I'm quite enamoured with the new lines I'm adding to the shop this fall, as evidenced by yesterday's post. Today, I have someone new to SSYC, the yarn of Jill Draper Makes Stuff. Jill Draper has created a completely new product line, sourced from sheep to skein in the US. The only other line I have that is completely US made (even the superwash process) is American BRAND, and that yarn isn't hand dyed in small batches. Lovely stuff all the same, but not the way Jill Draper dyes her wares- her colorways are done just once, and then no more. I think of it kind of like micro-brewing yarn. Just one small batch, with its own nuances and unique traits, then no more.
I have for you Esopus Sock, a very generous 500 yard skein of fingering weight sock yarn for $23. All US made, hand dyed yarn, delicious multicolors and solids for a very good price. Shown below, Autumn's End.
I also have for you Hudson worsted, a 245 yard skein, perfect for cushy socks, quick-knit baby items, warm shawls and scarves, winter accessories... like the pattern I'm sharing below.... with a contest. Shown below, Underwater Caving
Jill chose bold colors for our first batch of yarn. All the colors look wonderful together splayed out on a table...
...or hanging on the wall...
...or in a Great Divide Shawl. Shown below are three of designer Michele Brown's recent Great Divide shawls. The first two are knit in Jill Draper's Hudson, and the third is in Madelinetosh's Tosh DK. Right now, I have a wide array of colors in both. Because Jill dyes in small batches, just choose two colors you like and go with it! I think the shawl looks best when the colors are completely different.
Three photos below courtesy of Michele Brown
Is Michele not adorable? I want her to come to my shop and hang out with me and wear cool accessories all day long. I'm such a goober. I need to get out more...
SSYC's shop manager, Heather, knit her Great Divide shawl in just one week (shown below), using two colors of Hudson. She used Lemon Quartz and Slow Burn, two colors that don't coordinate, but do compliment each other in this shawl. Come on in the shop and take a look in person, as we'll have it ondisplay throughout the fall and winter.
Want a chance and winning your own Great Divide shawl pattern? Michele Brown is giving away three free patterns to randomly chosen SSYC commenters below. Just tell me what two colors of either Hudson or Tosh DK that you would combine into your shawl. Leave one comment below by 5pm on October 17, and I'll randomly choose three winners. Please note, generic comments like "I like blue and yellow" don't qualify. Please leave specific color names that you might like to use so that your choice might inspire others.
And if you already own the pattern, or want to start immediately, you can always gift your coupon code to a knitting friend!
Beautiful pattern and yarn! I would choose Terra Cotta and Meadow Flowers from the Hudson line.
Posted by: Veronica | October 11, 2013 at 01:41 PM
I think I'd choose Lemon Quartz and Amaranthine--two bold colors that together would probably be rather wearable with anything!
Love the pattern!
Posted by: Deb | October 11, 2013 at 01:51 PM
I think if use Canoeing in Ipswich & Hiking Trail. So many gorgeous colors! I found myself clicking the link & ordering 4 skeins of the sock yarn before I even finished reading the post!
Posted by: Donna | October 11, 2013 at 02:05 PM
In the Hudson I would choose Amaranthine and Recesses O the Soul. What beautiful yarns!
Posted by: carolyn | October 11, 2013 at 02:10 PM
Beautiful yarn I would choose Hudson Canoeing in Ipswich and Silver Thyme.
Posted by: Barbara | October 11, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Silver Thyme and Amaranthine stood out to me.
Posted by: Alison | October 11, 2013 at 02:32 PM
It's hard to choose from all the Hudson colors, but I feel like there are some beautiful blues lurking just below the surface of Hiking Trail, and that Phthalo will bring them out nicely.
Posted by: mellenknits | October 11, 2013 at 02:37 PM
Beautiful colors, for sure. I would use Epiphyte and Silver Thyme.
