Simply Socks Yarn Company has now opened in our new digs, with all your orders now shipping after our week of being closed. The big move went nearly seamlessly, the only hiccup being how I greatly underestimated the time it would take to organize and display nearly 4 tons of sock yarn. It took only 10 hours to pack up everything, but many times that to hang it up and restock the new shelves. Here's the before and after:
If you watched SSYC's new Facebook page over the past week, you saw a glimpse into the move. Here's the long wall o' Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock.
As a token of my thanks for your loyalty and support, I'm offering a store coupon code for the first time ever. You'll receive 20% off one item, just by entering the code SSYCis4me in the promotional code field at Check Out. This code works just once per person, but you can pass it along to as many knitters as you like. This coupon expires 6pm EDT July 29, and will not be applied to past or special orders. Only on in stock yarn. It will be automatically applied to the highest priced item in your cart. For instance, if you order a skein of Smooshy, the price on your final invoice won't come up as $21.00, but instead will show as $16.80. And, yes, you can still qualify for free US shipping, but make sure that your order total $70 AFTER the discount.
This is the first time I've ever offered a coupon, and it's likely to be another 6 years before I do it again. So if there's something you've been eyeing for awhile now, but haven't taken the plunge, now is the time!
Allison, the store looks fabulous! Wish I lived close enough to come shopping in person-but it's probably better that I don't-heaven only knows how much yarn I would HAVE to buy!!
Posted by: Bobbi | July 25, 2011 at 01:22 PM
We'll miss you at the Summit, but you've clearly reached a new personal high at home. The store looks great - congrats!
Posted by: Janelle | July 25, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Congrats on the store. It looks great!
Posted by: Lisa Viviano | July 25, 2011 at 01:53 PM
What a fabulous space - how exciting!!
Posted by: Deirdre | July 25, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous. You must be dancing such a happy dance. Congratulations to you and yours...I know this was a team effort. Enjoy! Now off to shop with that discount....Thanks for it.
Posted by: Kim B. | July 25, 2011 at 02:25 PM
The store looks great. Good job.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | July 25, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Gorgeous! When will you announce hours?
Posted by: mwknitter | July 25, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Oh, Alison! That must be what the inside of a rainbow looks like. Congratulations on creating such a beautiful space.
Posted by: Nancy | July 25, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Allison, it looks gorgeous! Congratulations on this new beginning! I do wish you were closer!!!!!
Posted by: Patty McD | July 25, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Allison - the store looks wonderful! Looking forward to the grand opening celebration and will be watching for the announcement. First thought - send flowers for that event. Second thought - you would probably appreciate an order more, so that is what I did.
Posted by: Judy W | July 25, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Amazing before and after! Congratulations on all your worthwhile hard work and your wonderful new store. Thanks so much for the coupon code; I had to use it immediately. SSYC is definitely 4 me!
Posted by: bonny | July 25, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Squee!
Posted by: Abby | July 25, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Pretty, pretty, pretty....
Posted by: Sarah | July 25, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Congratulations, Alison. I look forward to a visit.
Posted by: Susan | July 25, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Good job Allison, a dream come true. I wish you every success - wish I could visit - would be dangerous though.
Posted by: Wendy Shea | July 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Absolutely terrific! Hope I can talk my DH into a road trip (can't drive myself for a bunch more weeks).
Posted by: Marilyn | July 25, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Congratulations, Allison. The store looks beautiful!
Posted by: skywitch | July 25, 2011 at 11:11 PM
I'm impressed! Your store looks wonderful- you should be so proud!
Posted by: Renee' | July 26, 2011 at 03:15 AM
You did it! The shop is beautiful.
Posted by: mary | July 26, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Congratulations! It looks beautiful. I was trying to fit in a detour to your shop, but, alas, the family protested as it was two hours off our path - each way. Oh well. Perhaps a knitters' road-trip will be in order!
Posted by: Larissa | July 26, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I wish I lived nearby, it's gorgeous!!
Posted by: Vicki aka Dragonfly7673 | July 26, 2011 at 09:33 AM
All your comments are the running dialogue that's been in my head for the past few days! "Squee!" followed by a little hop, has been the exclamation of choice. The neighbors peering in the windows must think I'm nuts.
Posted by: Allison | July 26, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Congratulations on this grand success!
You've worked long and hard to get to where you are.
All of us who have known you from the beginning are cheering for you!!!
Hurrah!!
Posted by: Teyani | July 26, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Your store is beautiful - absolutely lovely. Looking forward to perusing the sock yarn stock!
Congratulations on a great reno!
Posted by: Susan | July 26, 2011 at 01:14 PM
The store is beautiful, wish I lived closer to come and visit. You've done a great job.
Posted by: Julie | July 26, 2011 at 01:16 PM
The store looks wonderful. I too, wish I lived close enough to stop in, but it's a bit too long a drive from Virginia.
Congratulations and much success in your beautiful new space!
Posted by: Louise Cotulla | July 26, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Simply beautiful! What a great space!
Posted by: Anne | July 26, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Holy cow!! This is a seriously gorgeous space! I can be there in 4 hours...
Posted by: Jane | July 26, 2011 at 06:25 PM
BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: RustyBird | July 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM
LOVE IT! :-) It looks stunning.
Posted by: Rebekah | July 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Great space! It looks so lovely. WHEN will the store be open for us locals to come browse and shop and, of course, buy some sock yarn???
Posted by: Barbara | July 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM
It's awesome! When will you open?
Posted by: Erin | July 29, 2011 at 03:33 PM
OMG this place looks fantastic!!!! I LOVE the before and after pic, literally took my breath away! LOTS of work has gone into this and it shows. Great job!
Posted by: Lynn | July 31, 2011 at 05:48 PM