Happy Holidays

It's hard to believe that it's time for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Before you know it, Christmas and New Year's will be here too.  

I won't be doing any new dyeing until after the first of the year, and even then, I don't have any idea right now when, or how much.  Due to extremely limited finances and time, I've had to scale way back here. In some ways, it almost feels like I will be starting over here too when the dust settles.

The only definite plans I have yarn and color-wise is to continue the tradition of the Limited Edition Balticon colors next May. I already have two of them in my head...

I want to take a moment to say, "Thank you", to all of my customers, fans, and friends. Your patronage and friendship make me smile almost as much as hot pink and neon green yarn (and that's sayin' something).  I hope you are all blessed with the happiest of holidays, healthy families, and frog-free sock knitting in your favorite colors.

Swatches of the new colorways

I made a mini-skein and got a swatch knit (as if making a sock) for all but one of the new colors. Cyndi (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) is the only one I didn't do. I'm thinking of pulling one of the skeins out of the shop to do that. And, I guess I would then have to use the rest of the skein to make a pair of socks for myself or a friend (hmmm, not a bad plan).

Meanwhile, here are pics of the other new colors and how they behaved for me.

Remember, everything is currently 40% OFF in my Etsy shop. Just use the coupon code, "TWITTER40" at checkout.

Lioness

Mandrake

Oh, Baby!

Yellow Jacket

Birthday Girl

Management Material

It's Autumn and that means a sale!

I enjoy something about each of the seasons. But Autumn is by far my favorite!


I knit all year round (not as much as I'd like and mostly just swatches these days) but when the weather finally breaks in September and suddenly it's cool enough (downright cold at night) to want to wear sweaters the urge to knit is overwhelming.  I love everything about this time of year...the colors, the crispness in the air, apple and pumpkin festivals, hay rides, Rhinebeck, bundling up in sweaters and under blankets, football and soccer games, back to school events, the works.

So, in celebration of all of these things, I want to make it a little (okay, a LOT) less expensive for you to include some of my hand-painted yarns and rovings in your Autumn knitting and spinning. For the next week (at least) I'm offering a discount coupon in my ETSY shop giving you 40% off anything in the shop.  As of right now, all of my available skeins of sock yarn are listed. I will be adding all of my available braids of roving over the next couple of days.

If you haven't tried knitting socks yet, this is the perfect opportunity.  Socks are my favorite knitting project for a number of reasons. First, your total project cost is so much lower than a sweater. Secondly, they are SO portable. Third, you can experiment with ANY technique or style of knitting on a sock cuff. And finally, nothing feels as amazing as socks that have been custom made to fit your foot. NOTHING.

If you are already adicted to knitting socks, this is a great time to add some of my crazy color creations to your stash. I have something for everyones' color preferences. Maybe a bit more for those of us who love all things pink, but every color of the colorwheel is currently in the shop. For now, at least.

If socks aren't your thing, my sock yarn makes gorgeous shawls and scarves. And, if you hold two strands together, it is worsted weight and will look great in any project.

So, get 'em while they are here. I am not anticipating doing much (if any) dyeing until after the new year.  Life is a bit hectic around here at the moment. So, if you are thinking of giving some of my yarn as a holiday present, now is your chance to get it at a great price.

To take advantage of this sale, simply type the coupon code "TWITTER40" in the coupon box at checkout time. 40% will be deducted off of your order total. Shipping fees will still apply.

As always, I greatly appreciate your business.

Sue