It's Socktober, friends! Socktober is a month long celebration of all things sock knitting and we're doing it up big again this year at SSYC with gifts-with-purchase, contests, limited Halloween goodies and Knit Kits, sales and more! I really do love this time of year - it's so fun to treat others to yarn and goodies that make us smile, all leading up to a time of candy and costumes and then holiday festivities! Come join us here on the blog whenever you want to see what's new in the shop, what tokens we're giving you, and how you can win prizes. We'll have something new going on each week this month. Do bookmark the blog!
What's this week's Socktober Surprise? Two gifts!! Just order online today through October 7 and I'll gift you not one but TWO sock patterns from This Handmade Life! I'm a big fan of Olivia's patterns, so she and I have chosen two patterns that we both think you'll appreciate. St. Mary Mead (above) is addictively simple and Kelpie (below) is a bit more tangy and I'll e-mail them to you after your online order (those link to the Ravelry pages so you can see more). You don't have to e-mail to request them or add them to your cart or anything. I'll automatically send you the patterns via e-mail within 3 days of your order (if you don't get them four days after your order, just e-mail service@simplysockyarn.com to ask). After you get your e-mailed order receipt, please add us to your Contacts just in case so the pattern e-mail doesn't go to spam.
This is just one way I'll be showing you my thanks over the month as we celebrate our 16th Socktober at Simply Socks Yarn Co! What else can you expect this month? Well, next week is our big online Halloween Event where we release the ghoulish goodies we have for you this year - a Knit Kit, limited edition skeins, bags, stitch markers and more. I'll preview all these on Monday, and my hope is to have everything go live on Tuesday at the Kits & Clubs link.
So what might you like to purchase to get your free patterns this week? How about the new holiday color
from West Yorkshire Spinners? These always go fast and Vintage Tinsel can be found here along with their other holiday colors that I have restocked. Silent Night sparkle is last year's color that I've been able to get more of too.
I also have for you the Dream in Color Sock-It-Set for October, which is inspired by graveyard gardens. And we have a huge amount of Smooshy and Smooshy with Cashmere for all the things.
We have a full restock of all our Madelinetosh, and Tosh Sock would be perfect to use for the patterns I'm gifting you. We have over 300 colors in several Tosh base yarns, above with Joan showing it off, and we stock every color of Malabrigo too. And I'm even adding super bulky Malabrigo Rasta to our offerings very soon - it has arrived, but takes quite a while to photograph it all. As you may know, we photograph all our yarn when it gets here instead of using stock photos so that you get the best idea you can about what your hand dyed skeins will actually look like.
We have the two newest Opal Yarn Collections, 25 Years of Opal and Rainforest 17. Can you believe they've been doing the Rainforest collection for 17 years now?!
And if you want a fab deal on yarn for your gift socks, take a look at our Sale Section. Page 2 has dozens of Regia options for 50% off. This stuff is fun to knit and is easy care, which is perfect when you're gifting socks to someone this Christmas.
Want to try a wool other than merino? I have a Polwarth wool sock yarn in our Sale Section from Laneras Yarn Co (LYC) for only $18 a skein. Gorgeous Uruguayan milled yarn.
Finally, we just received a fresh batch of our exclusive yarn from Dream in Color (DIC), Colossal Sock. This yarn has 50% more than a typical skein and it's just $21. You can find dozens of colors in the Sale Section. We get this yarn every 5-6 weeks and it always goes fast.
And if you've made it all the way to the bottom of this lengthy blog post, you deserve the chance at at treat! I'm giving away two $50 gift certificates to the shop and you can enter to win simply by telling me in the comments what you love about fall. I'll randomly choose two winners by noon EST on October 5 and e-mail you.
What do I love about fall? LOTS. Knitting at my boys' soccer games without sweating in the hot sun, decorating my fireplace mantle with whatever Halloween craft we make (like this cute paper garland), the smell of the crisp fall air, hiking in the falling leaves (though I won't be doing that this year with this torn Achilles), knitting under a crocheted blanket, making applesauce.... there's much to look forward to this fall!
