Woo hoo! It's that time of year! For the third time, we're celebrating the 12 Days of Sock Yarn at Simply Socks Yarn Company! From Dec. 13 through Dec. 24 you have a chance to win a special knitterly gift each day. Could be yarn, could be accessories, and it will definitely be awesome.
How can you join in? Simply visit the SSYC Blog every day from Dec. 13 through the 24th and answer the question in the comments section before the following day's question is post (the comments will be closed on that post once the next day is up). You'll automatically be entered to win the gift for that day. If you participate each day, you'll have a dozen chances to win (one chance each day). And yes, you can win more than one day!
You don't have to participate in any particular holiday to win anything- you just have to want some awesome free yarn or goodies. I'll post winners likely in early January, and you'll also get an e-mail if you are a winner.
Are there any questions (knitting or not) you'd like to see asked one of the 12 days? Tell me in the comments below, and I'll add them to the contest, which starts tomorrow.
This weekend, I feel like I got so much accomplished, holiday-wise. I've been feeling under the weather, so I didn't have the energy to do the usual cutting of the tree, so we bought one. It's now fully decorated and awesome, and I even have some presents bought and wrapped. That's a big thing for me- usually I'm buying and wrapping until the last day. So I feel ahead of the game for once, and that's a great feeling.
What is your favorite sock yarn, of course!
Posted by: Jen | December 12, 2011 at 10:58 AM
ANY sock yarn is my favorite yarn in general. Knitting socks is my favorite knitting activity.
Posted by: Kim Deiro | December 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Lately, my favorites have been TIG adorn sock or BMFA Socks that rock. They knit up beautifully.
Posted by: Julie Branham | December 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM
What is your favorite sock pattern? (this may be like chosing your favorite child :) Just can't be done!
Posted by: April | December 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Almost finished first sock from the Christmas kit. I absolutely love the yarn
Posted by: Irene | December 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Sock yarn is my favorite type of yarn. I love superwash merino/nylon yarn or superwash merino/cashmere/nylon. I think I like the blues, purples, & greens the best.
Posted by: Pam Stocks | December 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM
How about a question on new traditions that people are incorporating into their celebration this year. It could be something added in or even something they have decided to stop doing.
Posted by: Sharon | December 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Favorite holiday treat! (with links to recipes when possible.) I've got cookies on the brain (and the hips, and the bust, and the ... )
Posted by: Vickie | December 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM
I'd like to know what new things people would like to learn in knitting in 2012. Maybe what kind of knitting challenge they'd like to set for themselves would be a better way of phrasing it. That leaves it open to techniques or experiences.
Posted by: RichelleCK | December 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I'd like to ask people their favorite Holiday tradition. Mine (which unfortunately has been sporadic lately) is baking Christmas cookies. My daughters & I did it every year. We'd spend an entire day baking & decorating cookies. But we'd be lucky to end up with 3 or 4 dozen because we just had to eat all the less than perfect ones 8-). A few years ago my older daughter hosted a day of cookie baking with me & her best friend & besty' s mom. This year we are all spending a few days before to a few days after Xmas in Louisiana & we'll spend a full day with the grands - baking cookies.
Posted by: Donna | December 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM
How do you avoid hole at top of gusset when knitting socks?
Posted by: Lois Doucet | December 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM
any sock yarn! once i can knit pair of socks with it im happy!
Posted by: hannah gaffney | December 12, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Best tips for rejuvenating your flagging knitting mojo.
Posted by: sprite | December 12, 2011 at 12:29 PM
What is your favorite pattern for sock yarn that aren't socks?
Posted by: Kathy | December 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM
They are all my favorite.
Posted by: Jan | December 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM
What has been your favorite kit from Simply Sock yarn? I probably couldn't pick.. everytime I think the new one is my favorite..
Posted by: Natalie | December 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM
I use any sock yarn and do not have a favorite.
Thanks for the giveaway1
Posted by: Joan | December 12, 2011 at 01:10 PM
How do you wrap up your gift socks for giving? Do you try to disguise them?
Posted by: Nancy | December 12, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Ooh, picking one favorite is so hard! I think I would have to say TFA cashmere sock yarn. I love the colors and the texture of it.
Posted by: Debbie | December 12, 2011 at 01:18 PM
What is your favorite sock pattern?
Posted by: Ann | December 12, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Picking favorite yarn would be like picking your favorite child!! So hard and impossible to do. They are all my favorites!! :>))
Posted by: Linda B | December 12, 2011 at 01:25 PM
The one that's next in the queue. I keep wanting to start a new pair of socks even though the current ones aren't finished ( and that yarn was my favorite while I was knitting the previous pair).
Posted by: Carol | December 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Do you keep a sock knitting journal with notes on when you begin a projects and data on yarn, needles and pattern..also a photo
Posted by: mary | December 12, 2011 at 01:59 PM
What is your favorite "non-sock" pattern for sock yarn? I use my sock yarn for baby hats, big kids & adults hats, baby sweaters, wrist warmers, mittens and scarves - and I've only knitted one baby sock -- the second one is still on the needles lol.
Posted by: Leslie B. Fehr | December 12, 2011 at 02:09 PM
How much of your yearly knitting is for Christmas gifts?
Have you committed to handmade Christmas?
Posted by: Kathy Sue | December 12, 2011 at 02:13 PM
My fave sock yarn recently has been any one of those with aloe added. I love the softness on my hands as I knit. Quite a contrast to the ones I have going in "regular" sock yarn!
Posted by: Sarah | December 12, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Love Madeline Tosh but too many to choose from. Sock knitting is my favorite form of knitting although I'm getting hooked on hats and I do love scarves and gloves and there are afghans. I give up - I just love to knit!!
Posted by: Susan Hill | December 12, 2011 at 03:26 PM
favorite last minute knitting pattern! with a link.
Posted by: Tracey | December 12, 2011 at 03:30 PM
What knitting project/pattern did you enjoy making the most this year? What yarn did you use with it? Would you make it again?
Posted by: Anne | December 12, 2011 at 06:27 PM
I love sock yarn and haven't picked a favorite yet.
Posted by: Liz Merkler | December 12, 2011 at 06:28 PM
How about, 'What is your favorite knitting accessory?
Posted by: Evie | December 12, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Most sock yarns but I am partial to the slighty heavier fingering weights.
Posted by: Janet | December 12, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Most of us have holiday traditions, but I want to know about those non-traditional traditions. Like christmas eve pizza parties or the chuck Norris marathons ... :)
Posted by: Abby M | December 12, 2011 at 07:03 PM
How about favorite holiday song?
Posted by: Joyce | December 12, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Toe up or top down?
Posted by: Shirley | December 12, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I love so many and especially Madelinetosh!!
Posted by: Beth | December 12, 2011 at 07:58 PM
What all do you make out of sock yarn besides socks?
Posted by: Lorna Collins | December 12, 2011 at 08:07 PM
I like soft wool and cashmere sock yarn
Posted by: therese | December 12, 2011 at 11:22 PM
How many pairs of handknit socks do you own?
Posted by: Angela | December 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM
I am using some On-line for a young child and
It is very pretty and doesn't split.
Just finished a sock with Claudia's which is a
fan yarn.
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One sock done with Malabrigo.
All a joy to work with
Marie
Posted by: Marie | December 13, 2011 at 07:21 AM
What do we do when we aren't knitting socks? If you this I'll answer. ;0) Who is our favorite sock designer? That would be another good one.
Posted by: ChristyH | December 13, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I have five large tubs of not inexpensive sock yarn and I'd like to get rid of at last 3/5 of it. I don't want to deal with selling it skein by skien. What would be the best way to sell it in bulk?
Posted by: Jane | December 13, 2011 at 07:40 AM
What kind of project bags or tote bags do you use to carry knitting around?
Posted by: Anna | December 13, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Opal, hard wearing, great washing, and the stripes make me happy!!
Posted by: Debi | December 13, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Anything variegated. I love wearing wild, hand knitted socks.
Posted by: Merry Fenton | December 13, 2011 at 09:33 AM
The sock yarn that you sell, so far, is the best I have knitted with. Yours have quality, gorgeous colors-I am satisfied.
Bev Killick
Posted by: Beverly J. Killick | December 13, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I prefer tonal sock yarns. Madelinetosh is one of the best.
Posted by: Jody Beutler | December 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM
I prefer all colors!