Posted by: Terri | October 11, 2013 at 03:05 PM
I get so excited over new yarns and especially excited over new patterns for new yarns. I would like to try: JDMS Hudson Leones Landscaping & JDMS Hudson Silver Thyme...together! I am so taken with the Fall season and Fall colors. I used to live in Western New York and in the Fall the Adirondack Mountains displayed it's true beauty with Fall golds and reds and browns overlaying the green of the summer. Leones Landscaping and Hudson Silver Thyme would come together in the Great Divide Shawl and present it's own true beauty. The shawl would be a constant beautiful reminder of those glorious colors of Autumn tucked away in my memories.
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Posted by: Andres W. | October 11, 2013 at 03:23 PM
I love the bold colors but would go with something a little more neutral and wearable with my wardrobe. I choose Tosh Ink and Tosh Paper. I think the neutrals would create a classic that never gets old.
Posted by: Judy | October 11, 2013 at 04:31 PM
I'd use Tosh Foxglove and Paper.
Posted by: Judy | October 11, 2013 at 04:51 PM
Definitely Hudson Slow Burn and Silver Thyme for a great Great Divide Shawl!
Posted by: Nancy | October 11, 2013 at 05:06 PM
Allison, what is that beautiful color of Hudson behind the green skeins on the table? As soon as it is identified, I'll be ordering some!
Posted by: Allise | October 11, 2013 at 06:09 PM
So many gorgeous colors. I need to come in and see which one of these two combos look the best, but I think my first choice would be Hudson in Leones Landscaping/Terra Cotta. But a Hudson combo of Canoeing in Ipswich/Phthalo is also a possibility. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for the great selection of new yarn and the contest!
Posted by: Debby | October 11, 2013 at 06:33 PM
Hmmm either Hudson Amaranthine and Hiking Trail or Hudson Phthalo and Recess of the Soul. Or maybe both:)
Posted by: Anne | October 11, 2013 at 07:06 PM
Amaranthine and Lemon Quartz would be my choices.
Posted by: MarthaO | October 11, 2013 at 07:12 PM
Leones Landscaping and Terra Cotta.
Thanks.
Posted by: Rusty M. | October 11, 2013 at 07:17 PM
In the Tosh-Button Jar Blue and Cloud/surf. Needles crossed!
Posted by: Carol F | October 11, 2013 at 07:19 PM
MT Tosh DK Button Jar Blue & MT Tosh DK Vishnu! So gorgeous!
Posted by: Jpaden | October 11, 2013 at 07:20 PM
Love the combo of terra cota and underwater caving for my beauteous creation!!!
Posted by: Danielle Koman | October 11, 2013 at 07:29 PM
I love the combo of Lemon Quartz and Meadow Flowers. Thanks
Posted by: Cheryl | October 11, 2013 at 07:35 PM
Amaranthine and silver thyme!
Posted by: Kathy | October 11, 2013 at 07:49 PM
Tosh DK colors Vishnu and Coquette
Posted by: Katherine B | October 11, 2013 at 07:50 PM
I think I'd love the Tosh DK Grasshopper and Robin Red Breast together. Nice contrast and bright and cheery.
Posted by: Donna Gerber | October 11, 2013 at 08:01 PM
Electrico and silver thyme
Posted by: Joyce | October 11, 2013 at 08:02 PM
Ophelia and Rain Water.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | October 11, 2013 at 08:14 PM
In Hudson: Canoeing in Ipswich and Lemon Quartz.
Posted by: Chris Cheshire | October 11, 2013 at 08:20 PM
Tosh Dk oxblood and Tosh Dk Paper. I love the pattern!
Posted by: Karen | October 11, 2013 at 08:28 PM
Silver Thyme and Amaranthine would be my choices in Hudson .... You are costing me a fortune ;);)
Posted by: April | October 11, 2013 at 08:36 PM
I would try lemon quartz and electrico. I think I see a smidgen of lemon in the electrico.
Posted by: Sandra cash | October 11, 2013 at 08:46 PM
I think I would try Underwater Caving and Terra Cotta in the Hudson line. I'm not the greatest with putting colors together, though. But I really love yarns that incorporate a lot of color variety. This yarn looks lovely to work with!
Posted by: Jeanne | October 11, 2013 at 09:05 PM
I'd mix Hudson Silver Thyme and Lemon Quartz for a sort of tonal look. And for more contrast Amaranthine with almost any color way....all are so yummy.
