On the twelfth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me...
two balls of new Cascade Heritage Prints!
To have a chance at two balls of your choice from Cascade's new self-pattering sock yarn line, simply answer the following question in the comments below:
Did you knit or crochet any self-patterning sock yarn this year? If so, did you make socks with it? Or did you make something else?
I am a consistent knitter of self-patterning and self-striping sock yarn. I especially love knitting Opal, Trekking XXL and Regia not only because the color changes keep me invigorated, but also because the socks are easy care. I can wash them with all my other clothes in the washing machine and not worry. I could even machine dry if I wanted to, but I don't because I know that over time that hot air will really break down any fiber. I do know that if I hand washed these socks instead of machine wash that they would likely last longer, but my life is just not in the time-for-hand-washing stage. So I know that if I want to wear hand knit socks every day all winter long, I'd better have a decent selection of these easy-care socks in my sock drawer or my feet will go cold before I make time to hand wash.
I've seen awesome non-sock projects knit with self patterning sock yarn this year. Clincher scarves like this one, or skirts like this one made with Poste Yarn and this skirt pattern. So inspiring. If you've knit something that you adore, please leave a link to your Ravelry project page with your comment.
Thank you so much for sharing in our special 12-day contest this year. The amount of participation is nearly double this year over last year. It's been a fun six years of this fibery holiday for me, and I hope for you too. I love reading each response and being inspired by your creativity and your experience. If you haven't had a chance to read through all the 12 Days of Sock Yarn, the links to the days will show up on the right side of the page for a few more days, and of course are available in the archives link at right. I'll announce the winners of the contest in January here on this blog and the winners will also be e-mailed.
We are taking the next few days off here, so I do hope you all have a lovely Christmas if you're celebrating, and a relaxing and happy week if you're not. Thanks so much for your continued support of my shop. 2015 will mark our 10th year in business, and I can't wait to share all the awesome goodies we're adding this coming year.
All the socks I made this year were self striping or self patterning. I'm addicted!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 24, 2014 at 02:04 PM
I knit socks with self-patterning yarn
Posted by: Therese | December 24, 2014 at 02:05 PM
I made a beautiful cowl for my sister for Christmas.
Posted by: Marci Liggett | December 24, 2014 at 02:05 PM
I love self-striping yarn! Unfortunately, I did not use it this year. I did get to use a lovely multi-color for some pretty dashing socks, though. :)
Posted by: Erin V | December 24, 2014 at 02:05 PM
Almost all my knitting this year has been done with stripey yarns : )
Posted by: Shirlee | December 24, 2014 at 02:05 PM
I've just got into the sock making business. I've been sticking to solid colors because I've been intimidated about the striping. Not sure why, though! :) Thank you for the opportunity to try some striping yarn!
Happy Holidays,
Cat
Posted by: Catherine Murzyn | December 24, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Socks, socks, and socks! I also made a Redskin BSJ and booties for my new grand daughter!
Posted by: Ruth | December 24, 2014 at 02:07 PM
I used self-striping yarn for socks this year. Turned out great. thanks for running these questions again this year.
Posted by: Caroline | December 24, 2014 at 02:07 PM
I haven't used Cascade Heritage Print yet, but have knit an Oaklet Shawl with Heritage Paint sock yarn, and a lovely Hitchhiker with Ella Rae lace merino. Would love to try one in the Heritage Prints.
Posted by: karen | December 24, 2014 at 02:08 PM
I've never knitted anything with self striping sock yarn!
Posted by: CindyT | December 24, 2014 at 02:09 PM
I made myself six pairs of sox in self patterning yarn using the Juuicy Fruit patters. I wore a new pair to my chemo appointments for good luck
Posted by: Holly | December 24, 2014 at 02:10 PM
I knit several socks with self-striping yarn, and I love self-patterning yarn as well.
Posted by: Annfran25 | December 24, 2014 at 02:10 PM
I used a self-striping yarn in autumn shades to make the beautiful Swirl Hat last spring.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Stephanie V | December 24, 2014 at 02:10 PM
Sure did! What I'd really like to try this next year are those indie dyer ones that have the characters lined up. Am not saying that very well...but you know what I'm talking about, right? LOL
Posted by: Rita aka crescendogal | December 24, 2014 at 02:11 PM
Of course! Self-patterning yarns are terrific for my on-the-go, plain-vanilla, brainless socks. I save the plainer yarns for the fancier socks, but I always have a sock that doesn't require much thought on the needles, for on-the-go knitting.
Posted by: Melissa | December 24, 2014 at 02:12 PM
No, I'm sock deficient. They are just mystery to me as far as construction.
Posted by: Barbara Rude | December 24, 2014 at 02:17 PM
I have only knit socks with self striping but would like to try a shawl
Posted by: brenda Luce | December 24, 2014 at 02:18 PM
A good portion of socks that I knot are self striping. I love the fun colors that come out.
Posted by: April Prentice | December 24, 2014 at 02:20 PM
If I have self-striping yarn, my first thought is "gotta have more socks"! This year, I actually made three pair of self-stripping shocks using my favorite pattern, Vanilla Latte Socks. Thank you so much for all you and your staff do to make shopping at your store such an enjoyable experience. Love your yarn selection and your fun giftables! May you and your family have a wonderful Holiday!
Posted by: Sally | December 24, 2014 at 02:20 PM
I did. But I made a scarf.
Posted by: Donna reed | December 24, 2014 at 02:21 PM
Yes, yes! Excellent fun! Of course, self patterning yarn is dandy for adult socks, somewhat for baby socks but to a lesser degree. It worked well for a baby hat and excellent for baby sweater arms with a coordinating solid for the body of the sweater. Mittens worked out extremely well with matching thumbs. Of course, I am a symmetrical type person so I enjoy the challenge of having the stripes of either sock or mitten or sweater arm match.
Posted by: Ann M | December 24, 2014 at 02:23 PM
Making a pair right now! Love self striping yarn!!
Posted by: Danielle k | December 24, 2014 at 02:24 PM
I've knitted a lot of self-striping this year but I've also knitted some jacquard that was lovely once it was knitted up. They make lovely socks which is what I usually make with sock yarn although I've branched out into mitts occasionally.
Posted by: Cindy Lou | December 24, 2014 at 02:24 PM
I only made two pairs of socks this year but both were self patterning. One was with your poste brand in Detroit Tiger colors!
Posted by: Marie | December 24, 2014 at 02:25 PM
I'm the sock lady for many pairs of feet. I love
a self patterning yarn. Always ready to knit
a bit more to see what it will look like.
Posted by: Sandy Cash | December 24, 2014 at 02:26 PM
I have not knit with self patterning yarn this year, but I used some for a pair of socks a couple years ago. I have plans to get self striping yarn for more socks in the near future though: bright socks, here we come.
Posted by: Karina | December 24, 2014 at 02:27 PM
Yes! And I love that.
Posted by: Nancy Schultz | December 24, 2014 at 02:28 PM
I use self patterning yarns especially striping frequently. Have a really simple ribbed sock I can do quickly and let the yarn do the pattern work. I also use it for quick hats. I'm looking forward to the Heritage Prints!
Posted by: Lori | December 24, 2014 at 02:29 PM
I don't think I did anything with self-patterning yarn this year! But I have some in my stash. (Could use more, though!)
Posted by: Alison | December 24, 2014 at 02:30 PM
I knit all my socks with self striping yarn. Every pair has a special design, they are all beautiful.
Posted by: Kathleen Perrone | December 24, 2014 at 02:30 PM
I made at least 3 pairs of socks with self striping pattern yarn. I also made a cardigan sweater for my newborn with self striping yarn - Trekking XXL to be exact! I also made a sock head hat for a gift exchange I was in using self striping yarn!
Posted by: Katherine C Ballard | December 24, 2014 at 02:30 PM
Self striping yarn ROCKS! It is my go to for socks!
Posted by: Liz Fox | December 24, 2014 at 02:30 PM
Socks, definitely and one shawl.
Posted by: jennifer | December 24, 2014 at 02:32 PM
I knit a couple of scarves and shawls with it, started a pair of socks recently :)
Posted by: Julie | December 24, 2014 at 02:33 PM
Regia! Love the socks made with it!
Posted by: Christine C. | December 24, 2014 at 02:33 PM
yes and I do not recall which yarns I used and I have also started a teddy bear and am planning a hat for a cousin with lung cancer
Posted by: Linda Black | December 24, 2014 at 02:33 PM
yes the jelly bean yarn, made cute socks.
Posted by: Sonia Jones | December 24, 2014 at 02:36 PM
Socks! My son loves hand-knit socks, so it makes me happy to knit them for him. :)
Posted by: Amy Stewart | December 24, 2014 at 02:39 PM
Self striping sock yarn is pretty much all I use. But please don't ask for my favorite--that's like asking to name your favorite child!! Merry Christmas to all.
Posted by: Linda Bee | December 24, 2014 at 02:40 PM
Not really. I used some variegated yarn and some flat feet yarn, but nothing with any recurring pattern or stripe. Yet.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 24, 2014 at 02:41 PM
Yes, I made socks as Christmas gifts with self-patterning yarn...oh, and socks for a friend as a wedding gift too :D
Posted by: Johane | December 24, 2014 at 02:43 PM
I have used both Regia and Opal for socks this year. It's fun to watch the yarn tell it's story as I knit.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 24, 2014 at 02:43 PM
I have knit socks and baby sweaters from self patterning sock yarn this year. Love it.
Posted by: Debby | December 24, 2014 at 02:44 PM
I love self-striping for socks and made seven paris of fingerless mitts with the (on sale) Regia self-striping for Christmas gifts. It is so much fun to see the yarn pattern and repeats.
Posted by: Ann | December 24, 2014 at 02:44 PM
No. But I have a couple of skeins that I want to dive into!
Posted by: Jennifer L | December 24, 2014 at 02:45 PM
Self striping yarn is awesome! I've used it for socks, as well as Jane Richmond's Linden mittens. So fun!
Posted by: Karla | December 24, 2014 at 02:45 PM
I completed one pair of self-patterning yarn. I loved the look of the finished product. I look forward to using this type of yarn in the coming year in a number projects which include socks and other projects as well.
Posted by: Barbara | December 24, 2014 at 02:46 PM
Using striping and self-patterning yarns, I have made a few pairs of socks for my husband. I love Opal and Regia as their yarn is consistent, looks good, and is easy to care for. I just tried some Cascade Heritage Paints and very much enjoyed it.
Posted by: Mary | December 24, 2014 at 02:48 PM
I bought more self-patterning yarn than I was able to use this year, lol.
But, I did get my Christmas socks (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SusanB-knits/peppermint-lace-sock) done using self-patterning yarn.
Posted by: SusanB-knits | December 24, 2014 at 02:49 PM
I love self striping yarn! I have the simplest pattern memorized and the yarn supplies the wow factor. It's very entertaining to knit.
Posted by: Bonney | December 24, 2014 at 02:50 PM
I knit socks with self patterning yarn but I do knit other things with long color repeat yarns.
Posted by: Kim Pierce | December 24, 2014 at 02:55 PM
Made a pair socks for my mom, have also used worsted weight self patterning to make a sweater for myself and matching leg warmers...
Posted by: pam murphy | December 24, 2014 at 02:56 PM
Love self striping....it thinks for me!!
Posted by: janet | December 24, 2014 at 02:56 PM
I did not use any self striping yarn this year, but I did make multiple pairs of socks.
Posted by: Lucy Portland | December 24, 2014 at 02:56 PM
I knit numerous fingerless mitts with self-patterning yarn this year. I think I'll aim to knit of pair of socks for myself in the new year using the Fruit Stripes pattern.
Posted by: Karen Pettyjohn | December 24, 2014 at 02:58 PM
I am still using mostly self-patterning sock yarn.
