Hi, Knitters,
One day many months ago I stumbled upon one of my favorite Etsy shops with no plans to purchase anything. As I was scrolling down and looking at Gale's beautifully dyed sock yarns and fiber something caught my eye. It was something I had never seen before, not like this anyway. I was seeing a piece of art, a new way to think about sock yarn, a new way to have fun with colors and dyeing. I was looking at the Gale's Art Secret Sock Blank. It was incredible.
I had to get one! I had to knit the Secret Sock Blank into socks immediately. And so I did.
If you don't know what a sock blank is, it is a machine-knit piece of fabric that is made out of sock yarn. The dyer creates colors on the fabric and in Gale's case, stencils secret messages. You pull the yarn from the end of the blank that pulls off easily and cast on for your project.
Gale has both single-strand sock blanks that will create mismatched socks, and double-stranded sock blanks which will create matching socks (strands are held together in the sock blank and two strands are pulled off at the same time). When ordering be sure to order the type you'd prefer.
I LOVE knitting socks from a sock blank. I didn't know if I would like it or not but it was fun, easy, portable and entertaining, especially with the Secret Sock Blank because I was so curious about how it would turn out. These socks flew off my needles, literally. I could not put them down. The yarn is kinked up when you knit with it which didn't bother me at all.
Once the socks are finished and washed they are smooth as silk and gorgeous. I love the speckled look of the socks. The speckles on the socks are where the stencils were on the blank. Genius!
Do you remember this Monkey sock from awhile ago? This Graffiti and Asphalt Wonder Sock Yarn (best yarn ever!) is from Gale's Art, too. This yarn is variegated in little blips of color so every couple of stitches the color changes, there is no pooling or flashing at all. This is one of my all-time favorite yarns.
As you can see I have been a long time user and admirer of Gale's yarns. She is so talented and she is always trying to push herself to create new and different techniques with her dyeing. Plus Gale is a down-to-earth, nice person. I met her at SSK last summer and everyone went bananas over her dyeing workshop at that retreat. If you ever get a chance take one of Gale's workshops.
Anyway, I was thrilled when Gale asked me to host a giveaway for a 3-month subscription her first-time ever club! Yes to that!!
Click here to see more information about Gale's Sock Club!
Today I get to offer a prize worth $99 to one lucky winner.
You will receive the three sock blanks in the photo above from left to right:
1. In November 2015: The Fallen
2. In December 2015: Special Snowflake
3. In January 2016: Happy New Year 2016!
Each of these sock blanks evoke the best colors of the seasons ahead. It is so exciting just to think about it. If you want to just purchase the club and not wait too see if you win here is all of the club information including add-ons that can be included in your order.
The blanks are stenciled with seasonal prints and messages. Each one is inspiring.
My goal is to knit each blank in the intended month, November, December and January.
Now be sure to note whether you'd like a single or double-stranded sock blank. My sock blanks in the photos are single sock blanks. You can choose which type you'd prefer.
Gale is also offering a one time only ONE YEAR Sock Club for those of you who are interested. Here is what Gale has to say about this intriguing option:
"This will be 12 sock blanks I am planning on doing this year. There sill be separate listings for the 12 single and 12 double sock blanks. I don't currently have photos of the year's worth so you will just have to trust that you will LOVE every one of them. The price for the year-long club reflects a 10% discount. Convo me with any questions about add-ons or anything else.
The Club Blanks will never be reproduced again! They are only for the club people."
Each blank is 463 yards of a Superwash Merino 75%, Nylon 25%, fingering weight, 100 grams.
If you'd like to be entered to win a 3-month Sock Club Subscription for Gale's Secret Sock Blanks, please leave a comment on this blog post. It is a must to include either your Ravelry username or an email address so Gale can get in touch with you directly if you should win! Please only leave one comment. You have to be patient for your comment to appear as each comment is approved before posting so there is a delay. Only click on the publish button one time.
Be sure to follow Gale's Art on Instagram! You won't believe the sock blanks she has cooking.
