And the winner of last week's contest is... Melleknits, who said that if she won the contest, she would choose two skein of Merino Light in Oxblood and Smokestack to knit a Daybreak shawl by Stephen West.
Daybreak certainly has been a pattern that I've heard a lot about in the store- many of you are picking up skeins of Merino Light, Tosh Sock, Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label and Malabrigo Sock for this one. I don't believe I've seen one come in the store finished yet, but I'll try and snap a shot if I do. The Wingspan shawl certainly seems to be on everyone's needles and minds lately- and with good reason. I didn't want to allow the one Jan brought by to leave the store!
So let's have a new contest! Take a look at the Tosh Sock and tell me what color you'd like to knit into what sock pattern, and I'll randomly choose a winner to receive a skein of Tosh Sock of his/her choosing. To be eligible for the contest, just leave one comment on this post by Wednesday, April 25 at midnight EST. I"ll e-mail the winner and also post here likely within a week of the end of the contest.
I've already knit the Tomato color of Tosh Sock (sold out right now) into a Nutkin. But I think I would choose next to knit a pair of Monkey socks with the Mansfield's Garden Party or Flashdance. Or perhaps Vintage Sari. All are colors I adore and all are quite different. And it's been awhile since I've knit a Monkey pair and that pattern has been on my mind lately- such an easy yet satisfying knit.
I would like to see Mansfield's Garden Party knitting up into my favorite pattern, Kai-Mei by Cookie A. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kai-mei
Posted by: Cynthia | April 22, 2012 at 02:56 PM
I'd knit Veil of Rosebuds (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/veil-of-rosebuds) with Whitewash. I've been wanting to knit this pattern since I've seen it.
Posted by: Kylene | April 22, 2012 at 02:59 PM
I would choose birthday cake sock yarn....many friends have birthdays coming up....
Posted by: april | April 22, 2012 at 03:00 PM
I would knit a pair of pure vanilla socks in the William Morris colorway for my sister. She's a huge WM fan, and I would want the socks to be all about the color and the color alone.
Posted by: Anne Marie | April 22, 2012 at 03:03 PM
I would like to knit a pair of Berlin socks in the beautiful color of water lilly.
Posted by: paula busbee | April 22, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I would choose Mansfield's Garden Party knitted up in Circle Socks
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circle-socks by Anne Campbell. This pattern is waiting patiently in my Ravelry queue.
Posted by: Jan | April 22, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Filigree would be awesome knit into knitty's spring forward socks. Those are my favorite!
Posted by: Jennie | April 22, 2012 at 03:21 PM
I want to knit Windowpane into Cookie A's Marilinda socks.
Posted by: Holli | April 22, 2012 at 03:45 PM
I'd pick Jade and knit my usual, favorite stockinette socks. thanks for this chance to win!
Posted by: marianne | April 22, 2012 at 03:56 PM
I would knit Monkey socks by Cookie A.
Posted by: Lulynn | April 22, 2012 at 03:57 PM
I would choose Thyme and probably knit Cat Bordhi's Leaf and Tendril pattern with it. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaf-and-tendril. I've been wanting a spring green yarn lately.
Posted by: Betty | April 22, 2012 at 04:02 PM
I would knit BFF socks by Cookie A. in Flashdance---such beautiful colors!!
Posted by: Paulette | April 22, 2012 at 04:05 PM
OMG - there are so many gorgeous colors of this yarn. I think I would pick mimosa for a pair of plain vanilla socks. I might even make them for myself for a change.
Posted by: Debby | April 22, 2012 at 04:18 PM
I would choose Magnolia Leaf to knit the Cauchy sock pattern from the book Sock Innovation by cookie a.
Posted by: Yolande T. | April 22, 2012 at 04:32 PM
I love the thyme color. I've long had Bayerische on my radar but have found it too intimidating to try. http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/09/bayerische_sock_part_ii.html
Posted by: Alison | April 22, 2012 at 04:33 PM
I would like to knit the Skew socks with Mimosa!
Posted by: Joyce | April 22, 2012 at 04:41 PM
Water lily or steam age for the color - I just can't decide. Your mention of the monkey socks reminded me that I wanted to try the no-purl monkey pattern.
Posted by: Sarah | April 22, 2012 at 04:48 PM
I like the Cousteau for the color and Nukin pattern.
Posted by: Terri | April 22, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Mansfield Garden Party. Perhaps it's time to knit a pair of Monkeys as I have knit at least 4 pairs of No-Purl monkeys.
