9th Day of Sock Yarn

On the ninth day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me....

a String Quintet Set from Lorna's Laces!

To have a chance at being one of three lucky winners to receive the mini-skein-set of your choice, simply answer the following question in the comments below

Have you caught the mini-skein fever this year either by buying or knitting some mini's? If so, what have you knit? If not tell us what would get you to give in!

I have purchased several sets because one of our exclusive monthly sock yarn clubs was a mini-skein theme this year (our new club info will be available in about a month so sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page if you want info). Lorna's Laces did a special set for us, Hedgehog Fibres did too, and so did Sarah at Fiberstory. Each offer a selection year-round, but certain colors tend to sell fast or sell out all together. While I have these on hand, I haven't yet used them. Though I love the idea of having them around in a Ball jar for decoration until I need to add one for contrasting toes and heels, or until I want to add a border to a shawl. I've also considered putting them inside clear ornament globes and hanging them as Christmas tree ornaments. Or winding a flower wire in the middle and making them all look like little wreaths with a tiny pom pom instead of a bow at the top. Or making a garland for my mantle out of them. Jeez, I sound obsessed, right? To me, these are like the little jewels of the yarn world. The frosting on the cake.

Love the Olympics? These two sets (above) Go for Gold and (below) Rings, celebrate the event!

Comments

[Marie]

I bought not one but *two* sets of Lorna's string quintets. The first one is on deck for sock making!

[Yarngiraffe]

I didn't buy a lot of miniskein sets, but as a newish spinner, I was spinning up a lot of mini skeins! :)

[Sara Byron]

I got a set of mini skeins at the Zombie Knitpocalypse retreat and knit a rainbow shawl. I also bought mini rainbow skeins from the YarnGeek in Iowa. I am now a bit over done with rainbows! These sets are much more subtle and lovely.

[Teresa C]

Okay, define what a mini skein is? I bought a rainbow set, of middle size skeins, and knit First Point of Libra shawl, actually, that was the second Libra shawl I knit this year. So, I guess I have!

[Barbara]

No, I have not caught the mini-skein fever yet. I do think contrasting toes and heels set off self-striping socks nicely.

[Valerie Way]

I've not worked with minis yet but would love to. I have a sock pattern (Darlingtonia) that specifically calls for minis that I can't wait to try.

[karen mattingly]

I haven't used any mini sets...yet. I'd love to try a Ambah O'Brian or Melanie Berg shawl using them...

[Jenny]

I have just caught the mini fever. I joined a mini advent swap and didn't have enough hand dyed yarns to include just my own stash so I found several sellers on etsy selling individual mini skeins and someone on rav who is destashing by splitting their skeins into minis. I have knitted my leftover sock yarn into preemie hats, baby socks, and my granny stripe blanket. I'm looking forward to a pair of frankensocks or different patterns incorporating minis as the who pattern or accents!

[Pamela Deselem]

I love the gradients, but seem to collect them more than use them. I think they make great opportunities for unique shawls and cowls. Most are way to pretty to put in your shoes!!

[Vicki]

I haven't purchased any mini skeins but I have been making a beekeepers quilt with leftovers.