Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Smooth Operator Socks Pattern ~ Sale Price & Must Stash Yarn Giveaway!


Hi, Knitters,
Today is an exciting day. First, I have randomly selected a winner for the Morning Bright Yarn giveaway. The winner of a skein of choice from Morning Bright is.... Molly Cline! I have contacted both Molly and Becky from Morning Bright and prize planning should be on its way soon. Thank you to everyone for entering.

There is more good news to go along with my new sock pattern release. Stacie of Must Stash Yarns has offered a very generous giveaway to go along with the pattern debut. Stacie is giving me two skeins of the Family Reunion colorway, the same as the socks in the photos, and one more skein of choice from her fantastic online shop to give to you! Three winners with a prize of one skein each of the hard-to-get Must Stash Yarn!! Hooray! Thank you, Stacie, for adding to the fun.

Details for entering are at the end of the post.

See how the Smooth Operator Socks match exactly? In the pattern I show and tell you how to get matching socks with your self-striping or patterning yarns whether or not your yarn was divided into two balls and dyed for matching socks or if you have one skein of sock yarn that you need to figure out how to match. 


Why the name Smooth Operator Socks you might ask? Just look at the socks in the photo above. These are the smoothest looking socks I have ever knitted. The heel transition is almost undetectable. And the toe is just as smooth with only a small line of decreases. They look clean and crisp but best of all they fit like a glove!

The pattern is on sale for a discounted price starting today, Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 through Sunday, July 10th, 2016. I have listed the pattern for $3.50, no code is necessary. On July 11th, 2016, the pattern will be set at the regular price of $5.00. 



I love the look of the Smooth Operator Socks and I loved knitting them just as much. 

FYI about the clogs: Birkenstock, Bern (style name), wool (I've had mine for years and I can't remember where they were purchased. I think they might be discontinued at this point.)

The yarn is from Must Stash Yarn in the Perfect Sock base and it is the Family Reunion colorway. I purchased this at the DFW Fiber Fest last spring. It is a lovely yarn. Be sure to enter to win by leaving a comment on this post. 


Here is some information you might like to know about the pattern:

Sock blockers are from theloopyewe.com

Smooth Operator Socks



Knitting

July 2016

Light Fingering / 3 ply ?

8 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch

US 1 - 2.25 mm

440 yards (402 m)

To fit: extra-small (small, medium, large) OR to fit the circumference measurement at the ball of the foot at: 7 (8, 9, 10) inches. The patttern is written with 1-inch of negative ease for a snug fit.
 This pattern is available for $3.50.
Discounted release price: Starting Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 through Sunday, July 10th, 2016 the pattern is priced at $3.50. No code is necessary. On July 11th, 2016 the regular price will be set at $5.00.
Sizes included in the pattern:
Extra-small (will fit a large child)
Small
Medium (this is the size I make for myself!)
Large (will fit men or a woman’s larger size foot)
I love knitting top-down socks and I love self-striping and patterning sock yarn. I also love it when the patterning in the yarn doesn’t get broken up or rearranged on the front of the sock. This often happens when you are knitting the heel section of the sock. To avoid this problem I started exploring the afterthought heel, where the heel stitches are placed on waste yarn and saved for later. With a little variation of my own, I’ve found that this heel is a clever and perfect solution for your striping sock yarn woes.
What’s different about the Smooth Operator Socks you might ask? The pattern is written for four different sizes and includes instructions for both double-pointed needles and Magic Loop. The tutorial pattern is written in conversational style with tips and tricks along the way. The pattern includes step-by-step tutorials with photos but also has a quick read version at the end for those who don’t need the tutorial or want to have a printed version. The quick version is 3-pages long without photos.
I have a modified twist for placing the heel waste yarn that makes it much easier to remove later. Also, I’ve never loved the look of the bars of stitches in between the decreases that run along both sides of the heel and toe. I’ve found a sleeker decrease sequence to eliminate those bars so the sock looks almost completely seamless and so smooth. I like to complete the afterthought heel before the foot of the sock is finished so taking accurate measurements for the foot length is much easier.
I hope you enjoy knitting the Smooth Operator Socks as much as I do. This is now my go-to sock for self-striping or patterning yarn although it will work for variegated, solid or tonal yarns just as well.
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering or sock weight yarn
Needles: US size 1 or 2.25mm, set of 5 dpns or a long circular for magic loop or your preferred method for working in the round on a small number of stitches. Be sure to check your gauge and adjust the needle size as needed.
Gauge:
8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
13 rows per inch in stockinette stitch
Materials:
An extra set of needles in the same size (optional) Detachable stitch marker
Yarn needle
Ruler or tape measure
Smooth waste yarn in the same weight, about 3 yards

I am really pleased with the tutorial photos for the pattern. The pattern was definitely a labor of love that I hope will help you evolve and gain more techniques for your beloved sock knitting.

For those of you not as interested in the tutorial section I have a knitty-gritty only short pattern version for you at the end of the pattern. It is only 3-pages without any photos. This way you can print out that section only or refer to that section only and have a quick complete pattern at the ready. 

Let me know what you think about the new pattern. I am considering a knitalong so we could share our awesome socks along the way. Let me know if you'd be interested in a knitalong, too. I'm sure I could get Stacie of Must Stash to throw in another skein of her impressive yarn for a prize (if not I'll share one of my skeins). 

Click here for the Smooth Operator Socks pattern on Ravelry! Remember the discount is only available through the weekend, July 10th, 2016. 

To enter to win a skein of Must Stash Yarn please leave one comment on this blog post that includes your Ravelry username or an email address so I can get in touch if you win. Please only enter one time. Only click on "Publish" one time and please be patient. There is a delay before your comment will appear on the blog. There will be 3 randomly selected winners, two for the Family Reunion sock yarn, and one winner gets a skein of choice from the Must Stash Yarn shop. So exciting! I'll randomly select winners next week after the sale price closes.

Thank you for your sock support if you purchase the pattern. If you have used my free How I Make My Socks pattern through the years I really think you will like the Smooth Operator Socks pattern even more.

Good luck if you enter to win Must Stash Yarn.

Let the comments begin!
xo ~ susan

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Susan M said...

That pattern looks awesome!! Love making your patchwork socks!!

skturg said...

I love your sock (and mitten) pattern and use them all the time. So excited to add the new pattern as soon as I comment. The Must Stash yarn looks amazing! Thank you for the giveaway! (suzitwosocks on ravelry)

Kathy Green said...

I have always wanted to work with Must Stash Yarn! This is so exciting. Thank you for the opportunity!
kathyg on Rav

Conoly B in Dallas said...

Love, love, love! I am just finishing up my second sock from your Toe-Up Craftsy class and am looking forward to getting this new pattern and getting started! Would love to have the Must Stash yarn as well! Great meeting you at Dallas Fiber Fest and already looking forward to next year!
Conoly B on Ravelry

Unknown said...

I only use your sock pattern and just bought your new one
Thank you for the giveaway hope I win
Happy Wedding Summer
Missellen
Perry.family5@verizon.net

Pam said...

Love your patterns and your giveaways!! pamulaphillips@gmail.com

asp said...

Nifty socks, and beautiful yarn. Please enter me in the giveaway lottery. (asp on ravelry)

Unknown said...

Love your new pattern! Thanks for the discount, too:)
Martha
texaschickmom on Ravelry

Maggie said...

I would love to knit up your new pattern in this yarn!
Rav ID: Magpiemarket

EstherGrace Gilbert said...

I love this yarn and your patterns are so well written.
graceworks.00@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

So fun! I just love the stripes :D Thank you for another awesome giveaway! (chef-drea on Rav, chef-drea@sbcglobal.net)

Lucy said...

I absolutely love your blog posts and those socks are amazing!!
Thank you so much for your giveaway!! 😊
My email is: lucy.is.fab@gmail.com

Scuddeb said...

thank you, thank you - matching stripe socks, especially for those of us who like things to match. Debbie - scuddeb on Rav

Unknown said...

I knit a lot of socks so I'm excited to try your new pattern!
Lynzee8 on Rav

sandi s said...

Hi, your socks are wonderful, I love the colors. I just bought your pattern. Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful yarn. Hugs, szil949@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love how the heel turns out in these socks! lpstarr on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

This new pattern has inspired me to start knitting socks!
Rav id.....janetellis

Judee said...

Love those orange dots on the heels. I'd love a knit a long.

Judeer on rav.

Linda Nelson said...

I love the socks! They remind me of a shirt my dad bought me when I was a little girl.
Rav: lenelson38

Judee said...

Love those orange dots on the heels. I'd love a knit a long.

Judeer on rav.

Unknown said...

SOCKS -- my favorite thing to knit ☺!!
Never enough sock yarn.
Susan as always ... great work, congratulations on your new pattern.
CDA ....Ravelry name

Leticia Booth said...

Woohoo! Add pattern to cart....

Mariah said...

I use your sock pattern all the time. Can't wait to try the new one. Thanks for making it!

mainelymariah on rav

merridee said...

The yarn showcases the pattern so well ( or is it the other way around?). Bought the pattern, would love the yarn. Merridee on ravelry.

kim said...

This may be THE pattern that kicks my sock knitting into gear! thank you.
thank you for the giveaway, too!!
RAV ID: auntkimmy

Wendy P said...

After knitting very complicated socks this summer, it would be great to knit a pair where the yarn does the work!
Knitwin on Rav

Judee said...

Love those orange dots on the heels. I'd love to do a knit along.
Judeer rav id

Rachel R. said...

I love that yarn, and the pattern showcases the striping perfectly!

RachelKnits on Rav

Janice said...

Beautiful yarn, love the sock pattern. Ewserfriendly on Rav.

Liz Dewsnap said...

FUN socks!! Great colors - great pattern!

Liz Dewsnap
lizdewsnap on Revelry
liz.dewsnap@comcast.net

Gail said...

I really ♡ the socks! Perfect height, perfect amount of ribbing....yarn was perfect choice! I think you can still find Bern Berkinstocks at the Berlin stock store in Lawrence KS...online at their link. Blessings!

Rea said...

I love the bulls eye on the heel, the way the stripes work throughout, but am especially intrigued with the smoothness of the heel seams. Off to buy the pattern now and look forward to a possible kal.

Mrs. M said...

Those socks look fabulous! You are always my sock inspiration. Rav id mmiske

d said...

Thank you both so much for this generous chance to win knitting goodness!

bookboxer

cottington said...

Love these! Yours are pretty! And I have never yet tried her yarn!

LindaR said...

Beautiful sock pattern and gorgeous yarn. Count me in please!
lindarumsey on Ravelry

Unknown said...

Love the pattern and the yarn is beautiful! Thank you for the giveaways!
RAVID - mac-maggie

Susan PD said...

Getting pattern asap...you've just made it too darn tempting. I've only done the afterthought heels on Xmas stockings and am eager to try it on regular socks now.

Teresa said...

I can't wait to try your new pattern. I have only knit one pair of socks (finished last week) and loved using your pattern. It made it easy, even for a novice.
Thanks for the giveaway. That yarn is amazing.

I would love to participate in a knit along with the new pattern!!!!

Teresa
tachap on Ravelry

Vicky said...

I'm a big fan of the stripy sock yarns, can't wait to try the new pattern.
vicksbears on ravlery

Mim said...

Looking forward to trying this sock pattern. Would love to win this fantastic yarn! Rav id: mim

knitster said...

While I prefer mismatched socks, it would be fun to watch these knit up and see how they matched. Love the colors. Ravid NaomiKnitster

Anonymous said...

I can hardly wait to knit your new sock pattern! Off to go buy pattern. (jhknittin on Rav)

Renee said...

Beautiful socks, beautiful yarn!
Akspinedoc on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Love this new pattern! Can't wait to try it out. Thanks!
Suds on Rav

Unknown said...

I loved spending time with you in May at Fibre Space! These socks look awesome, can't wait to try them!
Ravid- maashrink

bellasocks said...

Love the socks! Love the yarn! bellasocks on Rav - email: asitero@gmail.com

isabel said...

haven't yet tried the afterthought heel, but when I do it will definitely be with your pattern. Thanks for another wonderful give-away opportunity.

rav user = smiling-tortoise

cheers! Isabel

Adrienne said...

Would love this! I am a new sock knitter and have knit exactly one pair :) A knitalong would be great! adrie9 on Ravelry

Bobbie Phillips said...

