It's the last Flash Contest of our 7th Anniversary Month! You could win a skein of Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label (cashmere sock) in the color of your choice by answer the following question by 10am EST on Saturday, Jun 23. If you could choose one color of Tanis' Purple Label, what one-skein project would you knit? Inspire us in the comments below, and I'll randomly choose one person to be the winner. I still have this project in my queue. J'adore.
A new shipment arrived of Tanis Fiber Arts, so if you were waiting on a color of Blue Label (merino/nylon) Purple Label (merino/cashmere/nylon) or Yellow Label DK (merino), then your wait is over. I also have new colors Frost, Pink Grapefruit, Atlantic along with the restocks of your faves, so check it out.
I don't know if I announced the last two winners of the Flash Contests, but Wanda won a skein of Solemate with her comment "I love Aslan!" and Sarah who won a skein of the special Dream in Color from our new store's Grand Opening last year. Her comment about her view of the day was "Tall, deeply etched red cedars embedded in the damp, rich earth next to sprawling, luscious pink rhodedendrons, both audience members to the babbling brook in a cool ravine." Now that sound like a better view than I had that day!
There's still a baby on board here, and though I feel like I could have him any minute, my doctor says otherwise. So you all could be stuck with me for another couple weeks while this little guy takes his sweet time baking. I'll still be working in the store most days, but if it takes me a bit to get back to you on e-mails and calls, just know I will.... I'm just moving much slower than usual. When the website closes for a month while I'm on leave, you'll definitely know- there will be a blog post here and while you'll be able to browse through the website, you'll see an obvious note that online ordering is disabled. I can tell that many of you are stocking up on things before the online store closes, and I greatly appreciate that you are keeping us busy here! If you happen to be in Fort Wayne this summer, we will still have open hours once a week with the hours listed as usual on the bottom of the hompage. And when we the website reopens in mid- August, expect some awesome yarn, including the first batch of new Poste Yarn colors.
I would knit a pair of socks using Dove - I've never knit with cashmere, so that would be yummy for my toes!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 22, 2012 at 04:42 PM
One color, huh? It could only be Atlantic
Posted by: jan murphy | June 22, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I've been dying to try the Rosewood one-skein shawl and this yarn would be perfect!
Posted by: MARY | June 22, 2012 at 04:49 PM
I would love to try this yarn. Shadow would be my color.
Posted by: paula busbee | June 22, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Wow choosing just one color is difficult!! If I must choose, I love to do something with Orange Blossom.
Posted by: Heather | June 22, 2012 at 04:51 PM
I love that Deep Sea!
Posted by: Kay | June 22, 2012 at 04:53 PM
this looks like lovely yarn. I think with one skein, I would knit Haruni.
Posted by: kate s | June 22, 2012 at 04:54 PM
I love Dove!! It's my kind of color. Would love to try this!
Posted by: Deb | June 22, 2012 at 04:55 PM
frost wood make a great baby gift How about a sweater
Posted by: Nancy Evanchik | June 22, 2012 at 04:59 PM
I would love to knit with cashmere,I never try it before I would love a pair of cashmere socks
they would be so warm for the winter in vermont.I like Jewel
Posted by: karen | June 22, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Oh purple label in Stormy and honestly I think it deserves a wonderful sock pattern such as Sunday Swing Socks..
Posted by: natalie | June 22, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Brick socks would be great, wonderful with jeans and Birks -- what cozy feet I would have!
Posted by: Merna | June 22, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Anne Hanson's Tudor Grace.
Posted by: sprite | June 22, 2012 at 05:08 PM
I would choose the Olive to knit the Polypodium vugare socks in my queue.
Posted by: NancyN | June 22, 2012 at 05:13 PM
I would knit Batik by Kitman Figueroa
Posted by: Marilyn | June 22, 2012 at 05:14 PM
I think I'd knit a shawlette with Buttercup. thanks for this chance to win!
Posted by: marianne | June 22, 2012 at 05:14 PM
Hmm, perhaps the ever-popular Travelling Woman or Ishbel... in either Stormy or Atlantic?
Posted by: nina | June 22, 2012 at 05:18 PM
Only one color...It's a toss up between lilac and sweetheart. I'd knit Cookie A's Asymmetrical Cables from Sock Knitting Master Class.
Posted by: Larissa | June 22, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Stormy would make for a great pair of socks.
Posted by: Angela | June 22, 2012 at 05:21 PM
I would love to make a Shallows cowl in Stormy. So lovely.
