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. 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. As a side note, this doesn’t mean SSYC is closed, we are shipping to you just as fast as we always do!
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 home of Hue Loco studio in Loveland, Colorado. We can't get enough of the Merino Sock skeins and Backyard Chicken Collection sets that Nicole and her team dye, and if you've shopped with us before I'm betting that you've snagged one or more of her offerings. Her Tweed Sock colors are ah-maze-ing. I just love the modern colors dyed on the rustic look of tweed. Shown above is Midnight Sun and below is Solaris.
On a visit to Loveland, I would definitely do some hiking. Probably every day. It's something that my family took up in the past two years- a safe, outdoor activity. That is, until I tore my achilles. But now that I'm back to normal, I can't wait to hike again. If it was going to be 70 degrees here in NE Indiana today and I just might take a light hike (but I'm not. It's awful here.). Anyway, back to Loveland hiking! How can a place named Devil's Backbone be so gorgeous?! What an oddity of a name for such a stunning place, right?
I feel like Loveland is a place where I'd like to explore the outdoors, spending an afternoon at a sculpture garden before enjoying an early dinner at a food truck. Then finding a place to knit outside in the evening. Perhaps with a cup of tea. Have you been to Loveland? do tell!
Check back tomorrow for our 5th and last day of our Spring Break contest week!
I’ve never been to Colorado! What a shame!
If we’re to pick a color from Hue Loco, I’d pick Sunny Hunny! Not my usual color choice, but love the sun!
Posted by: Jan F. | March 31, 2022 at 09:26 AM
I've never tried Hue Loco yarn, but a pair of socks out of Ygritte would be excellent.
Posted by: Tim | March 31, 2022 at 09:26 AM
I'm not sure which question we should answer to enter, but I'm gonna go with the last one you asked. I've never been to Loveland :)
Posted by: Joyce | March 31, 2022 at 09:26 AM
I’ve been to Colorado but not Loveland. I like the Blue Splash Wheaten.
Posted by: Diane | March 31, 2022 at 09:37 AM
I've never been to Loveland, but your photo makes me want to visit - the light looks amazing! And I've never tried out Hue Loco, but the subtle colors of PORCELAIN BANTAM HEN are so pretty. I also love FUTURE TOO BRIGHT on Tweed - it reminded me of a certain donut shop's colors...
Posted by: mellenknits | March 31, 2022 at 09:42 AM
I love Midnight Sun! I have never been to Colorado but I have friends who live there!
Posted by: Joan | March 31, 2022 at 09:45 AM
Not sure exactly what the contest question is, so I'll say a couple things. I love the tweeds as well, and as a mom of 5 boys, the Master of Disaster colorway really speaks to me. We've been on several family trips out to CO, but never to Loveland. We have family just outside of Denver, and we love the Colorade Springs area, but have never really explored north of Denver. Looks like we need to remedy that soon!
Posted by: Kathy in Kansas | March 31, 2022 at 09:45 AM
Love that Cracked Pepper! I've been to Nederland, CO
Posted by: Bonney | March 31, 2022 at 09:53 AM
Oh my Stardust just speaks to me
Posted by: Deb Knight | March 31, 2022 at 09:54 AM
I’ve never been to Loveland or anyplace in CO, but will be going to Longmont, CO to see my daughter and her family in July! Tweed Whale Song caught my eye today!
Posted by: Darcy | March 31, 2022 at 09:55 AM
I have passed by Loveland on my way to Denver, but never stopped. I would love to spend some time there though.
Posted by: Gail | March 31, 2022 at 09:55 AM
Oooh, I love that Midnight Sun on the tweed base!
Posted by: ElizabethD | March 31, 2022 at 10:08 AM
The backyard chickens are so perfect - I especially love the Ayam Cemani Rooster. I also love the tonals, especially Rosehip.
I've never been to Colorado, but I think it would be a fun place to go someday.
Posted by: Nicole S | March 31, 2022 at 10:10 AM
So many great colorways!! I like Show Off and Dirty Talk, lol!
Also love CO, visited Boulder years ago and it was beautiful, would love to go back sometime.
Posted by: Sarah | March 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM
I have been to Colorada and absolutely loved it. I have never tried this yarn but I have seen it on the Needles At the Ready podcast. It looks spectacular. My favorite would be Cat Nanny.
