On the Eighth Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeeeeeee......
4 skeins of Madelinetosh yarn!
To have a chance to win whatever 4 skeins of Madelinetosh you might like, simply answer the following question below:
What is your view today? Is it snowing where you are? Perhaps it's warm and sunny? Do tell us so we can live vicariously!
My view this early morning is this exact picture that I just shot. My lit Christmas tree, the snow is falling softly outside, and it's quite picturesque. In a few hours I'll be picking up my son and friends from their school's early noon dismissal before winter break and my view will change drastically to a bunch of nearly-teenage boys running around making noise and perhaps going outside in the snow. All the quiet, serene morning to get work done will be gone LOL! (I joke, but I love it.)
Did you know that we stock over 400 colors of Madelinetosh? Like, actually in the shop ready to ship right out to you? We are basically a Tosh Library. I don't think I've ever seen the kind of collection of Madelinetosh that we have in any other store in person ever. It's right at the front of the shop, so when you walk in, it's right there. It's quite a heady experience and we often hear gasps when people see it all for the first time. If you want to see it all in person, come see us during our shop days/times! We ship 6 days a week and are open to the public one day each week. This is the view you would have seen on Tuesday when we were last open.
Nearly 20 years ago when we started, yes, we only offered sock yarn. But now we offer all weights of easy care wool blend yarns and that includes Madelinetosh. We offer Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino), Tosh Merino Light (same but 1 ply), Twist Light (superwash merino/nylon for those that require nylon in their socks), Pashmina (sport weight luxury with merino/cashmere/silk), Tosh DK (super popular 100% merino DK), and Tosh Vintage (worsted weight). We even have their mini skeins, some glitter yarns (which they aren't making right now), and some Unwind DK - yarn that is dyed in strips so you pull it apart as you knit. So if you win today's prize you literally have TONS to choose from, 4-5 tons on any given day.
We have 4 more Days of Sock Yarn coming up, so do stop here at the SSYC blog (the shop journal - I've been writing/sharing shop and life stuff here for 20 years this May) every day until Dec 24 so you can win. Full details of th contest can be found at the top of this post. If you have any trouble entering the contest, just e-mail [email protected] with your comments and I'll add you to the contests when it's time to randomly choose the winners.
It’s dreary outside here! From my office window I see gray skies, and there’s a chance of snow tonight.
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2024 at 09:02 AM
My view of the day is my last day of work until Jan!! Hoping to much knitting and relaxing done
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2024 at 09:02 AM
Looks like today will be great here - blue skies as far as the eye can see - which is great because I'm going kayaking later today. Should be in the high 50s so hope I don't get too warm! What a weird Christmas. I don't think we've even had a good freeze yet.
Posted by: Amanda | December 20, 2024 at 09:04 AM
Greetings from Denver! Sunny today with a high of 61F!
Posted by: Cathy Bruno | December 20, 2024 at 09:06 AM
A light dusting of snow with more to come during the day. Going to be more of the picturesque variety than the problem variety.
Posted by: JackieLemon | December 20, 2024 at 09:07 AM
It snowed last night and now it's really windy. And cold!
Posted by: Becky Holmes | December 20, 2024 at 09:10 AM
100% heavy overcast and absolutely no snow. At least the grass is green?
Posted by: Danielle | December 20, 2024 at 09:12 AM
It’s a pretty snowfall here in Ontario. Brightens everything.
Posted by: Filomena Hack | December 20, 2024 at 09:13 AM
My view is the office cube. Last day until Jan 2. I plan to do a lot of knitting while off!! Knitting will happen after our boys are here this weekend!! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Susan | December 20, 2024 at 09:14 AM
We have very light snow after several warmer days that melted much of the 38” of snow we had last week. We are in for a very cold weekend with a high of 15-18° on Sunday! Will we have a white Christmas? Only time will tell!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 20, 2024 at 09:16 AM
My outside view is snow covered and the inside view is a stack of presents that need wrapped.
