Woo hoo! It's that time of year! For the fourth 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 shown 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 try and I'll add them to the list of questions. The contest starts tomorrow, so make sure to check the blog every day for your chance to win!
James and Henry say GOOD LUCK!
What was your first knitting project? By the way, Henry's smile looks a lot like his mom"s.
Posted by: Ann | December 12, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Merry Christmas! I love seeing the pictures of your two boys! I can't believe how fast they are growing. My children are grown adults, so I don't perceive the passage of time like you see with small children. It's a magical time of year for them.
Posted by: Nancy | December 12, 2012 at 05:18 PM
Have you knit, or are you knitting, any gifts for the holidays this year? And very cute boys!
Posted by: Karen | December 12, 2012 at 11:09 PM
Looking forward to this year's 12 days! My mother and I both did it last year.
On another note -- would it be possible for you to convert the 'impatience cowl' pattern you have on your website into a pattern that could be done on straight needles? Thanks!!!
Posted by: Martha | December 13, 2012 at 03:40 AM
My question for the 12 days : do you knit for long periods at once or do you knit in short bursts? If you knit long periods, how do you keep your hands from getting tired and crampy?
Posted by: Sandra | December 13, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Mine was a sweater and an epic fail! I've since become a much better knitter, thank goodness. The boys are so cute!
Posted by: Sherri | December 13, 2012 at 08:10 AM
My first project was a blue and pink ribbed scarf on tiny needles, likely not a great choice :)
Posted by: Laura | December 13, 2012 at 10:10 AM
A question -- Do you find yourself using circular needles even though the pattern lists straight needles? If so, why?
I love contests and pictures of the boys -- I love that James seems to be winking just at me LOL
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | December 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM
What an adorable photo!
Posted by: Donna | December 13, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Love the photo!
Posted by: Judy | December 13, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Does anybody else have the ability to fall asleep while knitting and wake up later with the needles still in hand and no stitches dropped, or is it just me? Also, do you knit 'throw' style or continental?
Posted by: Jane | December 13, 2012 at 09:22 PM
I made an Aran cardigan for myself. I don' wear it any longer; it probably wouldn't fit yet, bu I think I still have it.
Posted by: Lucy Portland | December 14, 2012 at 01:41 PM
My first (and only) crochet project was a ripple afghan. Not having tension down, one end was far wider than the others. It came to live in the basement where, I believe, the mice enjoyed it until it headed to the dump. Since then, I've become an avid knitter
Posted by: Molly | December 14, 2012 at 02:35 PM
I made a square for a charity afghan at my church!
Posted by: Abby M | December 14, 2012 at 11:20 PM
I made a dr who scarf.
Posted by: Tim | December 14, 2012 at 11:57 PM
My first crochet project was a vest. It is long gone, but I recall two colours (pink and blue), rows and rows of treble/triple crochet and two long shoulder straps. I remember wearing it too. I would have been about nine years old.
Posted by: Natalie Jamieson | December 15, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Please note: this isn't the place to post answers to contest questions, if you want to be entered. You must enter them on the day/post associated with that question. If the comments are closed, that means that day is over.
Posted by: Allison | December 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM
What has been your favorite pattern to knit so far, and would you knit it a second time.
Posted by: Mary | December 18, 2012 at 09:58 AM
My first project was a small cotton coaster.
Posted by: Robin | December 18, 2012 at 08:06 PM
Please note the twelve days of Christmas are supposed to begin on Christmas day and count forth until Twelfth Night (which is the actual Christmas of many Orthodox Christian sects). The twelve days represent the time it took for the wise men to follow the star and discover the king whose coming had been foretold.
For me, all twelve of the days are Christmas. A single day simply isn't enough for all the good will and blessings of Christmas. For you, though, I can easily understand the desire to write all your blogs beforehand. It is certainly both generous of you and a treat for us. Thank you.
Maybe a question regarding an ornament or decoration made from fiber (self or gift) with sentimental value/attachment?
Posted by: Linda Fristedt | December 19, 2012 at 01:09 PM
When my hands get tired, I get out the machine. Well actually it sits ready to go on the dining room table. My grandson, age 15, loves the socks and is not a purist,so that works for me.
Posted by: Marion Brizendine | December 20, 2012 at 06:56 PM