Opal's new Harry Potter sock yarn

You have questions, I have (some) answers.

Yes, the rumors are true.  There is a line of Harry Potter sock yarn coming from Opal.  There are 8 new striping colors coming out about 9 weeks before the new Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.  I'm told by Opal that if movie comes out in early November, then the sock yarn line is slated to come out in August of 2008.  The price is estimated to be the same as the Hundertwasser line, so around $20 a ball.

Simply Socks Yarn Company will stock it.  In fact, my store is just 2nd on the waiting list!  So I will be getting it before most stores and I've ordered LOTS so that it doesn't sell immediately.  For heaven's sake, I need at least one of each color myself.  As with all the yarn I carry, it will be very fairly priced, and you also get free US shipping over $50.  And you know how fast I ship!  If you want to be notified when the yarn arrives, just get on the newsletter list.  I'm told by Opal that I'll have more information and pictures in late spring/early summer, and I'll share them here and in the newsletter.

Opal hasn't released pictures yet, so I don't have any that I can post here, but there is a picture available here (thanks for the link, Katie).  I'm told that Opal won't release any pictures on their website for another 6 weeks, so I can't tell you if these pictures are real or not.  I'd like to assume they are, but you know what they say about assuming!  There are 11 pictures total- so scroll through to see EACH SKEIN.  I'm having a little heart attack here just looking through them again.  When I get confirmation that the pictures are authentic, I'll let you know.  I have a feeling that pictures may be released a bit earlier, as it seems that someone has already jumped the gun releasing images.

So, not only do I have the new Harry Potter movie to look forward to this fall, but I get to knit (and then wear to the movie) my own pair of Harry Potter socks!  Yea!

BTW, thanks so much for all your supportive comments and e-mails re: yesterday's post.  You all rock.

Comments

[Nancy]

I just love Opal, and these Harry Potter colors look wonderful. I have such a big sock yarn stash already, but this could certainly make me break down and buy more!

[Valeria]

Hi, found you through ravelry and hope you don't mind me putting up a message on the Lime and Violet MB. http://www.limenviolet.com/mb/viewtopic.php?p=64274#64274
Just giving a scoop there.
I just love the last entry with james say "shame on you" the last two sentences made me crack up.

Ok now I'm of to go and read more.
Take care and greetings
Valeria :)

[Diana]

Pretty. Must. Have. One no Two of each.

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

Woo-hoo!!!

[Brandy]

Oh, my! Oh, my!! Oh, my!!! Won't it be abso-freaking-lutely grand?!?!?

[Lisa]

AWESOME! Will you announce in the newsletter when they become available to order?

[Marion Wilhelm]

Oh heavens! That HP yarn is beautiful I want them all. I am so glad you are 2nd in line to get it! woohoo!

[Katie]

Looks like you've just made a lot of knitters very happy, Allison! No probs for the links, and thanks for the info! :D

[Karen WJ]

Will you be doing a pre-order? Or offering all the colourways for one price?

[Mandy]

Must have every color!! Will you be doing any sort of pre-ordering?

[pkbb]

WOw! I can't wait to make some Potter socks for myself!