Posted by: Connie | March 31, 2022 at 10:15 AM
I’ve never been to Colorado…but it’s on my bucket list. I’ll need my knee fixed before I can go hiking, but it looks beautiful. My nephew raises chickens so I am partial to all the chicken colorways. I like the Pyle Araucanian…
Posted by: Debra Cohen | March 31, 2022 at 10:17 AM
I have a trip to Denver for a conference and was able to do some light hiking at Red Rocks park but would have loved to get a little farther west in the state for more hiking.
I love the midnight sun colorway!
Posted by: Sarah | March 31, 2022 at 10:24 AM
I’ve never been to Loveland, but any place with hiking trails calls out to me, so I will add it to my bucket list!
Posted by: Helen G | March 31, 2022 at 10:36 AM
I have never been to Loveland. I've skied multiple times and locations but never Loveland. The Devil's Backbone picture is awesome.
Hue Loco is probably my over all favorite line that SSYC carries. I have many favorite colorways. Today I love Merino Firefly or Honey. Both very beautiful.
Posted by: Gaylyn B | March 31, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Poppy tweed!! I also have not tried this yarn. But the colors are beautiful.
Posted by: Diana Byrum | March 31, 2022 at 10:53 AM
I too have not had the pleasure to visit Colorado or knit with Hue Loco. But I do like the look of the Backyard Chicken Sock Sets, Phyllis “Moss” and “Stardust”, and the Tweed “Agate”.
Posted by: Susan | March 31, 2022 at 11:03 AM
I have not been to Loveland. I have only travelled thru Colorado via train and did not get off at any of the stops because they were not for long. A few of my siblings have lived in Colorado but during their time there I was not able to visit them. It appears to be a Lovely state--perhaps in the future.
Posted by: Maureen | March 31, 2022 at 11:17 AM
The Backyard Chicken colors always catch my eye! But I love all the tweeds, Petunia jumped out at me today.
Posted by: Kim Holbrook | March 31, 2022 at 11:17 AM
Midnight Sun is the color that caught my eye.
(Sorry I pushed enter before putting the color way I liked).
Posted by: Maureen | March 31, 2022 at 11:18 AM
I love HueLoco!! I love the tweed sock and I love the backyard chicken collections!! I would have to go with Poppy. I just love that color!!!
Posted by: Dana Snyder | March 31, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Tweed Gnome Garden is my favorite colorway. I need to visit Loveland with my oldest child, next time I go to Colorado!
Posted by: Susan Mercy | March 31, 2022 at 11:24 AM
I've been to Colorado but not Loveland. I have not knit with Hue Loco before but after looking at the colors I think the Grocery Girls color is beautiful!
Posted by: Debbie | March 31, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Hue Loco’s yarn is great. I’ve made two sweaters with these beauties. My fave is Mums the word.
Posted by: Brittany | March 31, 2022 at 11:25 AM
I've been to Loveland lots of times! It's great! I love the bonafide colorway. So gorgeous!
Posted by: Jessie | March 31, 2022 at 11:35 AM
In Your Orbit on Merino Sock is speaking to me today. I've been to Colorado several times - it's a beautiful state.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM
I've been to Colorado but not Loveland. I haven't yet had the pleasure of knitting with Hue Loco, though it's been on my wish list for a while. The Master of Disaster colorway in tweed sock looks so yummy!
Posted by: Kate | March 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM
I have coveted the Backyard Chicken Sets for a while now so I’m excited to see Hue Loco as today’s artisan! My choice would be Grey Cuckoo Rooster. Hope you and your family are having a fabulous spring break!
Posted by: Jody Laake | March 31, 2022 at 11:53 AM
hloco-phyllis-gnome-garden/ This caught my eye. What gorgeous colors.
Posted by: Susan Tischendorf | March 31, 2022 at 11:53 AM
I have never been to Loveland, but you make it sound wonderful!
Did you want us to name a favorite color today? If yes, then I would love to pick Folklore.
Posted by: Nancy | March 31, 2022 at 12:05 PM
I'm a fan of the Chicken sets but today I'm loving the Tweed In Your Orbit.
When we traveled the US we drove through Colorado twice but mostly spent time with our daughter in SW Colorado.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 31, 2022 at 12:08 PM
I love the Tweed Tropic of Cancer!
