Well, the wait is over. I've finalized the details of the newest SSYC Sock Yarn Club, and it's now available for subscription!
I received so many nice e-mails asking when they next club would be available, and each month these e-mails increase in frequency. After all, it's been quite awhile since the Four Seasons of Sock Yarn club ended, and you (and I) expected the next one a few months sooner. But this club required a bit more planning and patience. Mostly because of the theme. What's the theme this time around? Super Skeins. Skeins of superb yarns that have 50% more yardage than average. And this isn't easy to accomplish. Many mills won't put up skeins in different-than-standard amounts if you aren't getting a ridiculously huge amount (and I'm just one small store), and I just wasn't going to settle for any less than exactly what I want. I can be pushy and relentless if I have to. :)
If you are a yarn aficianado, then this club is for you. Not only will you receive limited edition colors, but you'll have that extra yardage to knit longer socks, shawls, or matching sets of socks/hats/mitts.
What does the subscription include? Let me start with what this club does not include. It does not include patterns or gadgets or bags or candy or jewelry. While I do offer kits for special occasions that include fun items, my 3-month sock yarn clubs are for the discerning knitter who wants a truely special yarn and colorway. It's all about the yarn, people.
What it does include is a monthly selection of a special edition colorway dyed on a superb base. In December, January and February you'll receive one (approx) 150 gram (likely over 600 yards) skein of fingering weight yarn that's dyed by Sweet Georgia (on her superb Silk Crush base), or Dream in Color or a third dyer whose selection I'm keeping secret until you open your package. These dyers are in high demand, so that's why the club doesn't start until December- it takes quite awhile to dye up these special orders.
The cost of the club is about 50% higher than my other clubs, and the reason is fairly obvious- there's 50% more yarn. If you've been part of a SSYC Club before, I welcome you to leave your comments below to tell new Clubbers about your past experience. And if you are new to SSYC or the Club, I encourage you to sign up, or sign up a knitter you love to show you support her/his passion and that all the time she/he spends knitting deserves the very best quality. Afterall, our time is precious and what fiber we use in our craft should reflect that. Don'cha think?
To give you an idea of the awesomeness that the club dyers create, here's my socks in Pagewood Farm's Alyeska in the special edition Garden Party colorway. Pattern: Embossed Leaves pattern from IK Favorite Socks book.
Allison, I so appreciate your making the club "all about the yarn." I dislike paying inflated prices for extra fluff. I want my cash to count, on superb yarn. I can buy candy and gadgets anywhere, but the yarn in your clubs is definitely a cut above. I still have all four shipments from the Four Seasons of Socks club in boxes under my bed because it's so beautiful, I haven't been able to bring myself to knit with it yet. It needs to age like fine wine. When the time and project are right, I will take it out and revel in every luxurious stitch.
Posted by: Janet Miller | September 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Janet, thank you for sharing your experience. I really do my best to provide SSYC knitters with something special, and it's wonderful to hear that I've met my mark in this club.
Posted by: Allison | September 27, 2010 at 11:54 AM
I agree with Janet - that's why I only did the Blue Moon Fibers Socks That Rock club for one year. I also like that you leave some space between the clubs. I used the sock club Summertime Blues colorway to make birthday socks for my grandson & he likes them more than any socks I've knit before. I've dabbled in other clubs & they are nice but none are as special as yours. The yarns are fantastic & the dyers do a top notch job coming up with special colorways. It seems that each new version of the club is better than the last - you keep outdoing yourself & you'v got me hooked!
Posted by: Donna | September 27, 2010 at 10:52 PM
What is the cost of your sock club? I can't seem to find it. Thanks.
Posted by: Savannagal | September 28, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Just click on the links under the header for cost and to order. It's $145.
Posted by: Allison | September 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Hi Allison, I got a little windfall so I'm treating myself to the super skein yarn club. I am looking forward to seeing what you pick out for us. If Garden Party is any indication of what's in store, I know I'll be in love with what you send us. I'm the one who asked you for that last skein of Garden Party you left over from a sock club. It's gorgeous.
Posted by: Nathanne | October 10, 2010 at 03:39 PM
is the sock club full? I really wanted to get in on it, but had to wait until pay day.
Posted by: Amanda | October 14, 2010 at 09:43 PM
The Sock Club is closed now, but if you want to be put on a waitlist for a possible space, please e-mail me at service@simplysockyarn.com
Posted by: Allison | October 17, 2010 at 08:42 AM