Posted by: Carol Smith | December 24, 2014 at 02:59 PM
I knit a baby hat with self-striping yarn. Not sure it was sock yarn tho. I've knit several pairs of socks with it in the past. Love the green!
Posted by: KathyS | December 24, 2014 at 03:00 PM
Yes, the socks I knitted this year were self pattern yarn. I used online and opal but have used other yarns in past years. I like the idea of using self pattern yarn for fingerless mitts.
Posted by: Donna | December 24, 2014 at 03:01 PM
YES-socks,socks,cowls,and sockhead hat
Posted by: Shawna | December 24, 2014 at 03:05 PM
I'm working on my second set of self-striping socks this year!
Posted by: niki | December 24, 2014 at 03:07 PM
Yes I used self patterning yarn to make 6 Wingspan Scarfs. So fun and real nice way to expand your wardrobe.
Posted by: Pamela Czurak | December 24, 2014 at 03:08 PM
No, I haven't. I have some in my stash. But haven't used it yet!
Posted by: Kathy | December 24, 2014 at 03:10 PM
If I didn't knit at least one pair of self-striping socks for my Mom, I'd be disinherited. So, yes, I knit socks. Lots of lovely, warm socks.
Posted by: Linda C Ladwig | December 24, 2014 at 03:11 PM
Sock and socks and socks! I love striping yarns for socks!
Posted by: Julie Branham | December 24, 2014 at 03:12 PM
I am the happy owner of about two dozen pairs of striped socks all knit this year. One you start wearing hand knit woolly socks, there's no going back!
Posted by: Kris | December 24, 2014 at 03:12 PM
Definitely. Made socks. Opal is,a go to yarn for me too, I've also knit more poste,striping this year. Love it!
Posted by: lisa petrovski | December 24, 2014 at 03:13 PM
Oh what fun it is to make a pair of self striping socks. Always have socks on the needles, but they never end up on my feet. I love to give them away as gifts to those unexpecting a surprise.
Posted by: June De Grote | December 24, 2014 at 03:14 PM
I love self patterning yarn. During 2014 I've finished 7 pair of socks with self patterning yarn and have three more on the way. I've used Panda silk, Lang Yawoll, Plymouth Happy Feet,Three Irish Girls, Cherry Hill, and Knit Picks Stroll Tonal.
Posted by: PJB | December 24, 2014 at 03:15 PM
I did! I love self striping sock yarn, and it's great for so many projects, not just socks. :)
Posted by: Karen D | December 24, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Oh, Oh, I only finished one sock this year, which had been on my needles for two years.
I was planning on getting the other sock completed, but too busy knitting Christmas hats and stockings for our Granddaughter's dorm.
Bev
Posted by: Bev | December 24, 2014 at 03:16 PM
I knit a fantastic pair of knee socks for Halloween in self striping yarn from the kit.
Posted by: Linda Byrn | December 24, 2014 at 03:16 PM
I've made a lot of socks this year with self striping sock yarn and a sockhead or two. Happy Holidays, and thanks for the 12-days contest. It's been so much fun!
Posted by: Sherryn | December 24, 2014 at 03:18 PM
I made several pairs of socks in self patterning yarn, they are my favorite to knit. I also make a shawl out do a self patterning sock yarn.
Posted by: Marilyn C Robinson | December 24, 2014 at 03:21 PM
I love to knit with self patterning yarns, and i love to mix it with solids to get even more great effects.
Posted by: georgienne westrick | December 24, 2014 at 03:21 PM
In general, if a sock yarn has nylon, I make socks with it, although I have made gloves with self-patterning sock yarn. Fingering without nylon makes for fragile footwear. You know, Allison, you don't need to wash your wool socks more than once a year. Just let them air out - it's like they are self-refreshing.
Posted by: bittenbyknittin | December 24, 2014 at 03:23 PM
I'm a big fan of self striping yarn not so much self patterning. I've knit two pairs of socks this year. Maybe I will start another pair tonight as I finished all my gift knitting this morning!
