It's Spring Break week here in the US! For us, that means that the kids get a week off school, some of us take a vacation to somewhere warm, and some of us just hang out with kids at home, relaxing and watching movies or going on small day trips. SSYC is not closed- we are business as usual, just adding fun contests. This is the first time in a couple years that many of us would feel comfortable going out and doing things in crowds for Spring Break, and I'm going to take full advantage of my time with my two boys this break to make all sorts of sunny memories.
Each day, Monday through Friday this week, we are taking a virtual day trip to the locale of one of our dyers. We get to learn a bit about each place and you get a chance to win a skein. Want to play? Yay!
Today we are traveling to the city London and the home of Qing Fibres!
Layla Qing is the mastermind behind Qing Fibres, and takes inspiration from her original home of Beijing and her current home of London. We haven't been able to get her yarn in the shop for awhile because of the pandemic but I wanted to share that we are finally getting more of her goods in April! We have a huge amount of Sock, Singles, Donegal Tweed Sock and more coming - so many new colors and restocks of your faves and you can have a chance to win one by telling me in the comments which color you like the best. Just tell me before noon EST this Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Qing Fibres
Have you been to London? What are your best memories and places to see? I haven't ever been to the UK, but it's definitely on my traveling bucket list and I'd love to take the kids too someday for a longer period of time, like a whole summer. Dreams. When you're commenting about your fave Qing color, please also tell me (if you like) what you've loved about London. Do share!
Qing Sock color Norahs
If I'm fortunate enough to travel to London, museums are a must. There would also be daily cafe knitting, and as a total Harry Potter fan, something like this would be a must. What? I can't help it. I'm a total tourist. Gardens. Also a must.
Image courtesy of the Royal Botanic Gardens
Check back tomorrow for day three of our Spring Break Contest Week!
I love Ink! I was in London in 1978 so I'm sure so much has changed since then but I loved wandering around the Victoria and Albert Museum. It was fascinating!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 29, 2022 at 09:14 AM
That Toffee Apple is gorgeous, but I'm also drawn to Ink. Such pretty colors.
Posted by: Joyce | March 29, 2022 at 09:15 AM
It was hard to narrow it down, but my favorite is Monsoon.
Posted by: Pat Phythian | March 29, 2022 at 09:20 AM
My favorite color is Kaleidoscope. I would love to go to England someday - I would definitely do all things touristy LOL!
Posted by: Marylu | March 29, 2022 at 09:31 AM
I really like Requiem!
Posted by: Autumn | March 29, 2022 at 09:38 AM
Dust and Sylvanas are my faves, with Dust just slightly edging out Sylvanas.
Posted by: Tracy May Adair | March 29, 2022 at 09:42 AM
No London for me. Florida, yes (Winter Park, even)....but not London. Someday. Maybe. Probably. We'll see what life brings.
Colors....oh, colors....Ibiza Breeze, Cha Cha, Euphoria, Candy Crash, Shindig.....I could go on :)
Posted by: Renee Anne | March 29, 2022 at 09:43 AM
Love stormrage! I've never been to London, but hopefully someday!
Posted by: Jessie | March 29, 2022 at 09:49 AM
Requiem, I think.
Posted by: sprite | March 29, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Aargh - too many choices, but I love Shinding the best.
The London Eye is a perfect way to get a great view of the city. I'd recommend catching a show on the West End.
Posted by: Astrid | March 29, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Snorkeling caught me eye!! It’s gorgeous!
Posted by: Dana Snyder | March 29, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Hard yo choose. I like Biscuit, Ink and Juniper.
Posted by: Judy | March 29, 2022 at 10:07 AM
It’s a hard choice. I’m torn between Honeycomb and Toffee Apple, but I think Honeycomb is the winner for me.
Posted by: Jody Laake | March 29, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Single Requiem is my favorite color. I have not been to London or the UK...but it is definitely a bucket list. I would like to go to different cathedrals and listen to the choir and organ in those cathedrals.
