Simply Socks Yarn Company starts celebrating our 10th anniversary in June! Just typing that makes me smile. What started out as a way I hoped to make enough income to do what I love and stay home with future children (little Henry and James weren't more than thoughts at that point!) has now grown into a 3500 square foot shop and dye studio that not only services a stunning amount of knitters, but also supports a dedicated crew of fiber artists at SSYC and dozens of dyers and vendors, shippers and manufacturers in the US and abroad. With your guidance and loyalty, SSYC has grown into what we are today and we look forward to fueling your passion for your craft over the next decade. I am confident in speaking for my dyers, my staff, my delivery people and every artisan I represent when I say THANK YOU. Thank you so very, very much. You allow us to help support our families, do something that fulfills us everyday, and feel good about our work. You are awesome.
To celebrate, we're going big. Not only are we offering one super-special edition kit per month in June, July and August, we have our party in the shop on June 20, and our dyers and vendors have sent us a huge array of fiber goods to share with you in contests online and in person. A LOT of prizes will be given in flash contests here on the blog, Facebook, Instagram and Ravelry, so I hope you visit us on all those platforms over the summer to have a chance to win big.
I'll also be offering special edition colors and yarns, sales and gifts throughout June and July. I can't wait to celebrate, and I hope you'll join us!
Dear ALLISON
I feel such happiness for you and your 10th year anniversary. As a shopper from the very beginning I can't believe it's already 10 years.....I just wish I lived closer to Ft Wayne....ooops that's a lie because i would be flooded with your gorgeous stock! Keep up the great work.
Posted by: cathy | May 26, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations. I will be there June 20th and probably participating in the many offerings through the summer. Love you, your staff and the wonderful shop and customer service.
Penny
Posted by: Penny | May 26, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations on reaching a milestone anniversary! My stash will vouch for the wonderful offerings you have given us over the years. I look forward to many more years of prosperity for you!
Posted by: Leslie | May 26, 2015 at 11:54 AM
My birthday is June 20 so I'm planning on a kit! Can't wait!
Posted by: Allise | May 26, 2015 at 12:22 PM
How fast these past 10 years have flown by!
So many changes in our lives but the one constant has been your gorgeous yarn and your helpful staff!
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 26, 2015 at 12:27 PM
I love when nice people are successful! Shopping at your store is like going through a friend's stash. You're all the BEST!
Posted by: Amy EM | May 26, 2015 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations! and thanks for all the hard work by you and your staff!
Posted by: mary | May 26, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on 10 Years!! That is so awesome and I think I can safely say we are so happy for you and look forward to 10 more years (at least! ).
I only discovered you and your site within the last year or so but it is really one of my favorites. You always have the most beautiful yarns - so much temptation 😊! One day I really hope to make the trip and see it all in person,
Best wishes for a fun and fabulous 10 Year Celebrstion!! Let the fun continue!
Posted by: Barb | May 26, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations on a fantastic 10 years. As a Disabled Senior attendance isn't possible but I am so looking forwards to the KIT and flash contests.
Here's to many, many more years.
Posted by: Mari Henderson | May 26, 2015 at 01:08 PM
Been a customer from the start. Have not been able to buy much of late as the economy got the best of me..and now I have been relegated to the house...but I still come by and watch what can be done with hard work, belief and a good product.
Keep up the good work and my God bless you and those you love.
Barb Rickman
Shelton CT
Posted by: Barb Rickman | May 26, 2015 at 03:50 PM
I think I speak for all your customers when I say that your success is due almost entirely to your efforts. It's not just a matter of your selecting absolutely fantastic yarns but also your speed I. Delivering them to us & your great customer service. I've been a long time customer although not from the very beginning. If I remember correctly, I discovered SSYC when you were pregnant with James or shortly before. I've loved seeing your occasional updates on the boys. It reminds me that I am making a small contribution to your being able to spend more time with them than if you had a conventional job. That makes me happy. And the 10th Anniversary Celebration events sound so exciting. I may even make it to the shop!
Posted by: Donna | May 26, 2015 at 05:58 PM
Congrats! 10 years you have been making our hobby so much more fun! Always so many great choices and colors and new inspirations! Thank you!
Posted by: Anne | May 26, 2015 at 06:22 PM
Congrats! That's awesome. I wish that someday I can come visit in person because half the fun of yarn shopping is squishing the skiens, but for now I enjoy shopping (and drooling) online
Posted by: SarahP | May 26, 2015 at 06:53 PM
Wow,that probably means I have ten years of stash from you at my house and I so look forward to many more years of building up my stash through you. You and your staff make yarn addiction so much fun!! Congratulations to one of my favorite places to shop!!
Posted by: Natalie | May 27, 2015 at 08:31 AM
Ten years is a really big deal!!! You have beat tremendous odds. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Ann | May 27, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Can't wait for the monthly kits. I'll have to be very diligent and check the blog every morning.
Tooo excited. Ten years has passed so quickly and so much has happened, it's really hard to believe.
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Judi Kennedy | May 27, 2015 at 03:43 PM
Ashley,
You are to be commended on your endeavors with SimplySocksYarn.com. Your hard work has really paid off. It's the only place I consider purchasing my sock yarn or should I say stash. I'm stashing in second room now and love to admire and squish all the beautiful yarn. I look forward to the next
ten years with SimplySocksYarn.com and probably will be in third room with stash continuing to grow.
Congratulations Ashley.
Posted by: Renee shipe | May 27, 2015 at 04:41 PM
oops! I goofed and typed Ashley instead of Allison. must be the drugs from my back surgery. I'm embarrassed to say the least.
CONGRATULATIONS ALLISON!
Posted by: Renee shipe | May 27, 2015 at 04:45 PM
Thank you for being here for all of us!
Posted by: Melissa | May 29, 2015 at 09:20 AM
Congratulations Allison!
It is so grand to see someone succeed so well at their endeavors. You are awesome and so is your shop and staff.
Posted by: Patti | June 02, 2015 at 01:51 PM