I'm not one to take no for an answer. When I want to be able to offer you something in the store, and I'm met with difficulty, I enjoy the challenge of making things happen. Nearly three years ago, I created Simply Sock Yarn Solids because I saw a need for a wide array of hand dyed solid colors at a very high quality. It had become hard to predictably get in stock all the colors you and I wanted- afterall, many dyers have a 3 month or more wait, and when you need a particular solid color for a project, you want it now. Not next year.
Over the past few years, I've noticed a similar trend in sock knitting, but with hand dyed stripes. A handful of small dyers create wonderful products, but stripes are so labor intensive to produce that one person can't keep up with demand, or she stops altogether after just a year. So after over a year of research, rigorous testing, creating winding and dye methods that are effective/reproducable and create a beautiful outcome, I'm introducing a new yarn line! Poste Yarn specializes in hand dyed stripes and specialty selections, and it is exclusive to Simply Socks Yarn Company. The line pays homage to our 3500 sq ft store and studio, housed in our restored 1940's post office. I hope to bring a bit of that era to you with each skein- when each postcard or piece of mail held promise and carried importance often looked over in a digital age where life is often hurried and the little things are overlooked in our rush to keep up. Each skein sees the devotion of hours of winding, dyeing, drying, tagging. Each truly is a tiny work of art and I take so much pride in introducing this new endeavor.
Want to try a skein for yourself? The first color will be introduced in the store's 7th Anniversary kit on June 2. In fact, you've already seen bits of this color over the past month on the blog. Colors will be introduced over the next few months and if you want to keep updated on the progress and availability, simply read the blog or sign up for the e-newsletter.
Tomorrow I'll be sharing more information and a review of the yarn, so read on for more info.
Thank you for your support and loyalty over the past seven years. Each one of you has been a part of this decision and I hope to continue to serve you by keeping up with what you and I want in a sock yarn store. This is just one more step in keeping our knitting infused with the passion and artistry that it deserves.
Can't wait!
Posted by: Seattle Amy | May 21, 2012 at 08:26 AM
Woohoo!!!!!
Posted by: Vickie | May 21, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Oh I can't wait!!!
Posted by: Anamaria seda | May 21, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Congratulations! I'm so excited!
Posted by: Rene | May 21, 2012 at 09:47 AM
Very exciting venture - can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Janelle | May 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM
So wonderful! Yay you! If we can't make it to the celebration, will we be able to order the Anniversary kits online?! That would ne spectacular!
Posted by: Lisa Soderman | May 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Excellent!!
Can't wait to hear more...
Posted by: Jean Yuryan | May 21, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Yes, you can definitely order the kits online on June 2, the same time as the in-store shoppers. And while they are likely to sell within a few hours like most of our other kits, since I'm in control of the production, I might be able to have a few more kits made later in the summer for those who didn't click quick enough.
But that will have to come in August or later after I'm back from my baby break!
Posted by: Allison | May 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Oh!Oh!Oh! Can't wait!
Posted by: Leslie B. Fehr | May 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Why don't I just direct deposit my paycheck to you? :) Can't wait to see yarn!
Posted by: april | May 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM
VERY exciting! You are a workaholic....
Posted by: Jennifer Cameron | May 21, 2012 at 11:20 AM
You came up with a delightful surprise again. I love hand dyed stripes so this is so exciting for me
Posted by: mary | May 21, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Jennifer... you have no idea. But I'm taking an entire month off when the baby comes (compared to the whole week I took off with James). So I wanted to get all this stuff rolled out before July!
Posted by: Allison | May 21, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I'm in!
Posted by: Allise | May 21, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Can't wait--where do I sign up for the kit?
Posted by: Nancyd | May 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM
WOW I can't wait to see this beautiful yarn! I know you will do a great job you always do. Good luck we everything.
Posted by: Gale | May 21, 2012 at 01:12 PM
This sounds so spectacular! A 2nd of June true celebration. I will surely join in the excitement from MN
Posted by: Deb | May 21, 2012 at 01:47 PM
What a fantastic idea! I was you so much luck with this new venture into striped sock yarn.
Posted by: Carole | May 21, 2012 at 02:51 PM
I put off ordering SSYC solids for a long time because I thought the price was so reasonable, surely the yarn would not be up to my snobby standards. I did finally order 2 skeins, just to give it a try. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the SSYC solids surpassed any of my expectations. I have since ordered this yarn in many colors for I find it to knit up great and wash wonderfully, even in the machine. I look forward to SSYC stripes, for I know it will be top quality for a great price. Thank you so much for offering knitters a great product at a wonderful cost.
Posted by: Sandra Keithj | May 21, 2012 at 05:47 PM
Sounds wonderful Allison. Like many others I love striping yarns and there are some awesome patterns out there that feature them. I can't wait to see what you have done. Save some for your international customers please. All the best for the main event too l hope all goes very well indeed.
Karen in Tasmania
Posted by: Karen Witcombe | May 21, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Fantastic!! I'm very eager to see the new line. Just love stripes, stripes, stripes.
Thank you!!
Posted by: Carol | May 21, 2012 at 07:57 PM
The yarn sounds great but A whole month off for the baby?! You slacker! LOL,after 2 grandbabies in less than 2 months, are you sure you don't want 6 weeks? I'm so tired and I'm not even doing the nursing this time!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 21, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Hope you've dyed LOTS of this new yarn for your anniversary kits. It's always a challenge for those of us in different time zones to get on line quick enough to score these special kits. Can hardly wait to try this new yarn.
Posted by: Bobbi | May 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Can't wait & I will actually be back from visiting my daughter in DC by then! I was afraid you'd be announcing something that would go on sale next Tuesday or something!
Posted by: Donna | May 21, 2012 at 10:37 PM
This is terrific news! Your solid yarns are wonderful to work with and I love stripes. We have seen a striped sock every so often -- navy, medium blue and grass green strips -- of I hope that is the first yarn. Lovely just lovely. I hope you are taking care of yourself.
Posted by: Kim B. | May 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Sounds like fun! I will await the colors:)
Posted by: Brandi | May 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Wow...I can't wait to see the colors you will offer.
Posted by: Renee' | May 26, 2012 at 04:12 AM
Looking forward to seeing it. Congratulations on 7 years!
Posted by: MiriamR | June 02, 2012 at 10:15 PM
I'm so excited to try this yarn. New sock yarn from a different (to me) sheep breed.
Posted by: S_mik8 | June 25, 2012 at 02:46 PM