Posted by: Gail Hall | December 13, 2011 at 02:35 PM
I've knitted a shawl with a pair of matching fingerless gloves for my granddaughter. I've also knit several scarves for other members of my family--I think I'm up to 4 now and still have two more to go before Christmas.
Posted by: Bev Moon | December 13, 2011 at 02:57 PM
I recently knitted Wendy Johnson summer mystery shawl in premier yarns serenity sock yarn. Waiting to block it bit it came out great.
Posted by: Cynthia | December 13, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Favorite sock yarn is anything from Simply Socks Yarn Company, of course
Posted by: Kathy | December 13, 2011 at 03:08 PM
i cannot any new sock yarn that is posted on Simply Socks yarn Co
I have knit cowls,scarfs and shawls with sock yarn.
Posted by: Eileen Stack | December 13, 2011 at 03:36 PM
A lace scarf, and I have fingerless gloves with mitten tops in my queue.
Posted by: Lisa | December 13, 2011 at 03:36 PM
I have knit mittens, gloves and lace shawls with sock yarn. Also on the project list is a fair isle sweater.
Posted by: Debby Sharp | December 13, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I am making my first pair of fair isle socks, for my adult son - they are turning out great. Love making infant socks as gifts. Favorite sock yarn??? Most all of it! So many choices, so little time, so MUCH stash :)
Posted by: Connie Caruso | December 13, 2011 at 04:03 PM
my favorite thing to knit with sock yarn this time of the year.... is
a "wine cozy" for my wine lovers.... (with left over sock yarn, cast
on 60 stitches.. (size 0).... knit 2 purl 2 until the length of a bottle
of wine.... I sometimes add a ruffle first (120 stitches..knit for 5
rows, then k2tog until 60 stitches...... fun way to give a bottle and
also use some left over yarn from a pair of socks.... also could give
the socks to match!!... Sharon squilts.....
Posted by: sharon... hoyer | December 13, 2011 at 04:16 PM
I've knit thre shawlettes and a shawl this year using sock yarn and have absolutely loved the drape of each.
Posted by: Liz | December 13, 2011 at 04:18 PM
I have knitted a baby hat and socks to match with sock yarn....so nice <3
Posted by: Carolyn Hopler | December 13, 2011 at 04:35 PM
I knit a Haruni Shawl with a Malibrigo sock in deep purple. Love this yarn.
Posted by: Cathy Hinrichs | December 13, 2011 at 04:39 PM
I knit two scarves, one small shawl, and some fingerless mitts in addtion to several pairs of socks. Sock yarn is my go-to yarn for everything lately.
Posted by: Beth | December 13, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Koigu..... Love the variety of colors
Posted by: Fran | December 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
I made my step daughter 4 pairs of fingerless gloves to give to her friends for Christmas! They were a variety of colors and I do hope all the girls love them!
Posted by: Sandra Stokes | December 13, 2011 at 05:13 PM
The softest, most adorable baby hat and booties!
Posted by: Pat | December 13, 2011 at 05:30 PM
My favorite sock yarn is any yarn that is VERY soft and machine washable. I don't machine dry. I just lay them flat on top of the dryer!
Posted by: Martha Rabe | December 13, 2011 at 05:41 PM
I knit a beautiful lacy scarf - so nice to work with a lighter weight yarn now & then.
Posted by: Jodi | December 13, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Here's my question suggestion:
How do you organize your stash? Do you have a method of organization for the New Year?
Um, ok that was two questions. Thanks for the give-a-ways! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Posted by: Brenda | December 13, 2011 at 06:06 PM
I have never met a sock yarn that I didn't like! I love knitting socks, but also made some baby items with sock yarn this year.
Posted by: Mary Cherrey | December 13, 2011 at 06:06 PM
I enjoyed knitting a Baktus with sock yarn this year.
Posted by: Laurie Zamarripa | December 13, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Yes! I knit a sweater for the Teddy Bear that lives at our house. He is the youngest of our 5 children and at 30 years old loves anything I knit for him.
Posted by: Carol Haas | December 13, 2011 at 06:48 PM
I have made scarves and shawls (Stephen West is a current favorite designer). I also make infant and children sweaters - using self patterning yarn for the sleeves and details, and a coordinating solid colour for the body.
This week I am making mini stockings and mittens -to hold a small treat or gift.