Posted by: Allison Tucker | October 11, 2013 at 09:08 PM
Electrico and lemon quartz
Posted by: Donna Reed | October 11, 2013 at 09:08 PM
So beautiful, and so hard too choose. Hudson Terra Cotta and Silver Thyme are a combo I like, but also Terra Cotta and Underwater Caving.
Posted by: Sarah | October 11, 2013 at 09:14 PM
I'd choose Canoeing in Ipswich and Phthalo. Love those colors! Just want to touch and squeeze the yarn!
Posted by: Karen Leonard | October 11, 2013 at 09:20 PM
I would use JDMS Hudson Silver Thyme and JDMS Hudson Hiking Trail!
Posted by: Kathleen Fullerton | October 11, 2013 at 09:21 PM
I would use the Hudson yarn, in Epiphyte and Hudson Hiking Trail - they both have kind of woodsy colors and the combinations would be as random as woods growing wild.
Posted by: Jane H | October 11, 2013 at 09:25 PM
I'm going to go outside the box (for me) and choose lemon quartz and Amaranthine. They're both beautiful, so hopefully would look beautiful together as well.
Posted by: Maureen | October 11, 2013 at 09:46 PM
I think Recesses of the Soul and Amaranthine, for me. It wouldn't be quite as eye-catching as Michele's versions, but I think the slightly more muted tones would be something I'd wear more often. Purple and turquoise = A++.
Posted by: Caitlin | October 11, 2013 at 09:58 PM
My choice would be Leones Landscaping and Terra Cotta -- it would be like walking through the woods in the fall.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | October 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM
I'm going with Amaranthine and Underwater Caving,looks luscious!
Posted by: Pat Neptune | October 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM
You make me want to knit all the time....It's a very nice pattern, and the colors that aren't "matchy-matchy" are intriguing. In Tosh DK, I think I'd try Celadon and Wilted Rose. In Hudson, I think I'd love a Phthalo and Trio Electrico/Canoeing in Ipswich/Underwater Caving-- one of those. Oh, dear, I need to see to make these recipes!
Posted by: triplesss | October 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM
I love Tosh Spectrum; it is different from any other variegated yarn. To compliment Spectrum, I would choose something like Tosh Nutmeg! So many wonderful choices.
Posted by: Barbara | October 11, 2013 at 11:25 PM
It's so hard to choose..so many beautiful colors! I'd like to knit my Great Divide Shawl in Epiphyte and Silver Pine. But, I reserve the right to change my mind, which I do often! Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Denise | October 11, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Hudson Silver Thyme and Meadow Flowers!
Posted by: Janet Groborchik | October 11, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Tosh DK in Tomato and Fog - tonight's colors. They might change by the end of the week..... On an orange streak
Posted by: jeanne | October 12, 2013 at 12:02 AM
I would choose Canoeing in Ipswich with Silver Thyme in the Hudson yarn....or....in the MT DK I'd choose Sand Dune and Red Breast. All are gorgeous yarns!!! OK...my fingers are crossed!
Posted by: Renee' | October 12, 2013 at 04:06 AM
I love Button Jar Blue and Astrid Grey in tosh. Beautiful design.
Posted by: Janice | October 12, 2013 at 07:15 AM
Well....I looked out my front window this morning and thought..
Hudsons,Slow Burn and Terra Cotta look like my yard. So that is my choice.
Posted by: Jean Y | October 12, 2013 at 07:20 AM
I LOVE the brilliant colors of Hudson and the beautiful pattern of the Great Divide Shawl! I would use the Hudson Meadow Flowers and Terra Cotta. I think they would compliment each other well and brighten up any outfit I would wear!
Posted by: Cindy Strick | October 12, 2013 at 09:06 AM
Silver Thyme and Epiphyte from Hudson would celebrate my love of green! The Great Divide would be perfect with everything.
Posted by: Stephanie V | October 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Terra Cotta and Meadow Flowers for me. I think it would make a real stand out.
Posted by: Beth L Ruiter | October 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM
I would use Hudson Amranthine and Hiking trail for the Great Divide Shawl.
Posted by: Linda Zalusky | October 12, 2013 at 03:53 PM
What fine funky colors! I would love to try Phthalo and Trio Electrico together,
thank you!
