Congrats to Cindy, the winner of yesterday's Flash Contest who commented on her Spectre choice, "Antique Map is beautiful." Cindy won a special skein of Yarn Hollow in a bamboo blend.
Let's have another contest! This quickie Flash Contest will close today, June 12, at 5pm EST. Leave one comment below telling me your fave color of Lorna's Laces Solemate, and I'll randomly choose one winner. Solemate very popular right now for summer socks because it's the yarn with Outlast fiber- the one created for NASA for temp and moisture control. And the colors are lovely.
Here's the color I love right now, Kedzie. It catches my eye every time I walk past.
I really love the multi-rainbow!and I love LL for knitting socks...
Posted by: aurora ann fox | June 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Maleficents Spindel......I really love this colorway (a new one too)but the name sure doesn't roll off your tongue.
Posted by: Lois Yamada | June 12, 2012 at 11:30 AM
As I'm referred to as Linda Bee, I'd definitely have to say Stripe Bee!! But Country Christmas is a close second. Thanks for the give away.
Posted by: Linda B | June 12, 2012 at 11:35 AM
I was going to go with 'The Bean' because neutrals are winning my eye right now, but then I scrolled a little and saw 'Maleficents Spindle' that's the one for me. :)
Posted by: Eleanor | June 12, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Rainbow. No, Multi Jeans. No, Lincoln Park.
I love them all.
Posted by: Bonnie | June 12, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Lincoln Park caught my eye as soon as I saw it! Reminds me of how I would really like my flowers to look!!!!!!!
Posted by: Catherine | June 12, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Amy's Vintage Office or Ysolda Red. I bought Amy's when it first came out, and love how it knitted up, and I have always wanted Ysolda's. Good luck with the new family member.
Posted by: Kathy Beaumont | June 12, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Vintage Office! Love the colors. Also, Baltic Sea. It would be hard to choose.
Posted by: Suzan Tiemroth-Zavala | June 12, 2012 at 11:52 AM
My fav color is Rainbow. I love all the bright colors!
Posted by: Debbie H | June 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM
LL SM Multi Lincoln Park is calling my name!
Posted by: Teresa | June 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM
I drool over LL multi's, but think Fjord would make gorgeous patterned socks!
Posted by: Laura | June 12, 2012 at 11:54 AM
4th of July is coming up and I'm selecting Liberty.
Posted by: Jeanne B | June 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I love Blackberry's color but I love the name Kerfuffle!
Posted by: Kim | June 12, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I love anything bright like Irving Park!
Posted by: Debbie | June 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM
I am really liking Multi Turtle Rodeo. But I have a lot of favs in LL colorways.
Posted by: Kim B. | June 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM
I am loving Rainbow. It looks like the perfect colour for underneath a boring business suit.
Posted by: lia | June 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Childs Play would be my favorite...the colors really catch my eye. The sun is shining and you can hear all the little voices enjoying being outside...
Posted by: Sheila | June 12, 2012 at 12:05 PM
My favorite is Liberty!How better to show your love of this glorious country than a stunning pair of socks made from Liberty. And the special properties of Soulmate are perfect for summer socks!
Posted by: Kim Corum | June 12, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Multi Rainbow is calling my name
Posted by: Sarah Wethered | June 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM
I'm liking the muted colors of Aslan. With the heat - I'm wanting cooler/calmer colors.
Posted by: Penny | June 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Buckingham Fountain-elegant and classic.
Posted by: Leta Hansen | June 12, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Loving Turtle Rodeo, but Zombie BBQ is my all-time fav!
Posted by: Anita | June 12, 2012 at 12:15 PM
I like Denim because I'm always wearing jeans, but Zombie BBQ comes in a close second. I would always be in a good mood when I'm wearing Zombie BBQ because nobody else would know the secret name.
Posted by: Sue Ellen Colter | June 12, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Well that was hard! So many favorites of this lovely yarn. I will choose Irving Park. Solemate is a nice blend to use for gifts.
Posted by: Jeri Nicklau | June 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Truly, I need one in every color! Forced to pick, I'd say Blackberry, but it's a very tough choice.
Posted by: enidb | June 12, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Baltic sea would be my choice. Beautiful mix of colors.
Posted by: Fern Braverman | June 12, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Zombie BBQ looks like a fun color to knit with!
Posted by: Anne | June 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM
I like Giddings. A great color combo.
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Posted by: Lisa Viviano | June 12, 2012 at 12:25 PM
I'd go with Giddings..........love those colors!!
Posted by: Sue J | June 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM
cookie a's deep dark secret! i've used this in shepard worsted and bulky for hats and would love to try in it solemate using one of cookie's sock patterns.
Posted by: Tracey | June 12, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Ysolda Red...When in doubt, choose red!
Posted by: CyndyC | June 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Turtle rodeo! I'm not sure if the color or the name pulls me in more, but I'm hooked!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM
I love them all. Multi Aslan is one of my favorites.
Posted by: Sara | June 12, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Emm, emmmm, err, which one
Multi Cornelia
phew......... decision made.
Posted by: Susan | June 12, 2012 at 12:32 PM
My favorite color is the solid blackberry. Just can't get enough of the purples.
Posted by: Beverly Rampe | June 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Baltic Sea is it. I see that as a "Wingspan" scarf.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | June 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM
So many nice ones to choose from. Probably Fjord.
Posted by: Rebekah | June 12, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I think my favourite is Cookie's Deep Dark Secret.
Posted by: ikkinlala | June 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Fjord
Posted by: Irene | June 12, 2012 at 01:01 PM
Multi rainbow is happy. At end of day it is a reminder to count the blessings. Also, in dreary winterdays you will be noticed wearing these socks.
Posted by: Bridget | June 12, 2012 at 01:03 PM
It's so hard to choose...but I'll say Edgewater is my favorite today. :)
Posted by: Lynn Z | June 12, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Grand Street Ink is just lovely!
Posted by: Andi | June 12, 2012 at 01:14 PM
I love The L, but the Magnificent Mile would be a close second!
Posted by: Erin | June 12, 2012 at 01:16 PM
My last name is Busbee so I have to say the striped bee is the best.
Posted by: paula busbee | June 12, 2012 at 01:17 PM
I like Lincoln Park. It makes me think of Pink Flamingos.
Posted by: Jill | June 12, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Definitely the Multi Baltic Sea--it would coordinate so well with my outfits.
Posted by: Penelope Damore | June 12, 2012 at 01:19 PM
I'm crushing a little on Multi Hawaii, myself.
Posted by: Rachel S | June 12, 2012 at 01:22 PM
I haven't tried the yarn yet..but, the watercolor is really pretty also the one you like.. Love blues and greens together.. heck, I like them all!
Posted by: Maryln | June 12, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Giddings, or Hawaii or..., Not I think Giddings
Posted by: Sindy Faddis | June 12, 2012 at 01:26 PM
I love the name of the Zombie BBQ, but Maleficent's Spindel would work up beautifully.
Posted by: Laura | June 12, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Edgewater, looks and sounds like a beach at twilight.
Posted by: Jill | June 12, 2012 at 01:32 PM
Gold Hill does it for me! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity!
Posted by: Sarah | June 12, 2012 at 01:34 PM
I love the Country Christmas but the Liberty is also pretty.
Posted by: Rebecca P | June 12, 2012 at 01:35 PM
So hard to pick! Right now I'd say Multi Maleficents Spindel. I'm imagining the pretty stripes it would make with the grey setting off the brighter colors. LOVE your photos. Have a happy baby!
Posted by: Ilisha Helfman | June 12, 2012 at 01:41 PM
Country Christmas for sure!
Posted by: Kathy at Knitting Off the Grid | June 12, 2012 at 01:45 PM
i love childs play! so fun!
Posted by: nicky | June 12, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I like the Child's Play. It is so bright and cheerful.
Posted by: Ann Duke | June 12, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Loving that Kedzie too!! There are so many wonderful Lorna's colors - Cornelia, Giddings, Irving Park, Liberty, and there are so many that I already own. Huge Lorna's fan!!
Posted by: Audra Daughtry | June 12, 2012 at 02:00 PM
I'm partial to Cornelia - the colors make me happy.
Posted by: Bette Lacaille | June 12, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Love Lincoln Park! So yummy.
Posted by: Bev | June 12, 2012 at 02:11 PM
I love watercolor. :)
Posted by: Melissa | June 12, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Aslan has been my favorite for years but truely LL doesn't dye a bad color. They are all fabulous!
Posted by: Cyndy Landers AKA the Yarnwitch | June 12, 2012 at 02:37 PM
Solid Manzanita is beautiful! sounds like the outlast fiber would be fine in winter, too. would like to give it a try ... thanx for the chance to win some.
Posted by: ritainalaska | June 12, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Only because, unbelievably as it may seem, I don't have any Patriotic socks, I vote for Liberty. Otherwise, jeans. Well, because of my name.
Posted by: Jean Hallada | June 12, 2012 at 02:43 PM
I love zombie BBQ! it was my first LL and I've used it on every single base they offer. my maleficent's spindle is beautiful, that is the first solemate colorway I ever tried, and I would love a sweaters worth of kerfluffle. of course that kedzie is stunning....but always,always my true love is for the zombie BBQ.
Posted by: Kim | June 12, 2012 at 02:44 PM
I love shenanagins...the gold and the turquoise!
Posted by: Jill | June 12, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Watercolor definitely draws me in. Very calming.
Posted by: Mary | June 12, 2012 at 02:52 PM
I'm torn between Ysolda Red and Denim. Best wishes for you and your family this summer!
Posted by: Barbara Aaker | June 12, 2012 at 02:58 PM
Child's Play looks fun! Rav amchart
Posted by: Anne Marie | June 12, 2012 at 03:08 PM
I would have to say Watercolor is my current favorite.
Posted by: Cynthia | June 12, 2012 at 03:09 PM
The colors are all beautiful, so my favorite changes from time to time. At the moment, it is Solemate Multi The L. I just keep going back to it.
Posted by: Libba Hicks | June 12, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Right now my favorite is Midway but Kedzie is running a close second!
Posted by: Julie | June 12, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Its hard to choose when you're a "yarn junkie", but I love Multi Maleficents Spindel. The colors blend beautifully and I love the greens with the purples.
Posted by: Katherine | June 12, 2012 at 03:18 PM
I'm going to cheat slightly and pick a multi and a solid - Multi is Giddings and Solid would be Grand Street Ink. But they are all gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachel | June 12, 2012 at 03:24 PM
Buckingham Fountain knits up into a very pretty pair of socks - good soft colorway for accountants, like my sister. As for me, Rainbow looks great!
Posted by: jeanne | June 12, 2012 at 03:25 PM
I'm really lovin' the Blackberry!
Posted by: Joyce | June 12, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I love lots of the colors LL does up sock yarn in but Maleficent's Spindel really caught my eye.
Posted by: Kay L | June 12, 2012 at 03:39 PM
"Shenanigan" makes my heart sing :)
Posted by: TS | June 12, 2012 at 03:43 PM
I like Kerfuffle...maybe it's the name or the purpley color.
Posted by: Linda | June 12, 2012 at 03:46 PM
I really like the Solid Blackberry.
Posted by: Pat Richardson | June 12, 2012 at 03:54 PM
Amy's vintage office for me,
Posted by: Robin Gellrt | June 12, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Gosh. So hard to decide but I think I'm partial to Kedzie as well.Thanks.
Posted by: Rusty M. | June 12, 2012 at 03:57 PM
I'm really drawn to the harmonious colors of Calumet. So pretty!
Posted by: Betsy Pratt | June 12, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Thanks for the opportunity. I've never seen this yarn and would love to try it. I really like Childs Play.
Posted by: Theresa Morris | June 12, 2012 at 03:59 PM
How can you go wrong with a name like "Turtle Rodeo"?
Posted by: Carol F | June 12, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Aslan! Just the right color and combinned with the temperature adjusting propeties, perfect for my FIL's always cold feet!
Posted by: Adrienne Baum | June 12, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Definitely Child's Play - oh so pretty!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 12, 2012 at 04:10 PM
Difficult choice but I like rainbow.
Posted by: Margo | June 12, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Watercolor is so pretty! It's my favorite right now (not that they aren't all lovely, like everything from LL).
Posted by: Melissa | June 12, 2012 at 04:12 PM
It's tough; I guess I'd go with country christmas!!
Posted by: Jean Yuryan | June 12, 2012 at 04:12 PM
Jeans, definitely jeans
Posted by: Marian | June 12, 2012 at 04:13 PM
baltic sea. gorgeous!
Posted by: luann | June 12, 2012 at 04:20 PM
so difficult to pick just one! I think my current favorite is Magnificent Mile. thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: marianne | June 12, 2012 at 04:20 PM
My favorite by far is Magnificent Mile, I love yellow, so cheery.
Posted by: Judi | June 12, 2012 at 04:24 PM
I would have to say that Maleficents Spindle is my favorite right now. Such a beautiful combination of color.
Posted by: Jodi Geers | June 12, 2012 at 04:26 PM
So hard to choose, but Baltic Sea would be it :)
Posted by: Lisa | June 12, 2012 at 04:27 PM
My favorite is Giddings. But I also love Zombie BBQ.
Posted by: Wendy | June 12, 2012 at 04:31 PM
I think Maleficent's Spindle is stunning!
Posted by: Tara | June 12, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Ashburn is calling my name!
Posted by: Terri | June 12, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Stripe Bee...colors of my alma mater....Boiler Up!
Posted by: Julie | June 12, 2012 at 04:49 PM