The yarn is beautiful - love the colors in the stripes! bobbie822 on Rav

Unknown said...

Love all your patterns, Susan.
Thanks so much for helping all of us knitters with your wonderfully written and easy to follow patterns!
Chris
northcoastchris on Rav

Anonymous said...

Would love a skein of that beautiful yarn!
Will you ever write this pattern toe up?
RavID: silveryblue

Anonymous said...

My husband and son will fight over these socks - they both love lots of color!

Kristi said...

Can't wait to try your new pattern! Love the yarn too! bountifulknitter on rav

Janelle said...

Buying the pattern today and crossing my fingers for some beautiful Must Stash Yarn to knit up those lovely socks! (everydaygirl on Rav)

Unknown said...

Love the socks! I have yet to knit socks but have always wanted too. I think this will be my first pattern to try! Cowbell on Ravelry

Unknown said...

Adorable socks! Ravelry: lisarviviano

Anonymous said...

This is perfect timing because I'm just starting some top down socks that I want to make with afterthought heels. (Dodgypossum on Ravelry)

Wendy S said...

I love the socks and can't wait to try your new pattern. Sealight on Ravelry.

Anonymous said...

I've been using your 'How I Make My Socks' pattern for some time now. I'm excited to give this new pattern a try. Thank you for the opportunity to win a skein those socks you made (and the photo) are amazing.

amyknit40 on Ravelry
alounsberry@cox.net

Robin said...

What cute socks. Got my pattern. now to pick yarn. Hope I win a skein.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful yarn to go with new pattern! Yay!
zip022 on Ravelry

mumnomes said...

Can't wait to try this sock pattern. Thankyou for another great pattern (rav: knittingnomes1 )

Véronique said...

Great pattern, and very clever solution. Thanks for editing it so nicely.

Véronique

Unknown said...

Gorgeous socks. Bought the pattern right away!


knitmom11 on ravelry

J said...

This pattern is AWESOME! I'm in love with the heel! And to share it with a friend who has been considering her first pair of socks. :) - bookworm0226 on Ravelry

amyburns2 said...

Just bought the pattern, can't wait to get started.
amyburns2 on Ravelry

betsyabe said...

Susan, Thank you for the tutorial on the magic loop method. Trying to learn the magic loop for socks but verdict is still out ( I am a die hard dp knitter). Love the socks and just bought the pattern. I have many of your patterns...You are the BEST!
betsyabe

Unknown said...

Such fantastic self-striping yarn!! I've never had Must Stash and would love to win some. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Knittingmaryb on Rav

Barbara Rogers said...

Beautiful yarn -- looking forward to using your new pattern. -- bmanattee on Ravelry (bmccoll7@aol.com)

Debbie said...

I love your socks! I'm buying the pattern now and would love to win the yarn to make them.
gussek on Ravelry

Jennianydots said...

I'm actually hosting our family reunion next month in Madison (most of my family is from Chicago or Michigan) so this is quite timely. Thanks!! Rav: jennianydots

Gen said...

Beautiful socks. knitgen on ravelry

Unknown said...

I've been looking forward to this pattern release Been drooling over your progress in IG. Best sock ever! (Rav name purliebyrd)

Janice said...

The socks are really pretty. would love to win. ravelry i.d. janice9

Laurie said...

Just bought the pattern, now to win the really fun and pretty yarn!
lmetzger on ravelry

Doula Mommy said...

I can't wait to knit your new sock pattern! That yarn looks lovely.
~Jessica, MonkeyButtBabies on Ravelry

G'ma Jan said...

Love the way these socks look and I love the colors. jaminator81@att.net

Cackleberry Homestead said...

Getting ready to go buy the pattern and I have coveted Must Stash yarn forever! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rav id: crystalf

Unknown said...

Just bought the pattern...now for the yarn!! NAMA6 on Ravelry.

JaniceB said...

I love the heel. This pattern looks like you could even make a different colored heel as a different look. I got the pattern, so I hope that I win the yarn.

canuckeh on rav

Unknown said...

About to go buy your pattern! I can't wait to see the toe decreases, I've been looking for prettier ones for a bit! Rav id: class5knits email cassburns2@gmail.com

kaarina said...

Love them!! Now to fit knitting in with two small children underfoot... :'( Also, the yarn is awesome!! okaarina on rav.

Anonymous said...

I love the colors and those heels are just adorable.
greyty on Rav

Carol b

Betti said...

Love the socks - they would be such fun to wear! Thanks to all for the giveaway.
love2knit4u on Ravelry

pamelaknits said...

Love the new sock pattern and the beautiful yarn. Another winner Susan!

pamelaknits on Ravelry

Kathleen said...

The socks are beautiful! I bought my pattern last night and am anxious to try it. My striping yarn has a 4x2x4x2 row stripe and I'll be anxious to see how the heel works out. Thank you Susan!
kathnits on rav

Penny J said...

Beautiful socks! Off to Ravelry to get the pattern. Thanks for the giveaway.
Penny
pennyjeffrey on Ravelry

Julia said...

I love a good solid stripy sock, so nice. Thanks!

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

phlower said...

Just purchased the pattern. Thank you for the discounted price!
Susan, phlower51 on ravelry

Unknown said...

Lovely pattern and yarn! Thank you for the giveaway!

bdgrammy on RAV

Suzette said...

Love your patterns, Susan..looks like a fun pair of socks to try. Thanks for the chance to win the Must Stash yarn. Suzette (Maddigram on Ravelry)

Laurie said...

just bought the pattern. Love this yarn! Can't wait to try it!

lisa said...

Great pattern, great yarn! (lfairhall on Ravelry)

Enid said...

I love the sock pattern and yarn colorway. It's like they were made for each other. (enidb on Rav)

Nicole said...

Beautiful socks! Thank you for the opportunity to win the lovely yarn as well!
Rav I'd: knitbc!

FrisKnits said...

Although I usually do toe-up and the Sweet Tomato Heel, this looks very intriguing to me and I'm excited to give it a go! Who can resist?!
Frisby0 on Rav
frisbydart@yahoo.com

Crystal Balzer said...

Your socks look great! I just purchased a copy of the pattern and I would definitely be interested in a knit-a-long!

cbalzer0426@gmail.com

Pauly Heller said...

I've never knitted socks, Susie, not being much of a sock wearer myself since I live in Phoenix and go around in bare feet most of the time. But my granddaughters live in Tennessee, and I think they'd love a pair of these vibrant striped socks. They both have sock yarn dragons and bunnies, by the way, and Lucy has requested a fox.
Blessings,
Pauly (Rav ID paulyheller)

lessilly said...

My favorite yarn dyer and my favorite pattern designer all in one giveaway... LOVE!!

ravID = lessilly

rubylamore said...

Bought the pattern right away! Lovely yarn! Thanks for the chance to win.
rubylamore on Revelry

Melissa said...

Beautiful!!!!

Word Lily said...

These really are so lovely. I'd love to win. (I'm WordLily on Rav.)

Unknown said...

Yeah was waiting for you to publish. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Yeah was waiting for you to publish. Thanks. mebakes

deedalee said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win! The socks are super cute!

Diane
aka deedalee on Rav

Teresa said...

Just purchased the pattern on Ravelry and really looking forward to knitting it! The yarn is gorgeous - teresaknits

Anonymous said...

I would definitely be interested in a knit-along with the yarn I might win :) Thank you for the opportunity!
nigellafoxy at gmail dot com

Debbie VanDerMolen said...

I just started knitting socks May 1 of this year. I knit a worsted weight pair first. The first pair of sock yarn socks I knit was your pattern, How I Make My Socks. It was very clear, even for a beginner like me. I have been wanting to knit a pair of socks with self-striping yarn, and this looks like the perfect pattern to use. I just bought the pattern from Ravelry. Thanks for the discount. Debbieamy on Ravelry

Veganrocks said...

Just bought the pattern, now I need the yarn!! :D

Bonnie said...

Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! Beautiful socks!

Jean said...

What a beautiful pattern for that gorgeous self-striping sock yarn! I love making top-down socks so this looks great for me. (I'm pukaknitter on Revelry, in case I'm lucky enough to win.)

jane said...

I have loved "How I Make my Socks" Pattern! Looking forward to trying the new pattern,
Have a lovely rest of Summer

Jane, RavID Knitter

swakins said...

Love the identical twin socks! Swakins on rav.

Anonymous said...

I love self striping yarns! This yarn would be so much fun to win!
Ravelry: QueenKally

Anonymous said...

I love self-striping yarns! This yarn would be so much fun to win! I bought the pattern as soon as it was available.
Ravelry: QueenKally

Tweedle Dee said...

Always love your socks! Amazed at how quickly you knit them.

Rav: carrotcarolyn
Email: Cmon6442@msn.com

Gigiformilo said...

I usually knit 2 at a time toe up socks but love trying new things. You are a great teacher so I'm sure to learn from this new pattern. Thanks for offering the discount. Gigiformilo on Ravelry

Mary Monner said...

Can't wait to give your new pattern a try. I've been using your How I Make My Socks pattern for several years now and successfully completed about a dozen pairs! IowaMary on Ravelry

Karen said...

I too am going to buy the pattern right now - I can't wait to knit these socks and I love the way your patterns are written. They are so easy to understand.
Karen Z
rustysun on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

519 comments? Odds not on my side but you never know! This sock yarn is great -- hope I win. spejo on ravelry

mmiedaner said...

Stripes are my favorite!!
mmiedaner@gmail.com

Muffie said...

I preordered my Must Stash yarn and was just notified it is on its way. Would love to have more. Muffie28

whimzeestitches said...

What wonderfully colorful socks those are! Love the yarn!

whimzeestitches (ravelry)

wendystevens2 said...

This is the year I learn to make socks. I made some of your toys & they were spot on instructions so I am confident about your sock pattern. Morning bright yarn would be a fun start! Thanks for the giveaway...Rav: wendystevens2

Melanie said...

Would love to win some must stash yarn!! So many beautiful stripes.
Ravelry ID: onehappymelanie

Irocknits! said...

Wow! It's the new Fish Lips Kiss Heel iteration for everyone to try a new heel again. I hope it goes viral for you Susan! Love it. Cori -irocknits

Queen Mum said...

I wish the pattern was toe up. The Mush Stash yarn is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win a skein. I am snipinfool on Ravelry.

Anonymous said...

Love your socks I am so into knitting socks right now. Thanks for this chance to win...

rav Id skch27

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, I am anxious to try your new pattern, so of course I purchased it right away 😀 I have always used HOW I MAKE MY SOCKS pattern before. I love your blog and your video's . Thanks for sharing!!!! Lovely color way 💞
cccrabtree on ravelry ✌️

jehanc said...

Your new socks are so cute! I love them. Very nice of you to have a giveaway. jehanc on ravelry.

stephigordon said...

Wow! I love your new socks and pattern! I also love Mustash yarns! Have been eyeing them for years! Thanks for the chance to win! Stephanie (indigodogmontana on Rav)

Unknown said...

I can't wait to try this new pattern! How I Make My Socks is my current go-to sock pattern!
Thanks,
Debbie
Pickxy on Ravelry

Crazy Knitting Fool said...

The socks are awesome! CrazyKnittingFool on ravelry

Laurie said...

Hi, Susan! Can't wait to try another one of your great sock patterns!! Finally got brave enough to try doing after-thought heels after taking your craftsy class and I loved the socks made from your class here in Sarasota! Thanks for the giveaway contest!

Laurie
luvprettyyarn

Diana said...

Anxious to see if your new pattern will make me want to try sock patterns that are not toe up.
ramsay@windstream.net

Unknown said...

My ravelry name is kathleeencole. I've been making socks with your How I Make My Socks pattern for maybe 10 months but recently learned the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I'm very excited to try out your heel turn in this pattern!!

Unknown said...

I love the look of matching socks but have never been able to make it work! Thanks for the sale! Zytigg on Rav.

Julie said...

I especially love the way these socks look from the back! Can't wait to buy some striping yarn and make some--thanks for the chance to try and win some! (Your sock dedication is seriously inspiring, also.)

Stacy said...

I hope you plan to re-write this pattern using worsted weight yarn - I love knitting socks in worsted weight!

Eden Stein said...

I am excited to have a new sock pattern and the yarn is beautiful!

Mary K said...

would love to try the new pattern with this yarn! mcm140 on Ravelry

Anne said...

Cute socks!! Love the Must Stash yarn! Scottylover on rav or aekaye@comcast.net

Barbara L. said...

I love knitting your regular sock pattern so I'm going to buy your new sock pattern and try it out. I've got one sock almost completed in your regular pattern so I think I will do the matching sock in the new pattern to see the difference.


dazie4468@yahoo.com

kathy h said...

I have only knitted one pair of socks, and that was a few years ago. Time to mix things up a bit and get started on a new pair of socks. Love the pattern and yarn.
hanoch on rav

Faith said...

I love self striping yarn. When I began sock knitting,I made fancier socks with elaborate cables and stitches, but now that I'm a mom of young children, there's something so relaxing to have a stockinette sock on the needles - very little attention has to be paid to the project as I knit at school pickup, with friends, whatever.

Rav ID: introvert

Diane said...

I bought the new pattern last night and now crossing my fingers (and toes) that I win a skein of that wonderful yarn!
Rav ID. Ddknitter

thecrazysheeplady said...

I have had no real interest in knitting socks until I saw these with this yarn. Off to Ravelry I go. Sigh...

danaj said...

"How I Make My Socks" pattern was my first attempt at making socks. You are a great teacher, and I think a knit along would be great fun! Thanks for a new pattern and an opportunity to win...
djw340
danawenrich@att.net

heartrock said...

I would love to try a pair of socks again...its been a while. This yarn looks perfect with your new pattern.

mry_stndrd@yahoo.com

Susan Deyo said...

I would love to try Must Stash Yarn! Thanks Stacy and Susan!
pstlsu on Rav!

Unknown said...

Would love to knit up my 2nd pair of socks with this happily striping yarn and smooth pattern! lilafreckle on Ravelry.

TrishKnits said...

These socks look fabulous and I love the idea of smoother decreases in the heel and toe area. Thanks for a fab giveaway!

TrishKnits on Ravelry
austadtrish99@gmail.com

Savannagal said...

I'm always interested in trying a new way of doing things. Your heel is interesting, not to mention kinda cool the way it looks. Thanks.

Linda Barney said...

Love Love knitting socks top down on dpns with self striping or self patterning yarns so your new pattern plus Must Stash's awesomely dyed yarn would be a heavenly match! Fingers and needles crossed that I get very lucky and win!
Thank you so much for this perfect prize possibility!
Linda Barney aka fiberfan@outlook.com

Megan said...

Oh man, this yarn is amazing! I love the colors. I'm so excited for a top down pattern from you! It's my favorite way to make socks and I'm always struggling with the heel on stripes, so I am so your customer! Thanks for the great pattern (and the giveaway!). Rav id: showandtellmeg

Unknown said...

Holy smokes!! You already have 545 comments!! I just downloaded my pattern and can't wait to cast on!! Love these socks!!
kparkerwatson@gmail.com
kpwatson - Ravelry

Susan said...

What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! What a dream that would be....

Unknown said...

Love your new pattern and the yarn. They work so well together. Knitting my first socks at the moment using your how I make my socks pattern.

Unknown said...

Your first sock pattern is my go-to pattern so I will definitely purchase and make socks with the new pattern! And Must Stash is the best! :)

Ravelry name: shiningsolace

Danielley said...

oh, bright stripes are my knitting achilles heel!!!! And I love your sock patterns!! Your "How I knit my socks" is my go-to! And I'm joojoobean on Ravelry.

Anonymous said...

Love❤️
Losthersheep

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to try this new pattern!! I just bought it. Thank you!! I love that stripy yarn.

Ravid: Janaknits

Zara said...

great socks, generous giveaway!
zeebaneighba on rav

Anonymous said...

Really cute socks! The pattern looks great, and I love how the stripes flow through the heel.
Becky (rav rspeckha)

Unknown said...

Love to knit socks, that yarn, and your patterns! Great day
I'm nogginsnsmoggins on rav

Unknown said...

Looking forward to knitting these socks and winning some yarn would be quite a treat. I am sewingmarie on Ravelry and my e-mail is clrmtroche@gmail.com

Thank you for the give away,
Marie

Sharon Dawn said...

I love these fun socks!! I just bought the pattern and ordered the yarn. It will be perfect for fall travel!

Thanks,
sharonkeeney (at) gmail (dot) com

Karen B said...

Got my pattern! I'm really looking forward to this knit. Been wanting to make sox with an afterthought heel and your sox look great!
(Tinkbell on Ravelry)

Alice said...

That sock yarn is gorgeous!!!!!!!

Rav Id: philomenasfriend

Anonymous said...

Love this sock yarn and thank you for the giveaway! Can't wait to purchase your new pattern.

Rav: HollyBerries

Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend? said...

Okay, I've hit publish twice but each time it takes me to another post and when I come back here my comment is still in the publish box. Trying again: I just bought them! I've got a small stash of beautiful sock yarn but haven't liked the fit of hand knit socks that I've tried. These look perfect and I'm very excited! Ravelry: luboost. Luboost at frontier.com

Anonymous said...

The yarn is beautiful and I can't wait to try the new sock pattern.
Ravid: woolisideal

Theresa said...

Love the socks! starrynight11 on rav

Laura Smith said...

The sock pattern looks amazing! I am all about the orderly stripes! Happy for a chance to win some great yarn. I am lostandlovely on Ravelry. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Fun and funky looking socks! Cant wait to knit. 1pbob on ravelry.

Juliaknit said...

Beautiful socks and yarn!

Juliaknit on Ravelry

mom said...

Beautiful socks! Thanks for a chance to own great yarn through your giveaway!
(r-j on ravelry)

Lisa said...

I just bought the pattern and plan to cast on soon! Many thanks! Lisa (yarngirl77@yahoo.com or Lisadexheimer on Ravelry)

Sue K said...

uh oh, my comment disappeared. Love knitting socks, love your new pattern. Would love to win some beautiful yarn!

kymann said...

Another pair of gorgeous socks Susan! The yarn is beyond amazing!

The Serendipitist said...

Gorgeous - I just took advantage of your sale price and purchased the pattern - now I just need to get the yarn.

Ravelry user name layorkie.

kymann said...

I didn't leave my name! Too much thinking about the socks!
Frostygirl on Rav

Diane Rooney said...

I am just learning how to knit socks and would love this yarn.
Dianecrooney@live.com
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

These socks are amazing. Thanks for the generous giveaway. Rav: MomPlus4

Ulrich Tribe said...

Lovely pattern! Lovely yarn - Ravelry ID janetulrich. :)

Michele said...

I love love love the symmetry of these socks! Already bought the pattern. Would love to have matching yarn! :) Thanks for taking the time and effort to write such a great pattern.

Janice said...

Love the yarn and the pattern! Sockmonkey628 on Ravelry.

Konnie said...

Love your "How I Knit Socks" pattern. Bought the new pattern today! Can't wait to get started! Hoping to use this gorgeous yarn! Love the colors!
konniemae@hotmail.com
kdidlo on ravelry

Unknown said...

So excited for this pattern and love the yarn!
Warmly,
Julie (jleman on rav)

meredith MC said...

Those socks are lovely! They look both snugly and colorful. Rav id: mersknits

Anonymous said...

Love the Must Stash yarn - great stripes!
Ljgreenlaw on rav

Anonymous said...

It would be awesome to win this prize! Thanks for the chance!
RoseVuokko on ravelry

Heidi G said...

Thank you for the cool striped pattern! I'm a sock newbie and can't seem to finish an entire pair because I pick complicated patterns. :) This looks totally doable! (KnitStatRN on Rav)

Anonymous said...

You totally should do a KAL for these, they're awesome! (Noitchyyarn on Rav)

suzehil said...

I just bought the pattern and would love a beautiful skein of yarn to go with it!

suzehil on Rav

Melissa said...

Your "how I knit my socks" pattern is my go to sock pattern. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I just purchased the new pattern and thanks so much for the discount! Would be fun to win this yarn! Rav id: pik2nit

alex said...

I'm excited about doing a KAL! I'm alexand on ravelry.

Unknown said...

Love the sock pattern... will have to go get it! I also think the yarn looks amazing and fun.

Robbi5 on Rav

Anonymous said...

I love these socks! I would like to be a part of a KAL. I am off to buy the pattern! thanks.
megkor@gmail.com

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