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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Joanne Snyder said...

I just bought your great pattern and would love to win some Must Stash yarn. Joanne Rav ID hedgiesyarn

Mel said...

The sock pattern and the yarn is like a long lost twin reunited! :D I hope I can win so I can knit a pair for myself!

Rav: nothingtosay

Susan Evans said...

Wow- I had ordered the yarn and it came today- the day you posted the pattern. I will get it right away!
And enter me to win any and all must stash yarns! It is beautiful stuff!
ske1@pacbell.net

Unknown said...

Ok, that Family Reunion color way is an eye worm! (You know, like an ear worm.) Once I saw it, I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Must Stash you nailed it! And Susan, your new sock pattern ain't too shabby, either. :)

Ravelry id: andreareallycooks

KarenB said...

Hi Susan - as always, I had to jump right in and purchase this pattern for such fun self-striping socks. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for keeping us excited about sock knitting! kbrtmyr on Rav

Anglouise said...

Already bought the pattern! Can't wait to make them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Anglouise on ravelry

Ms. Knitsalot said...

Would love the chance to win such beautiful yarn to knit up such fun socks!! Thanks!! :0) theknittedlamb

Ms. Knitsalot said...

Would love the chance to win such beautiful yarn to knit up those fun socks!! Thanks!! :0) theknittedlamb

Unknown said...

I love striped socks!
Ravelry lmeinmn

Unknown said...

Fabulous striped socks! I just bought your pattern, thanks for the discount!
crondestvedt on ravelry

Unknown said...

Fabulous striped socks! Just bought your pattern (thanks for the discount) and love the yarn. Would love to win the Must Stash yarn.

Unknown said...

I love the pattern! I hope you do the KAL. I think it would be fun.

amyschulze on Rav

Judi said...

Love your new sock pattern and the fun self-striping yarn!
jsoule on ravelry

Unknown said...

I've never done afterthought heel but this pattern is really tempting me to try it.

Lovely pattern and yarn.

Thank you.

Nancy aka on Ravelry lajoyagirl

AnnM said...

Cannot wait to cast these on!

Thank You Susan!

Ravid-alohaannie

Unknown said...

Just purchased the pattern to knit my first self striping socks--Im looking forward to a new heel!! Would love a chance to knit with Muststash Yarns! (Im montanasue on Ravelry)

Anonymous said...

A lovely pattern and beautiful yarn! (Podocarpus on ravelry)

claudey said...

Awesome-looking socks!
claudey on rav

CarolT said...

Love the self-striping improvements. Cdncarol on Ravelry.

Alicia said...

Beautiful Yarn and sock pattern!
alikat2004 on Ravelry

whitneyj7 said...

Gorgeous pattern and colorway! Thank you so much for sharing! (Woolgirl on Rav)

LD said...

Susan you have another winner in this fabulous sock pattern! Can't wait to cast on. (Ctduclin on Ravelry )

Gale said...

Thanks for this, Susan! Your pattern has convinced me to give striped socks a try! Galey on Ravelry.

Anonymous said...

Love the socks and yarn, such a good pairing! <3. Justlisa

Anonymous said...

anxious to win Must Stash yarn. it is very nice sock yarn and i love her stripes

dfrankenfield RAV ID

daunef@hotmail.com

Amy said...

Love the pattern and the yarn! Can't wait to try it.
Peace and love,
Amy
Silkydog on Ravelry

Unknown said...

I love your pattern! I always wanted to have my stripes match. Thank you too for hosting a very generous giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Just completed my second pair of "How I Make My Socks!!!" Now off to buy the new pattern mkrids@msn.com

Pearl said...

Love Mustash Yarns and your patterns, Susan! What could be better than the two together? Pearl
lspearl on ravelry

Dayna said...

These are so lovely!! I am checking out the pattern now. I have used your How I Knit MY Socks to learn how to knit socks in the first place :) Would love to win some of the fancy hard to get Must Stash Yarn!!! Thanks for the giveaway. RAV ID: dms02

Unknown said...

Great stripey colors on those socks, and that heel! Wow! dnnkuehl on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Love the way the stripes come up!
Yummy!

Kknittink on Ravelry
Sorry, no Google account! ❤️

Kim W said...

Oh my goodness, those are just the most cheerful socks! I love the MustStash yarns, the colors are just great. I'm kimberlywiggin (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.