Good luck! You will LOVE this prize, I guarantee it.
Let the comments begin.
xo ~ susan
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eutrapalia on Ravelry-
Thanks for such a fantastic giveaway! Would love to win!
JKnits51 on Ravelry
What beautiful yarn!
melonkelli AT gmail DOT com
Oh my, what a great chance! I'll cross my fingers. I've also been a fan of Gale for ages :) my ravID is k8sx. Thanks for the chance, Susan and Gale!
What great sock blanks these are. I would be interested in the double blank. Cannot wait to see what is to come. Ravelry severunderpar
Oh these are just amazing. The colors are so beautiful and the sheer fact that you can't tell what it's going to look like until it's done is exciting. I'm looking forward to purchasing a sock blank.
Effyspins on ravelry
These socks blanks are beautiful! I guess I would choose the singles. I am a slow, newbie sock knitter. I would love to knit from these beautifully designed blanks.
EOTinKS on Ravelry
Gale's sock blanks are intriguing (and have been since you first introduced them) It would be fun to try. Ravelry ID: englenook
I would love this! My rav id is mcradnor. Thanks!
These are so beautiful!! I think the singles would be the most fun. I wonder how they would knit up into a shawl?? Thank you sharing her Instagram page, I can't believe I've never looked her up. I love browsing her Etsy!
Take care,
PurleweKnits on Ravelry
What a great idea and gift to give. I love the single sock blanks. My rave Id is blueyarnalways.
Thank you
Oh they are so beautiful! I would be so excited to knit with these. Thanks! Email mamanault@gmail.com
I am in awe...I have no words for this artistic genius.
imisswi@gmail
Peggy
What a wonderfully generous giveaway. These sock blanks are being talked about everywhere and I would love to try one. Rav name: arthjarna
Awesome works of art! I'd go for the double strand so I get two similar socks
Rav ID: whirlstrom
Love Love Love. I hope i win a pair.
Wow! Those sock blanks are a neat idea! I sure would enjoy winning! Thank you Susan and Gale!
Kristy Hemstreet
Wonderful prize! I have been excited to try one of Gale's blanks for ages! Margothatheway ravelry
I've never heard of a sock blank - it's so cool! I would love to try the double strand version.
Ravelry ID: anniecady
Wow what a generous giveaway and love your socks! Denise averagecandy@gmail.com
How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. KatieJo on ravelry.
I am currently working off a sock blank now and loving the fact I don't have a roug ball of yarn rolling all over lol hers are so lovely I may have a hard time deconstructing it ☺️ lizz-smith on good olde revelry thanks for then chance !
Thank you for your generosity! The blanks themselves are obviously lovely, but I can't take my eyes off of those finished socks. They're BEAUTIFUL!
Ryan
Reebo95 on ravelry
Love these!!!
Heading over to her Instagram now. I will definitely be hitting up her shop for a little Christmas shopping for me. Susan thank you so much for the giveaway💗 , Alcat- ravelry
Oh my gosh those are beautiful!! Please let me win!!!! Lol. I would want the single. Hand knit socks should never match. :-)
I have never seen a sock blank in person however I would absolutely love to make a pair of socks with one! By the way, your socks are beautiful!
JenD
I love knitting socks and have not tried sock blanks, double so they match would suit me. Barb13 at Rarely
I would love to win a sock blank club! I think I am a double strained kind of girl! I'm tgknits on Rav
Wow! The sock blanks sound so cool!
rainydaysoap ravelry
rainydaysoap@yahoo dot com
Wow, I would love to win this. I've never knit with sock blanks before. What a treat. I would love to win the double stranded ones and my ravelry name is gabyj.
Wow! This is an awesome giveaway :) My Ravelry ID: busyhappyknitter1
These sock blanks are gorgeous! I've been wanting to try knitting from a blank for a while now!
I enjoy knitting socks and a sock blank is something I have to try. Double stranded of course for 2aat. Pascotty46 on ravelry.
I LOVE the way your socks turned out Susan~ The colours are FAB!!!
I have been admiring Gale's work for months now, and what a great opportunity to try out her blanks! I would like the double-stranded sock blank.
Thank you Gale for your generous offer!
Mary
marysarnese@gmail.com
Quite an awesome giveaway. I've seen these on blogs but never in person. I think I'd like to try the doubles, but singles would be Ok tool Thanks for your your blog.
Janet Ravelry ID jbradyster
So amazing. RavID :- steffh82
I am really intrigued with these sock blanks. Clever idea using stencils!! dogmommy4 is my Rav. persona. I would love to win this drawing... double strand for me.
Those are fabulous!!
Ooooooh, I love those colors! Thank you both for the amazing giveaway! If I win, I'd like the double sock blanks, please. Have a wonderful autumn! :-)
What a really wonderful idea to do a sock blank of the month club! I love these sock blanks and I have been admiring them for a very long time. They're so beautiful! I love knitting from double-stranded sock blanks. My rav id is shilantra.
Whoa! I've never heard of a sock blank before, they're so beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
ravelry: gummywormbelly
Such beautiful blanks, I´m amazed that someone can craft something like that. I love double sock blanks, but singles are exciting to knit, too. Thanks for hosting the KAL!
wieberike on ravelry.
Gale's Art Sock Blanks are so beautiful! How generous to do a giveaway. Can't wait to try knitting from sock blanks : )
DeeDeeLou on Rav
Super cool! Thanks for the offer.
Rav: WintonB
This is an awesome give away, thanks to both Susan and Gale! I would love to win! (pstlsu on Rav) Susan
Ack, so awesome!
jenmason on Rav
How awesome! I've never knit from one before but I love how the design changes when you knit in the round in a different gauge. Super interesting! My ravelry username is Fuzzyloveknots.
With 848 folks ahead of me, my chances aren't good. But I would love to be entered to win anyway. teresaknits
Knitted the Happy Halloween sock blanket and loved the process. jamiewalcott on Rav.
I'm SO tempted by this club - but I have a sock blank that I haven't knit up and my deal with myself is that I need to knit it up before I can get another... I'd love to win the 3 month club, that totally wouldn't be breaking my own deal :)
Catiecat
I love these blanks. Think I would go for the double strand. Rav ID is auntidda. Thanks for the give away.
The colors are gorgeous! My Ravelry name is JSornberger. Hope to hear from you:).
Thanks so much for your blog and for offering this giveaway. I'm ribbit2jen on ravelry.
I would love love love to win! Double would be great. I haven't knit with a sock blank...yet! Laurel Breck on rav.
I've never knit from a sock blank, and would love to try. These are beautiful.
My rav name is kimbuktu7
What a great giveaway! So beautiful!
Ravelry name: northerngurl
WOW what a wonderful giveaway. Her sock blanks are absolutely beautiful and the colors are so vibrant. I would love the double strand sock blanks. Ravelry: knitswithdoxies
What a unique idea. I would love to try knitting from a blank like this.
They are beautiful.
Revelry I'd - gunsaulj
Beautiful!
Rav - knitgineering
These are beautiful -- thank you so much. Don't know anything about sock blanks but would love to learn. Thank you, bmanattee / ravelry
What an amazing giveaway!!! I would love to be entered to win and knit along with you!
My Ravelry Handle is GimmeYarn418
I have been watching a lot of the podcasters knit with this sock blanks and I am intrigued. How awesome would it be to win these blanks? Fingers crossed!
KBMacGeek on Rav
Your sock blanks look amazing! The 3-month subscription is a great idea for knitters that normally wouldn't have the time for 12 pairs a year.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Ravelry ID is funguschick
I have been thinking about trying sock blanks, I would love this opportunity! My Rav ID is: kpmcqs
OMG! How flipping cool is this? I'm going to be stalking for updates to her etsy shop. If I won, I wouldn't even care - single or double. Doesn't matter. Wow! terrylynn2
I have been knitting socks like crazy the past couple of months, so this giveaway sounds awesome! I have never knit from a sock blank, but would love to have the chance to try them out. Thanks so much for hosting such a generous giveaway! My username on Ravelry is AchtungKitten.
So curious to see how the sock blanks knit up.
RavID = bfree2read
Oh these are so amazing! I would love Double :) Socks are so soothing to knit; I have never used blanks before but they sound really cool. Thanks for the chance to enter! Jenny (McKinneyMom on Ravelry or jennygarland(at)gmail(dot)com
What an amazing give away! I would love to try the single sock blank. They are beautiful. Rav name is 8cathy
Amazing prize love love love gales art yarn definitely on my must try list
My rav name juliaknitsjeff
How pretty. Would like to try this for socks.
I'm really interested in trying a sock blank - it looks like a lot of fun. Rav: Elskebeth
I love that there is an option to do either a single or double sock blank, and the yarns are beautiful.
I'm headed over to contemplate a subscription regardless of winning.
Ravelry: kristapark
These are beautiful. I think the double would be what I would like because i like my socks to match. Losthersheep
Wow what a wonderful giveaway, ive been working through your podcasts and enjoying them very much, especially the sweater modelling one set to music! I am Britgirlknits on Ravelry!
Wow!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!! I had never since this type of yarn would love to work with it. I love making socks. AbuelaMairim - Raverly name
Hi,
What gorgeous rich colors. Haven't been knitting long and I'm still still finishing my first pair. I would love to try it. I enjoy the podcast. Thanks for the chance to win.
Craftypaw@gmail.com
What gorgeous sock blanks. Just love the look of Gale's October sock blank knitted up and I can imagine that the December and January sock blanks will produce equally gorgeous sock!
I'm Alexandra60 on Ravelry
Looks fun! Ravelry: bamszoo
These are gorgeous! Thank you for the chance to win! Stephanie (indigodogmontana on Rav)
Beautiful sock yarn. sheepinterpreter on Ravelry
so beautiful and sounds so fun! Single would be great! Thank you! sheseekethwool - ravelry
They are so pretty! I love knitting the surprise factor when knitting from the them. bgoofy on rav.
Gale is so talented! Each one of these is a little piece of art. Thanks for the giveaway Susan and Gale.
misslillyknits on Ravelry
Rachel
Hello Susan,
I just watched your most recent videocast this morning on YouTube! I'm throwing my name in the hat at a chance to win these great sock blanks! Her sock blank club is going on my Christmas List to my husband!
Thanks again!
Michelle
Rav: walterbear
What beautiful yarn... I could use some new sock yarn for fall/winter knitting!!
Ravelry- agirlwhoknits or ecsnyder75@gmail.com
What beautiful yarn... I could use some new sock yarn for fall/winter knitting!!
Ravelry- agirlwhoknits or ecsnyder75@gmail.com
I love sock blanks and have been eyeing hers, so would love to try them!
Rav name: crackqof
I've only done sock blanks once before and haven't found any that peaked my interest. These are amazing for sure! *fingers crossed* Rav: HSailorMoon
Well, how neat are these! Of course I would love to be the winner, so I will definitely be keeping my fingers crossed -- although I guess I should probably keep my toes crossed in this case. LOL. I would prefer the double sock blanks but either would be great. Thanks!
WOW!! Thank you for the opportunity to win! I'd take the single strand (I'm an amputee so it's like getting two socks with one blank!) Thank you again.
lesleyannwaggoner@gmail.com
Amazing and imaginative!
Rav ID: glassbonnie
Those sock blanks are so pretty! RavID: eliannaknits
Wow these are beautiful! I would absolutely love to be able to join the club. My ravelry username is zephyrdreams.
OMG! Beautiful sockblanks! I have never tried one, but would love to! If I were to be randomly lucky, I can be found @ravelry as heska :]
So gorgeous! I would love to win!
Ladydisdn on Rav
Wow what fun - I'd love to try out the double sock blanks! mimifan on rav
Not sure if this went through. I would love to try the double sock blanks. Seems like so much fun! mimifan on rav
These are beautiful! What a generous giveaway! pjclarkdesigns@yahoo.com
Love these colors! Can't wait to try . rav I'd is Lakchi
What a great sock yarn! How lovely! :) I am justjulia on Rav! :)
These are so cool. I need to try them out. jcrandall on Rav. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have been looking at these sock blanks and would love to win!!! sricker on rav
Thanks for the great giveaway, such lovely sock blanks.
Rav ID:1267needles
This is such a cool idea and an amazingly generous give away. Thanks! JLSeagull on ravelry.
Gale's art looks beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity.
Bri7173 on Ravelry
Absolutely stunning! I have always wanted to try sock blanks. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
RebeccaZ22 on ravelry
These are wonderfully unique and beautiful! Rav: NoItchyYarn
whoa what an awesome idea! zeebaneighba on ravelry :)
I would be so thrilled to win these that I would have a very hard time unraveling them to knit. They are beyond beautiful. If I won, I would want the single thickness blanks. I am Sonomamama on Ravelry.
This is such an amazing giveaway. I have been wanting to try one of Gale's sock blanks for a while! They are so gorgeous and unique. RavID: Bungalow312
Such I great giveaway. I would love to knit socks with these sock blanks.
RAVID: Froknits
Beautiful colours...I'm knitnosh on ravelry!
I've been a bit under the weather and haven't been on the computer for a few days. If this give away is still open, I would love to submit my name. These sock blanks are very pretty!
Thank you.
rav id - suzannemm
Thanks for the great giveaway--these sock blanks are beautiful! I like the single ones. My RavID is KCarney
Oh my gosh, how inspiring! I'd love to win.
(I'm KnitNoir on Ravelry)
This is really exciting! Thanks.
Jennie rav name dayartist
I am oakblossoms on ravelry. The sock blanks look like so much fun. But, her yarn is just amazing. I love how it doesn't pool.
I have not yet knitted socks from a blank, but now I really want to! These are lovely.
I have always loved these sock blanks!
Ravid: alohaannie
Thank you! Also cannot wait for your new shawl pattern!
What a wonderful giveaway! All of Gale's items are so beautiful and these are no exception. I would like the double stranded sock blanks.
PamfromNOLA on Rav
I've never even heard of sock blanks until now! Thank you Susan for enlightening me and thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize! Quiltedwings on Ravelry
Thanks for organizing this, Susan! Laura (aka yarnstormer on Ravelry)
These are gorgeous!
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
thank you so much for the opportunity to win these amazing sock blanks. I am lsimon1 on Ravelry.
What a great giveaway, would love to win.
Thanks for the chance
What beautiful colors and the stenciling makes the blanks a work of art for sure! Thank you for the opportunity to win some!
I love, love Gale's yarn and sock blanks! They are so beautiful. I would be thrilled to win one of her 3 month sock blank clubs. Thanks for sharing your projects and Gale's beautiful work. Rav ID: knittingmommy1
I just watched your newest podcast episode and enjoyed it as always. And of course I would love to win the single stranded sock blankets :-)
I'm Nerilka47 on ravelry
I have never tried socks blanks but would like to. These are so beautiful and creative! My email is denham.donna@gmail.com Thanks
Thank you so much for this generous offer!
Ravelry/Instagram @p4chen
OOoooOOOhhh these are gorgeous! I have never tried a sock blank before. I specially adore the snowflake one. *crosses fingers and dances to the yarn gods to win* :)
Lovely post as usual, you are crazy inspiring!
On Ravelry I am Veronica
Have a lovely day!
I've never knit on sockblanks. I'm so intrigued now. I must purchase some of these. they are gorgeous.
norabrown on Ravelry.
Beautiful idea! Thank you for the chance!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
So pretty for a monthly yarn club!! Rav is norcalnaptime
Those sock blanks look like so much fun it has inspired me to enter a giveaway for the first time ever! Thank you, Feltwell
I would love to try secret sock blanks. Single strand. lillianhenegaratgmaildotcom.
I would love to try secret sock blanks. Single strand. lillianhenegaratgmaildotcom.
I've heard good things but never tried these. Karamel on Ravelry
I have been fascinated with these sock blanks and would love the opportunity to knit with them! ravid: averill73 Thank you Susan and Gale!
These sock blanks are so cool - how beautiful. i would love to win! I am cookandhook on ravelry!
Those sock blanks are gorgeous! Really enjoy your podcast!
Revelry, kdunne
What an awesome giveaway. Revelry ID is bruins16.
single if i win Ravelry = bruins16
single if i win Ravelry = bruins16
I absolutely love the idea of knitting with sock blanks 😃 Gayle's Art is gorgeous! I'd love double stranded.
Rav name: ozbambi
Thank you so much!
These are beautiful! I have never knit from a sock blank before, thanks for sharing. MaeMae1020 on Ravelry
These sock blanks are awesome! I would prefer single blanks.
Ravelry ID Margostitches.
Love the colors of the sock blanks. What a great giveaway and would love to win.
Revelry ID: smokeybo
I would just love to win this! Thank you for the chance. -sockstash on Ravelry
Wow, those blanks are AMAZING! If I won the 3-month subscription, I would love to receive the blanks double stranded. Not only for identical socks, but also TWO SOCKS AT ONE TIME! Double the fun! SizzleKnits on Rav.
I saw the sock blanks the first time you posted about them -- amazing! I would love to try them.
These blanks are so beautiful! I think I would prefer the single blank though as I feel like I'd get tangled up with the double.
fishgirl182 on rav
Please enter me in! Singles preferred, but doubles are great too!
Thank you!
deatheater on Ravelry
These look lovely. I'd love to win the single stranded. I've never used a sock blank before. I'd love to try them. I am CraftyLynetteR on Ravelry.
I just finished up a pair of socks using Gayle's sock blank - a work of art!!!
Would love to win - what a wonderful giveaway.
Caroyn
I have really wanted to try one of these. This would be an amazing treat! I am lostandlovely on Ravelry.
This looks like fun way to knit socks and i would LOVE to win! Thanks RavID shawhill13
I just found out about Gale's Art and went directly to her etsy shop, to Google and then to here. Wow! She is very creative and this was the first time to see the gorgeous sock blanks. I would love to win the 3 month subscription in singles. Thanks!
Rav name: kattyradie
Sock blanks look like so much fun, a knitting mystery!
Danellemarie on Ravelry
Wow, what an idea!
These blankets are so heartwarming, I'm not sure if I can even rip one of them ... Thanks for the opportunity!
I love Gales sock blanks! They are so beautiful! Your sock you knit looks gorgeous.
Thank you for such a great give away, Susan and Gale.
Knitting inspired by you
Woolyouknitwithme
The sock blanks are absolutely lovely. The doubles would be wonderful!
Ravelry: AdeptaSororitas
This giveaway is so awesome. I would love to try the double sock blank, so I can practice 2 at a time knitting. RavID - Shamekaknits
Wow this is great. The designs are beautiful. I'm new to sock knitting and I'm hooked. I would love to try these great designs. Ravelry name Lourdes Manners
Love this!
Amsie on ravelry
How beautiful!!
Ravelry: adebar
Email: Anja.aussem@web.de
On the off chance this is still open, I would take the double strand. Gmail is sockpal2.
I haven't seen you announce a winner yet, so on the off chance this is still open, I would love the opportunity to try the single strand blank. I'm sorry I didn't get one at SSK!
Ravelry: greenerknits
email: mrsdeliveryboy1@rogers.com
Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
Ravelry name: YarnPoetry
Would just love to win! Thanks :-D
So very Cool! and would love to win!! Rav id Lotsoknots Good Luck Everyone!!
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