As someone once said, "Wrapping presents is folding laundry's a**hole cousin." -
Of course I have laundry to do as well 😂
Posted by: Susan | December 20, 2024 at 09:18 AM
Living in Metro Detroit Mi. woke up to a little snow just enough to be annoying. Glad I am not working today because people can be annoying around here with the weather going goofy and it is close to XMAS
Posted by: Yvonne | December 20, 2024 at 09:18 AM
A dreary view from my window. Forecast is snow by early afternoon. That will put everyone in a holiday mood. I will get my errands done before the snow, then stay in and wrap before shoveling time.
Posted by: Jennifer P | December 20, 2024 at 09:19 AM
Checking the weather/road conditions before I head out to volunteer this morning for the last shift in 2024... frigid single-digit weekend ahead which should guarantee at least enough snow for a White Christmas but nothing too drastic (lake effect!) for family traveling!
Posted by: Barbara J. | December 20, 2024 at 09:20 AM
Yes! Chicago suburbs got a little dusting. My kids are in still in Indiana for the football game tonight - brrrrr!
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2024 at 09:23 AM
Rain, rain, rain and perhaps some wind too!
Posted by: Emily | December 20, 2024 at 09:24 AM
Some snow, and my adorable kitten
Posted by: Leah | December 20, 2024 at 09:25 AM
Sad and rainy over here! Cold but not enough for snow- I wish it was all snow! It would have been so great!
Posted by: Kelsey Huynh | December 20, 2024 at 09:26 AM
We're waiting for snow to start falling. Iron gray skies and a wicked chill in the air. The kind that makes you turn back into the house for forgotten mittens and a hat.
Posted by: Bernadette Burk | December 20, 2024 at 09:26 AM
Woke up to a clear sky and a fresh nearly half foot of snow after our first storm significant storm of the season yesterday in Minnesota. We've had a lot of gray lately, so it's nice to see the blue sky. It's still out, and the snow is still blanketing all the trees. Beautiful! I'm happy we'll have a white Christmas.
Posted by: Andrea Weiss | December 20, 2024 at 09:29 AM
It looks pretty cold here today! Definitely going to have a White Christmas in northern Maine! Ya gotta love winter to live here ❤️
Posted by: Jennifer Banniettis | December 20, 2024 at 09:30 AM
Sunny with highs in the 60’s; lows in the 40’s through Sunday. Warming up next week, with Christmas Day in the 70’s.
Posted by: Pat Phythian | December 20, 2024 at 09:33 AM
Cool and sunny. Backyard full of birds and some deer.
Posted by: Kim Baker | December 20, 2024 at 09:34 AM
I live on the east coast of FL. For the past week we have had our share of rainy, gloomy days. So much rain that one day it shorted out the outlet that our Christmas lights were plugged into outdoors. I originally hail from Buffalo, NY and I do miss a white Christmas or dusting of snow in December.
Posted by: Nancy Mazgajewski | December 20, 2024 at 09:34 AM
And 20 minutes later it is SNOWING! YAY!
Posted by: Danielle | December 20, 2024 at 09:34 AM
It’s true-I actually gasped when I walked in! As I live in Massachusetts I have one visited in person once but it was glorious and a bit overwhelming, to be honest, AND expensive! 😂 To win 4 skeins of Madelinetosh would like Christmas and birthday rolled into one!!🤞🤞
Posted by: Katherine Anderson | December 20, 2024 at 09:37 AM
Big fluffy snowflakes are falling here in Ohio. Not much accumulation predicted, it is beautiful out and puts me in the Christmas spirit!
Posted by: Denise Blackburn | December 20, 2024 at 09:37 AM
My view is a snowy view of the city! The snow is so fluffy!
Posted by: Emily B | December 20, 2024 at 09:37 AM
Clear blue sky and planning to warm up to the mid 60's (f). Unseasonably warm.
Posted by: Jeannette | December 20, 2024 at 09:40 AM
Snow!! Presently from the parking lot of the grocery to pick up some supplies for baking!
Posted by: Sarah | December 20, 2024 at 09:40 AM
My view is ‘meh’ - no snow, dampish and cloudy but not raining. However it is a full 10-12 degrees colder than yesterday and about 20 degrees colder than Wednesday. The Northeast is having weird weather!
Posted by: Katherine Anderson | December 20, 2024 at 09:41 AM
Light snow in Noblesville and overcast
Posted by: April | December 20, 2024 at 09:42 AM
Sunny and weirdly warm for December in Colorado. Hoping for a least a few snowflakes on Xmas.