Posted by: Susan Mercy | March 29, 2022 at 10:12 AM
I really like Qing Super Soft Sock Biscuit.
Posted by: Susan | March 29, 2022 at 10:25 AM
I love Requiem and Ink. It’s hard to choose! London has a lot to offer, as does the rest of the UK (Edinburgh stole my heart). I loved the British Museum and could have spent days there.
Posted by: Kim Holbrook | March 29, 2022 at 10:31 AM
I like Requim, but my favorite is Juniper. Gotta go with the greens. Never been to London, and as a fan of Call the Midwife, I'd love to visit some of their locations, rather fictitious or not, like the wharves.
Posted by: Kathy in Kansas | March 29, 2022 at 10:36 AM
I would pick Kaleidoscope. I have been to London twice. It has been a while, I would love to go back. Don't think I could pick a favorite place. I loved everything about it.
Posted by: Annette | March 29, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Requiem and Penguin (Qing sock) are my top 2 favorites. I would love to go to the UK because I was born in England when my father was in the military service and I would love to see where I was born (on an Air Force base), museums, gardens, London and the countryside as well. So I did visit the UK (ha-ha) but came back to the US as an infant so no memories of it.
Posted by: Diane | March 29, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Favorites are Ink, Antique Rose, and Toffee Apple. In that order. Have seen London from an airplane. Looks crowded to me!
Posted by: Trudy | March 29, 2022 at 10:48 AM
I went to London for my job in the 90's. I had time to do multiple tourist things. One of my favorite tours was Kensington Palace. Beautiful! One of the creepiest places was the Tower of London. Gave me the shivers more than once.
Favorite Qing colorways is Ibiza Breeze, though it edges out at least a half dozen others by a mere nose.
Posted by: Gaylyn B | March 29, 2022 at 10:50 AM
I like Ink and Norahs both a lot. I'd pick Ink if I had to choose.
Posted by: Bonnie | March 29, 2022 at 10:57 AM
I'm stepping outside my comfort zone today - Rambutan looks fun!
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do but haven't been across the Atlantic yet. Not a fan of cities but love to visit museums and historical sites so I suffer the crowds and chaos. I'm guessing I could spend a few weeks in London if I can reward myself with time in the countryside as well.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 29, 2022 at 10:58 AM
London is wonderful. I went with 4 girlfriends for a week. It was a blast. Afternoon tea and walks in the gardens were great but the high light was Downton Abbey.
All of the Qing fibers are beautiful. I love crackle
Posted by: marianne griffith | March 29, 2022 at 11:04 AM
A beautiful yarn collection. Finally narrowed it down to QING SOCK REQUIEM.
Spent a brief day in London 14 years ago and would love to return for an extended stay.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 29, 2022 at 11:18 AM
I love Ophelia and Shinding...it is a toss-up, but can't wait to see the new colors on the way!
Posted by: Laurie | March 29, 2022 at 11:19 AM
Rambutan is amazing!
Posted by: Kristi | March 29, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Salt is such a lovely color. I've admired it for a while!
Posted by: Debbie | March 29, 2022 at 11:31 AM
So many lovelies...Shibuya seems to be calling my name...
Posted by: Geraldine Scott | March 29, 2022 at 11:34 AM
I used to travel to London annually for work, and one time my hotel was within walking distance of the Tower of London, where I went to see the Crown Jewels!
The Qing colors are all so complex! I'm really drawn to Crackle and Salt Marsh and Nest
Posted by: mellenknits | March 29, 2022 at 11:35 AM
I like the Snorkeling colorway.
I have been to London before. My brother and his family lived there for sometime and my father wanted to visit--this was about 17 yrs ago. So my father and I went and my husband came a bit later.
We went all over the place. Just wandering was the greatest thing for us. That is how we saw things that if you followed a guide you would not see.
I do hope that you are able to visit London in the future.
