Commonly asked question

The question I most often get from my customers is "What can I knit with sock yarn other than socks?"  We love sock yarn for many reasons- the amazing colorways that can be created are limitless, the cost per project is small compared to a sweater or heirloom-quality blanket, it's compact and easy to, ahem, collect... those are just a few.  But sometimes we want to use our stash, or buy tasty new yarn, for a different project.  In this case, I invite you to check out the Shibui Knits patterns I have added to the store.  There you'll find many ideas for projects- even things to knit with just one skein.  These patterns are wonderful in quality, detail and versatility.  Many of them have options for using dk or heavier yarn, and they all include top quality pictures.  From the Icosa Ball Pillow to the Transition Gloves, you're sure to find something you adore.

Want another idea?  Take a look at Shelly's blog 'cuz she FINISHED THE BLANKIE.  Seriously.  Shelly, you rock.

And if patterns aren't enough for you, I've added a few more colors to the popular Shibui sock yarn line up: Finch, Honey, Rust and Sky.  And their new colors are coming out shortly, which I already have on order.  I'm quite looking forward to these, as they are medium tinted colors- more subtle.  Take a look at their website, if you want to check out what will be available.  Try not to be turned off by the pictures of the new colors- since they don't have the new colors in stock yet, looks like their website designer simply took the pictures that were already available and used Photoshop or Fireworks to tint the old photos and make them look like the new colors (of course, this is just my educated guess). It doesn't give a great impression of what the colorways will look like, but it give you an idea of what's to come.  Regardless, I'm still looking forward to seeing more subtle tones from Shibui Knits.  Especially Jonquil- I'm a sucker for a good pale yellow.

Comments

[Kathryn in Minnesota]

Thanks for posting about the patterns! I suddenly, uh, want, um, them all. Actually, what I really want is an adult-size version of the baby leggings. They look very comfy.

[Donna]

The baby leggings look very similar to the EZ baby leggings & I'm pretty sure she gives a "recipe" for making them in an adult size.

[Donna]

Meant to say, I think I'm gonna have to get the half circle baby cardi pattern next time I order yarn & I kinda fell in love with the pillow too. I've always loved the sculptural quality of knitting (thus socks) & that really has it in spades!

[Kathy in KS]

Enabler!

[Monica]

I do love that Shibui yarn It is wonderful to knit with.

[B. Rickman]

EZ's Baby Suprise Jacket is also an excellent way to use up odds and ends of sock yarn or just make several jackets for charity knitting and have people's eyes pop our as they look at the really cool way the colors of the yarn turn at the diagonals in the pattern.

I have made fingerless gloves, baby booties, blankets, and am currently looking at making the Kerry Blue Shawl with some Briggs and Little Durasport sock weight yarn! I also have some cool scarf patterns in the works with my leftovers.

bjr

[B. Rickman]

EZ's baby leggings are in her book Knitter's Almanac. It is a neat little book for about $8.00.

bjr

[natallie]

I am also a sucker for a good pale yellow. I have never knit with Shibui and I think that when this comes in, it will have to be mine, mine, mine...

[Maria]

I'm new to your website. I just took a look at that beautiful boy and the great pictures of the snow. I would like to be there for about...oh let's say 20 seconds. I live in Sunny and shaky Southern California where the temp. can go from 83 on Monday to 57 on Thursday during March. In June can go up to 120 or even 125 during the day.

Enjoy that little blessing of yours because before you know it you will be doing what I have been doing lately, which is looking at collages for my 17 yr. old blessing? lol.