Posted by: Haley McCaffery | December 20, 2024 at 09:45 AM
It's nice frosty 59° this morning. Not too cold but cold enough!
Posted by: Molly | December 20, 2024 at 09:46 AM
My view is pretty much the same as yours....guess it figures since I'm in Indiana too. Grey and snowy
Posted by: Julie | December 20, 2024 at 09:47 AM
Our little Japanese maple was waving it's glorious red for 2 weeks in the middle of December, just outside our window, showing off it's beauty for all to see, it has finally shed all of its leaves over night. The message: winter is here, it is timed almost with the winter solstice (12/21), sad, the year 2024 is on its way out. Transition into a new season is always by of knitting for me, so knit on into 2025.
Posted by: Angeli Hsu-Mackey | December 20, 2024 at 09:47 AM
It’s snowy here today! Snow is clinging to our pine trees and the woods looks magical! Beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄!
Posted by: Lisa | December 20, 2024 at 09:48 AM
No snow here only rain. I watched the sun rise above the Pacific ocean and I'll be walking with my bernadoodle through the forest after I go for a swim at our local indoor pool.
Posted by: Paula | December 20, 2024 at 09:50 AM
We got a little bit of snow last night, but that won't deter people from mobbing the mall where I work.
Posted by: Holly G | December 20, 2024 at 09:50 AM
Right now out my window is sunny and 39 degrees. The forecast for later on says snow, but I’m in New England so that changes quickly.
Posted by: Donna | December 20, 2024 at 09:51 AM
I am watching my new TV show outside my window. It's called "The Bird Feeder". I think the mourning doves are bullies. YES, i am now bitd feeder years old.
Posted by: Robin | December 20, 2024 at 09:52 AM
I'm looking out of my office window, and right now I have beautiful snow falling--the good kind that makes me feel like I'm in a snow globe. I don't think it's cold enough that it'll stick, which is great!
Posted by: Bonnie | December 20, 2024 at 09:54 AM
My view this week has really depe ded on the moment because the temps are every where from 76° to 43° and either windy, raining, or dreary. That is the o ly downfall to cooler weather in Texas, it comes with too much rain and dreary. It does nit change the fact though that I love to sip my coffee or tea and look out at all the lights each night though. I just love Christmas
Posted by: Kari | December 20, 2024 at 09:56 AM
It's snowing a little bit here in Ohio.
Posted by: Denise | December 20, 2024 at 09:56 AM
It’s gray and cold and gloomy today, but it’s supposed to snow later, which will help it seem less gloomy.
Posted by: Teresa M. | December 20, 2024 at 09:57 AM
Very mild here, no hope for a white Christmas this year. I put Miracle on 34th on so my view has suddenly become more holiday 💚❤️ jealous of those with a snowy view this morning, but keeping the holiday spirit 🎄
Posted by: Lily Traveler | December 20, 2024 at 09:58 AM
It's cloudy, and we're forecast to get a dusting of snow in Ohio. It hasn't shown up yet where I live.
Posted by: Jessica | December 20, 2024 at 09:59 AM
My view has a blanket of snow but the sun is peeking through near lake michigan.
Posted by: Amanda Pham | December 20, 2024 at 10:01 AM
My view in AZ is beautiful blue skies with a few wispy clouds. It is a crisp 50 at the moment and the high today is supposed to be 75.
Posted by: Renee S | December 20, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Bright, sunny and very cold after our first real snowfall of the season which created snarl of traffic and a multitude of traffic incidents.
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | December 20, 2024 at 10:10 AM
It's a beautiful, snowy day here in Muncie, too! It looks like a winter wonerland!
Posted by: Monica Wesley | December 20, 2024 at 10:13 AM
We have wet, heavy sticky snow, and the kids at the bus stop were tossing snowballs.
My granddaughter was protected better than anyone, because I just finished her hat made with Simply Socks yarn I bought online!!
Knitting for the win!!
Posted by: Melissa | December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
I am looking at a dreary cloudy day. And my computer.
Posted by: Kate S | December 20, 2024 at 10:21 AM
in Baltimore and it's snowing!