Anonymous said...

Wow, another great yarn giveaway, thanks! ravid: katepwe

Sherryl said...

Looking forward to trying your pattern and have never used Must Stash yarn - it would be a treat!

Sherryl (WoodsyKnitter on Ravelry)

Maggie W. said...

I bought this lovely pattern and absolutely cannot wait to get started on this exciting project! I currently have been working on your toe up with the afterthought heel pattern from your Craftsy class. Your patterns are always such a treat to knit Susan! Thank you!

Maggie
Maggie0823 on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Love that you are always innovating and appreciative of your immense talent. Looking forward to making these socks!

Cheers,

Pat
patroosha on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Susan, thanks for a new pattern and giveaway. The socks are fabulous. Thanks for a chance. -Kris (kmnsw on Rav)

Anonymous said...

The socks look great!

And, The Must Stash yarn colors are fantastic!

CeeGeeKnits on ravelry

Unknown said...

I've never used Must Stash Yarn, I'd love to try!

jordyndayne9698 on Ravelry

Unknown said...

pretty pretty yarn ... can't wait to try your new pattern

Becky

flossiemae on Ravelry

Pat H. said...

How bright for any age. Pattern looks perfect. Ty for the chance to win. Pat NANA3H on Ravelry

bananaslugs said...

Love both the pattern and the yarn! Rav ID: bananaslugs

Mary Knits said...

I am going to buy the pattern right now. Would love to win a skein of yarn
maryknits7 on ravelry

Anonymous said...

I love Must Stash yarn and those socks are lovely. Thanks for the great giveaway offer.

Rav ID Lisa911

Ingrid said...

These look amazing! Just bought the pattern. So excited to try it! I'm a new sock knitter with only one pair finished so this pattern seems perfect to up my game.

Unknown said...

Thank you Susan and Stacie! Will be trying the pattern in Stacie's "Daily Eggs' that I purchased recently!

Sue K
busknitter on Ravelry

Margie said...

Just bought the pattern! Can't wait to cast on
Margie228 on IG and rav :)

Margie said...

Just bought the pattern and ant wait to cast on!

karen alho said...

I like the look of this sock. I really don't love enormous plackets or bulky heels. Lovely!
rav id: intavira

Unknown said...

Love this yarn. I look forward to the pattern with your hints for afterthought heels on magic loop.

Elizabeth H said...

Thanks for a new pattern and the nice discount. Looking forward to giving it a go!!
rav name= Elizabethisabel

Jennifer in Ohio said...

Yay for sock knitting and beautiful yarn!
Jennifer (aka IronicalKnitter)

Kathy said...

kathydahn (rav id) just bought this amazing pattern - what a lot of work, so detailed. This came a just the right time for me to make my first pair of top down and first chance to do Kitchener stitch. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathy said...

kathydahn (rav id) just bought this amazing pattern - what a lot of work, so detailed. This came a just the right time for me to make my first pair of top down and first chance to do Kitchener stitch. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathy A said...

Great pattern & beautiful sock yarn. Perfect combination!

www.blogspot.allthatispie.com said...

I am glad to see you have done a pattern with sizes. so far my socks haven't turned out as well as I would like, too wide and baggy, so I a ready to try the pattern and hope to win a skein. thanks. on ravely i am jrjinaustin, and jrjinaustin at gmail dot com

agirdler on Rav said...

The yarn makes very fun socks-love them.

agirdler on Rav

Betrie said...

Looking forward to casting on your pattern in the self striping I have stashed, but what a treat it'd be to win a skein! 😊 My Ravelry username is Betrie

Anonymous said...

I would love to win a skein of this beautiful yarn.
Jfcl.wilkinson@gmail.com

SusieT said...

I'm going to have a look on ravelry now for the pattern. Another great giveaway. Minisusie on ravelry.

isaksmom said...

Love the striped socks and happy for the chance at the yarn! (Rav name marliemade)

Tori said...

The color on those socks is amazing! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Rav ID: lilwestie

CarolynZ said...

Love the afterthought heel. Thank you for the sale and chance to enter.

Ravelry - CarolynZ

Jeanne said...

I am so excited that your Smooth Operator sock pattern is available and just love the yarn. I would love to win some and cast on! Jeanneftc on ravelry

Jeanne said...

I am so excited that your Smooth Operator sock pattern is available and just love the yarn. I would love to win some and cast on! Jeanneftc on ravelry

Jan l said...