I have never been to Colorado. The pictures I have seen are amazing.
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder | March 31, 2022 at 12:09 PM
I live in NM and go to Colorado every couple of years. I love Colorado Springs and Salida the best.
Posted by: Rebbie | March 31, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Ygritte is something new I’d like to try. Do love Loveland! Have a sweet nephew there.
Posted by: Trudy | March 31, 2022 at 12:30 PM
I have only been through Denver, in Colorado, but Loveland looks like a beautiful place to visit.
Posted by: Terri B. | March 31, 2022 at 12:37 PM
I haven't been to Colorado since I was a kid. Thanks for the photos so I could do some armchair traveling from my office!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 31, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Spent a week in Loveland several years back! Great place to spend sometime! Must visits would be Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes! While there definitely get a buffalo burger - best I ever had. Hue Loco is definitely a yarn I’d like to try - Ygritte would make a lovely pair of socks!
Posted by: Sally | March 31, 2022 at 12:51 PM
Many years ago in a 1956 Chevy, stick shift. no a/c .and no radio, my family traveled West for vacation.
Spending a short time in Loveland was impressive to a 7 year old because of the name. Fond memories of those days gone by.
Solaris is refreshing
Posted by: Louann | March 31, 2022 at 01:21 PM
Cheeky Rhino is my favorite.
Posted by: Pat Phythian | March 31, 2022 at 01:47 PM
I love the tweeds. I'd pick Midsummer today....need something to brighten an otherwise dreary day.
Posted by: Julie | March 31, 2022 at 01:59 PM
I have been to Loveland. I went to college in CO and spent the following 4 years up and down the Front Range. I miss it so much…the mountains, camping, hiking, skiing, cool evenings even in summer. So many great memories.
Posted by: Lara | March 31, 2022 at 02:15 PM
Hustle is my favorite.
Posted by: Diane | March 31, 2022 at 02:24 PM
I have not been to Loveland but looks like an amazing to visit.
Posted by: Filomena | March 31, 2022 at 02:27 PM
I’ve never been to Loveland.
Like the backyard chicken sets.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | March 31, 2022 at 02:32 PM
My pick would be Ohana or Ohana tweed...love that color combination!
Posted by: Laurie | March 31, 2022 at 02:55 PM
I've never been to Colorado. If today's contest includes a favorite yarn pick, I like Tweed Poppy or Tweed Sunny You should Ask.
Posted by: Judy | March 31, 2022 at 03:02 PM
Sadly, I’ve never been to Loveland. I would love to wake up each day to the lovely Mountain View’s in CO.
Posted by: Savannagal | March 31, 2022 at 03:11 PM
I love the Hue Loco Tweed in Sucker Punch. Love me some lime green.
Posted by: Brenna Delosier | March 31, 2022 at 03:25 PM
I have never been to Colorado, but I have lots of Hue Loco yarn. I love it.. The Hen collection is my favorite
Posted by: Natalie | March 31, 2022 at 03:25 PM
I love the Mouthy Goldfish colors and I love the name!! I’ve never been to Colorado but it is definitely on my bucket list
Posted by: Sue | March 31, 2022 at 03:44 PM
A trip out West is on my bucket list……we were hoping our daughter would want to do that to celebrate her graduation, but she chose to spend our family vacation at the beach instead. A very good choice nonetheless! My favorites are: Phyllis Rebel for Kicks, Merino Cheeky Rhino, and Phyllis Sassy Narwhal.
Posted by: Diane | March 31, 2022 at 03:49 PM
I have not been to Colorado. Love so many of the colors! Todays pick is Merino Elixir. Hope you are enjoying spring break!
Posted by: Carmie Anderson | March 31, 2022 at 03:54 PM
I haven't been to Loveland in 40 years. Your pictures take me back. I love all of the backyard chickens from these folks!
Posted by: Beth L Ruiter | March 31, 2022 at 04:17 PM
I’ve only been in Loveland once. We were in Denver for something else but took some time one evening to meet a friend who lived in Loveland for dinner.
Posted by: Aimee | March 31, 2022 at 04:39 PM
Outerspace Love is my fave. My sisters in laws live in Loveland and we’ve been up there when we’ve visited Colorado. It is a beautiful area of the Colorado Front Range!