Posted by: Dana | December 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM
30's cloudy and wind snow burst this afternoon.
Posted by: Janice Rider | December 20, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Snow! It’s snowing in Michigan. Already shoveled two driveways. But since it’s still snowing, there is more shoveling in my future. ❄️
Posted by: Susan | December 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
It’s snowing outside, but the temp is playing games and it might turn to rain depending on how warm it actually gets today.
Posted by: Meg Barkley | December 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
My view is snow falling. I live in the county so it’s beautiful as it fall and sticks to trees. Inside the fire is going and the tree and Christmas village is lit.
Posted by: Robin | December 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
It’s snowing, the flakes are pretty.
Posted by: Melissa G | December 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Sunny now but clouds moving in this afternoon ahead of a cold front which brings a high temperature tomorrow of 34 degrees. Sadly, no snow. The good thing is no ice!
Posted by: Debbie | December 20, 2024 at 10:34 AM
After a few days in the 70’s it’s back to the 50’s, a little cloudy. …but that means staying indoors to knit, sew, and bake cookies. Looking forward to the fireplace on Sunday as we wake up to mid 20’s.
I luv MadTosh, especially their DK. One of my WIP’s is a scarf in Toasted Pecan..a luscious gold :). I can only imagine the view in your shop ! Thank you .
Posted by: Diane B | December 20, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Days have a big range in temperature. Today right now it is 47 and I expect we’ll get to 77. It is sunny with no chance of rain or snow. It is always strange to me when winter weather goes from cold to hot, rather than freezing cold to cold. I’ve lived in those places where it went from below zero to freezing. Cold is cold and you dress for cold.
Cold to hot and you dress in layers.
Posted by: Diane | December 20, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Just started snowing here as I opened this post!
Maybe that will bring me luck😂😂😂
Posted by: D | December 20, 2024 at 10:36 AM
It’s snowing out. Not a pretty snow, but a gross half-melted and barely present snow… at least the roads are clear, though
Posted by: Abby J | December 20, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Sunny and cool outside. My view for the day will be my computer. Madly trying to get work done before the end of the year. (I'm a bookkeeper) Looking forward to some knitting time on Sunday.
Posted by: Wendy | December 20, 2024 at 10:39 AM
We’re finally really getting some nice snow in central Indiana!! Love cozy snowy winters here. Merry Christmas!!🎄
Posted by: Amber Strait | December 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM
No snow for me. I’ve had enough of that in my lifetime. Now we have 77 degrees today. More my style!
Posted by: Trudy | December 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Very gray skies, the wind blowing with 20-25 mph gusts. Temp 31 degrees. Feels like 20 degrees. Nothing picturesque like snow suppose to arrive. Definitely need a heavy wool sweater, hat and gloves. Brrrrrrrr!
Posted by: Gaylyn | December 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Grey and drizzly in Philadelphia.
Posted by: Shelly | December 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM
It’s cold but clear today. Hoping for some snow eventually.
Posted by: Niki | December 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Just gray & chilly here in Central KY. Meh!
Posted by: Wendy Pence | December 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM
It's mainly overcast with light snow, but not much of a view as the sun is currently coming up at 10:15 a.m. and going down at 3:40 p.m. We're looking forward to solstice. ;-)
Posted by: Pat B. | December 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
sadly, no snow yet in NE PA. We have a winter weather advisory for the next 24 hrs with only 1-3" predicted. :-(
I do love a good snow storm!
Posted by: Elissa Schoening | December 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
My view currently is my computer as I am at work and do not have a window... so I really have to live vicariously through others...
Posted by: Natalie | December 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Grey and foggy in Oregon, but at least it isn't raining.
Posted by: Dana | December 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
I am currently sitting in my basement apartment knitting my advent socks. My view is of beautiful yarn!
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder | December 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
We have a slight dusting of snow with temperatures DROPPING today! I had to turn the furnace up!! A great day to knit some socks with a cup of tea!! 🧶 💜 🫖
Posted by: Maria | December 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
It’s a little dreary here today with a rainy snow mix. Getting ready to make Chex mix and puppy chow for our family party tomorrow.