Posted by: sharon | October 12, 2013 at 03:58 PM
I think I would use Hudson meadow flowers and phthalo for the shawl.
Posted by: Wendy | October 12, 2013 at 05:13 PM
Amaranthine and recesses of the soul. Gorgeous yarn and pattern
Posted by: Kathryn Bloomberg-Rissman | October 12, 2013 at 05:49 PM
Button Jar Blue and Grasshopper in Tosh would be fun!
Posted by: Nathanne Verner | October 12, 2013 at 06:28 PM
Vishnu and Astrid Grey in Tosh (or I'd maybe have to do Button Jar with the grey). SO hard to choose colors. I always admire uniquely paired colors like some you've shown, but I always end up playing things more safe. Beautiful photos! Thank you for the chance to win! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Rav)
Posted by: Stephanie Gordon | October 12, 2013 at 09:44 PM
In Tosh - William Morris and Whiskers (partial to anything feline). I love the neutrals. I originally went with Button Jar Blue and Whiskers because the blue is such a striking color, but the two W's by each other on the page were soothing.
OR Tosh - Badlands and Byzantine!!!!
Hudson- Lemon Quartz and Trio Electrico. POW!
Posted by: Minnie Newman | October 13, 2013 at 08:28 AM
I was in the shop yesterday and saw the Jill Draper Makes Stuff line. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! I have an addiction to multicolor yarns so when I make the Great Divide shawl I would use the Twilit Tundra and the Amethyst Tiara. I love the blues and purples and can't wait to see what those two would look like together!
Posted by: Betsy Baragar | October 13, 2013 at 08:55 AM
In Hudson my pick would be Silver Thyme and Neo Neopolitan. The theory being beautiful colors separately are even more beautiful together!!!
Posted by: Judy | October 13, 2013 at 04:52 PM
I like MT Leaf & Grey Gardens.Thank you,Great pattern & yarn.I was aware of Jill Draper on etsy a time back.She has great yarn too, love her combinations.
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Posted by: linda roller | October 13, 2013 at 05:57 PM
This was HARD! I love the JDMS Silver Thyme and the Hudson Trio Electro - although I'm not sure they go together. They are all beautiful colorways!
Posted by: Amy g | October 14, 2013 at 07:51 AM
I love this shawl! I would choose Hudson colors Amaranthine and Lemon Quartz. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Candi | October 14, 2013 at 07:58 AM
Vishnu and Steamer Trunk, although there are lots of great possible combinations!
Posted by: Bonnie | October 14, 2013 at 08:02 AM
I would use Hudson since it's a new to me yarn. Colors of Amarnthine and Hiking Trail... so loverly
Posted by: Natalie | October 14, 2013 at 09:57 AM
I think I would use the Hudson yarn in Electrico and Lemon Quartz.
Posted by: Linda | October 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Gosh, what a decision! But I think the MT DK Courbets Green and Envy...for sure, I'll envy all who win! ;-)
Posted by: Kim Q | October 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM
I would choose Tosh DK in RainWater and Spectrum. It is a beautiful scarf design!
Posted by: Karli Anderson | October 14, 2013 at 10:36 AM
I would choose Hudson Recesses of the Soul and Amaranthine. The colors are so beautiful and the scarf pattern is lovely.
Posted by: Marjorie | October 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM
HikingTrail and Silver Thyme -- these two would make a lovely combination that would be warmth to the eyes as well as the body. What a lovely pattern!
Posted by: Kathie Abel | October 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Oooo, Hudson Recesses o the Soul and Terra cotta for a dusk walk in the autumn woods! Beautiful.
Posted by: Mitzi McMahon | October 14, 2013 at 10:51 AM
I think it would look great in Tosh DK Spectrum with Celadon. My second choice combo would be Spectrum with Zhivaos Sky. The Spectrum colorway really calls to me!
Posted by: Karen G. | October 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Tosh DK Grasshopper and Alizerin. It is so hard to chose just one set of colors!
Posted by: Linda Newcomb | October 14, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Autumn's End with Golden Hour!
