Oh, the saturated colors of Abstract Fiber's Supersock! They are sure to brighten any dreary day. Many lovely colors arrived today, so if you've been waiting patiently for something special, take a look.
The colors are dyed in short bursts so you get a wonderfully dappled project. It's been awhile since I've had colors like Opal, Burnside Bridge and Koi Pond, (all shown below) so if you're waiting for those, snag 'em now.
Has anyone started their Sweetest Heart socks from the Valentine Kit yet? I adore the pattern and while I don't have any full skeins to knit any for myself, am considering knitting it with a solid red or pink. When Lara Neel designed the pattern, she was able to knit a size 10 sock (which is typical) out of the provided yarn, but if you have larger feet (or didn't knit to gauge) and need more to finish your socks, let me know. I don't have any more full sized skeins to sell you, but I received a few mini-skeins (a little over an ounce each, I believe) that you can use to finish out large sizes. I'm happy to supply you with a mini skein for $3 plus first class or priority shipping. Since the skeins are hand dyed, the dyelot won't exactly match what you received, but it should be close enough to close a toe and look just fine.
Wish I could! Still haven't gotten mine! :(
Posted by: Mel | February 15, 2012 at 04:05 PM
I can't wait for String Theory Colorworks, to come back.. but these are sure pretty!
Posted by: Melissa | February 15, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Mel, you're not the only one still patiently waiting! It's been a busy time getting several hundred kits out. So glad there was so much interest!
Posted by: Allison | February 15, 2012 at 05:05 PM
You REALLY know how to tempt a customer. These look great especially AF Supersock Chocolate Rainbow. The colors are so tempting on these gray winter days.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 15, 2012 at 09:45 PM
Just opened my package yesterday, the yarn in the Valentine's kit is so yummy, too nice to wear on the feet me thinks. Love the sock pattern though. Thank you.
Posted by: Wendy | February 16, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Allison - I think that the sock pattern would look great paired with a solid color. And, if you want to get fancy, a simple scarf with the heard design running down the middle of it would be great also.
Baby girl pretty --- use the heart as a border around a blanket or sweater.
Posted by: Leslie B. Fehr | February 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Oops sorry I just emailed before reading this, ignore my email! I am being patient, just bummed because V-Day is over. I'll still love it just the same whenever it does show up. I may need to stalk the mailman, I was SO sure it would come today, but it didn't.
Posted by: Mel | February 16, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I loved the Valentine package sock pattern. Is it available for purchase without the yarn?
Posted by: Sandra Keithj | February 16, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Sandra, e-mail me at service@simplysockyarn.com
Posted by: Allison | February 16, 2012 at 03:39 PM
I just received my order today, and the Abstract Fiber's Supersock was on top. Just beautiful! And the Van Gogh colors are marvelous.
Posted by: Lori Voorhis | February 22, 2012 at 09:33 PM