My prize was a $20 certificate to pick the yarn of my choice at the Spinspanspun shop on Etsy. Believe me when I say that it wasn't easy -- the colors are gorgeous and the textures are luscious.
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| Spinspanspun |
But choose I did and settled on a sock yarn in a toffee color. Hmmm, are you noticing a trend here with these golden hues? Remember this other yarn that I won around that same time?
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| Toyon Organic Wool by annie claire |
My new sock yarn is so pretty and while it feels a little rough to the touch, I've been assured that it will soften and bloom once knitted and washed. This came all the way from France and done up in such a pretty package. So thanks again, Sara and Spinspanspun for this little beauty. Now to look at sock patterns! Any favorites? I'm all ears....
That yarn will make a very nice pair of socks. I cannot help you out much with patterns though, I tend to go a little crazy when it comes to sock patterns because there are so many wonderful ones!
ReplyDeleteOooh, it looks like it will make a lovely pair! (No suggestions here - I'm not much for making socks.)
ReplyDeleteI, too, am not much of a sock knitter, but I wish I were. I have queued the Phloem socks on Knitty Spring/Summer. We should do a knit along....
ReplyDeleteThat it lovely yarn! I have to confess I'm having a bit of a mustard/golden yellow phase at the moment too! I am a happy plain-vanilla sock knitter - I ring the changes with the heels, and that seems to keep me happy for now! I guess it depends on how much of a challenge you want. Have fun choosing patterns!
ReplyDeleteI love those warm, yellowy hues! I can't wait see one on you.
ReplyDeleteLove the stitch markers in her shop.
such a warm cozy color. I have no favorite sock patterns as I have been too chicken to knit socks. I will be watching to see what people recommend here.
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ooh, amazing!! that colour looks phenomenal, great choice.
ReplyDeleteLove that color! Yeah to winning.
ReplyDeleteNow you know that I am absolutely giddy over the fact that you will be knitting socks. Hmm..favorite pattern, I do like Monkeys,Dragonfly, and Hermoine's everyday socks. With that lovely solid shade I would indeed venture into a more detailed patterns like Clover or Firestarter. :)
Congrats on the win! I love yarn gifts!
ReplyDeleteI've been kicking to make some socks too. I don't have a pattern, probably something simple -everyday type - but I can't wait to hear what you do :)
With a solid color like that, something with texture would look amazing. I always find something I love from the Interweave Favorite Socks book. It's my go-to for sock knitting!
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