Posted by: Judy | December 24, 2014 at 03:25 PM
I have been using self pattering yarn throughout the year. I love using it for socks, they help make them zoom by. I also love using it for hats, a bright and fun pattern is the way to go.
Posted by: Anita | December 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
I used self striping yarn for socks. I have some more for more socks!
Posted by: jan | December 24, 2014 at 03:28 PM
I use self-striping yarn for socks all the time. This year Opal has been my yarn of choice 4 or 5 times. It's my go to yarn for gifts since it's so easy care. Also holds its color. Wearing a pair right now!
Posted by: Paula | December 24, 2014 at 03:29 PM
Yes I knit the Willow Cowl using Zauberball in pinks and browns.
Posted by: Heather H | December 24, 2014 at 03:30 PM
I love Opal self striping sock yarn. I have a pair on my needles now.
Posted by: Eve | December 24, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Scarves, hats, cowls, and, oh, yeah, a lot of socks! I love self striping, patterned yarns!
Posted by: Janet Dendy | December 24, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Most of the sock yarn I use is self-striping. I love how addictive it is!
Posted by: Laura | December 24, 2014 at 03:40 PM
Always use self patterning yarn. This year just on socks but makes awesome hats and gloves too!
Posted by: BethBurdette | December 24, 2014 at 03:41 PM
I love self patterning yarn! And I knit mostly socks but I did knit a hat for my granddaughter.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | December 24, 2014 at 03:41 PM
There is nothing I like better than casting on some Opal or Trekking,especially if I am in a funk. You just can't stop once you start.
Posted by: Natalie | December 24, 2014 at 03:44 PM
I like self striping yarns for socks. I made a couple of pair this year and hope to do more next year.
Posted by: Vasiliki | December 24, 2014 at 03:44 PM
I used poste stripes from simply sock company to make a hitchhiker shawl.
Posted by: Sandra Dodson | December 24, 2014 at 03:47 PM
not this year, but have several socks I've made previously, and always more yarn in stash. socks are my favorite to knit, would love to win some more! for 2015
Posted by: Gloria stevens | December 24, 2014 at 03:47 PM
I haven't knit with any self-stripping yarn this year but I recently bought some turtle purl and I'm looking forward to trying it.
Posted by: Vicki | December 24, 2014 at 03:49 PM
This year, I knit several pairs of socks using self-striping yarn. I have three more skeins in my stash...have to keep busy!
Posted by: Beverly | December 24, 2014 at 03:49 PM
Almost always, and almost always socks.
Posted by: Sara | December 24, 2014 at 03:50 PM
I did use self-striping sick yarns this year. Made socks and hats with the yarn. Love use because it keeps me interested waiting to see what the next color or pattern will be.
Posted by: Suzzanne | December 24, 2014 at 03:51 PM
I've used self/striping yarn to weave some scarves and plan to knit some socks soon. Thank you this contest, some very interesting questions and hope to make a visit to ft Wayne soon. Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Martha from Ohio | December 24, 2014 at 03:52 PM
I used Turtlepurl's trenchcoat to make a lovely scarf.
Posted by: Nancy | December 24, 2014 at 03:53 PM
I adore self patterning sock yarns. I made some Opal Sweet and Spicy2 socks for myself right after Thanksgiving. ~:D
Posted by: Angie | December 24, 2014 at 03:54 PM
Some of my stash went into a shawl but I started a cool pair of socks in Neon!
Posted by: Cindy | December 24, 2014 at 03:54 PM
I started my love affair with socks knitting self-striping yarn and still need to have some in stash at all times. This year I only used it for socks, but in previous years I've made the BSJ. I'm excited about Cascade's new line!
Posted by: Janelle | December 24, 2014 at 03:56 PM
Lots of Opal in my stash for socks. Also had good results with Kroy and STR.
Posted by: Judy | December 24, 2014 at 03:57 PM
Striping and self patterning sock yarn seems to be all I've knit with this year! It holds my attention much better than solid colored yarn. Merry Christmas! Thank you for providing such lovely yarn to buy!
Posted by: Jeanne | December 24, 2014 at 04:01 PM