Must have soicks!!!!
Jan at the Yarntaxidriver on ravelry

Anonymous said...

I was thinking "How did she get that to match like that?".
lisaj@ravelry

Sam I Am...... said...

Okay, I just bought and printed off the pattern so all I need is that fabulous yarn! I started my knitting journey with you and then started knitting socks using your How I Make My Socks pattern and I've taken your Craftsy class for the giraffe and I am on my second one for my grandsons. You have really inspired me to learn to knit at this late stage of life! LOL! I hope I have enough time left to knit everything I've 'faved' on Ravelry....maybe not! LOL! But I will definitely be knitting those Smooth Operator socks! Thank you!

NorasGranddaughter said...

Lord have mercy, there are about a million comments before mine. I love your socks, but thought that you had to keep entering a new color and weaving the ends in. Hallelulia that there is yarn that is self-striping that does this for you. Count me in. My Ravelry name is NorasDaughter. Thank-you!

Anonymous said...

Just bought the pattern, I'd love to win the yarn! 😊

ErinGain said...

so beautiful!! craftyez on Rav :)

Cate said...

I've already bought the pattern and would love to win yarn to go with it! Looking forward to trying the pattern out soon.

TaraMPaine said...

Those socks are gorgeous! Arianrod

Unknown said...

Perfect Birkensox! tricia 1214 on ravelry or tricia1214@comcast.net Thanks!

Dhampyr Purl said...

Such fun socks! I love the yarn too. Thanks for the discount! (Knitterita on Rav)

Anonymous said...

Pattern...Yarn...Happy!!!
Rav jm77mj

Anonymous said...

thanks for the addition to my sock making information. I'm starting the process of making myself socks. Trandleigh = me on ravelry

Jen said...

Those are lovely!

Heyjenray on rav

Suzanne said...

Just downloaded the pattern! I want the yarn! SuzanneAlaska on Ravelry.

susanleuna said...

I am so excited for the new pattern! I just love your work!

Rav: Mamachanse

Unknown said...

Every project is an inspiration! These socks just make me happy....thanks for the details!
Elizabeth.black2@comcast.net

Ruth Colville said...

Thanks for the wonderful chance to win some of Stacie's yarn.
I have loved "How I Make My Socks". It is my go-to sock pattern. I am eager to check this smooth approach. Thanks for the discount.
muttiruth on Ravelry

craft-chick said...

I've been using your How I Knit My Socks Pattern and I just downloaded this pattern...I love the heels on these!

Lindsey said...

I just bought this pattern and a skein of Must Stash yarn in the Sesame color way to make them with. I can't wait to start them!
LindseyScott-ravID

Hind DP said...

Love the socks, and the pattern! I think this one's a must have.
Rav ID mamamustknit

2knitncrochet said...

Thank you for another wonderful pattern. I have just started your basic sock pattern to take away to the Austrtalian Wool and Sheep Show.
This will be my 5th pair of socks. It was a challenge I set myself as I never wanted to make socks as I thought they would be too difficult even though I have been knitting for a long time. It was your socks that that turned me around ...seeing how you made them so easy to give me the confidence to just jump straight in.

Cheers
Carolyn Boots

José said...

I just started knitting socks, I'd really like to try this pattern with this beautiful yarn!I'm in love :)
(joos23 on Ravelry)

Terri said...

Those socks look amazing. I really like the heel

Unknown said...

I've only just started knitting socks. ..so this is very exciting for me! I love your 'how I knit my socks' pattern. tina@sydneyfoodieblog.com Teenski on Ravelry

chris m said...

Hi Susan, I'm excited to try your new pattern and would love to win the Must Stash yarn! Thanks for the opportunity! I am CTChris on Ravelry.

Karen said...

I already purchased your pattern, and I cannot wait to try it out. Thanks for the giveaway, Stacie and Susan! Klpsnow on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I love these socks, the yarn is terrific! Thanks for another give-a-way :-)

Rav ID: smozerose

Karin said...

I love self striping and look forward to trying the pattern.
Knitful on Ravelry

Ryan S said...

Reebo95 on Ravelry

Pretty ingenious! I'm not positive I can participate in a KAL right now (life is pretty hectic), but I would atleast keep an eye on one. Can't wait to try these out!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win the self-striping yarn. Enjoyed your craftsy class for knitting socks, now I'm ready to cast on much more of them. Lindyberlin (ravelry).

Dovile said...

Thank you for the chance!

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

InêsN said...

Those socks look a-ma-zing!! Love the pattern And the yarn! Thanks for another awsome giveaway!!

Rav ID: inesn

Eenae said...

These socks look so fun! Thanks for the chance to win, Susan! Ravelry ID: Eenae

Anonymous said...

How cheerful those colours are! Thanks for the chance to win! sofiami on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Bought the pattern and looking forward to casting on! (mmlt on Rav)

New Jersey Laura said...

Thank you for the great sick pattern and yarn giveaway 👏👍👏👍 newjerseylaura on Ravelry

Jenne said...

Thank you for this lovely giveaway! :)
mmyheartishere@gmail.com

Amanda said...

These socks look beautiful! I've recently become a sock knitter and a must stash yarn lover. I only have used your free sock pattern at this point and am interested in a different heel but regular afterthought heels didn't particularly appeal to me. This pattern makes everything look so seamless that I can't wait to try it! Thank you for your great patterns!

Amanda
Ravelry ID : mandyc62

Anonymous said...

Love those! I've been wanting to try socks and just never have. This looks like a great pattern to start with. Thanks!
Rav lmthoma

Unknown said...

Love striped socks!! I've been wanting to try an afterthought heel.
Thanks for all the great patterns!
-KimberlyVH on Ravelry-

Wendy said...

Can't wait to make these! Off to find some stash yarn to cast on!

Wendy (Wendeluu on Ravelry)

Connie said...

I can't wait to try out this pattern! I usually do afterthought heels on my self-striping socks because they fit my heel the best. Thank you for writing up this pattern! (aka Mustanggirl68 on Ravelry)

Cheryl said...

I just bought the pattern... I might have to go cast on today! My Rav ID is gbknitter.

Carold80 said...

Really excited to try self striping socks! must stash yarn is beautiful!

Caliknitpurl on ravelry

Chris said...

Beautiful socks! Thank you Susan and Stacie for such a wonderful giveaway!

Lori said...

Such a generous giveaway! And I can't wait to try your new pattern :-) (LBB1104 on ravelry)

Anonymous said...

This has to be the happiest yarn I have ever seen! Love the patter too! (nottodd on Ravelry)

Liane James said...

Beautiful socks and what a generous giveaway!

Ravelry: Absynthe200

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your blog and have made several pairs of socks using your free pattern. Looking forward to trying your new pattern
Gpippie on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Bought the pattern and dpns so I can knit them exactly as you do, thank you! hollyathome on Rav

Margot Hayes said...

Tried to enter earlier but iPad went wonky so I hope I am not repeating myself. Lovely and interesting pattern. Definitely looking forward to it.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the special intro price on this pattern! Love your Craftsy classes and looking forward to taking a class in person May 2017 when you come to Orlando! ... BridgetOl

anne said...

I can't wait to try the new pattern. Rav: annejz

Lynda said...

Looking forward to trying this new sock pattern, Susan. Would love to try it in Must Stash Yarn!
Thanks, Lynda (lejaros on Ravelry)

Teresa K. said...

Hi Susan! I am still improving my sock knitting technique so I am looking forward to getting your new sock pattern. Thank you for helping us fellow knitters and yarn lovers. TKidd on ravelry.

Anonymous said...

New sock knitter, here- looking forward to trying this!
Rav ID: olive14

Meriam said...

Another great giveaway, Susan!!!
bethski3@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

For my birthday today I will gift myself this pattern! Can't wait to start. (10sknitter on Rav)

Marianna said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I love your How I make my socks--I'm sure this one is even better!
yarnbasket on Rav

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a great pattern. Love the yarn too. Thank you for the great giveaway.

Martha from Ohio (knit3purl2 on Ravelry)

Unknown said...

I recently learned how to knit socks by using your "How I Knit My Socks" pattern. I am also learning how to knit toe up socks through your Craftsy class. I am very excited to now try your "Smooth Operator Sock" pattern! (Ravelry id: crochetingeli)

Anonymous said...

The socks and yarn are beautiful! Love the way the stripes line up and the nice heel. Purlynne on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Thanks for a fabulous contest!
Great looking socks.
LisaRR on the ran

Geraldine said...