Want to see more yarny goodness? If you haven't seen SSYC and our , you can view this interview and tour by Krissy Glass. She came to visit earlier this summer and did an interview and shop tour. Do watch!
Cooler temps, colored leaves, and pumpkin bread!
Posted by: Geraldine Scott | October 03, 2021 at 05:15 PM
I love everything about fall! The leaves changing, the temperatures dropping, the smell in the air, the chance to wear all the hats, scarves and socks that I've been making all year....
Posted by: Shawna Peffer | October 03, 2021 at 05:41 PM
I also love everything about fall! But I especially love being able to start wearing cozy sweaters, scarves, coats and boots! This year I'm extra excited to do all the fun fall activities with my daughter for the first time!
Posted by: Emmaline Fenner | October 03, 2021 at 06:00 PM
I love all the fall baking
Posted by: Mary | October 03, 2021 at 06:29 PM
I love the cooler weather in the fall - the crispness of the morning, the warm but not hot afternoons, followed by cardigan weather evenings is perfect. Fall is also my favorite time of the year for camping. Hiking in the fall is lovely and then I can sit around the fire knitting. Perfection!
Posted by: Jessica | October 03, 2021 at 07:09 PM
Fall is my favorite time of year! Both my sister and I have October birthdays and I love sharing that celebration with her. I love taking drives to see the changing leaves. I love that we start decorating for fall and decorating continues through the winter. I love all the pumpkin goodies. The list goes on but these are the first things that popped into my head.Happy October!
Posted by: Ellen | October 03, 2021 at 08:06 PM
Cooler weather and fall colors!
Posted by: Andrea Sanderson | October 03, 2021 at 09:42 PM
I love watching the trees change color in the fall and seeing the farmers harvesting their crops. My yarn choices March the colors of the leaves.
Posted by: Becky Creighton | October 03, 2021 at 09:47 PM
Living in Florida, I *always* love October and the days the temperatures change! I miss my Midwestern hometown & all the foliage, but I got an October baby to celebrate each year!
This year is truly special for me though, & I'm SO excited as I place my big order. It's all for Christmas gifts for my kids, as I can finally KNIT again! I've been fighting stage 4 cancer for over 4 years, & the neuropathy from chemo which meant I couldn't hold my needles. I just got fantastic news after a surgery this month, that I am cancer free! I'm jumping up & down, so happy to knit socks & shawls again!! Happy October! 😁
Posted by: Anne | October 03, 2021 at 09:48 PM
I love the warm days and cool nights, and the chance to start using the things I’ve been making all summer! 🙂🍁
Posted by: Susan G | October 03, 2021 at 09:58 PM
I love cool mornings, colorful trees, knitting at the soccer pitch, and finally being able to get outside without the humidity.
Posted by: Stacey D | October 03, 2021 at 10:36 PM
I love the cooler, crisper weather. The falling leaves that my dog loves to chase. And my birthday in October!
Posted by: Karen Barr | October 03, 2021 at 10:53 PM
I love The smell of the crisp air and the turning of leaves. I love getting my sweaters out and putting my thick down comforter on the bed. Snuggling in front of the fire, knitting and binge watching knitting podcasts.. visiting with my knitting community.
Posted by: Gabriela Markley | October 04, 2021 at 12:31 AM
What I love about fall ...
All the autumn celebrations -- US Thanksgiving, Halloween, Oktoberfest, Diwali (Festival of Lights), Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Eid al-Ahda (Festival of Sacrifice), Mombasa Carnival, and countless local events ...
Nature's changes -- more rain showers, cooler temps (sweater weather!), harvest moon, golden sunrise, apples, pumpkins, corn, crisper air, leaves changing color and falling, etc. ...
Comforts -- Fireplaces aglow, popcorn, spiced mulled cider, hot cocoa, baking fruit pies and cookies, toasting marshmallows, stews, hot toddies, pumpkin-pecan bread, cinnamon!!!
(Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!)
Posted by: Georgia Green | October 04, 2021 at 01:56 AM
I love the cooler temperatures and watching the leaves float down, smelling burning leaves and observe the changing colors. Everyday is different with each tree trying to stand out from the others with its beautiful colors.
Posted by: Susan | October 04, 2021 at 05:56 AM
Fall is my favorite season - I love the leaf colors and the cool air. I also love the seasonal flavors - apple, maple, pumpkin... yum!
Posted by: Sarah S | October 04, 2021 at 10:14 AM
My favorite time of year. Everything about it, the colors, being able to open the windows, the fall festivals use to be one of my favorite things to do "pre-covid".
Posted by: Alberta | October 04, 2021 at 11:19 AM
I love the fall air and the beautiful coloring changing trees. The oranges and golds always amaze me!
Posted by: Donna Pitz | October 04, 2021 at 01:34 PM
Fall is my favorite. Perfect camping weather with a campfire. Cooler temperatures and lots of the most beautiful blue skies.
Posted by: Kim | October 04, 2021 at 02:15 PM
I love all the colors in autumn, and cozy knits, warm socks, a fire in the fireplace, knitting warm gifts for my family, my favorite alpaca knit comfort throw, and the sound of rain on the roof!
Posted by: Willa Gaffney | October 04, 2021 at 02:25 PM
I love the weather!
Posted by: Jodie Emerick | October 04, 2021 at 02:26 PM
I love nearly everything about fall - crisp cool air, changing colors, fall foods, and being more comfortable knitting big wool projects!
Posted by: Mairi Winslow | October 04, 2021 at 06:46 PM
SWEATER WEATHER... SHAWL WEATHER... WOOL SOCKS WEATHER... COWL WEATHER!!!
As much as I love summer, I look forward to wearing my handknitted things.
Posted by: ROBIN | October 04, 2021 at 07:35 PM
Cooler weather to knit by, neither heat nor A/C on, baking.
Posted by: Jane | October 04, 2021 at 07:48 PM
I love the colors, the smells, knitting without sweating, and the fact that you think you still have plenty of time to get the Christmas gifts made!!!
Posted by: Sue | October 04, 2021 at 08:48 PM
I love fall. The beautiful leaves (I'm in NH), the crisp weather, the apples (hello, pie!), All of it.
Posted by: Lisa | October 04, 2021 at 10:26 PM
I love Halloween
Posted by: Sarah | October 04, 2021 at 10:33 PM
Cooler temperatures mean no bugs outside, better sleeping weather, and more comfortable knitting big cozy projects!!
Posted by: Lin R | October 05, 2021 at 04:10 AM
I love the crisp, cool mornings.
Posted by: Patsy Coats | October 05, 2021 at 05:17 AM
What I love most about fall is the crisp coolness in the air that helps facilitate the slowly changing colors of the trees. And my birthday happens to be in October, the big 4-0. I will be celebrating with a quiet day at home knitting and drinking all the hot beverages!
Posted by: Brandy | October 05, 2021 at 07:47 AM
The beautiful trees the cooler weather…. The DeBrand Carmel apples!!!! Let’s face it that’s the best thing about Fall!
I get to celebrate another year of life, today as A matter of fact!
Posted by: Elizabeth Ann | October 05, 2021 at 10:26 AM
I love the cooler weather, colorful leaves and football.
Posted by: LesaM | October 05, 2021 at 12:09 PM
I love the cool nights snd warm sunny days! The pretty mums and pumpkins!!
Posted by: Ginny | October 05, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love to see the changing colors of the leaves. I love watching the geese heading south for the winter. The crisp fall aroma of firepits is a wonderful scent for me and I also enjoy apple picking and making pie with them.
Posted by: Kathy C | October 05, 2021 at 01:22 PM
I love that the cooler weather lets me cook & bake again—pumpkins, apples, etc, etc. Lovely time of year.
Posted by: Ann | October 05, 2021 at 02:01 PM