Posted by: Susan Ipavec | March 31, 2022 at 04:39 PM
I’ve never been to Colorado, but I’d love to someday! HueLoco’s colors are amazing! I would choose Juniper on her tweed base as a favorite!
Posted by: Lee | March 31, 2022 at 04:42 PM
I used to live there and go back often! I am actually planning a trip for July! I absolutely adore hue loco and her colors are so hard not to snatch up.
Posted by: Lindsey | March 31, 2022 at 04:47 PM
Yas Queen!
Posted by: NCJKnits | March 31, 2022 at 04:51 PM
I have never been to Colorado but hear it’s beautiful. The marshmallow colorway is probably my favorite.
Posted by: Michelle Starkey | March 31, 2022 at 04:56 PM
I have never been to Loveland Colorado although I’ve been through Colorado a few times & camped for several days in southern Colorado when we encountered several days of rain. But I have several skeins of Hue Lock sock yarn - especially the Tweed. I have the neon pink & neon green Tweed yarns. Colors you wouldn’t expect but gorgeous! In fact, I think that’s Nicole’s genius. She makes colors that you wouldn’t think of combining work so well together. I don’t think there’s a single one of the Hue Loco color ways that I don’t love - even in colors that I normally wouldn’t consider buying. If I had to pick one color today it’d be the Tweed Ohana with the Cat nanny a very close second.
Posted by: Donna | March 31, 2022 at 04:58 PM
I've never been to Colorado, but would love to go someday. I can just imagine the scenery is stunning. I also absolutely love Hue Loco's chicken sets. Who knew there were so many different kinds of chickens? One of these days I'll snatch up a set before they're all gone.
Posted by: Donna Gerber | March 31, 2022 at 06:25 PM
I made a scarf with Hue Loco and loved the finished product. Solaris has caught my eye. It captures the coloring of Devil’s Backbone well.
Posted by: Virginia Harnischfeger | March 31, 2022 at 06:36 PM
I have never been to Colorado, but it is the one state I have wanted to go since I was younger. I didn't even know where it was!!! I remember planning a trip there for one of my classes later on in high school and all I remember about it now is that I went to Pikes Peak. I also played tennis at the hotel, fun fact, I have never played tennis. It really was a dream vacation and I guess in that dream I was athletic!😂 Thank you for taking us to Colorado. Hopefully I'll get there soon. If your asking, I say that because I'm not sure now, I think Unicorn Hide Out is very pretty.
Posted by: Shamilya | March 31, 2022 at 06:53 PM
Tweed poppy or tweed agate. All of their yarn is so beautiful. I’ve bought many skeins.
Posted by: Charleen Ziebell | March 31, 2022 at 07:06 PM
I've never been west of Minneapolis :(
Posted by: Jessica | March 31, 2022 at 07:26 PM
Three of my sisters live in Colorado and have mountain homes in Tabernash, near Winter Park! Love those chickens from Hue Loco!
Posted by: Jennifer McCarthy | March 31, 2022 at 07:27 PM
I think the Midnight Sun yarn is so pretty. I would love to knit some socks with it!
Posted by: Janis Fox | March 31, 2022 at 07:33 PM
I've never been to Colorado. I will admit I love to check out the Chicken colors and love the names of their colorways. I do like the Merino That's What She Said.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 31, 2022 at 08:04 PM
Been to Colorado and remember beautiful blue sky! I like tweed Apollo.
Fun to learn about the yarn. Lynn
Posted by: Lynn B | March 31, 2022 at 08:16 PM
I've been to Colorado several times but not Loveland - my color is Midnight Sun.
Posted by: Peggy P | March 31, 2022 at 08:53 PM
I have been to Colorado a number of times; it is a beautiful place!
I LOVE the chicken sets!
Posted by: Kate | March 31, 2022 at 09:17 PM
Solaris was expertly captured like the pictures. Absolutely beautiful. Never been but friends and family that have can't wait to go back....
Posted by: Alberta | March 31, 2022 at 09:28 PM
I love hiking and Colorado looks beautiful! I also am totally in love with my backyard chicken yarn I got from you a couple years ago!
Posted by: Renee Huffman | March 31, 2022 at 09:33 PM
Colorado is on my bucket list! For me, it’s a close all between Show Off and Space Panda. And someday I’m going to buy a sweater quantity of Fuchsia in her Tweed yarn. I need to stash down a bit first.