Posted by: CyndyC | April 22, 2012 at 04:57 PM
I want to use the Birthday cake for a pair of Dotty's or Monkeys.
Posted by: Robin | April 22, 2012 at 04:58 PM
I would use Magnolia Leaf to knit a plain vanilla sock. Love the colors in this yarn!!
Posted by: Heather | April 22, 2012 at 05:03 PM
I just saw the Nutkin pattern a few days ago, and I want to jump on the bandwagon and knit Nutkin in the Mimosa colorway. When I was a child, we had a mimosa tree in the yard that was the tree of choice for climbing, and this yarn reminds me so much of sitting in that tree!
Posted by: Jane | April 22, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Cousteau is beautiful and I have hankering to knit this pattern - Interrupting Cow Socks!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/interrupting-cow-socks
Of course, I also want to knot another Spectra scarf, and really like how it turns out using variegated sock yarn. But you asked for a sock pattern! Lately, I make more scarves out of sock yarn, than socks!
Posted by: Sara | April 22, 2012 at 05:07 PM
I would choose Mansfields Garden Party and knit the Spring Forward sck pattern.
Posted by: Bobbi | April 22, 2012 at 05:53 PM
i'd want to knit the staked socks by glenna c (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/staked) in scarlet. a close runner up would be the aquaphobia socks (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aquaphobia-socks) in earl grey. such a beautiful yarn!
Posted by: sharmie | April 22, 2012 at 05:56 PM
I would knit Nutkin using Whitewash!
Posted by: Jill L | April 22, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Tomato in Cookie A's Sake pattern. A bold color calls for a bold sock!.
Posted by: Larissa | April 22, 2012 at 06:23 PM
I would use Caravan to knit Fascine Braid socks.
Posted by: Leta Hansen | April 22, 2012 at 06:27 PM
I would chose Terrarium to make http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/almondine for my daughter for Christmas
Posted by: Irene | April 22, 2012 at 06:31 PM
I haven't knit Linda Welch's Spring Forward socks in a long time, and I really like that pattern. I would knit them in either Betty Draper Blues or Posy—both are such great colors.
Posted by: Julie | April 22, 2012 at 06:31 PM
I'd use White wash and Betty Draper Blues.
Posted by: Holly | April 22, 2012 at 06:35 PM
Mimosa for this pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shurtugal
I think Multies are fun to see knit up into patterns.
Posted by: Jen | April 22, 2012 at 06:41 PM
I would choose Amaranth and knit Charade (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/charade) which has been in my queue forever!
Posted by: Rachel R. | April 22, 2012 at 07:07 PM
I would use Oeuf Clair to knit a pair of socks using the monkey pattern. I think they would turn out just lovely. thank you
Posted by: Linda Grothe | April 22, 2012 at 07:11 PM
I'd knit Posy into either Hope Floats or Pink Ribbon socks and give them to a young woman undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Posted by: Sue | April 22, 2012 at 07:14 PM
I've been wanting to try cookie a's Kai Mei in a purple. The Flashdance colorway looks perfect!
Posted by: Melanie | April 22, 2012 at 07:26 PM
I'd use Boxwood for the Embossed Leaves pattern and give them to my mother in law. That's the perfect green for her - and the pattern is so pretty.
Posted by: Teresa | April 22, 2012 at 07:29 PM
Mansfield Garden would be perfect for a sock pattern I found in a German knitting magazine, but it didn't have a name. I made it from studying the picture, I couldn't read the pattern. It's a K3 P1 cuff and leg and instep pattern that has the look of stockinette with the elasticity of a rib. It shows off any runs of color in the yarn really well, much better than the usual K2 P2 rib.
Posted by: Nathanne Verner | April 22, 2012 at 08:01 PM
I would love to knit a pair of Chevrolace in the Oeuf Clair!
Posted by: Tara | April 22, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Byzantine in Simple Skyp for sure
Posted by: Maureen | April 22, 2012 at 09:36 PM
I would use Earl Grey to knit a pair of Embossed Leaves socks.
Posted by: Jo | April 22, 2012 at 09:51 PM
I've been dying to knit the Sign of Four socks (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sign-of-four-a-sock-for-sherlock), and I think I would choose Scarlet (or possibly Thunderstorm).
Posted by: Ashley W | April 22, 2012 at 09:51 PM
I really love the Scarlet or Flashdance colors. And I have always wanted to knit the Kai-mei socks by Cookie A.
