This spring, our dyers are throwing caution to the wind and painting our world with a palette that isn't at all the typical restrained pastel. Instead, we have received, and are going to receive in April, some amazing hues. All week long on the blog I'll be sharing much of that with pattern ideas from Madelinetosh, Malabrigo and Sweet Georgia. Later this month I'll have the spring releases from Stitch Together Studio, Life in the Long Grass, Less Traveled Yarn, Swift Yarn and a new dyer. Plus, of course, more that I can't even think about right now. All this is to say that spring is shaping up to be full of unexpected hues, color combos and ideas that will inspire us all! And read onto the end to see how to win something awesome...
Here's what's on my mind, with our most recent spring shipments.
Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Electric Rainbow. Almost neon colors speckled with black. Each batch seems to look different, but this batch seems to have a somewhat even amount of all the hues, which is awesome.
And with over 200 colors in stock right now in Tosh Sock alone, I definitely have other suggestions like Maple Leaf, Night Hawk, and Paradox shown below. See what I mean? A play on pastels without your typical subdued nature. Just the punch of color we need as a cowl under a lightweight coat. Just the thing to make us knit outside our normal Crayola box of colors, right?
Stitch Together Studios continues to surprise us with Kayanna's unique way with color. While the spring hues don't arrive for another couple weeks, Toxic Nebula and Queen of Tarts are faves around here. Shown below on fingering weight singles, but available also on a plied merino/nylon sock yarn.
Sweet Georgia's technicolor skeins are a definite treat. My picks for early spring would be Snapdragon, Windswept and Seedling.
Our new batch of Walk Collection's Tough Sock is full of new color. Alaska, Rainbow, and Twister are among my faves. And yes, Twister isn't your typical spring color but the name is definitely relevant for this time of year, and ti color makes me think of a late spring storm over a lake.
These are just a handful (or an armful, really) of hues that I've been thinking about over the past week. And if there's something that you think would make your spring more colorful, do tell me. Just list that skein/color in the comments below... something from any of the yarn lines I have linked above, and I'll choose two random winners to get their fave skein. Just leave one comment by noon EST on Friday March 29. And check back throughout the week because I'll be having giveaways nearly every day this week here on the blog!
Electric Rainbows remind me of Easter eggs. Everyone needs socks to match their Easter basket!
Posted by: Carol Acola | March 25, 2019 at 08:00 AM
I am really loving the Less Traveled Yarn Lipsmackers color way. Feels very Easter like!
Posted by: Susan Miller | March 25, 2019 at 08:09 AM
Snapdragon! Such a rare flower to see anymore but one that my mom used to have every year in the garden.
Posted by: Geri Heagy | March 25, 2019 at 08:10 AM
MT forager is gorgeous! I would love to have socks in that colorway.
Posted by: Lisa Dykstra | March 25, 2019 at 08:10 AM
Electric Rainbow is awesome.... I'm eyeing that and a new pair of Flexiflips.
Posted by: BeLinda | March 25, 2019 at 08:10 AM
I thought I would select Maple leaf or Paradox but then I saw Snapdragon. All would make great socks or a small wrap/cowl. All of the colors are beautiful!
Posted by: Penny | March 25, 2019 at 08:12 AM
That Electric Rainbow really looks amazing! I haven't picked out any yarn like that before, and I'd love to try it out!
Posted by: junglewife | March 25, 2019 at 08:16 AM
Loving the electric rainbow!
Posted by: Lori Stathem | March 25, 2019 at 08:17 AM
I love that Madelintosh nighthawk! I love the gray with a punch of color!
Posted by: Kelli L | March 25, 2019 at 08:18 AM
Metaphorically, that Rainbow Blip colorway from Stitch Together reminds me of the explosion of spring bulbs after a long, grey winter. My early crocuses *just* made an appearance over the weekend, and I can't wait for the rest of the crocuses, the daffodils and narcissus, hyacinth, and tulips...
Posted by: Beth | March 25, 2019 at 08:21 AM
Wow. These are really great colors. Love too many of them.
Posted by: Susan barnes | March 25, 2019 at 08:29 AM
Electric Rainbow is my favorite. I would love to make myself some beautiful socks with Electric Rainbow.
Posted by: Marilyn Robinson | March 25, 2019 at 08:36 AM
Electric Rainbow. Sure looks like a fun knit...
Posted by: Louann Chatfield | March 25, 2019 at 08:39 AM
I’m more a fan of tonals... and SweetGeorgia’s ‘Celery’ looks like a beautiful green for spring.