Posted by: Maureen | March 29, 2022 at 11:57 AM
I am trying to knit out of my normal wheelhouse but‘snorkeling’ is beautiful. I have knit with Qing and it is delightful.
I went to visit my aunt who was living in London. She took me to see the Crown Jewels- OMG amazing. Just going by the palace is amazing. I also went to Harrod’s which was overwhelming. A whole block store and the third floor was entirely china and crystal. Ooh, what if they had a floor of yarns???
Posted by: Mary Jacques | March 29, 2022 at 12:11 PM
So many colors! I think I like Requium. But of course, any of the ones with Purple look amazing!
Posted by: Nicole Doyal | March 29, 2022 at 12:34 PM
I'm a sucker for any Donegal tweed, so the favorite has to be Donegal Juniper.
I was in London in 1976 and the most memorable things were visiting the Tower of London and the crown jewels, St Pauls and eating at a fast food chain called Wimpy Burgers. Think Popeye.
Posted by: Diane | March 29, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Snorkeling on Qing Sock is my favorite of their colorways!
Posted by: Tabitha | March 29, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Haven't been to London, but it's on the list! I'm drawn to both Norahs and Salt Marsh.
Posted by: Kate | March 29, 2022 at 01:01 PM
Antique Rose would be my choice, but all of her colors are beautiful! I have never been to the UK, but my husband went about 15 years ago. Maybe someday we can go together.
Posted by: Terri B. | March 29, 2022 at 01:03 PM
This one was hard as I kept saying “wow” as I scrolled through! But I choose Requiem. I’ve never been to London but the Royal Botanical Gardens look amazing!
Posted by: Jan F | March 29, 2022 at 01:06 PM
I would go with the Snorkeling colorway, on the Qing Sock base, of course. I have never been to the UK, but would love to go some day.
Posted by: Nancy | March 29, 2022 at 01:10 PM
Oooh, that Snorkeling is really something! I’ve also admired Shusui in the past.
I got to study in London for a summer, and I loved it. I’d love to go back someday. I loved day trips from the city like Leeds Castle, Kew Gardens and Bath. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Gloriane | March 29, 2022 at 01:14 PM
I really like the Candy Crash as I received this Beautiful Colorway in a Sock Club Kit...then when visiting the SSYC in person I was able to acquire a 2nd Skein!! It Knits up Beautifully!!
Posted by: Karla | March 29, 2022 at 01:16 PM
Salt Marsh! Love that soft blended look!
Posted by: Ashley O'Malley | March 29, 2022 at 01:18 PM
Juniper is my favorite! So many lovely choices. :)
Posted by: Diane Cox | March 29, 2022 at 01:29 PM
I love Qing yarns, and I’m very happy you are getting more! Of the colors you currently have in stock, Rambutan is my favorite. But I am crossing my fingers for Furling, Narwhal, and/or Shell Beach to reappear (and go straight into my shopping cart haha)
Posted by: Megan | March 29, 2022 at 01:36 PM
How am I going to pick just one. Its a unfair task in that I am in love with 90% of the whole line. If I have to pick one it would be snorkeling. I have never been to London but I would head to any of the museums
Posted by: Debbie L | March 29, 2022 at 01:58 PM
I would love to go to London, or anywhere else in the UK and Ophelia is definitely my favorite.
Posted by: Connie | March 29, 2022 at 02:01 PM
Honeycomb is my favorite color way. I have never been to London, but think I would spend all my time at the museums and historical sites.
Posted by: Gail | March 29, 2022 at 02:05 PM
Requiem is so pretty!
Posted by: Marilyn | March 29, 2022 at 02:07 PM
I love the Qing sock Shinding! It looks like an abstract painting!
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder | March 29, 2022 at 02:12 PM
Love the muted tones in salt marsh…so pretty.
Posted by: Nancy Mortell | March 29, 2022 at 02:16 PM
I like Stormrage - but really how can you choose!
Posted by: Betsy Bradley | March 29, 2022 at 02:43 PM
Love so many of the colors, but juniper is speaking to me today
Posted by: Claire | March 29, 2022 at 02:55 PM
I think I love Punjabi. I have her color from the sock club and just love it too. London is a dream that would be awesome to see someday.
Posted by: Brenna Delosier | March 29, 2022 at 03:03 PM
Slate was my first thought, followed by Ink. The Norahs photo you posted also called to me. I have not been to London since the late '90s.
Posted by: Alison | March 29, 2022 at 03:09 PM
Berry Milkshake would be perfect for a new project I’m planning!
Posted by: Jennifer McCarthy | March 29, 2022 at 03:09 PM
I would love to go to London someday. For now only in my dreams and books I read. Love the colors Norahs and Requiem! So many beautiful colors hard to chose a favorite.
Posted by: Carmie Anderson | March 29, 2022 at 03:11 PM
I love the Ink colorway. I have a skein of Rose Gold and I really want to pair it with a dark blue in a two-color shawl!
Posted by: Kimberly Wiggin | March 29, 2022 at 03:18 PM
Sock Ink or Super Soft Sock Ink because blues are my very favorite colors.
Posted by: Mary Glancy | March 29, 2022 at 03:27 PM
Beautiful!! Datura, Pond and Requiem are my choices. There are so many lovely ones!
Posted by: Bonney | March 29, 2022 at 03:36 PM
Juniper is definitely my favorite today!
Posted by: Darcy | March 29, 2022 at 03:50 PM
Qing Donegal Snorkeling and Antique Rose 😍
I've always wanted to go to London to see the Queens castle, and Big Ben.
Posted by: Elizabeth o | March 29, 2022 at 03:50 PM
My favorite is kalidiscope.
Posted by: Sharon Oliver | March 29, 2022 at 04:02 PM
I’m torn between the Juniper and Penguin color ways!
Posted by: Sarah | March 29, 2022 at 04:05 PM
The double decker tour bus and it was sunny!
Posted by: Filomena | March 29, 2022 at 04:05 PM
I like the salt marsh color. I have never been to London.
Posted by: Joann | March 29, 2022 at 04:12 PM
I like sock ink. All of the yarn colors are pretty!
Posted by: Janis Fox | March 29, 2022 at 04:13 PM
Juniper has to be my fave, followed closely by Snorkeling. Or the other way around! 😜 What I love best to do in London is to go on London Walks. When we visit, we plan one each day in a different part of London.
Posted by: Nancy Hughes | March 29, 2022 at 04:27 PM
Qing Fibers has some interesting and beautiful colors! There's quite a diverse selection which is lovely and not as common as one would think. My choice would be Requiem with Norahs coming in a mighty close second. Thank you for having this contest and thank you for your business! I love Simply Sock Yarn! ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Katrina Albert-Filoramo | March 29, 2022 at 04:28 PM
Shibuya speaks to me. I have never been to London but someday I might.
Posted by: Diana Byrum | March 29, 2022 at 05:08 PM
Norahs
Posted by: Rose Birchall | March 29, 2022 at 05:20 PM
Ibiza Breeze is so pretty and happy!
Posted by: Shamilya | March 29, 2022 at 05:22 PM
I really like Donnegal Datura. London about 16 yrs ago. Enjoyed Tower of London, Tate Modern museum and Kensington Palace. Great place to explore.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn B | March 29, 2022 at 05:23 PM
Lovely colors. I think Sunflower Maze is my favorite.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 29, 2022 at 05:26 PM
So many colors! Dirt is my favorite, but Crackle is a close runner-up.
My husband and I went to London years ago, when we were young and could walk all day. Our best day was just that - walking around London. Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, a Shakespeare play, a concert at Albert Hall, walks thru the parks - it was all lovely.
Posted by: Robin V | March 29, 2022 at 05:53 PM
Donegal Datura!