Posted by: kelly-ann (on ravelry) | April 22, 2012 at 10:13 PM
I would love to knit Adrienne Ku's Simple Skyp in William Morris.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | April 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I would use Windowpane with Cookie A's Rick sock pattern from Sock Innovation because I would like to see how the yarn works with a mirror imaged diagonal twist sock.
Posted by: Marjorie | April 22, 2012 at 10:54 PM
I think you should use the Flashdance. In fact, I think I like that color so much, that's what I would choose, along with Nutkin. I'd have a Nutty Flashdance.
(I've only had Nutkin queued since Nov 2010! I need to do it already)
Posted by: deetyblue | April 22, 2012 at 11:03 PM
I would love to make a pair of Marie Antoinette sock by Ann Hanson in scarlet.
Posted by: Kelley g | April 23, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Chiaroscuro
in Thunderstorm.....
or Nell in Steam Age
or Shur'gutal in Oeuf Clair
or ????
love this yarn
Posted by: latifa | April 23, 2012 at 04:45 AM
My choice would be Flashdance. I would most likely make a plain vanilla sock.
Posted by: Margo | April 23, 2012 at 06:17 AM
I'd use Steam age to make Leyburn...or maybe another pair of viper socks.
Posted by: Marian | April 23, 2012 at 06:35 AM
I'd use Tosh sock Posy to knit Sweetest Heart pattern.
Posted by: Jkenn | April 23, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Ampersand socks with the William Morris... loverly..
Posted by: Natalie | April 23, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I would use Oeuf Clair to knit the Auquaphobia sock pattern. It would highlight the colors very nicely!
Posted by: Roberta | April 23, 2012 at 08:29 AM
I would knit "Sapient Pearwood" (a Rachel Coopey design to be released May 1st on Ravelry)in "Filigree" for my daughter. She loves that shade of yellow-green and also the Disworld series.
Posted by: Loren | April 23, 2012 at 08:45 AM
I would knit honey badger socks out of the cove colorway.
Posted by: emily cossins | April 23, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Cousteau, for either Phloem (from the Knitty Spring/Summer 2012 issue), or a plain vanilla sock for my husband. :-)
Posted by: Melissa | April 23, 2012 at 08:51 AM
I would like Wash or Caravan to knit
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kensington-3
or perhaps
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/isabella-deste
Posted by: Elaine | April 23, 2012 at 09:12 AM
I'd love to do the honey badger socks in Candlewick!
Posted by: Phoebejeebies99 | April 23, 2012 at 09:35 AM
I would choose Scarlet...in large part due to the fact that my Bichon Frise's name is Miss Scarlett!! I would knit the pateern Sunday Swing Sock:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunday-swing-socks
Posted by: Rene | April 23, 2012 at 09:36 AM
I think I would make the Diagonal Lace Socks with Filigree. Very Spring-like!
Posted by: Mary Chrisman | April 23, 2012 at 09:44 AM
I think the colorway Cousteau would look awesome done up in celtic triad pattern.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celtic-triad
Posted by: Brandi | April 23, 2012 at 09:46 AM
I would love to use Plaid blanket and make some rocking socks!
Posted by: Jltitus | April 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM
I like the filigree to make some leafy socks!
Posted by: dana | April 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Jennifer Hope hopes to win more yarn
Posted by: Jennifer Hope | April 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
I've been eyeing the Lichen color to do a pair of BFF socks.
Posted by: Rebbie | April 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I would use a skein of Oxblood to make Ysolda Teague's Orchid Thief Shawl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-orchid-thief-shawlette
Both so gorgeous!!
Posted by: Bethan | April 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I would use the green filigree color to make a pair of the Janel Laidman DNA socks.
Posted by: Miriam | April 23, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Ohhhh I like Byzantine for socks for me :)
Posted by: Dawn | April 23, 2012 at 11:13 AM
I am just finishing my first pair of Monkey Socks and need to work on another pair in Flashdance for my soon to be sister-in-law. Who wouldn't love purple socks?
Posted by: Judi | April 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM
I would use Amaranth in Nutkin.
Posted by: Carol Cricco Barna | April 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM
I would love to knit Hedera by Cookie A. out of the color Alizarin. I love that color!!