Posted by: Tara | June 22, 2012 at 05:22 PM
First of all, the "Shadow" colorway is calling my name......and I think I'd have to stick with socks, just for farts and fairies. I don't know that I'd want anything too complicated because of the possibility of pooling or otherwise looking weird with patterns. So, perhaps some plain ribbing, perhaps toe-up (since I haven't done that yet).
I know, I'm boring.
Posted by: Renee Anne | June 22, 2012 at 05:23 PM
I would make the Spring Shawlette from Abuelita's Yarns Designs shown here (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-shawlette) in the Dove colorway. It looks like it would be perfect for wearing with jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt for a walk in the woods this fall.
Posted by: Jane | June 22, 2012 at 05:24 PM
I love the Blossom shawl! It's been in my queue forever now!
Posted by: Angela | June 22, 2012 at 05:32 PM
I would pick Dove!
Posted by: Joni | June 22, 2012 at 05:35 PM
I think I would stick to socks, just because I love knitting socks! I would love to try the Sand colorway for this lovely pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-and-liquor :)
Posted by: Tammy M | June 22, 2012 at 05:37 PM
I'd use TFA Purple Label Sweetheart to make the Valentine Socks pattern!
Posted by: Teresa - Working Traveling Mom | June 22, 2012 at 05:38 PM
I would knit Celaeno in TFA Purple Label in Buttercup and call it Sunshine. I love the beads and with this yarn would be heavenly!
Posted by: Martha S | June 22, 2012 at 05:40 PM
I'm thinking perhaps a Piper's Journey.
Posted by: Joyce | June 22, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Tanis Fiber is one of my favorite decadent desires and I would make myself my favorite rib sock pattern in grape. This yarn is truly fabulous!
Posted by: Carol | June 22, 2012 at 05:43 PM
I would use shadow, because it's got several beautiful shades that would show off a nice cable or lace pattern.
Posted by: Mary | June 22, 2012 at 05:45 PM
I want to knit Sign of Four socks in Stormy or Atlantic.
Posted by: Ashley W | June 22, 2012 at 05:46 PM
I love Shadow!! I would make a beautiful shawl!
Posted by: Donna R | June 22, 2012 at 05:49 PM
I would knit the Traveling Woman shawl, which has been on my Ravelry queue for a long time!
Posted by: Nancy | June 22, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Mermaid Gloves with Dove
Posted by: Eleanor | June 22, 2012 at 05:57 PM
WOW!! That's a hard decision! So many beautiful colors!!
I think I'd go with Plum.....I love purple, and I don't have any purple socks! I need to fix that!
Posted by: Sue J | June 22, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Pick just one color?! Dove is beautiful. So is grape and garnet And velvet is pretty stunning too. if I have to pick, this moment I'd go for Dove.
Posted by: Lynn | June 22, 2012 at 05:58 PM
I would knit a shawlette out of Orange Blossom.
Posted by: Martha | June 22, 2012 at 05:58 PM
A nice cowl in Tidal would be wonderful!
Posted by: Terri | June 22, 2012 at 06:00 PM
I would love to make my daughter a pair of socks for her birthday with Deep Sea.
Posted by: Sarah S. | June 22, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Wow! a tough one. I think Anne Hanson's "Frillibet" shawl in Cobalt
Posted by: Wanda | June 22, 2012 at 06:02 PM
I would make a Simplicity Shawlette out of the color way closest to the special edition color last year (mostly blue with pink and grey, denimy, Blue Label). Probably Cobaly, maybe stormy? A friend admired my Shawlette and I am not ready to give it up!!
Posted by: Karen | June 22, 2012 at 06:03 PM
I can't help myself -- I love grape...BUT since I am trying to wean myself off purple, pink and red, I would choose to knit a shawl with stormy or cobalt and I would love to try the cashmere blend
Posted by: Diane | June 22, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Oh, so many wonderful colors!...garnet, stormy or spruce. Which one, which one...
the garnet
Posted by: Linda Buntin | June 22, 2012 at 06:15 PM
I would knit the Allons-Y shawlette.
Posted by: CyndyC | June 22, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Zuzu's Petals Shawl with Atlantic. So many beautiful colors, very hard to pick just one!
Posted by: Debra | June 22, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Simple Yet Effective Shawl using Sand.
Posted by: Leta Hansen | June 22, 2012 at 06:27 PM
I would HAVE to knit a pair of socks for myself. My feet deserve the decadent treat :)
Posted by: Andrea | June 22, 2012 at 06:32 PM
I would choose Cobalt and make an infinity scarf for my daughter.