Posted by: Nicole S | March 25, 2019 at 08:43 AM
You have listed some amazing colors! My eyes are popping for the Tough Sock - Rainbow color. I can already imagine it knit up into some hand mitts!
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder Snyder | March 25, 2019 at 08:43 AM
Sweet Georgia Snapdragon is so pretty!
Posted by: Leslie | March 25, 2019 at 08:44 AM
Sweet Georgia's Yarn in Neverland screams spring to me! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Shelly | March 25, 2019 at 08:47 AM
Night Hawk would make some purty socks (or anything else, for that matter!)
Posted by: Deanna Sylte | March 25, 2019 at 08:49 AM
I love the MT Tosh Sock in Hydroponic!
Posted by: Katherine | March 25, 2019 at 08:55 AM
Love Twister!! It is a lovely spring color that isn't typical of expected spring palettes.
Posted by: Julie Vance | March 25, 2019 at 09:01 AM
Twister is definitely more reminiscent of Maines's current spring colors. The hints of green and purple are definitely there. The only thing missing are the slowly melting snowbansk...
Posted by: Annie Tarbox | March 25, 2019 at 09:04 AM
I really live the electric rainbow colorway. But all those yarns are lovely!
Posted by: Katherine S. | March 25, 2019 at 09:04 AM
I love Stitch Together Studios’ Queen of Tarts! With coral being the color of the year this one fits in that category very nicely! I can see a lovely shawl in the works with it.
Posted by: Cathy Green | March 25, 2019 at 09:08 AM
Tosh Electric Rainbows is hard to beat but I love Mermaids Unite for spring
Posted by: Sue | March 25, 2019 at 09:11 AM
I'd be torn between Tosh Sock Electric Rainbow or Night Hawk, and Stitch Together's Toxic Nebula. They're all so pretty! Need to work up an order this week! ♡♡♡
Posted by: Traci Schanewolf | March 25, 2019 at 09:21 AM
So many great colors, wonderful choices. I'd like to make a shawl in Sweet Georgia's Honey fig or Raspberry Swirl. At the moment, they are my favorites, melt-in-your-mouth colors!
Posted by: Diane | March 25, 2019 at 09:28 AM
That Electric Rainbos is BEAUTIFUL! I love all of your sock yarns and will be visiting your shop May 11th while on a vacation! Can't wait to see the shop! And, I'd love to win some yummy sock yarn!!! Am knitting Opal Monet socks right. Now and love them already!
Posted by: Pam McGinty | March 25, 2019 at 09:29 AM
Love the tough sock corals but they are all beautiful,
Posted by: Cindee Schroll | March 25, 2019 at 09:30 AM
Walk Collection's Alaska brings back memories of my two trips to Alaska: first, an air trip to Juneau when the children were just babes, and, second, a 7-day cruise up the Inside Passage to Glacier Bay, celebrating our 30th anniversary. Alaska is a fairy-tale place for me.
Posted by: Janet | March 25, 2019 at 09:30 AM
Sweet Georgia's Party of 5 set in "Escape" screams spring Easter eggs to me!
Posted by: mellenknits | March 25, 2019 at 09:39 AM
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Twister would go well with the St Louis weather in the Spring!
Posted by: Debra Bremer | March 25, 2019 at 09:40 AM
Can't decide between the three Sweet Georgia skeins-Snapdragon,Windswept and Seedling- all look like spring to me. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Debra | March 25, 2019 at 09:43 AM
Tosh Sock Gold Lion makes me think of the pop of daffodils in my garden!!
Posted by: Debra Cohen | March 25, 2019 at 09:44 AM
I'm really digging the gray/rainbow (night hawk?) from mad-Tosh (go figure). The grey makes me think of grungy melted snow drifts of spring and then you get that pop of bright colors and rainbows. That's truly spring in the midwest.
Posted by: Kaia | March 25, 2019 at 09:58 AM
Sweet Georgia sock petal or snapdragon
Posted by: Sheila Hensler | March 25, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Paradox! So stunning...
Posted by: Carolyn | March 25, 2019 at 10:10 AM
The Electric Rainbow is amazing!! 🌈🌈🌈
Posted by: Tessa | March 25, 2019 at 10:15 AM
Walk. Tough Aurora makes me think of new leaves.
Posted by: Patsy Coats | March 25, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Definitely Electric Rainbow -- I've already got a skein of that in my stash in pashmina!
