I think I would go for one of the Quivit yarn,s. I really would like one, but they are more expensive than I can justify buying. Early on, when you had a full complement, the brightly colored ones were my lusting.
Eleventh Day of Sock Yarn
On the 11th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... A skein of Skein Sock in the Equinox colorway. To have a chance at winning this beautifully kettle dyed skein directly from Australia, answer the following question in the comments below: What's the top item on the Simply Socks Yarn ...
We draw names to exchange gifts on Christmas Day.
Tenth Day of Sock Yarn
On the 10th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a ball of Opal's new 6-Ply Romance collection! To have a chance to win this thick and warm self-patterning sock yarn, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Tell me about one of your holiday traditions. For exa...
I live in a knitting wasteland and belong to a group of one.
Ninth Day of Sock Yarn
On the 9th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... two skeins of Shibui Staccato! To have a chance to win these two lovely skeins of wool/silk in the Artichoke color, simply answer the following question in the comments below: Do you belong to or attend a knitting group? If so, tell ...
I'd like to learn how to change colors for a striped sock without using striping yarn.
Eighth Day of Sock Yarn
On the 8th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... two skeins of the new Manos Del Uruguay sock yarn! To have a chance at these two skeins of the Atlantico colorway of Alegria Sock, simply answer the following question in the comments section below: Is there a technique or project tha...
I would probably name the reindeer knit-wit, as that's my favorite hobby.
Seventh Day of Sock Yarn
On the 7th Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me... a special Santa's Little Helper set from the 2011 Holiday Kit! To have a chance at winning this perfectly cheery skein and coordinating toe/heel mini skein dyed exclusively for SSYC by Melanie at Black Trillium Fibre Studio, simply an...
5" to 6" works well. I've tried the Magic Loop method and don't like it as well. I knit snugly and I spend far too much time pulling the cable needle through. It's really a matter of personal preference. While you're still new at it would be the best time to try both methods and decide for yourself what works best. I've been knitting too long and while I'm interested in learning other methods, I tend to gravitate back to what's easiest.
Ask the Knitters
Dear Knitters, I'm new to knitting socks and I'm noticing that there are about as many ways to knit socks as there are knitters. I've seen double point needles, two circular needles and something called the magic loop (is that right? and if so, what is it?). I've started my sock knitting jour...
My favorite Halloween costume was my grandson's when Grandpa dressed him as the tin man from the Wizard of Oz. He covered a box with aluminum foil and alum. tape. Put his legs in dryer hose and made a large funnel for his head. He was so cute, but didn't finish with it because it was so hot. We lived in Florida.
Halloween-y Contest
Many of you have already snagged a skein of the Galactic Ghoul candy-corn-inspired striped colorway that Caitlin at STC dyed for the store. What originally started in my mind as an overwhelming need to have some candy corn socks (to wear with my mitts) for Halloween turned into a whole batch be...
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