Posted by: Cathy Mallernee | April 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM
I would love to make Vines on the Shore in Golden Hickory!!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vines-on-the-shore
Posted by: Emily Henry | April 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Alizarin in f.pea's Wildflower socks
Posted by: Dawn'l | April 23, 2012 at 11:17 AM
I'd choose Frida for a pair of Monkey socks!
Posted by: Nancy | April 23, 2012 at 11:17 AM
I'd like to knit a wild Wedge by Cookie A in Birthday Cake
Posted by: Alice | April 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM
I would choose Oxblood to knit Victorian Swag socks designed by my sister Monica...they have been in my queue way too long. http://www.simplysockyarn.com/servlet/Detail?no=2630
Posted by: Marjorie | April 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM
I would pick up some Claudia Handpainted yarn (probably in Red Wagon or Kelly Girl) and knit some butterfly socks
Posted by: Claudia | April 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I would pick Birthday Cake to knit into a pair of Monkeys for my Bff for her birthday to thank her for all she's done for me.
Posted by: Lisa | April 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Even though I crochet socks, I would love to see Amber Trinket worked up. From the photo it looks likes many muted colors and would make a beatiful pair of socks.
Posted by: Linda Ivey Chain | April 23, 2012 at 11:21 AM
I would love to knit Birthday Cake and would use Knitspot Cherry pie as the pattern, then you could choose. Cake or pie? LOL
Posted by: Janice | April 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I would choose Scarlet and make the Daybreak shawl. thanks!
Posted by: Debbie H | April 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
amaranth or birthday cake in a plain vanilla sock. the perfect way would be to buy one skein of each and do one sock out of each. Way Colorful!!!
Posted by: Cyndy Landers AKA the Yarnwitch | April 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I would love to knit a pair of Owlies in Caligraphy, with amber eyes. There are several sisters of mine who would love those!
Posted by: sue | April 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Alizarin! Scarlet! Tomato! Thyme!
Decisions decisions! I would like....
Alizarin. For....Hummingbird socks pattern in Clara Parkes book The Knitter's Book of Socks! It is perfect for that!
Posted by: Alison Badger | April 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I would knit Mansfield's Garden in the Garden Socks pattern from Cherry Tree Hill.
Posted by: Angie | April 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I would knit Tesserae in Steam Age -- this is my new favorite simple sock pattern - love the texture in the stitches. I've now made several pairs from this pattern.
Posted by: Denise Russart | April 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I'd vote for Merrily socks from irishgirlieknits in Mimosa. Nice!
Posted by: Merry Fenton | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I would love to make a Sheldon and Leonard Shawl with the fabulous new color: Vintage Sari. It looks so yummy.
Posted by: Debsf | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I would knit Darjeeling by Cat Bordhi in Caravan. Love the way the arch expansion in this pattern fits my high-arched foot!
Posted by: Sue | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I would love to try the "Square Feet" pattern (Knitter's-Spring 2012) with Birthday Cake.
Posted by: Carolyn | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Vintage sari would be my choice and pattern choice would be the Doublish shawlette http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/doublish
Posted by: Patricia | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I would love to win a skein of Whitewash.
Hazel Blumberg-McKee
Posted by: Hazel Blumberg-McKee | April 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I would do Cookie A's Kai-Mai in Terrarium. Have loved that pattern since I first saw it.
Posted by: Sue F | April 23, 2012 at 11:29 AM
I would like to knit a pair of Glomerata socks from the MT Tosh Sock Birthday Cake. The Glomerata (free) pattern is by Lisa Grossman. See: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf11/KSPATTglomerata.php
This yarn is gorgeous!
Patricia Carter
Posted by: Patricia Carter | April 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM
I'd love the chance to make Ann Budd's basic toe-up sock in Vintage Sari!
Posted by: Marnie Heyn | April 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM
I would knit a plain vanilla pair in Birthday Cake. My daughter would love it!
Posted by: Cathy S | April 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM
I would do the Peace Rose Garden socks from Ravelry with either the Flashdance or the Birthday cake colorway.
Posted by: LindaH | April 23, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I would use THYME and knit up the Kai-mei sock from "Sock Innovation" by Cookie A.
Posted by: jan | April 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I just learned to knit with beads to try the Beaded Socks in the latest issue of Vogue. I think Calligraphy or Creme de Menthe would look great with the beaded cuff.
Posted by: Kat | April 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I have few almost-solid colored yarns so I would love Dusk or Caravan and I would knit Twisted which appeared in Knitty Summer '10
Posted by: Beth | April 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM