Early this summer at one of the fibery tradeshows, Veronica showed off to me something they had been thinking of for quite some time- a reworked version of their Everlasting sock yarn. Everlasting was a gorgeously dyed skein of sock yarn that wore really well- it was eight thin plies of superwash merino, and that translated to a really sturdy sock yarn. For some, it was a bit too sturdy feeling- not quite as soft as one is expecting from Dream in Color. But the main complaint was that it was splittier than one might want, which means that you might miss a ply or two when not paying attention while knitting.
So Veronica and her team redesigned the yarn- it's much softer and nine strands that make up the fingering weight yarn are now tightly plied into a springy, round yarn. I think you'll love it. I know I do. I currently have more than two dozen colors of this new, gorgeous version of Everlasting Sock in stock right now.
Shown below in Eggplant, Morning Glory, Tidal and Victoria.
If you're looking for amazing colors that shift seamlessly from one to the next within the skein, this is for you.
If you're looking for gift socks that will hold up to machine washing (and occasional drying) and wear day after day, this is for you.
If you're looking for an awesome knit that shows off simple patterns as well as complicated, this is for you.
Want to win a skein for yourself? Take a look at the colors I have in stock today and tell me in the comments below which one you'd like to cast on immediately. Extra love to you if you want to share the link for the pattern you think would show it off. Leave me one comment by noon EST on Tuesday, August 12 and you could be the one to win the skein of your choice!
I would choose the Chili because I don't have many red socks.
Posted by: Elaine | August 07, 2014 at 11:19 PM
I absolutely adore Galaxy- so vibrant! I would make a pair of BFF socks to let the colors shine and so they will be even more comfy than they look!
Posted by: Emily | August 07, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Omg Elysian!!!! It's gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Tara Hernandez | August 07, 2014 at 11:29 PM
The winner is........JEANS! Where are my needles? Thank you!
Posted by: Janet D. | August 07, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Eggplant!! I would make a version of these socks for my daughter! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tonks-variety-socks
Posted by: Sarah S | August 07, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Morning Glory is first choice. I would take any of them....so gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Susie | August 07, 2014 at 11:35 PM
They are all so pretty but I love Wilderness!
Posted by: Carole | August 07, 2014 at 11:35 PM
Definetly Morning Glory
Posted by: Mryl | August 07, 2014 at 11:36 PM
I think herbal is the color I'd have to cast on today, and I'd probably do something simple like hermione's everyday socks, to let the yarn show itself off. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks
Posted by: anno | August 07, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Love morning glory. Reminds me of the ones my parents would plant when I was young.
Posted by: Bonnie Van de Weghe | August 07, 2014 at 11:49 PM
Would love to knit a Cookie A design in either Eggplant or Morning Glory.
Posted by: Karen G. | August 08, 2014 at 12:05 AM
Oh, I think Chili is calling to me! The color is enough to keep me warm when winter comes!
Posted by: Teresa | August 08, 2014 at 12:12 AM
eggplant it's gorgeous :-)
Posted by: tresa | August 08, 2014 at 12:16 AM
Eggplant for me, please.
Posted by: Norma Horan | August 08, 2014 at 12:48 AM
Gotta have Nebula feet!! What an amazing combination of blues!
Posted by: Christiena | August 08, 2014 at 12:49 AM
I love the everlasting sock galaxy colorway. So beautiful!
Posted by: Angela Medina | August 08, 2014 at 01:14 AM
Super gorgeous colors....so hard to choose! I would love to cast on with 'Island' to knit the Sand Dollar Shawl by Kay Hopkins
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sand-dollar-shawl-2
Posted by: Susanknitss on Ravelry | August 08, 2014 at 01:21 AM
Make mine Chili in the Vog On pattern in Ravelry. Yum!
Posted by: Carrie McD | August 08, 2014 at 01:31 AM
I would use the DIC Everlasting Sock yarn in the Tidal colorway and make the Entrechat baby sweater by Lisa Chemery. I found the pattern on Ravelry. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/entrechat-2
It is such a fun pattern...quick and easy. Looks great with yarns that stripe or plain. Believe it or not, I have made 3 and I am getting ready to start a 4th. Great gift for a little girl.
Posted by: Renee' Sawyer | August 08, 2014 at 03:00 AM
Everlasting Sock Crisp is delightful! either a sox or shawl pattern would be a great piece of work with the generous 400yds in the hank ... thanx for the chance to win this.
Posted by: ritainalaska | August 08, 2014 at 03:07 AM
http://www.simplysockyarn.com/servlet/Detail?no=8836
In this pattern :
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cowtown
Posted by: Jessica Desmond | August 08, 2014 at 04:35 AM
Oh, Tidal is the colorway for me! Love those greens and blues and hints of browns. And the pattern I'd choose is Monkey by Cookie A.
Posted by: Lisa McGuire | August 08, 2014 at 05:37 AM
I would love Victoria for a sweet scarflett, but there are so many amazing options! I love this yarn!
Posted by: Janel | August 08, 2014 at 05:44 AM
Gilt - it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy | August 08, 2014 at 05:49 AM
Morning Glory are beautiful colors.
Posted by: Rebecca Davis | August 08, 2014 at 06:02 AM
Eggplant is my first choice among the many possibilities. I would probably choose a fairly simple knit and purl stitch pattern. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous yarn with us.
Posted by: Barbara | August 08, 2014 at 06:09 AM
I love Victoria!
Posted by: Joan | August 08, 2014 at 06:39 AM
I LOVE "Tidal"
Posted by: Cynthia | August 08, 2014 at 06:40 AM
Elysian. It just speaks to me.
Posted by: Diana | August 08, 2014 at 07:17 AM
Carolina is going to make a great hat!
Posted by: Erinn vanderMeer | August 08, 2014 at 07:18 AM
I love the greens... I am always drawn to green blends. The purples and blues are pretty gorgeous as well. I just love yarn!
Posted by: Sandra Leclair | August 08, 2014 at 07:19 AM
Any would be yummy. Just a simple pair of socks!
Posted by: Cindy S. | August 08, 2014 at 07:22 AM
Oooh. I love the Elysian! So very pretty. They're all fantastic!
Posted by: Dawn Bonney | August 08, 2014 at 07:25 AM
Carolina, for my husband with the sandpaper feet!
Posted by: Kelly H. | August 08, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Hard to say, one of each! But if I have to decide, Jeans
Posted by: Ellen Kucharik | August 08, 2014 at 07:45 AM
I would choose Tidal for one of the Boo Knits shawls.
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Ronni Donza | August 08, 2014 at 07:56 AM
I've been in a real blue phase lately, so Nebula would be my choice. All the colorways are really beautiful, though.
Posted by: Julie | August 08, 2014 at 08:02 AM
Love the Victoria
Posted by: Birgit Rosenberg | August 08, 2014 at 08:04 AM
Basalt would be amazing with one of Mary Hough's Burgess Shale-inspired patterns!
Posted by: Beth L. | August 08, 2014 at 08:05 AM
Everlasting. Teal shades always speak to me.
Posted by: Sandra | August 08, 2014 at 08:12 AM
I'd love to cast on Galaxy and make http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shurtugal
Posted by: Mary Howard | August 08, 2014 at 08:17 AM
LOVE the Eggplant! I would stick with my favorite sock "recipe" from the Yarn Harlot. It never fails :)
Posted by: Penny Jeffrey | August 08, 2014 at 08:23 AM
I would love to cast on using "Jeans". My first thought seeing this color would be to make it into a shawlette to wear with jeans. Love the feel of the color tones together.
Posted by: Janet McFarren | August 08, 2014 at 08:34 AM
What gorgeous dilemas you pose! Tidal.....no, Eggplant....no wait, what about Island......or Morning Glory,........but then there's Sangria.....what's a knitter to do????
Posted by: Kay | August 08, 2014 at 08:38 AM
Morning glory would be gorgeous in this pattern
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/house-baratheon-socks
The cables would pop in this color
Posted by: Analiese (liesef on Ravelry) | August 08, 2014 at 08:52 AM
I would cast on dive and use roger sock pattern. There is also nebula that calls to my blue side.
Posted by: Nancy | August 08, 2014 at 08:59 AM
Eggplant--all the way! Not that the rest aren't pretty too, but that one really catches my eye.
Posted by: Colleen Hall | August 08, 2014 at 09:01 AM
yesterday it was Wilderness but this morning it's Carolina. I think it's going to depend on my mood. so many beautiful colors
Posted by: Natalie | August 08, 2014 at 09:04 AM
I would have to go with Nebula.
Posted by: Dee Marquardt | August 08, 2014 at 09:05 AM
Only one? I thought of a few patterns as I looked at the different colors. I guess if I HAD to choose one, I would say Nebula. I can see MMario's Uhura shawl looking great in that color.
Posted by: Virginia Crosby | August 08, 2014 at 09:08 AM
I love Galaxy. Beautiful!
Posted by: Maureen Holt | August 08, 2014 at 09:08 AM
Morning Glory!
Posted by: Amy Ostafy | August 08, 2014 at 09:26 AM
I would choose Dive. I can't wait to try this yarn out.
Posted by: Amy | August 08, 2014 at 09:35 AM
I can't wait to try the new DiC sock. Dive is calling to me!
Posted by: Sue | August 08, 2014 at 09:38 AM
I can't pick a favorite DiC color. It would be like having to pick which of my kids is my favorite. I love them all!!!!!
Posted by: Angie | August 08, 2014 at 09:46 AM
Love Eggplant and Galaxy! Would make a great WendyKnits 2014 Mystery Shawl!
Posted by: Sherry Gacich (goodnurse) on Ravelry | August 08, 2014 at 09:56 AM
Dive is the perfect shade of "awesome"!
Posted by: Kelly | August 08, 2014 at 09:57 AM
Eggplant! And I think I would use it to make plain vanilla socks, because it's so pretty, it doesn't need any jazzing up!
Posted by: Tracy Bedford | August 08, 2014 at 10:00 AM
The Victoria colorways captured my attention.
Posted by: Maureen | August 08, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Tidal - beautiful
Posted by: Donna Kuehl | August 08, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Tidal!...or Morning Glory...or maybe Elysian. Ok, so maybe I can't pick just *one* favorite. Everlasting sock has long been a favorite of mine, and the colors are stunning.
Posted by: Heather | August 08, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Plenty, got to be Plenty, as it is just the perfect color for my grandbaby. Maybe a Mischa?
Posted by: Sue | August 08, 2014 at 10:33 AM
How to choose? Love them all! Have to say...Victoria though. Ah, love it all!
Posted by: Jeanette M. Noechel | August 08, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Incredibly difficult choice, but I think elysian is the most beautiful!
Posted by: Laura | August 08, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Gilt is my fave
Posted by: Sharyn | August 08, 2014 at 11:14 AM
Tidal definitely for me. Something to wear other than a cowl or socks. Maybe a vest. I'm new to vest knitting but ready to give it a try and this yarn is gorgeous.
Posted by: Susan Hill | August 08, 2014 at 11:20 AM
I am torn between Galaxy and Elysian...both gorgeous!!
Posted by: Michelle | August 08, 2014 at 11:46 AM
Too many lovely colors, crisp is my choice to win. Want them all so bookmarking page.
Posted by: Deila Hiebert | August 08, 2014 at 11:49 AM
I appear to be completely enchanted by Tidewater...
Posted by: Susan | August 08, 2014 at 12:04 PM
I would choose crisp it will make beautiful green socks. A color I haven't tried yet.
Posted by: Diane Elyea | August 08, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Galaxy for sure. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Mary Dunphy-Williams | August 08, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Galaxy! Nebula! Tart! GAH! There are so many pretty ones! I think Nebula might be my choice, just because I don't have a shawl in such a great blue. Don't you think the Iron Maiden shawl would be pretty in Nebula? Me, too!
Posted by: Bonnie | August 08, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Gilt or Galaxy
Posted by: Sam james | August 08, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Chili. Perhaps in a vintage 8 st cable. Perfect for fall sock knitting.
Posted by: mary | August 08, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I'd love to use Dive for Leaf on the Wind. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaf-on-the-wind-2
Posted by: Jos | August 08, 2014 at 12:49 PM
A stripe-y pattern with Jeans and Sangria!
Posted by: Nancy | August 08, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I would probably say Chile was my favorite but Island is a close second.