Posted by: Heather | December 20, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Here in the mountains of NE TN it is cloudy and cold, with a forecast of snow this evening. For now it’s just blah 😑 outside. We aren’t expected to have a white Christmas, which is disappointing, as the temperatures will warm up to the 50s by then.
Posted by: Dora Orcutt | December 20, 2024 at 10:47 AM
60 degrees and sunshine
Posted by: Labrista | December 20, 2024 at 10:48 AM
We have some flurries coming down for the coming holidays! It's finally a bit of winter weather compared to the recent rain.
Posted by: Heather | December 20, 2024 at 10:48 AM
It’s snowing and I’m sitting in the enclosed patio listening to Christmas music and knitting.
Posted by: Matt | December 20, 2024 at 10:48 AM
My view is a mile away from the shop, so it's snowy and lovely :)
Posted by: Kristi Baran | December 20, 2024 at 10:49 AM
My view is from a friend's basement, where my husband and I have been living since our home had water damage back in March. Still waiting on repairs...but our friends provided me with an Ott light and I am knitting away while listening to Christmas music. Knitting helps the soul!
Posted by: Deb North | December 20, 2024 at 10:49 AM
It’s gloomy and rainy today in Dayton, but I have my favorite sycamore tree outside my window and am watching the squirrels run up and down the branches. They never stop!
Posted by: Chris Pfeiffer | December 20, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Snowing here in the Indianapolis area. Beautiful big fluffy snowflakes. Melting on streets and sidewalks though.
Posted by: Annette | December 20, 2024 at 10:50 AM
My current view is highly distorted as my eyes are being dilated & I just had to hand off my knitting to my husband. My seeing eye hubby will take good care of it until I can see again. Light snow falling here.
Posted by: Lynne Wardrop | December 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
It is 40 and sunny right now. It will reach 60 by afternoon!
Posted by: Pat | December 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Today is very grey!! It is starting to get colder and there is drizzle and possible snow flurries in the forecast. I am doing my best to brighten the day by baking cookies.
Posted by: Debra Cohen | December 20, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Cold and dreary in suburban Maryland today. With a special bonus of sleet to keep things interesting. Great day to work on socks and finishing up knitted gifts!
Posted by: Cindy L. | December 20, 2024 at 10:52 AM
I am in Central Ohio teaching the last day of middle school before break and the view outside is gloomy but inside there is LOTS of energy!
Posted by: Robin Caudill | December 20, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Warm and humid down south. Chance of Christmas snow…..zero…zip…..nada!
Posted by: Lisa | December 20, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Here in southwest MI close to the IN border we awoke in a glorious snow globe. It lightly snowed overnight and every surface is covered with white fluffiness. Magical.
Posted by: Lisa B | December 20, 2024 at 10:54 AM
We had our first real snow of the season yesterday here in west central Wisconsin, so I’m having my morning coffee looking out at my snowy deck. Oops. Just noticed the bird feeders need to be filled!
Posted by: Lael Wilson | December 20, 2024 at 10:55 AM
I live in AZ so this morning the weather is beautiful. Blue sky, probably in the 50s right now (around 9am). When I walked this morning, it was around 46 degrees, cool for us, but I love seeing the sun rise.
Posted by: Hilda C | December 20, 2024 at 10:56 AM
It's snowing big, beautiful flakes, and I love it! The pond has unfrozen and the contrast is striking. You have to sit and knit on a morning like this! Have fun with your kiddos on break!
Posted by: Linda F | December 20, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Today in south Louisiana it’s sunny with a high in the laid 60’s. First frost of the season tonight and school gets out at noon today. So it will be sunny and loud until 1/7/25.
Posted by: Karen Judge | December 20, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Here in Fort Wayne with you. The snow is beautiful. My bird feeders are always very popular on snowy days. I love watching the birds fly back and forth. My boys are grown, so the house Is always too quiet. Enjoy those moments when your son has his friends over.
Posted by: Carole Smith | December 20, 2024 at 10:59 AM
I live in Northeast Ohio. Early this morning we had some light snow flurries but it did not accumulate. Currently it's 36° and overcast.
Posted by: Angela | December 20, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Today it has gotten cold. Winter feelings for winter solstice is so appropriate! It is a little dreary though with no sunshine.
Posted by: Amanda | December 20, 2024 at 10:59 AM