Just bought the pattern! I have been curious about this pattern with all your little teasers! I'm sure it will not disappoint!

Cutzi said...

justinandcutzi@hotmail.com

Can't wait to try the pattern!

Unknown said...

Bought the pattern, thank you Susan! Shing on rav

Deb said...

Love your socks, especially the orange heels!
My ravelry name is nursetobe. Thanks for the chance to win a skein of this awesome yarn.

Kelly S said...

I have used & enjoyed How I Make My Socks pattern & can't wait to try Smooth Operator Socks pattern (just purchased!!)
kmhs on Ravelry

Kim said...

I can't wait to try your new pattern! kimmorrow2016@yahoo.com

jennifersm said...

What a great pattern, I'm inspired to return to sock knitting!
Jennifersm3 on Rav

kristieinbc said...

I love the yarn! Very cheerful colours! And I will be getting your sock pattern. I've always been put off the afterthought heel because I wasn't sure how to get the foot the correct length. Doing the heel before finishing the foot seems like the perfect solution. :-)

Unknown said...

Wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Kala123
Really beautiful..

Rhapsgirl said...

Love the socks. I have bought the pattern and can't wait to cast on
rhapsgirl on Rav

Tiffany said...

So excited to try this pattern! I have lots of self striping yarn in my stash so it will be perfect for me. Thanks to you and Stacy for offering the giveaway. (Bookchick29 on Rav)

Martha said...

Your socks are great, cast on last night! Martha24jane on ravelry

Anonymous said...

I showed my daughter your sock blog and she loved it. She is going to try knitting a pair of socks using your new sock method. Hopefully she will knit me a pair! LOL!

Thanks for a great and informative blog. Enter me in the drawing if you would please...

MarDe1234 on Ravelry

Mary S. said...

Thank you Susan for another great give a way!
Rav name.... pinkshabbyroses
email........marysarnese@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your blog!

Ravelry: knittinismything

Laura P.

Donita said...

Beautiful pattern and yarn. would love to win!
grandmaW on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I bought the pattern and started the socks yesterday! I'm working them TAAT in a gorgeous yarn :) My username on Ravelry is ftlsweetie.

Ashley said...

thank you!

ashleym103 on ravelry

Unknown said...

I would love to try that yarn!

Barb said...

Your pattern looks amazing! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway as well.

RavID - brabb

Unknown said...

Love Stacie's yarn and have not yet gotten to try any.
Rav name: DaisyFlower7
Thanks so much!
~Anissa

Deborah said...

I love your socks! After reading your blog entry about your new sock pattern I ordered it. The yarn is beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway chance. Best wishes to you and your family during this special time.

Jennifer Grant said...

These are too cute! The yarn looks really rich in color!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Rav ID: maniloonie

SeashoreSharon said...

Must Stash Yarn and your new sock pattern equals heaven!

SeashoreSharon

Maryanne said...

That is a very interesting looking heel!

wil4ds in Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Wow!! Great new pattern and yarn! Thank you! A knit-a-long sounds great!

Rav ID Bennet

Anonymous said...

Thanks for giveaway!
Rav ID: owlfish88

Anonymous said...

Your sock recipie is how I started making socks, and this pattern looks like the perfect way fir me to start trying after thought herls😊

KellyYarnBender on Rav

Anonymous said...

I'm up for a KAL! Love to use self-striping sock yarn so this heel type will be very handy.
OzKnitter on Rav

Dawne said...

Those socks are a thing of beauty ❤️
Thank you for this pattern Susan ... Can't wait to cast on.
I dream of the elusive Mustash yarns!

Catherine said...

These look like happy socks. Thanks for the opportunity.

Tiffanie said...

Yay for stripey socks! The yarn and pattern design are a perfect match. Thank you for sharing your genius. (tiffanie on ravelry)

Anonymous said...

Well, I have the pattern. Hoping for the yarn (though my stash is pretty stash already, if that's a word).
The shop is closed so I'm unable to order one. the Woodstock color way is awesome too.
Winning would be great but I just want to say thank you for all that you do. You are an inspiration!
CarolAnnKnowles on Rav

Anonymous said...

What a generous give-away! Would really love to try the new pattern out on a great sock yarn!

Lisa
sauer-knits on Rav

Unknown said...

Hi Susan,
I am a new knitter and have used your book, Topsy Turvey Inside Out, to learn new techniques. My adult friends love the toys too!
I'm hoping you can point me to a resource that will aide my mastery of the technique used to make the hedgehog's quills, (tl). I've tried several times and can't quite get it.

Unknown said...

Wow, these socks look amazing! I am a beginner knitter and haven't made socks thus far, let alone tried self striping yarn. I would love the chance to learn how to make these socks in a KAL :)
*stitchesNtangles on Ravelry*

Unknown said...

Gorgeous yarn and pattern. KAL? Yes please!

Caroline - runawayknitter on ravelry

TravelSox said...

I am knitting my first afterthought heels & using the Smooth Operator Socks pattern. Oh, and who doesn't love Must Stash - Stacie creates beautiful sock yarn. Thank you Susan and Stacie for the contest.

Anonymous said...

Love the new pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jndante is my ravelry name

Jennifer said...

Beautiful socks and neat pattern. Thank you for the opportunity!

Jennifer, aka tresovejitas on Ravelry

Dana (DanaRae19 on Ravelry) said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win! I have admired Must Stash yarn,p from afar, and only pay got my first skein as a gift last month, and plan to cast it on soon! Looking forward to trying your new sock pattern too!

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, I would love to join your Sock KAL, if you start one. I bought your pattern last week, and started The Smooth Operator sock with variegated yarn. I appreciate the tutorial section, because I am a relatively new sock knitter. I also took your Craftsy class on Toe-Up Socks, and found it very helpful. My Ravelry name is katkeson. Thanks again, Krista

Sara said...

Beautiful socks! I have a Craftsy class of yours to watch and would love to add this new pattern with this BEAUTIFUL yarn to my projects! Revelry: sarascott7

Jade said...

Perfect timing. I've been wanting to try afterthought heels.
Jade
Yuanpao on Ravelry

Unknown said...

Wow! Your socks look better than any store bought ones. I love them.
Greetings from Slovenia!
Sonja (raspberrydreams on Ravelry)

Vera said...

Bought the pattern! Love it. And the Family Reunion yarn would be so fun!!!

Anonymous said...

I hope I am not too late for the drawing. Missed the pattern but have been inspired to try socks again so I came here for advice!

love2read on Rav

KathyRV said...

Those are beautiful! I am KathyRV on Ravelry.

Unknown said...

I am so pleased with this pattern, I am making the socks from a self stripe yarn that an Instagram friend in Canada specially dyed for me in Wonder Woman colors for a dear friend who just had knee surgery, she is a champion in my mind because she is a chair woman who puts in many hours for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP. I cannot think of a more deserving person for a pair of stripy Wonder Woman socks! Thanks so much for the efforts you put into making this sock so wonderful! Love that the stripes stay intact and awesome instruction! My hat is off to you!

Anonymous said...

Bought the pattern, now need the yarn Must stash is hard to get. Thanks for the offer.
rav irishgirl1

Unknown said...

I love Must Stash Yarns! We all wish she was at SSK this coming weekend in Nashville. Can't wait to knit the Smooth Operator socks! My Rav username: knatalia . Thanks!

Anonymous said...

You always have beautiful socks knitted in no time!! Thank you for the wonderful pattern. I'm going to try it as soon as I finish the one I'm knitting.

Debbie1085 on Rav

Kaylitton06 said...

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Unknown said...

Love the new pattern! I had to purchase it as soon as I saw it.
Christine
SheThatKnits on Ravelry

Emily Sanders (mles on Rav.) said...

Love the sleek design. Looking forward to trying this new technique!

Jess P. said...

Those are great socks! I'm going to check the pattern out on ravelry.
Knittingupnorth

Sunny said...

I love everything you make, Susan! (terukosan on revelry)

Cole said...

Love the socks!! Thanks for the chance :D Ravelry: nicolesp

Anonymous said...

So cute! gladeslibrarian on Ravelry:)

Unknown said...

Love these! I'm off to buy the pattern and order the yarn. I don't know why I didn't see this earlier. Love Love them! Snoozann on Rav.

Amaris said...

I've always wanted to try Must Stash yarn. RavID: catfreecatlady

Unknown said...

I love this pattern. I purchased it and have read through it and cant wait to cast on.

Thanks!
princetonmamma

kmerali3@gmail.com

Christina said...

Awesome! Can't wait to try the new pattern. Your usual sock pattern is my go-to. tinaverbena on Ravelry

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