Posted by: Aimee | August 08, 2014 at 02:05 PM
I would love the Eggplant! I would knit it into a Rondelay:
Http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/Rondelay
Or a Summer Wind:
Http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-wind
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Sammy Smith | August 08, 2014 at 02:05 PM
I would go for eggplant, for a pair of smaug socks. Or a combo of basalt and gilt for a zephyr cove shawl.
Posted by: Karina | August 08, 2014 at 03:31 PM
Tart would definitely be my choice. Such a fun color.
Posted by: Anne R. | August 08, 2014 at 06:17 PM
I would choose Eggplant, just gorgeous. Hmm, would have to pick a pattern, that would be hard but fun to do.
Posted by: Suzanne | August 08, 2014 at 06:36 PM
Gee, I'm torn between Tart and Everlasting but think Tart has stolen my heart. I can see it in a pair of lacy socks with perhaps a shamrock or too in honor of St. Paddy's Day (when they might be done!)
Posted by: kris peters | August 08, 2014 at 07:03 PM
Surf or Tidal because I'm staring at the ocean right now--they would be my vacation souvenir socks to make the last hurrah of summer last a little longer!
Posted by: Laura | August 08, 2014 at 07:24 PM
I would choose the lovely "Tidewater" colorway and use Hermoine's Everyday Sock pattern, but use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I think they would be gorgeous.
Posted by: Margie Jarrett | August 08, 2014 at 07:28 PM
I hear Tidal whispering "wouldn't I look smashing in a pair of Ribby Garden Socks?"
Yes, Tidal, I think you're absolutely right!
Posted by: Bethw | August 08, 2014 at 07:41 PM
I would choose "Chili" as I think it is a perfect red for my next project.
Posted by: Phyllis Oviatt | August 08, 2014 at 08:19 PM
Tidewater. Pattern: Tin Can Knits Estuary. So gorgeous.
Posted by: Janet | August 08, 2014 at 09:55 PM
Absolutely love the Eggplant! It's just what I've been looking for to make the Nannir cowl.
Posted by: VickiB | August 08, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Do I really have to pick just one? It's so hard to decide, so many yummy colours to choose from. Wilderness, eggplant, island or tidal are the four I have cut it down to, I can't pick just one from those colours.
Posted by: Trudi | August 08, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Wilderness caught my eye. I bet it would make a lovely pair of "Little Purls of Wisdom" - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-purls-of-wisdom. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lisa B | August 08, 2014 at 11:00 PM
So many fantastic colors to choose from. For a change of pace I would want to go with either Sock Rosy or Sock Sangria! Thinking Sock Rosy would be my first choice.
Posted by: kelliinkc | August 08, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Oh my! What gorgeous colors...I think I'd start with Jeans n go from there to a red...thank you for the great giveaway n good luck all (:
Posted by: Sherri Gibson | August 09, 2014 at 01:30 AM
I think the Elysian. I'm about sock yarn as I am about quilting fabrics. Ever since I learned to knit two at a time, I've been hooked. Can't get enough of them.
Posted by: Mary K Scott | August 09, 2014 at 07:42 AM
I recently fell in love with teals - so Surf or Tidal would be my choice. First choice - definitely SURF. And I'm dying to try the new Everlasting Sock yarn - Dream in Color yarns are soo yummy
Posted by: Judy11 | August 09, 2014 at 10:40 AM
I really love the Herbal. I find the muted color transitions soothing.
Posted by: Lois | August 09, 2014 at 10:54 AM
I pick Passion -- such a beautiful red. Would look great in Hermione's Everyday Socks.
Posted by: Hilda Clegg | August 09, 2014 at 10:54 AM
I would LOVE to knit these Hourglass Lace Socks in the Galaxy colorway! What an amazing opportunity to try a new sock yarn with an exceptional pattern to show off the yarn and my skills! :)
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hourglass-lace-socks
Posted by: Michelle G | August 09, 2014 at 11:34 AM
I liked many of the colors--reds, purples! But if I had to choose one, Wilderness it would be. I would use Hermione pattern.
Posted by: sue swartz herr | August 09, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Gilt -- to get ready for fall.
Posted by: Anne Marie | August 09, 2014 at 05:40 PM
Hi, I love the eggplant as it's just gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jan Werner | August 09, 2014 at 06:17 PM