Posted by: Gloriane | March 31, 2022 at 09:45 PM
Colorado is beautiful. I love that Midnight Sun colorway.
Posted by: Becky P | March 31, 2022 at 09:57 PM
Yes, I have been to Denver, Colorado, and enjoyed my time there. Loveland is memorable to me as the first place outside of California that Hewlett-Packard had a manufacturing plant, though it's been closed for over a decade now, I think.
Hue Loco Tweed Sock in Midnight Sun is a define winner!
Posted by: G. K. Green | March 31, 2022 at 09:58 PM
I’ve been to Colorado, but never to Loveland. It looks like I should go back for another visit! And that Midnight Sun is so beautiful.
Posted by: Nancy Mortell | March 31, 2022 at 10:14 PM
Tweed Eclipse……Oh My Gosh!!!
Posted by: Lois | March 31, 2022 at 10:59 PM
Almost all of my time in Colorado has been in the center or western parts of the state, aside from one visit to Boulder. I really should explore the Front Range more…
Hue Loco colors are great, but I love getting them from SSYC because the picture is of the whole skein in focus, unlike on Hue Loco’s website. I adore Marshmallow, particularly in the Tweed sock.
Posted by: Megan | March 31, 2022 at 11:29 PM
I have never been to Loveland but I have been to Denver and surrounding cities. I love the Solaris Tweed Sock yarn.
Posted by: Teresa Knittingdancer | March 31, 2022 at 11:45 PM
The backyard chicken sets are so much fun. So creative ! I’d be happy to knit with any one of them.
Posted by: Marilyn | April 01, 2022 at 12:10 AM
I have been to Loveland, Colorado many times.
One of our favorite restaurants is Café Athens.
We also enjoy going up to Estes Park to escape the heat in the summer and run Lake Estes.
Posted by: Barb | April 01, 2022 at 12:52 AM
I love Tweed Unicorn Hideout.I know exactly the pattern to use it with!
Posted by: Brenda | April 01, 2022 at 01:27 AM
I love the porcelain bantams collection. Hue Loco yarn is wonderful to work with.
Posted by: Cindy Buchite | April 01, 2022 at 06:48 AM
I love the color Show Off. I have never been to Colorado at all.
Posted by: Joann | April 01, 2022 at 08:21 AM
I love the Space Panda color in Phyllis Sock.
Posted by: Annette | April 01, 2022 at 09:38 AM
We went to Colorado once but never made it to Loveland. Next time, we go, it will happen! I love Dirty Talk - those colourful bits within all the darkness.
Posted by: Vicki | April 01, 2022 at 09:47 AM
I thought my favorite was Daenerys, but then I saw Folklore, and, well, it has to be Folklore.
Posted by: Robin V | April 01, 2022 at 12:56 PM
I’ve driven thru some of Colorado around the Denver area and it was beautiful. I would love to go back and explore more of the state some day. I love Firefly and Patina in Phyllis Sock.
Posted by: Anne | April 01, 2022 at 02:04 PM
I’ve never been to Colorado. I really like the Bona Fide colorway.
Posted by: Marilyn | April 01, 2022 at 05:02 PM
I've been to Loveland several times over the years, not with it as the destination. Rather as a part of travel up and down the Front Range. There are so many interesting places in this part of the Rockies to see and towns to sightsee. I love all the backyard chicken sets.
Posted by: JOYCE MORROW | April 01, 2022 at 06:26 PM
Never been to Loveland but that photo is gorgeous! Never thought I would love chicken inspired yarn but I love the backyard chicken sets
Posted by: Claire | April 01, 2022 at 07:56 PM
HLOCO BYCC PORCELAIN BANTAM HEN
Love these Back Yard Chicken Collections!
I have never been to Colorado, bit would love love love to travel again!!
Posted by: Karla | April 01, 2022 at 08:14 PM
Cheeky Rhino is Amazing!!!!
Posted by: Abigail Konda | April 01, 2022 at 09:44 PM
Never been to Colorado, except for the Denver airport. It looks lovely! For the yarn, I really like the merino ion marshmallow.
Posted by: Tara | April 01, 2022 at 11:01 PM
Apollo has a great color combination. Colorado is my favorite place to vacation, but it has been years since visiting Loveland.
Posted by: Dana | April 02, 2022 at 10:10 AM