Posted by: ElizabethD | March 29, 2022 at 06:00 PM
Another hard choice but I think the dew colorway is my favorite. I’ve never been to the UK. But, I have been to Ireland, France, and Belgium. Ireland was by far my favorite! I just loved looking out the window while my dad drove the winding roads. Exploring the castle ruins is also a fond memory. I would love to go back!
Posted by: Michelle Starkey | March 29, 2022 at 06:00 PM
Obsession and Datura. Love both but they're all fabulous.
Posted by: Susan | March 29, 2022 at 06:08 PM
I went to London in 1976, right out of high school with my Dad. Seeing plays, plays and more plays were some of my best memories. And the yarn shops! I love the color CRACKLE!
Posted by: Van Black-Winhaber | March 29, 2022 at 06:17 PM
Euphoria!
Posted by: Kerry Phillips | March 29, 2022 at 06:20 PM
I really like Ink—pretty blues! I’ve never been to London, but I’d love to go someday.
Posted by: Heather Fairman | March 29, 2022 at 06:37 PM
Ibiza Breeze looks like the beach to me, love the vibrant blue
Posted by: Marilyn | March 29, 2022 at 06:52 PM
My favorite is QING SUPER SOFT SOCK BISCUIT. I’m into solid-ish colors lately.
Posted by: Savannagal | March 29, 2022 at 06:56 PM
I just love Requiem - the colors are so vibrant! I've never been to London either but would like to go there some day.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 29, 2022 at 07:07 PM
I have always loved Antique Rose😍🥰!
I have never been to London but I definitely would love to visit!
Posted by: Beth A. | March 29, 2022 at 07:58 PM
I love Shinding!
Posted by: Cindy | March 29, 2022 at 08:09 PM
I like Ibiza Breeze.
Posted by: MarthaO | March 29, 2022 at 08:40 PM
I like stormrage today but if I won, it could be something else that day because there are many very interesting colors.
Posted by: Diane | March 29, 2022 at 09:18 PM
I like Salt Marsh, but it was hard to choose. The color combinations are quite unique!
Posted by: Sarah S | March 29, 2022 at 09:35 PM
I love Crackle - the color and the name.
Posted by: Peggy P | March 29, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Such pretty colours! Shibuya!
Posted by: Vicki | March 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM
My fave color of theirs is Punjabi. I went to London in 2018. I absolutely loved it. I adored going to Liberty department store. The facade is beautiful timber and just as beautiful inside. Plus lots of beautiful fabric and even some yarn sold there
Posted by: Brittany | March 29, 2022 at 11:30 PM
I like Shibuya colorway.
Posted by: Teresa Knittingdancer | March 30, 2022 at 12:32 AM
I think my favourite is Ink.
I’ve never been to London except if you count a few hours’ layover in Heathrow airport. I was too tired to notice much there.
Posted by: Nicole S | March 30, 2022 at 12:36 AM
I love monsoon!
Posted by: Terri Lambard | March 30, 2022 at 01:36 AM
I love the colors in Shindig…also love the name! I have been to London a number of times…but that was almost 40 years ago. I’m sure a lot of things have changed in that time, but the historical sights must be close to the same. Especially enjoyed touring the Tower of London and watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
Posted by: Debbie Cohen | March 30, 2022 at 01:57 AM
My favorite is Shinding!
Posted by: Cindy Buchite | March 30, 2022 at 07:04 AM
I'm drawn to Juniper sock. Never been to London but would love to go!
Posted by: Becky | March 30, 2022 at 08:16 AM
I love Juniper, looks like spring. I have been in London several times and the Victoria and Albert Museum is the best!
Posted by: Deborah Downey | March 30, 2022 at 08:31 AM
I've knit a lot of the Super Soft Sock. Right now I'm really liking the color monsoon.
Posted by: Tim | March 30, 2022 at 08:52 AM
Tweed sock in Monsoon.. something about that brown and pink!!
Posted by: Natalie | March 30, 2022 at 09:28 AM