Love sock yarn - thanks
Posted by: Nance | December 13, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Until this year, I had only knitted socks with sock yarn. However, I made a hat and mittens for my grandson using sock yarn. Beautiful! AND they are "superwash"!!!!!
Posted by: Irene | December 13, 2011 at 07:50 PM
I've kniited hats, fingerless mitts and finally got started on your shawlette kit you had earlier this year. My favorite though is socks.
Posted by: Lynne K | December 13, 2011 at 09:37 PM
I knitted a sock yarn baby blanket from my stash for our 9th grand baby coming in June 2012. :)
Posted by: Annie C | December 13, 2011 at 10:43 PM
How about asking this : why do fiber magazines and retailers present and sell Holiday and Winter ideas/ patterns / yarn etc. in September each year ? I am done with my holiday and winter projects by June or July with time to tweak, package and sell or mail out by Thanksgiving. Then I start on spring/summer projects for the following year. Does anyone else feel that projects started in Sept. or later can be accomplished by holidays? I love buying yarn during the post-holiday sales end of Dec. / Jan. for knitting up next year's gifts. A break in the cost and a big head's start. Anyone else?
Posted by: Maureen | December 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM
I enjoyed knitting a shawlette
Posted by: Fern | December 14, 2011 at 01:14 AM
I'm making fingerless mitts with leftovers.It's getting colors to work for everyone.
Posted by: Marsha | December 14, 2011 at 02:24 AM
This is actually my favorite pattern for sock yarn
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sharktooth---shawl-club-december
Posted by: Ulrike | December 14, 2011 at 03:40 AM
There are too many favorite sock yarns :-)
tosh sock, Dream in Color Smooshy, Schaefer Anne, Miss Babs Yummy .......
Posted by: Ulrike | December 14, 2011 at 03:45 AM
Do you like picking out yarn for your customers?
Posted by: Margie Coesens | December 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I did not knit any baby items this year but I hope to be knitting for grandchildren next year!
Posted by: Marie Ricketts | December 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Friends of mine adopted a baby a couple of months ago. It was a fast process -- unlike the 9 months to make the baby (LOL) -- and I looked high and low for bootie patterns I liked. Nothing I saw was what I had in mind, so I bought a sweater and bootie set that was crocheted by a friend.
Posted by: Pat Bozeman | December 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I have also made this year, from sock yarn, 4 baby cardigans, a toddler hoodie and one for my coon cat as well! The toddler hoodie for my grand daughter was put on our cat by her and she announced HE needed one exactly like hers, too! LOL...
Posted by: Annie C | December 14, 2011 at 01:02 PM
No baby things for me this year..The baby turned 4. No brothers or sisters in the works either
Posted by: Helen | December 14, 2011 at 05:25 PM
I knit baby socks this year for my son and his wife's first adorable baby...a girl!
Posted by: Marguerite | December 14, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I knit two baby sweaters this year. My requirement is that the yarn be machine washable.
Posted by: rasa | December 15, 2011 at 02:16 PM
I love knitting socks!!! I have made the 4ply socks, mostly when i lived in Maine. i stick to the lighter weight ones. But I'am going home to live shortly, i will need to start making the heavier type again.. I used an Red Heart pattern, from, let's say the book was like 10 cent. so it is a very old pattern..
Posted by: terri milligan | December 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Looks beautiful, love knitting socks!
Posted by: elaine | December 16, 2011 at 02:21 PM
That is the beautiful yarn. I participated in the summer sock series and love the yarn that I recieved.
I participated in the Wendy's Summer Shawl KAL. It was a lot of fun . cecilia
Posted by: Cecilia David | December 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I have a weekly knit night that I attend. We have a blast. This year was the first time we actually committed to a challenge to clear out a few UFOs. Next year we're doing to do another one to stretch our comfort zones.
Posted by: Bev | December 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM
The sweater my mom knit me for Christmas. She died right before Christmas but had already wrapped and put under the tree a sweater for each of my sisters and me. It's a treasure.
Posted by: Yarnwitch | December 19, 2011 at 01:41 PM
I'm currently in a Xmas Advent Scarf KAL.
Posted by: Gabriele | December 19, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Knit night is one thing that I really enjoy goin to. It is so great to be around others that share the same kind of love for yarn and crafting!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 19, 2011 at 09:03 PM