It's Simply Socks Yarn Company's 15th Anniversary! It's hard to believe that when I opened my shop 15 years ago, I did it in an 8'x10' bedroom of my small house that's just a block from where we are now. I did every part of this myself for the first 6 years, and then I moved the shop to this 1940's post office that had been vacant for awhile, but that I just loved. All brick. 14' ceilings. Over 20 windows. And room for a dye studio in the back. You can see the whole building restoration here. It's so odd remembering what a chance I felt like I was taking, expanding into a 3500 sq ft storefront, opening a dye studio, hiring staff for the first time. It was a wonderful move, and I was guided the whole way by you and all your advice and recommendations and your love for this craft.
This weekend, since we can't celebrate with the big party and Casapinka classes and events we had planned, we are taking the party online here on the blog. I'm giving you these adorable totes free with your online purchase- just place your online order and we'll tuck one in your package before it ships. Please keep in mind that we will still try to ship within a day as usual, but it could take a bit more time if we are super busy. And USPS is greatly understaffed and overworked, so if your tracking shows that your package isn't moving it's just b/c there isn't enough staff at the depot they are sitting at to get things going- the pandemic and overloaded system and social distancing and all. Not one package we've sent in the past two months has gone missing, but things are sitting sometimes for a week or so. We are greatly appreciative of the hard workers at USPS, UPS, and FedEx who continue to work to make all our lives seem somewhat normal during this time.
What should you order to get your free tote? What about the Monet Collection from Six and Seven Fibers? I blogged about every single color, and the mini collections sold in a day. But we have full sized skeins that would be great for using for some fade-type of project like the So Faded Sweater.
Tosh Loves LYS 2020 set shown on Tosh DK. All available here.
We also have the largest amount of Madelinetosh we've ever had. Like over three tons of it. If you're looking to make a particular pattern and want some personal shopping help, just e-mail me, Allison, at [email protected] . We love helping find you the right combo for your pattern and it's actually really effective to do it by e-mail (especially with social distancing at work) b/c we can send you links to colors, get your input and figure out the exact right combo. We have the new Tosh Loves LYS 2020 sets in stock right now, as well as the kits to make Melanie Berg's new Together Apart pattern that's coming out Monday- all those links are on yesterday's blog post for your clicking. You need two skeins of two colors if you're making a shawl for yourself and a coordinating one for a friend, or just one unicorn tail and two skeins of yarn if you want to make one. I think it's a nice idea to choose your fave color, and your friend's fave color and use those. You'd get one shawl with your fave as the main color and your friends fave as a the stripes. And then the second shawl would be her fave color with your fave as the stripe. Make sense? If you want help with a coordinating color, just e-mail. I have these sets ready for you if you want to make just one shaw, but I'm betting many of you want to choose colors that represent you and your friend. And we have nearly 300 colors of the Tosh Merino Light the pattern calls for!
We also have restocks of all our Malabrigo - we have a stunning selection of worsted weight Rios and Sock right now. I ordered as much as I could get, but because they couldn't dye yarn for 2 months, there's a limit to how many colors were available. And because most of the mills in the world were either shut down or working at 25-50% capacity, there's going to be a raw yarn shortage coming up. We'll do the best we can to stay stocked, but Madelinetosh's main mill just opened at around 25% capacity, so I can just guess what others are doing. And keep in mind that mills make a lot more than knitting yarn and have accounts that will be put way head of yarn dyers. So it could be awhile before the yarn industry gets back up to a near-normal production speed. I think our stashes may come in handy.
Mansfield's Garden Party (a formerly retired Tosh color) is now back! Shown here on Tosh Merino Light.
I'll blog every day this weekend (and every day during the week as usual) so check back to see what I'm sharing and to enter the contest each day. So if you made it this far, how about entering today's contest? All you have to do is tell me in the comments below what is your favorite color of Tosh Merino Light, and I'll randomly choose one winner to get a $100 gift certificate to the shop! Contest ends at noon EST on Tuesday, May 26 (Edited b/c earlier I typed March. Oh, my brain). Also check out Instagram and Facebook this weekend for more ways to win.
Thank you so much for your part in SSYC over the past 15 years. Whether you've shopped with us the whole time or just learned about us, we hope to continue serving you for years to come. Every time you share us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram, show off your recent stash enhancements on Ravelry, or talk about us to your knitting group you make a difference to me and Heather and Lauren and Rachael and our families and all the dyers and companies we represent. You are made of awesome. I hope we can serve you for 15 years more.
Big sur but I love all of them.
Posted by: Anna C Marr | May 22, 2020 at 08:07 AM
It is so hard to choose just one. I would have to say I love Holi Festival though!
Posted by: Jen Summers | May 22, 2020 at 08:07 AM
Oh I’m loving Night Fell!
Posted by: Agatha | May 22, 2020 at 08:09 AM
Although I feel like I usually wear black and grey, I am totally in love with the new 2020!
Posted by: Ashley | May 22, 2020 at 08:44 AM
Beach bonfire!
Posted by: Denise | May 22, 2020 at 08:47 AM
I love the botanical feel of Bittersweet.
Posted by: Diane MacMillan | May 22, 2020 at 08:48 AM
Beach Bonfire
Posted by: Susan | May 22, 2020 at 08:56 AM
I love anything blue or green, but I think Author is my favorite in this case.
Posted by: Rose Tussing | May 22, 2020 at 09:00 AM
Happy 15th! 🎉
I am loving Steam Age.
Posted by: staci | May 22, 2020 at 09:02 AM
Patagonia is talking to me. My favorite blue, but fairly neutral and calming
Posted by: Debbie H | May 22, 2020 at 09:06 AM
Big Sur and Bittersweet!
Posted by: Talena Bruce | May 22, 2020 at 09:31 AM
I love Ceremony. So pretty!
Posted by: Lara Neel | May 22, 2020 at 09:33 AM
Garden Party is screaming for mr
Posted by: Penny | May 22, 2020 at 09:39 AM
Not sure I have a favorite - several grabbed at me! But the hardest grab today was Heart of Glass. Just gorgeous! Happy Anniversary! And thank you!
Posted by: Jan | May 22, 2020 at 09:40 AM
I like so many but celadon is one of my favorites
Posted by: Denise | May 22, 2020 at 09:41 AM
I love Heart of Glass! Blondie and purple, my favorite color.
Posted by: Sheryl Rohn | May 22, 2020 at 09:43 AM
Cathedral and Popoki
Posted by: Susann Lusnia | May 22, 2020 at 09:47 AM
Heart of glass
Posted by: Laura | May 22, 2020 at 09:55 AM
Happy Anniversary ! Fragrant and Heart of Glass
Posted by: Rickie | May 22, 2020 at 09:59 AM
Love the Cathedral, but have been on the blue kick lately and also love Betty. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Carolyn | May 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Drawn to golds recently, really love Chamomile.
Posted by: Cathy | May 22, 2020 at 10:01 AM
My favorite MT color depends on which one I focus on that trip down the "page'. Right now I am in color -again- with seaglass, so the new LYS 2020 came out at the perfect time. And today you posted Mansfield;s Garden Party which is so right for this season. . .
And Happy 15 for ALL of us!!
Posted by: Joyce Morrow | May 22, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Today it's Mansfield's Garden Party. Tomorrow It may be something else. All are so beautiful.
Posted by: Marilyn H | May 22, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Cathedral
Posted by: Angi Thiry | May 22, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Mansfield garden party for sure!
Posted by: Sue K | May 22, 2020 at 10:07 AM
It was a tough choice between Blue Nile and Light Plunge, but Blue Nile wins for me!
Posted by: Diane | May 22, 2020 at 10:14 AM
Blue Nile just gobsmacked me in the eyes. It is beautiful.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | May 22, 2020 at 10:16 AM
You seriously want me to pick ONE favorite?? I can't. I love most of the blues, teals, and purples. It depends on what day it is, and what pattern I'm going to knit! Night Fell, Seaglass, Patagonia...
Posted by: Nancy Yaple Womick | May 22, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Oh wow! How do you decide on one? They are all so wonderful, but I think if I had to chose one it would be Hi Lo.
Posted by: Gwen Simpson | May 22, 2020 at 10:27 AM
I have a deep and abiding love for Madtosh. My favorite color changes every time I see it. But Eleven Dark is always a favorite!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 22, 2020 at 10:28 AM
I'm loving Eleven Dark. So pretty. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Becky | May 22, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Mansfield Garden Party is a fave. So happy you featured it in your blog.
Posted by: MarthaO | May 22, 2020 at 10:33 AM
Oooh...loving that Mansfield’s Garden Party!
Posted by: Carol Burdette | May 22, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Cosmic Wonder Dust. It makes me happy. :)
Posted by: Debbi Satterlee | May 22, 2020 at 10:38 AM
I love Iris!
Posted by: Acraftyknitter | May 22, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Love Danger will Rob!
Posted by: Dana Snyder | May 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM
I was craving something soothing like Posy until it started raining this morning - now I think Beach Bonfire would brighten my day!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Cheryl | May 22, 2020 at 10:49 AM
I can’t be the only person whose favorite yarn changes everyday. Today it’s definitely Constellation! Something bright popping out of the grey is just what I need.
Posted by: Lara | May 22, 2020 at 10:53 AM
Amber Trinket has been a fave for ages.
Posted by: Thea | May 22, 2020 at 10:53 AM
Spectrum is definitely one of my favorites but it's so hard to pick!
Posted by: Erin | May 22, 2020 at 10:57 AM
I have been admiring Sky Wash every time you have featured it on your main page, but when I browsed all the colours I was also drawn to Sea Salt. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to every day, I thoroughly enjoy your blog and yours is my favourite online shop.
Happy 15th year in business and looking forward to the next 15!
Posted by: Susan | May 22, 2020 at 11:02 AM
Currently, I'm all about a good strong neutral, so I have to say Dirty Panther.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 22, 2020 at 11:05 AM
One of my all time favorite yarns!
I love yellow, and Gold Lion is just beautiful!
Posted by: Sarah D. | May 22, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Quick before I change my mind! Steam age.
Posted by: Diane N | May 22, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Just one?!? What a hard choice especially with all the re-releases of retired colors sure complicating the matter lol! But today I have to go with Cathedral. Happy Anniversary! Stay safe and healthy and please keep blogging!
Posted by: Jody Laake | May 22, 2020 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on the big anniversary! It’s really amazing watching your business grow. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am really loving Whiskey Barrel and Bitterswert right now. Firewood too. There’s just something about those lovely earthy colors that has my full attention.
Posted by: Megan | May 22, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Just finished Breathe and Hope with Danger Will Robinson, which is just a great color!
Posted by: Janica Carter | May 22, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Oh, picking just one is so hard. I’d go with the Uncola!
Posted by: Joyce | May 22, 2020 at 11:23 AM
I live ALL the colors. My original favorite is electric rainbow and my new favorite is Love. PS unicorn tails ROCK!!!
Posted by: Sue Boisvert | May 22, 2020 at 11:26 AM
Jaded dream!! Congratulations on 15 yrs. It has been a joy watching your store grow.
Posted by: Colleen Dallura | May 22, 2020 at 11:29 AM
So many pretty colors! My favorite is Labyrinth!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder Snyder | May 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM
My eye was drawn to the blues and greens in Nassau Blue, so pretty!!
Posted by: Anissa Miller | May 22, 2020 at 11:34 AM
I love Hi Lo, but it was a hard choice given all the beautiful colors available.
Posted by: Melissa - aka Witchknit | May 22, 2020 at 11:46 AM
It's so hard to narrow it down to one. That said, I absolutely love the colorway Author. It beats out elven dark by a sliver.
Posted by: Melissa Westphal | May 22, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Night Fell... I love the contrast.
Posted by: Sandra Sprouse | May 22, 2020 at 12:04 PM
Looked them all but Mansfield's Garden Party is spectacular - guessing that's why you chose it for the blog!
Posted by: martha | May 22, 2020 at 12:05 PM
I’m digging golden lion
Posted by: Donna Stull | May 22, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Right this minute it's 2020
Posted by: Brenda Michalsen | May 22, 2020 at 12:07 PM
So many beautiful colours! I have a new favourite every day! Ink and Dirty Panther in the winter, Holi Festival too. I love those new LYS colorways...so hard to pick just one...
Posted by: Nicole | May 22, 2020 at 12:14 PM
I don't think there is a madelinetosh color that I don't like. I love them all.
Today's favorite is Ceremony, no, make that Firewood, maybe Himiko.
Posted by: Liisa Westen | May 22, 2020 at 12:18 PM
How do I pick just one? STORMBORN!
Posted by: Van | May 22, 2020 at 12:22 PM
I love the Joshua Tree colorway, although Grey Garden is a pretty close runner up!
Posted by: Patricia Hall | May 22, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Congrats! One day I will make it up there to see the shop.
I love Light Esoteric with Big Sur following closely behind.
Posted by: Megan | May 22, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Cardinal is my favorite!
Posted by: Jane Page | May 22, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Happy Anniversary...hats off to you. I applaud you for such a successful business. Your hard work shows! My pick... "Author"
Posted by: Alberta | May 22, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Happy Anniversary!! Congratulations on 15 years. I'm currently knitting a shawl with Candlewick. It is a beautiful color.
Posted by: Stacy | May 22, 2020 at 01:00 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!I love "Zhivagoes Sky" and "Barbara Deserve". SSYC has the most gorgeous colors. I am knitting a pair of socks with some Madeline Tosh in "Forsta", in a Ravelry pattern called Phloem...very Springy!
Posted by: Barb | May 22, 2020 at 01:01 PM
Madtosh heaven! My favorite color is cherry light.
Posted by: Barbara Montemayor | May 22, 2020 at 01:17 PM
Cathedral 💜💙
Posted by: Jana | May 22, 2020 at 01:27 PM
Wetever...the color is perfect and the name perfectly matches the color. Happy Anniversary
Posted by: Doris | May 22, 2020 at 01:27 PM
Many TML colorways to love. Favorites are Whisky Barrel and Coffee Grounds
Posted by: Patricia Elbrecht | May 22, 2020 at 01:41 PM
Auburn Afternoon
Posted by: Wendy Swanson | May 22, 2020 at 01:49 PM
Holi Festival!
Posted by: Jessica | May 22, 2020 at 01:54 PM
Happy Anniversary! You are doing a great job. My favourite id Jaded Dreams
Posted by: Sarah | May 22, 2020 at 01:58 PM
Daisy!
Posted by: Katrina Bergman | May 22, 2020 at 02:05 PM
Ceremony! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Gloriane | May 22, 2020 at 02:19 PM
Today's favorite: Light Cathedral
I'm just adding it to my long list of faves
Posted by: Julie | May 22, 2020 at 02:24 PM
I love the color Fragile which I don’t see that you have it on Tosh Merino Light. I also like Yoko.
Posted by: Joann | May 22, 2020 at 02:29 PM
Hard to have a favorite but I love the celadon color.
Posted by: MiriamR | May 22, 2020 at 02:40 PM
I love 2020- such a pretty blue and green and I think it looks particularly great on Tosh Merino Light!
Posted by: Kate | May 22, 2020 at 02:40 PM
it was hard to choose - but today I pick Constellation
Posted by: Kate S | May 22, 2020 at 02:40 PM
I’ll have to pick Video Baby, and here’s why:
My grandson was born during this pandemic, and I cannot drive up to Seattle to see him in person yet. I have no idea when it will be safe enough to visit. So far we only see him in photos and FaceTime chats. I would love to make him a little baby sweater in Video baby!
Posted by: Nancy | May 22, 2020 at 02:42 PM
Silence (Was) Golden!
Posted by: Michelle | May 22, 2020 at 02:43 PM
Bee Wax. Those pops of pink and purple on yellow are so beautiful. It makes me very happy.
Posted by: Janie | May 22, 2020 at 02:47 PM
I love Nightfell.
Posted by: Brenna Delosier | May 22, 2020 at 02:48 PM
Love Kilim (and...... almost every color)! Thank you and congratulations!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Gordon | May 22, 2020 at 02:53 PM
Its usually a blue or a green so it has to be Light Esoteric since it has both.
Posted by: Andrea Egeland | May 22, 2020 at 03:05 PM
That Mansfield’s Garden is amazing!!!
Posted by: Luanne Garcia | May 22, 2020 at 03:06 PM
The greens are jumping out at me today so TANNENBAUM is today's fave!
Posted by: Andrea Cover | May 22, 2020 at 03:08 PM
The greens are jumping out at me today so TANNENBAUM is today's fave!
Posted by: Andrea Cover | May 22, 2020 at 03:08 PM
So hard to choose! Seasalt
Posted by: Kim Spolarich | May 22, 2020 at 03:09 PM
Mansfield Garden Party
Posted by: Julie Olsen | May 22, 2020 at 03:14 PM
Grapefruit. I love how bright and happy it is.
Posted by: Aimee | May 22, 2020 at 03:15 PM
So hard to choose. My favorite of the moment is Hi Lo.
Posted by: Sara | May 22, 2020 at 03:18 PM
Artic
Posted by: Tami | May 22, 2020 at 03:19 PM
Holi Festival
Posted by: RUTHANN CROMWELL | May 22, 2020 at 03:19 PM
It’s nearly impossible to choose one!
If pressed, my top two are Dubrovnik and Dr. Zhivago’s Sky. Between those two, Dubrovnik has a slight edge, as I tend to prefer darker colors.
Posted by: Cindy | May 22, 2020 at 03:19 PM
In this moment, Prairie Fire, but there were others only a half step behind.
Posted by: sprite | May 22, 2020 at 03:20 PM
Happy Anniversary! Since I've had several skeins of Tosh Light in my cart all week trying to choose, I obviously have a problem picking just one! I guess I'd have to go with Jade, as green is my favorite color.
Posted by: Laure T | May 22, 2020 at 03:27 PM
So hard to chose only ONE! I’d have to say that Labyrinth is my fave today.
Posted by: Nancy | May 22, 2020 at 03:38 PM