Posted by: Shelly | October 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM
I'm an idiot. I posted two Esophus colors.
My Hudson color choices would be Recesses o the Soul and Hiking Trail.
Posted by: Shelly | October 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I like Tosh DK Dirty Panther with Dr Zhivaos Sky. I'm feeling like it's a neutral kind of day.
Posted by: Cathy B | October 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM
I would use Meadow Flowers and Terracotta.
Posted by: Lucy Portland | October 14, 2013 at 11:20 AM
I would use Silver Thyme and Terra Cotta
Posted by: Karen | October 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Love the pattern, it has so many possibilities. For colors, I would choose Neo Neopolitan and Terra Cotta. There are many, many other possibilities!
Posted by: Theresa Nims | October 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
one of my fav patterns never made it in dk gorgeous
Posted by: barbara | October 14, 2013 at 11:43 AM
What a great pattern! The yarn is gorgeous and I really like that it is only dyed in small batches - allows endless new combinations.
I would use the Hudson Amaranthine with Hudson Hiking Trail, but would also have to buy Espous Blue Agate to use with Esopus Drive Plum Island.
Posted by: Linda Medina | October 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Oh yum. I think I'd go for Recesses o the Soul and pair it with Sea Salt or Courbets Green.
Posted by: NancyM | October 14, 2013 at 11:58 AM
I would use Lemon Quartz and Phthalo. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Claire | October 14, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Silver Thyme and Meadow would make my day it would be hard to give away :)
Posted by: Judith | October 14, 2013 at 12:07 PM
I love fall colors. I would choose Teracotta and Leones Landscaping in the Hudson.
Posted by: Robyn H. | October 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Silver Thyme and Leone's Landscaping , I think these two would compliment each other, especially for Fall.
Posted by: Sally | October 14, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Cute shawl design! I think I'll use Hudson in Underwater Caving and Terra Cotta together!
Posted by: limedragon :-: Harriet | October 14, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Oh my gosh, Hudson Neo Neopolitan is absolutely gorgeous. It will make a lovely shawl. Thank you. I love it
Posted by: Linda Grothe | October 14, 2013 at 01:05 PM
Hmm. Since I would like to try the Hudson, I would choose Phthalo and Underwater Caving.
Posted by: SoozB | October 14, 2013 at 01:20 PM
I would choose Hudson "Meadow Flower" and Hudson "Phthalos". Gorgeous color ways for that shawl.
Posted by: Sharon | October 14, 2013 at 02:02 PM
Shawls have been my go to patterns for the last couple of years. WOW, this is tough but I would choose Tosh Foxglove and Paper.
Posted by: Linda Armstrong | October 14, 2013 at 02:19 PM
Great shawl. I'd use MT Spectrum and Vishnu. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Elise Martinez | October 14, 2013 at 02:31 PM
So many colors and so little time! The yarn is so yummy! But if I had to make one choice - I would choose JMDS Hudson Silver Thyme with JMDS Hudson Canoeing in Ipswich. Or maybe....
Posted by: Ivy Bernstein | October 14, 2013 at 02:34 PM
I would use the Hudson Lemon Quartz and Epiphyte. It would be fantastic. -Meredith
Posted by: FlyingMonkeyUnderpants | October 14, 2013 at 04:31 PM
I would try hiking trail and amarathine together, or amarathine and lemon quartz
Posted by: Laura | October 14, 2013 at 04:37 PM
I would use hudson phthalo and meadow flowers. This would be fantastic with fall blue jean outfits. Thanks
Posted by: sandra teeple | October 14, 2013 at 05:10 PM
I would choose Magnolia Leaf and Manor in the Tosh DK.
Posted by: Janine Webb | October 14, 2013 at 05:16 PM
Can I just come and live in your shop?
Posted by: Pam Owens | October 14, 2013 at 07:01 PM
After seeing Heather 's beautiful shawl, I would be inspired to try Terra Cotta and Hiking Trail in Hudson. Something unexpected. I Must say these colors are truly rich and gorgeous. I am still recovering from my stiff neck from stareing up at them so long last Saturday. And yes, I took one home.
Posted by: Jan | October 14, 2013 at 07:17 PM