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Mineville's 100g DK Merino is Back!

It's time for a fabulous deal on a stunning yarn in the sale section.

Mineville Wool Project is a branch of adored Fleece Artist (dyeing yarn for over 30 years) that specializes in offering short runs and special lots at discounted prices. So when I can get a great price on something awesome from them, you know I'll offer it in the sale section. If you missed out on the last batch we had of this same yarn, I have more for you in dozens of semi-solid and multicolors.

Want pattern ideas? Try the Honey Cowl, the Boyfriend Sweater, Freesia Shawl, Enfield sweater, Modern Log Cabin Baby Blanket or the bigger version, this hat/scarf set, Boneyard Shawl, Dudester Scarf, Great Divide Shawl, Duotone Cowl, or Stockholm Scarf.

New color from Hedgehog Fibres

If you are one of the many who have been waiting for the three new Hedgehog Fibres colors, your wait is over! I now have Boombox, Genie and Banana Legs (from bottom) on both their Sock Yarn and Merino DK!

Just a tease

I know you all love a deal, as do I. I'll soon have more of the gorgeous Merino DK from Mineville Wool Project (an offshoot of beloved Fleece Artist). I've had these skeins in the shop twice before, and they sell out very fast. The price is around 50% off what you'd expect from comparable DK weight merino which sells at $22 a skein. So for $11 a skein you're getting an amazingly dyed, super soft merino that's perfect for sweaters, blankets and more.

I expect these to be available in a week or two in the sale section, when everything clears Customs. I'll update you on the progress. Here are some of the colors you can expect to find.

I mean, aren't these gorgeous hues? Perfect for solid sweaters or multicolor blankets.

 

Berroco Sox Giveaway!

Want to win one of these four fantastic self-patterning skeins of Berroco Sox? Simply answer the following question in the comments below:

With August ending soon, and Labor Day just around the corner, I've been thinking about summer traditions: trips to the zoo, visiting family, boating, gardening, there never seems to be quite enough time to do it all. What are your summer traditions? Alternately, is there something you did for the first time this summer, that was awesome and you want to do every summer?

I'll choose a winner Monday August 31, at noon EST. One entry per person, please.

 

Oh so much Regia

If you're as addicted to knitting self-patterning yarn as I am, this is your time. When Rachael dubbed this week "yarn overload", she wasn't joking. We've received dozens and dozens of boxes of Regia and I am having a hard time deciding what to cast on first.

Perhaps I should start with Pairfect? This is an innovative way to make sure you have two matching socks from one pair of socks. There are instructions included on your ball band telling you how to start your two socks at the end of each yellow thread, giving you two perfectly (or Pairfectly) matching socks.

Perhaps you've been waiting for the second color collection from Arne & Carlos? If so, here you go! I also have complete restocks of the first collection (keep in mind this particular one comes in 50g balls now so you'll need two balls of each, instead of just one of the rest of these). Shown below in 3654 (which I'm currently knitting) and 3655.

Do you adore a more simple design? How about the thin stripes separated by dots of the Metropole collection? This is perfect for gift socks when the person you're knitting for has more of a conservative preference for socks and you still want to knit something addictive. It also would look really nice in outerwear like hats and mittens. Heck, it's an all-around awesome sock yarn.

Are you thinking of cooler weather and holiday knits? Get a head start on warm, cushy socks for the fall with the 6-ply Digital collection. This will be a quicker knit- I would use a US 3 myself. Such beautiful designs and colors in this collection that you'll want to cast on as soon as this hits your doorstep.

Finally, a combination of camo and stripes makes up the Camouflage collection. There are 12 different colors to choose from, so you know you'll find something perfect for the camo-lover in your life.

Do you love bright, hold hues? We have restocks of the super popular Fluormania collection. Heather knit a hat out of the second color shown here and wears it during cooler weather when biking to work so she's not only warm and adorable, but easily seen by drivers.

I don't remember this much Regia arriving in one time. Ever. In 10 years. You should totally take advantage of this opportunity to find exactly what you're looking for.

If you are in the Fort Wayne area this weekend and want to come visit the shop, I highly recommend it. With all the Hedgehog and Madelinetosh that also recently came our way, you're sure to find several lovely skeins to give you hours of awesome knitting. The shop is open 10-4 this Saturday, August 22, and we'd love to see you!

Picture post

Just some moments from the past week: My boys on the lake, a surprise sunflower in my yard, ALL the yarn that has arrived (Rachael calls it #yarnoverload), and me and My little Mini at the zoo today. Please share a great moment from your week in the comments!

New Madelinetosh Colors

Oh Madelinetosh Pashmina, how I love you. With merino, silk, and cashmere in each skein, you make for a lightweight yarn with a touchable softness that begs to be knit up into scarves, shawls, cowls, and other against-the-skin projects. And with a generous 360 yards per skein, the list of projects knit up with just one -or two- skeins is nearly limitless.

Pashmina in Raspberry Cordial

Some great projects for just one skein would be Shaelyn, Lilac Wine, Zuzu's Petals, or Upstairs Downstairs

With a second skein, Sundry, High Road or Vary would make for a warm, cushy shawl to wrap up in as we get into fall. I'm seeing one in Heartbeat and Great Grey Owl.

 

Or what about Woodstock and Daffodil?

 

I also have the new Madelinetosh colors on the other bases I carry: Merino Light, Tosh DK, and Tosh Sock.

Dream in Color Giveaway!

Dream in Color likes a party as much as any of us, and to that end they have sent us 5 (FIVE!) skeins of Jilly to give away to some lucky winners. Some are regular, named colors, some look like they may be one-of-a-kind. So let me know what you would knit with one of the skeins of Jilly, I'll be choosing the five lucky winners at noon EST on August 21st, one entry per person, please!

 

Congratulations to Leslie, Lynn, Julie, winners of the sKNITches contest, and Patty M, who won the Wooly Wonka gradient! Winners have been emailed, so if this sounds like you, check your inbox!

It's here! Hedgehog Fibres Sock with EXCLUSIVE colors

By the amount of e-mails and comments I've been getting, I know that this new batch of fibery goodness will make MANY a knitter happy. I have a whole slew of new colors and restocks of Hedgehog Fibres sock yarn! This includes all the colors you adore, but five new colors that are exclusive to Simply Socks Yarn Company. I hope you love them as much as I do. They are:

Sangria

Sandcastle

Pier

Ruin

Leaf

If you looking to knit something a bit heavier, don't forget about their DK Merino, which arrived a couple weeks ago.

First day of second grade

James started 2nd grade today!
I forgot how easy it is just to have one kid around. No bickering, no forced sharing, no name calling. It was downright easy!
Henry even came to the shop with me briefly, though he disgustedly asked "Where are all the toys??"

New gradients from Wooly Wonka, and a giveaway!

Anne over at Wooly Wonka has sent us a new batch of yarn, including new gradient sets on Arianrhod Sock, and Oh. My. Goodness.

Each skein is 435 yards of sparkly merino/silk, dyed to subtly change from one color to the next as you knit. No switching skeins or weaving in extra ends, the yarn does all the work for you. And a complete steal at this price.

UnspunElysse knit up a skein of Rainforest into the Cinder Shawl taking advantage of the gradient to turn a fairly simple shawl into a work of art!

And it looks just as fantastic in a crochet shawl. Epspins crocheted this feather and fan shawl, also in Rainforest.

(All photos used with permission.)

I see a lot of possibilities for a skein (or two) of this yarn: scarves, shawls, hats, baby clothes, socks (although you would need two if you wanted matching socks.) It works up great by itself, or would be fantastic striped with a contrasting solid.

What would you knit with it? Let me know, I have a skein of Winter Storm to give away to one lucky winner, who will be randomly chosen at noon on August 13th.

SSYC's 10th Anniversary Yarnit Knit Kit now available!

Grab yours now!

Want to see more details of the kit? Check out the preview last week.

Out kits often sell out within a day, so while I do hope there are enough to go around, please don't hesitate too long if you think you'd like one. Thanks so much for celebrating our 10th anniversary with us!

sKNITches Giveaway!

We're into the third month of the Simply Socks 10th Anniversary celebration, and I have for you a chance to win some sKNITches Nimble! In keeping with tomorrow's upcoming kit (Set your alarms, if you're hoping to buy one - these things tend to sell quickly!), tell me about a knitting or crochet tool you couldn't live without.

You have until Tuesday, August 11th at noon to enter, when I will randomly choose three winners to each win a skein. One entry per person, please.

Miss Babs

 Miss Babs has dyed us up a new batch of showstopping color. I have it on both the Tarte Sock (a merino/tencel/nylon blend that knits up with the shine and drape of silk, but without the price) and their merino/nylon Hot Shot. I could go on about it, but really, let's let the yarn speak for itself:

Tarte Sock, Zombie Honeymoon

Tarte Sock, Mad Hatter

Hot Shot, A Pox on You

Hot Shot, Graphic

Right? How fantastic are those? I can see any of these colors knit up into something like Hermione's Everyday Socks, Aquaphobia Socks, That Nice Stitch, Willow Cowl, or Frisson.

 

Also, congratulations to ELC, who won the Biscotte and Cie from last week's giveaway! If you think this might be you, check your email for one from me.