Posted by: Gretchen | June 22, 2012 at 06:36 PM
I would make something out of Dove; just not sure what.
Posted by: Lugarda Cappetta | June 22, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I love the Atlantic color, and I'd probably knit just a plain pair of stockinette socks, to give the cashmere and color the spotlight.
Posted by: Alison | June 22, 2012 at 06:41 PM
I would knit Multnomah in Spruce!
Posted by: Kathy S | June 22, 2012 at 06:45 PM
I love Tanis Fiber Arts yarn! I would knit the Cream and Sugar Cowl by Alana Dakos in the color Brick.
Posted by: Yolande | June 22, 2012 at 06:46 PM
So many wonderful colors and patterns to choose from, but I think I would like to make a shawl/scarf with Atlantic.
Posted by: Rebekah | June 22, 2012 at 06:49 PM
Oh Sweetheart will you be mine?? I know you will keep my hands and feet warm.
Posted by: Linda Grothe | June 22, 2012 at 06:51 PM
I would want lemongrass for a cool pair of fingerless mitts.
Posted by: Amber | June 22, 2012 at 06:51 PM
I would choose Tidal for a pair of shorter socks so that I could make wrist cuffs with the leftovers! That way by some miracle, I might slightly look forward to cold weather ;)
Posted by: Kim | June 22, 2012 at 06:52 PM
I'm having a hard time choosing a color since there are at least 5 or 6 that I really like. But whichever one I chose I would make into some textured stitch scarf like Fuyu or the Honey Cowl.
Posted by: kat | June 22, 2012 at 06:52 PM
I would pick Lemongrass, Buttercup. or Orange Blossom because those all seem to be very unique colors to me. Probably would make some fabulous mitts or gloves as those colors would brighten any dark or dull winter's day.
Posted by: Julie | June 22, 2012 at 06:53 PM
We are having twins, so it would have to be Sweetheart to make the Sunnyside baby sweather.
Posted by: Liz | June 22, 2012 at 07:00 PM
I think I would choose either garnet or stormy to make either the Traveling Woman shawl or Multnomah. The choice would be decided by who I decided to knit it for...
Posted by: Debby | June 22, 2012 at 07:13 PM
I would make something from the one skein of sock yarn book. I love so many of the projects in that book. Any of the beautiful colors would do!
Posted by: Elise McKee | June 22, 2012 at 07:14 PM
I would use Lemongrass, although it was a hard decision because all the colors are beautiful. I would do a footie sock and hope to have leftovers for mittens!
Posted by: Susan | June 22, 2012 at 07:17 PM
I love those two tiny sweaters via link. I think I would choose to knit one of them.
Posted by: Julia | June 22, 2012 at 07:17 PM
A toss up between Haruni and Multnomah. This yarn is one of my favourites for any shawlette project.
Posted by: Bobbi | June 22, 2012 at 07:23 PM
I have so many one-skein shawls in my queue, and I'd love to make a Cedar Leaf Shawlette in Lemongrass. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan C. | June 22, 2012 at 07:24 PM
Brick would be my choice -- for a pretty cap with a lace pattern. I have a special friend with lovely white hair and I think Brick would be just the right color.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | June 22, 2012 at 07:29 PM
I would choose Dove - I could make a pair of socks and "nest" on my sofa while knitting!
Posted by: Debbie O'Shaughnessy | June 22, 2012 at 07:30 PM
Garnet or chestnut would become socks or a cowl. It's hard for me to choose just one, which explains my stash!!!!
Posted by: Lynn | June 22, 2012 at 07:31 PM
Solaria is a beautiful one skein project I would love to knit.
Posted by: Melissa | June 22, 2012 at 07:34 PM
I would pick TFA Purple Label Dove in Anne Hanson's Rivolo pattern. But I agree with Lynn - it's hard to choose just one!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rivolo
Posted by: Anne | June 22, 2012 at 07:36 PM
Sock knitter that I am... A pair of socks in Dove. Seems like a very calm color for a calm knit.
Posted by: Lisa Viviano | June 22, 2012 at 07:38 PM
all the colors are gorgeous! I would knit a shawlette in Garnet, I think.
Posted by: Julie | June 22, 2012 at 07:47 PM
I would knit the Annis scarf in Garnet - I'm a January baby, so I love Garnet!
Posted by: Cynthia | June 22, 2012 at 07:50 PM
a cozy cowl
Posted by: Jill L | June 22, 2012 at 07:54 PM
I'd like to knit some fingerless mitts in Brick - pretty for early Fall!!