Posted by: Jo | March 25, 2019 at 10:18 AM
That Electric Rainbow would surely make my color happiness overflow!!
Posted by: Beth Fulton | March 25, 2019 at 10:23 AM
It difficult to choose just one but right at this moment Alaska has really caught my eye.
Posted by: MarthaO | March 25, 2019 at 10:24 AM
I keep coming back to Electric Rainbow - just WOW!
Posted by: Mary | March 25, 2019 at 10:29 AM
That Madelinetosh Night Hawk Sock is absolutely amazing! Feel free to randomly pick me!!
Posted by: Christine T | March 25, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Kayanna's Toxic Nebula is to die for.
Posted by: Kendra | March 25, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Electric Rainbow reminds me of how I feel inside when spring comes around! The plants come back to life, the sun returns, and I feel energetic and renewed.
Posted by: Jillian | March 25, 2019 at 10:47 AM
I love them all, but my heart settled on Electric Rainbow and wouldn’t be moved!
Posted by: Karen | March 25, 2019 at 10:51 AM
I like Stitch Together's Smooth Witches Garden.
Posted by: Jessica | March 25, 2019 at 10:53 AM
MT MERINO LIGHT HYDROPONIC
Seem like spring to me!
Posted by: Diane | March 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM
The SGB Snapdragon reminds me so much of the colors of spring; something that takes a long time to arrive in NH!! Scoks are always my favorite.
Posted by: Bonney | March 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM
I can't get my eyes off of Seedling by Sweet Georgia. It reminds me of the new grass coming up and the blue and light yellow flowers I am planting.
Posted by: Pam | March 25, 2019 at 11:02 AM
Silence was Golden on Tosh Sock! It's like Maple Leaf, but somehow even better.
Posted by: Michelle | March 25, 2019 at 11:03 AM
I like Twister on Walk Tough Sock :-)
Posted by: Kate Greenwood | March 25, 2019 at 11:07 AM
OMG. That Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Windswept is just so ME!
Posted by: Nancy | March 25, 2019 at 11:07 AM
SGB- tough sock in Carnary Island just shouts Spring to me.
Posted by: Natalie | March 25, 2019 at 11:13 AM
I love all the color of so many of these yarns. They make me happy!
Posted by: Beth | March 25, 2019 at 11:17 AM
What fun colors! Can't decided between Paradox, Alaska, Windswept or Queen of Tarts - any would be wonderful in a hardworking plied yarn with nylon. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 25, 2019 at 11:27 AM
I like the Walk Rainbow or Speckled Rainbow. Very pretty!
Posted by: Annette Poole | March 25, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Electric Rainbow is fabulous. I would love to give it try in a pair of socks.
Posted by: Pat | March 25, 2019 at 11:44 AM
The Electric Rainbow has it all! I love it! I’m just now knitting my first pair of socks and love it!
Posted by: Susan | March 25, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Love love all the crazy colors. That speckled madtosh is amazing. But I think my fave is the Sweet Georgia Windswept cuz I live at the beach.
Posted by: Jeanette Dickau | March 25, 2019 at 12:12 PM
I think the ST Grindylow is very springy!
Posted by: Katrina | March 25, 2019 at 12:15 PM
I would love the Tosh Electric Rainbow...such fabulous colors.
Posted by: Elaine | March 25, 2019 at 12:26 PM
Sweet Georgia TL Sock Mirror Pond would look great for me. Thank you.
Posted by: Rhonda Atkinson | March 25, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Tosh Nighthawk is my choice. Thanks
Posted by: Judy | March 25, 2019 at 12:52 PM
MT Tosh Nighthawk is gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 25, 2019 at 01:08 PM
You had me at Electric Rainbow.
Posted by: Jane | March 25, 2019 at 01:15 PM
Love love Twister. The colors of the sky after a storm has passed y. It would stunning socks I’m sure.
Posted by: Carol Herzog | March 25, 2019 at 01:31 PM
What fabulous spring colors! I love the Tosh Sock Electric Rainbow. Definitely brightens up a grey day.
Posted by: Lara | March 25, 2019 at 01:49 PM
Paradox reminds me of hydrangeas
Posted by: Cindy | March 25, 2019 at 01:52 PM
MT Tosh Sock Himiko. Such a rich purple!
Thank you for the contest!
Posted by: Jan | March 25, 2019 at 01:53 PM
MT Sock Beautiful Liar
I can see a beautiful shawl
Posted by: Rose Birchall | March 25, 2019 at 01:59 PM
Sweet Georgia Mirror Pond!
Posted by: Nancy F. | March 25, 2019 at 03:04 PM
I love Electric Rainbow I could see it in a shawl!
Posted by: Joan | March 25, 2019 at 03:05 PM
Sweet Georgia Snapdragon immediately caught my eye - such bright colors.
Posted by: Jeanne Bush | March 25, 2019 at 03:16 PM
That MadelineTosh Tosh Sock in Electric Rainbow just shouts SPRING! :D
Posted by: Linda Ladwig | March 25, 2019 at 03:24 PM
I LOVE that mad tosh in electric rainbow!!!
Posted by: Kate | March 25, 2019 at 04:16 PM
I love the mad tosh in night hawk!
Posted by: Robin | March 25, 2019 at 04:23 PM
The Walk Tough Sock Swimming Pool looks awesome!
Posted by: Rose McDonald | March 25, 2019 at 04:24 PM
That Electric Rainbow is absolutely inspired!
Posted by: Niki Vogler | March 25, 2019 at 04:34 PM
Tosh “Paradox” caught my eye
Posted by: Ann | March 25, 2019 at 04:38 PM
Sweet Georgia’s Snapdragon is gorgeous! Hot pink and lime green is one of my fall time avorite color combinations.
Posted by: Jody | March 25, 2019 at 04:47 PM
I really love Seedling. What a gorgeous skein.
Posted by: Savannagal | March 25, 2019 at 04:52 PM
I like Windbag from Stitch Together Studio Single-pretty blues and little pops of color
Posted by: Debbie | March 25, 2019 at 05:08 PM
So many pretties it's hard to choose just one. But I have narrowed it down to two; Stitch together Nebula and Queen of Tarts. They are callint to me!
Posted by: Laura Nixon | March 25, 2019 at 05:11 PM
Already listed, but I adore Tosh’s Electric Rainbow so much that I have made 2 pairs of socks with it.
Posted by: Cindy Carpenter | March 25, 2019 at 05:39 PM
Stitched Together’s smooth in the Pixie Stick Pucker, the pops of color remind me of new leaves and crocus popping out.
Posted by: Aimee | March 25, 2019 at 05:59 PM
Love the Madeline Tosh Electric Rainbow, and many others! So ready for Spring!
Posted by: Karen | March 25, 2019 at 06:07 PM
Walk Collection Twister - love those colors!
Posted by: Lynn | March 25, 2019 at 06:13 PM
I love Stitch Together Studios in Toxic Nebula, the bright colors with blips of black here and there are just amazing. I cannot begin to fathom what that would look like worked up!
Posted by: christine | March 25, 2019 at 06:23 PM
I would really love Stith together’s smooth brain freeze or permanent mauve for a Cassapinka shawl that I would like to knit. The colors are totally 80’s and rad!🥰. Thank you and happy spring!
Posted by: Karen Machado | March 25, 2019 at 06:49 PM
Beautiful colors. I want it all!
Posted by: Judy Schlabach | March 25, 2019 at 06:56 PM
Sweet Georgia's Snapdragon is speaking to me right now (but they're all gorgeous!). I would love to make some socks out of it.
Posted by: Cindee Goodling | March 25, 2019 at 06:56 PM
They are not at all like colors I usually prefer but I LOVE Night Hawk by MT. I think it would look fantastic combined with Maple Leaf in a Shawl.
Posted by: Donna | March 25, 2019 at 07:50 PM
Oh, that Tosh Electric Rainbow! It’s slightly outside my usual yarn comfort zone but I ❤️ it!
Posted by: Kim Holbrook | March 25, 2019 at 08:14 PM
MT Electric Rainbow needs to join my stash!
Posted by: Carol Crosby | March 25, 2019 at 08:33 PM
They are all so pretty, night hawk and twister are a couple favorites😊
Posted by: Lucinda | March 25, 2019 at 08:35 PM
I <3 Twister too! I'm also eyeing Tosh Shire for my tootsies!
Posted by: robin | March 25, 2019 at 08:51 PM
Love Sweet Georgia - the TL Sock Songbird is beautiful.
Posted by: Terri | March 25, 2019 at 08:59 PM
Walk Tough Sock Seashells. It was a near impossible task, but I made myself look at all the yarn.
Posted by: Teri | March 25, 2019 at 09:13 PM
SG TL Sock Shipwreck
Posted by: Elizabeth SanMiguel | March 25, 2019 at 09:20 PM