On the fourth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me...
two skeins of Zen Yarn Garden!
To have a chance at these TWO skeins of Superfine Fingering in the color Giddy Splatter, simply answer the following question in the comments below:
What technique would you like to master in 2017? Do you want to learn brioche? What about mastering the Kitchener without using this (like I do EVERY time)? Have you been yearning to get to know the fish lips kiss heel? Please tell us what's on your to-learn list and perhaps you'll share something new with someone!
I don't think I learned a new technique in 2016. At least, not that I can recall. But I would like to do a brioche project in 2017. My knitting buds have whipped out so many awesome Exlploration Station shawls over the past several months and I'm jealous. I LOVE seeing what everyone is knitting, but every time I see something awesome I get an instant case of cast-on-itis.
I would like to learn how to kirchner better.
Posted by: Nancy Winebrenner | December 16, 2016 at 08:15 AM
It would not be brioche, that is for sure! However, I would like to conquer seaming my Central Park hoodie.
Posted by: Lynn | December 16, 2016 at 08:17 AM
I would love to master double knitting. I have a mitten pattern that I have saved. I took a class a few years ago but really haven't taken the time to practice and do a project.
Posted by: Robin J | December 16, 2016 at 08:24 AM
I would like to learn how to alter garments to fit me better.
Posted by: Julie V | December 16, 2016 at 08:29 AM
Hmmm... perhaps beading on knit and crochet wear?
Posted by: Laura Ricketts | December 16, 2016 at 08:32 AM
I would like to learn the Moebius cowl technique.
Posted by: Sandra G. | December 16, 2016 at 08:33 AM
I want to try & master fair isle & short row shawl knitting.
Posted by: Brandi Hoesing | December 16, 2016 at 08:34 AM
I want to do some fair isle and learn to steek.
Posted by: JackieLemon | December 16, 2016 at 08:36 AM
I would love to learn how to crochet. I can chain but that is it. I am loving the scrappy blankets
Posted by: Pamela herman | December 16, 2016 at 08:39 AM
SOCKS! I fall in love with sock yarn and buy it...but then it ends up being a shawl....because each time I try socks (Toe up 2 at a time, Cuff down 2 at a time, DPNs) I ladder...or lose a stitch...or something goes funky...
Posted by: chellis evers | December 16, 2016 at 08:40 AM
I would like to learn continental knitting to improve my gauge andknit/purl size. My purl stitches are always bigger than my knit stitches. Plus my hands become fatigued throwing the stitches.
Posted by: Linda | December 16, 2016 at 08:41 AM
I just learned brioche knitting this week, but would love to learn Fair Isle - oh those colors!
Posted by: Emily | December 16, 2016 at 08:48 AM
I want to get better at seaming. I think I may attempt to knit a seamed sweater!
Posted by: Sherri Harrington | December 16, 2016 at 08:50 AM
I would like to learn to knit cables. I'm a basic sock knitter and have not tried them yet.
Posted by: Ramona | December 16, 2016 at 08:51 AM
I would love to learn brioche! I also just started to learn Fair Isle and would like to keep going with that too.
Posted by: Becki | December 16, 2016 at 08:53 AM
I have knit two wraps with I cord edging and would like to be comfortable adding that when it's not in a pattern. It has such a nice finish.
Posted by: Diane | December 16, 2016 at 08:55 AM
I would like to learn/try a project with beading.
Posted by: BethAnn | December 16, 2016 at 08:59 AM
I would like to learn how to do beading on my knitting projects.
Posted by: Annette Poole | December 16, 2016 at 08:59 AM
I've focused on a technique for about the last three years, first lace, then cables, this year was fair isle... next year? I don't know yet, but I think I'd like to take the plunge and make a bigger garment, maybe my first sweater. So not really a technique but still a pretty big goal!
Posted by: Brenda B | December 16, 2016 at 09:02 AM
I have two brioche classes scheduled. But I need most is adjusting sweater patterns to a flattering fit.
Posted by: Alecia Helton | December 16, 2016 at 09:02 AM
I would like to master any an all socks in 2017! And colorwork...
Posted by: yolanda v | December 16, 2016 at 09:09 AM
Hmmm. This year (like last year, but it didn't happen) it is going to be gloves. With individual fingers. The kind that go all the way to the end of the finger and are closed up.
Also, continental purling.
Posted by: Elizabeth Durand | December 16, 2016 at 09:09 AM
I really want to learn how to cable. I love making socks and there are so many cute sock patterns that have cables in them!!!
Posted by: Melissa Loback | December 16, 2016 at 09:11 AM
I would like to master intarsia and other types of colorwork.
Posted by: Kelly Nalley | December 16, 2016 at 09:11 AM
Mosaic knitting -- there are a number of cool shawls on Ravelry that are mosaic-knitted, and I'm eager to try one out.
Posted by: Lizzie | December 16, 2016 at 09:15 AM
I have two socks, have never mastered them and brioche, it looks like fun.
Posted by: Barbara Rude | December 16, 2016 at 09:21 AM
Does actually finishing projects I start count as technique? I would like to learn how to steek.
Posted by: Staci | December 16, 2016 at 09:21 AM
I want to make myself a sweater that fits me.
Posted by: JoAnne | December 16, 2016 at 09:24 AM
I do not know how to use two different colors in the same row. I am not that good on dpns either.
Posted by: Maureen | December 16, 2016 at 09:30 AM
Funny, myself and I have been discussing knitting classic cardigans. Simple knit and purl, no lace, no cables, no texture (other than ribbing), knit in pieces and seamed. No new techniques, but timeless finished garments.
Posted by: Ann | December 16, 2016 at 09:47 AM
Maybe I'd like to try steeking? eep!
Posted by: Abby M | December 16, 2016 at 09:50 AM
I'd love to learn double knitting, which seems incredibly warm. I like being warm!
Posted by: Laura Beutler | December 16, 2016 at 09:50 AM
Would love to learn brioche!
Posted by: Denise | December 16, 2016 at 09:51 AM
I want to get so good at short rows that I don't have to review instructions every time!
Posted by: Nancy | December 16, 2016 at 09:51 AM
This year I'd like to do some Fair Isle work. Not a big project, maybe some fingerless gloves or socks.
Posted by: Nancy | December 16, 2016 at 09:53 AM
I would like to get better at blocking and seaming...then I would try more sweaters...
Posted by: Debra Cohen | December 16, 2016 at 09:54 AM
I would like to improve my fit ability. All my sweaters are just a little wonky.
Posted by: Krista Rhodes | December 16, 2016 at 09:58 AM
Gloves - I tried knitting a pair several years ago, and it just didn't work for me. I was okay with the thumb, but the fingers defeated me.
Posted by: Judy | December 16, 2016 at 09:59 AM
I too would like to learn brioche. Maybe some new sock heels as well...
Posted by: Kate | December 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Finally getting socks down pat!
Posted by: Marianna | December 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM
I would like to learn to steek. I'm so afraid of cutting into my knitting, and I need to get over that!
Posted by: Jody | December 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM
I need to speed up my knitting. My "want to knit" list grows faster than I can keep up with. With that in mind, I want to learn Continental knitting which I've herd is faster.
Posted by: Pat | December 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM
I'd like to try colorwork - have been hesitant because I think I'd get the floats too tight.
Posted by: sue | December 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I'd like to get brave enough to try steeking.
Posted by: Shirley | December 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I'd like to learn the afterthought heel for knitting socks. It's the heel of my socks that become worn before anything else. Since I always keep my leftover sock yarn, I could easily replace the heel when necessary.
Posted by: Vicki | December 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM
I want to learn different patterns and applying that pattern to a sock.. I see so many different designs and think that would make a great sock pattern. But I can't figure how to make it work for the sock.
Posted by: Pam Hunter | December 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM
A couple of things for me. I think I'd like to learn double knitting. Beautiful patterns for this technique. And even though I've knit socks two at a time before, I just don't feel "fast" enough at it that it was any better than my 9" circs. So I'd like to give it another shot and maybe knit more socks that way!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 16, 2016 at 10:27 AM
I REALLY want to learn Double Knitting. I took one two hour class 2 years ago and it just put my brain in spin cycle. This year I'm taking a class from the master himself, the Sockmatician and I have high hopes for success. I so want to knit his Remember Cowl. I love poppies and what they represent re: remembrance.
Posted by: Marilyn | December 16, 2016 at 10:28 AM
I would like to knit a sweater in pieces and sew it together. I have sewn since I was 8 but when it comes to a knitting pattern that requires seaming a sleeve into an armhole, I avoid the pattern! I need to conquer this in 2017.
Posted by: Lori | December 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM
I would like to do a small brioche project, like a hat or cowl. It has interested me for about a year but have not had time to try it. Hopefully, 2017 is the year!
Posted by: Terri | December 16, 2016 at 10:41 AM
I'd love to learn brioche. I have seen some great examples of using a speckle with a solid or variegated which really caught my attention.
Posted by: Lisa Sauer | December 16, 2016 at 10:48 AM
I've wanted to try a double knitting toque; maybe this is the year.
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2016 at 10:56 AM
I would like to become more comfortable with crochet. Holding the yarn seems awkward and uncomfortable compared to knitting and my tension is never quite right. I also have to look up how to do the Kitchener every _ single _ time. I'm glad to learn I'm not the only one who has to do that!
Posted by: Lynn Nicholson | December 16, 2016 at 10:57 AM
I really want to be able to knit fair isle better.
Posted by: Katie | December 16, 2016 at 10:58 AM
I want to learn how to Double Knit -- socks, mittens, scarfs, hats -- anything that will be warm!
Posted by: Marjorie | December 16, 2016 at 10:58 AM
My modest, but achievable goal, is to use some different options for sock cuffs and heels. It's tempting to stick with same old, same old, can knit without thinking stuff. I'd like to change it up just a wee bit with fish lips kiss or sweet tomato, and maybe picot cuffs or something else that isn't just ribbed.
Posted by: Sue | December 16, 2016 at 10:58 AM
Well what comes to mind first is to get more into the lace knitting. THere are so many pretty lace shawls and I stay away from them because I am not good at it. The other technique I want to master is learn crochet. I can do some crochet but I want to be able to crochet socks and to crochet the snow flakes I see. SO pretty. maybe in 2017 I get it
Posted by: Yvonne | December 16, 2016 at 11:01 AM
I really want to learn how to knit Continental style. I'm a "thrower" and fall into the "old dogs, new tricks" syndrome.
Posted by: Jeanne Bush | December 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Fair Isle and Continental Knitting. I would love to do more color work and knit faster!
Posted by: Pat | December 16, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Intralac - I know the technique but I want it to look really great. That's my hangup.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | December 16, 2016 at 11:13 AM
I've been wanting to learn brioche so hopefully this will be the year that happens.
Posted by: Vickie | December 16, 2016 at 11:15 AM
I would like to learn to knit socks toe-up. I've been avoiding it this year because it is so easy to start with the cuff just like a mitten.
Posted by: Lara | December 16, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Every year I say I'll knit a pair of socks and then I find myself casting on shawls. In 2017 I want to knit at least one pair of toe up socks ... and have fun doing it!
Posted by: Susie | December 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM
I'd like to learn how to steek. I've been reading up on it lately and never realized it could be used in so many different situations (i.e. armholes & neck openings). I thought it was just for opening up the front of a fair isle sweater!
Posted by: Marilee | December 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM
I would like to learn the fish lips kiss heel.
Posted by: Joyce Selzer | December 16, 2016 at 11:21 AM
I want to learn how to seam. I have a couple of projects that just need to be seamed together and they are completed. In the bags now for years. What a waste of time and yarn to not have them completed.
Posted by: Rhonda Atkinson | December 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
I would really like to learn brioche. I keep seeing beautiful pieces done with it.
Posted by: Lori | December 16, 2016 at 11:25 AM
I'd definitely like to make some gloves. I've made mittens and socks before, but gloves just seem overly tedious with all the fingers (and all the additional ends to weave). Plus getting things to fit right...
Posted by: Michelle | December 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM
I would love to learn how to purl left handed. I knit left handed, but purl right handed..
Posted by: jeanne | December 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM
I'd like to learn the continental style. I think it might help me knit faster!
Posted by: Nancy F. | December 16, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Maybe this will be the year I can conquer the tubular cast on.
Posted by: Renee' Sawyer | December 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM
I need to learn how to Kitchener stitch. I have only done star toes on my socks!
Posted by: Jessica | December 16, 2016 at 11:51 AM
There are so many techniques I am awe of and lace knitting is just one of them!
I love to learn new techniques and knitting has A unlimited range of learning possibilities 🎄🎉‼️
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 16, 2016 at 11:57 AM
I would like to try all the different types of short rows, each in a different project. I'm also interested in learning to steek but hesitant to cut the knitted fabric.
Posted by: Debbie | December 16, 2016 at 11:58 AM
I'm purchasing a circular sock machine this year and I'd love to be able to master it!
Posted by: Heather | December 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Knitting socks with the magic loop method.
Posted by: Wendy | December 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Having learned brioche this year, next year I'd like to try my hand at brioche with traveling stitches.
Posted by: Carol | December 16, 2016 at 12:02 PM
I would like to do a fair isle project and already have one planned (hat) by attending a class at Vogue Knitting Live January in NYC.
Posted by: Adele D | December 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
I would love to learn double knitting and I would love to learn to crochet.
Posted by: Beverly Shearon | December 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Steeks!
Posted by: julie | December 16, 2016 at 12:11 PM
I want to learn brioche, especially since my daughter has been waiting over a year for a vest! I also want to knit a WESTKNITS garment! XO
Posted by: Koreen | December 16, 2016 at 12:12 PM
I would like to try a short row heel in 2017.
Posted by: Sherryn | December 16, 2016 at 12:14 PM
I hope to accomplish the architecture scarf.The Brioche stitch is something I would love to learn and make the oakwood poncho.
Posted by: Twilla Steele | December 16, 2016 at 12:17 PM
I want to learn brioche, I have a shawl kit for the Range shawl by drea renee knits, that I have had for quite a while. I would like to finish for my daughters birthaday in apr.
Posted by: lynn | December 16, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Make a nice sweater and STEEK it. ;)
Posted by: Louellen Lawson | December 16, 2016 at 12:22 PM
Would like to master Kitchner stitching. Always have to look up directions.
Posted by: Karla Carter | December 16, 2016 at 12:22 PM
I'd love to learn brioche and entrelac this year!
Posted by: Amber Grantham | December 16, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Hmm, my guild did a sock-a-long, but mine stalled, so I still haven't done a Fish Lips Kiss heel. Thanks for the chance at this beautiful yarn!
Posted by: Jan | December 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
I really want to get a complete pair of socks. I have been lucky that there are so many things that can be made with sock yarn lol
Posted by: Deidre Corbet | December 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
I also would to learn more brioche. It's so squishy!!
Posted by: Debbie Hallamek | December 16, 2016 at 12:35 PM
Two things. The Bickford flat seam for socks on the knitting machine. And for hand knitting, I need to get my tension right on continental knitting. I learned continental last year after 50 years of English style, but purl rows in stockinette still look uneven and loose when I continental knit. I can practice both on more socks using your sock yarn!!
Posted by: Eileen | December 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Would l like to master continental knitting and also try a toe up sock. First toe up was a disaster!
Posted by: Cynthia | December 16, 2016 at 12:38 PM
I'd like to learn brioche to make a brioche cowl, like beautiful ones I've seen on Instagram. I'd also like to learn more heel options for my socks, and have several patterns lined up and ready to try in 2017.
Posted by: Carol P | December 16, 2016 at 12:38 PM
I don't know that there's necessarily a "new technique" I want to master but I have a few things I'd like to knit, including Christmas stockings for the boys...which I still need to sit and design. ::sigh:: I'm never going to get those done, am I?
Posted by: Renee Anne | December 16, 2016 at 12:42 PM
I desperately want to master brioche.
Posted by: Victoria | December 16, 2016 at 12:43 PM
I would love to learn Brioche! Their are so many beautiful patterns using it.
Posted by: Diana | December 16, 2016 at 01:01 PM
I saw someone else also posted they have a circular sock machine! I want to master mine too! I also want to learn stranded color work. I've taken a step on this one and signed up for a work shop at Webs.
Posted by: Jessica | December 16, 2016 at 01:04 PM
Lol, time management so I have more time for knitting while still getting everything else done!
Posted by: Laura | December 16, 2016 at 01:08 PM
You know what technique I'd like to master? Knitting a perfect fitting sock. Out of all the socks I've knit using various methods, I've only knit one pair that really fits the way I want. It's terribly frustrating and disheartening because I adore sock yarn!
Posted by: Lisa B | December 16, 2016 at 01:15 PM
I would like to learn entrelac and intarsia.
Posted by: Barb | December 16, 2016 at 01:16 PM