Posted by: Diane E | June 22, 2012 at 07:56 PM
I would love to try "Deep Sea"! My favorite color is blue and this yarn would be perfect for Moiraine (socks). http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moiraine-2
Posted by: SusanB-knits | June 22, 2012 at 08:07 PM
Oh Man! A Fishtail scarf in Atlantic...I think...Oh or socks in Snowflake...oh..oh!
Posted by: Brenda McCoy | June 22, 2012 at 08:08 PM
Deep Sea would make a luscious Wingspan shawlette--and show off the gorgeous color variations to all. Yum!
Posted by: Holly K | June 22, 2012 at 08:09 PM
Brick would make a lovely lacy scarf for this fall.
Posted by: Jane | June 22, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I agree with others that choosing one color is difficult! With Stormy, I would knit the openwork shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/golden-chiffon-openwork-shawl
I love the depth of all the colors!
Thanks for giving me a chance to dream again.
Posted by: Melissa B. | June 22, 2012 at 08:26 PM
I would make a pair of socks using royal flush.
Posted by: Lucy Portland | June 22, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Although it is not terribly creative to say socks, I would indeed knit socks out of Deep Sea In preparation for my spring trip to Alaska to do some sea kayaking in Glacier Bay. These yummy socks would keep my toes nice and dry and toasty!
Posted by: Rene | June 22, 2012 at 08:33 PM
The Dove for me because I have nothing so subtly serene. I would make fabulously simple socks. For me instead of for two sisters I usually bless.
Posted by: Sue | June 22, 2012 at 08:41 PM
I love Grapefrui for a shawl called "Sugar Mountain".
Posted by: Anne | June 22, 2012 at 08:44 PM
The Jewel colorway for some Carousel socks.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carousel-7
Rav amchart
Posted by: Anne Marie | June 22, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Dove is beautiful and would make a lovely "Afternoon Tea" by Helen Stewart.
Posted by: Tara | June 22, 2012 at 09:06 PM
Sweetheart....almost got some before!
Posted by: april | June 22, 2012 at 09:14 PM
purplr label...give me cashmere....and a fantastic pair of socks....have to think about which pattern...but something FABULOUS
Posted by: Cathy Goldman | June 22, 2012 at 09:15 PM
Garnet.. scarf for christmas. love the yarn!
Posted by: Sheila | June 22, 2012 at 09:15 PM
Because I love knitting lace, and cashmere is a perfect fit for a lace shawl, I would knit Gail (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gail-aka-nightsongs) using Dove.
Posted by: Carla in MT | June 22, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Spearmint will be my choice. Somehow I'm quite taken by green this week and I think it'll be perfect for Anne hanson's Pea Vines pattern!
Posted by: Mun Yee | June 22, 2012 at 09:21 PM
I think a scarf in Dove would go wonderfully with my winter coat.
Posted by: Maureen | June 22, 2012 at 09:32 PM
TFA Purple Label Shadow to knit the sock called Changeling from Janel Laidman's book The Enchanted Sole. This has been on my project list for a while.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/changeling-2
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 22, 2012 at 09:42 PM
I think I'd do Thistles, Thistles shawl in Teal.
Posted by: enidb | June 22, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Pogona by Stephen West
In
TFA Purple Label Dove
Then again, I'm on a shawl mission.
Posted by: jeanne | June 22, 2012 at 09:47 PM
Um, "allofthem"? ;-)
Ok, I guess if I could only pick one, it would be stormy, but it's like asking me to pick my favorite child!
Wishing you and your family the very best as you welcome your little one!
Posted by: Lauragetscrafty.wordpress.com | June 22, 2012 at 09:49 PM
I'd knit Solaria (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solaria) out of Orange Blossom, though I love Dove!!!
Posted by: RichelleCK | June 22, 2012 at 09:59 PM
All are wonderful colors! My faves though were Dove, Shadow and Velvet. So out of all of those, I would choose to knit with Velvet and the pattern would be The Windmill Beret by Sami Kaplan from Ravelry. ALLISON- you have got to check out this pattern! Sizes from BABY TO ADULT and absolutely adorable! I put in my Ravelry library! Thanks for the contest right before baby is born! Take care!
Posted by: Lisa Soderman | June 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Definitely a shawl! (just haven't narrowed down which one yet) ;-)
Posted by: Janene Reeves | June 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Some simple socks in Cobalt. Yum!
Posted by: LN in TX | June 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM