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
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)
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
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
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
793 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 793 of 793I just bought your great pattern and would love to win some Must Stash yarn. Joanne Rav ID hedgiesyarn
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
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
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
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
Already bought the pattern! Can't wait to make them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Anglouise on ravelry
Would love the chance to win such beautiful yarn to knit up such fun socks!! Thanks!! :0) theknittedlamb
Would love the chance to win such beautiful yarn to knit up those fun socks!! Thanks!! :0) theknittedlamb
I love striped socks!
Ravelry lmeinmn
Fabulous striped socks! I just bought your pattern, thanks for the discount!
crondestvedt on ravelry
Fabulous striped socks! Just bought your pattern (thanks for the discount) and love the yarn. Would love to win the Must Stash yarn.
I love the pattern! I hope you do the KAL. I think it would be fun.
amyschulze on Rav
Love your new sock pattern and the fun self-striping yarn!
jsoule on ravelry
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
Cannot wait to cast these on!
Thank You Susan!
Ravid-alohaannie
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)
A lovely pattern and beautiful yarn! (Podocarpus on ravelry)
Awesome-looking socks!
claudey on rav
Love the self-striping improvements. Cdncarol on Ravelry.
Beautiful Yarn and sock pattern!
alikat2004 on Ravelry
Gorgeous pattern and colorway! Thank you so much for sharing! (Woolgirl on Rav)
Susan you have another winner in this fabulous sock pattern! Can't wait to cast on. (Ctduclin on Ravelry )
Thanks for this, Susan! Your pattern has convinced me to give striped socks a try! Galey on Ravelry.
Love the socks and yarn, such a good pairing! <3. Justlisa
anxious to win Must Stash yarn. it is very nice sock yarn and i love her stripes
dfrankenfield RAV ID
daunef@hotmail.com
Love the pattern and the yarn! Can't wait to try it.
Peace and love,
Amy
Silkydog on Ravelry
I love your pattern! I always wanted to have my stripes match. Thank you too for hosting a very generous giveaway.
Just completed my second pair of "How I Make My Socks!!!" Now off to buy the new pattern mkrids@msn.com
Love Mustash Yarns and your patterns, Susan! What could be better than the two together? Pearl
lspearl on ravelry
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
Great stripey colors on those socks, and that heel! Wow! dnnkuehl on Ravelry
Love the way the stripes come up!
Yummy!
Kknittink on Ravelry
Sorry, no Google account! ❤️
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.
Wow, another great yarn giveaway, thanks! ravid: katepwe
Looking forward to trying your pattern and have never used Must Stash yarn - it would be a treat!
Sherryl (WoodsyKnitter on Ravelry)
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
Love that you are always innovating and appreciative of your immense talent. Looking forward to making these socks!
Cheers,
Pat
patroosha on ravelry
Susan, thanks for a new pattern and giveaway. The socks are fabulous. Thanks for a chance. -Kris (kmnsw on Rav)
The socks look great!
And, The Must Stash yarn colors are fantastic!
CeeGeeKnits on ravelry
I've never used Must Stash Yarn, I'd love to try!
jordyndayne9698 on Ravelry
pretty pretty yarn ... can't wait to try your new pattern
Becky
flossiemae on Ravelry
How bright for any age. Pattern looks perfect. Ty for the chance to win. Pat NANA3H on Ravelry
Love both the pattern and the yarn! Rav ID: bananaslugs
I am going to buy the pattern right now. Would love to win a skein of yarn
maryknits7 on ravelry
I love Must Stash yarn and those socks are lovely. Thanks for the great giveaway offer.
Rav ID Lisa911
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.
Thank you Susan and Stacie! Will be trying the pattern in Stacie's "Daily Eggs' that I purchased recently!
Sue K
busknitter on Ravelry
Just bought the pattern! Can't wait to cast on
Margie228 on IG and rav :)
Just bought the pattern and ant wait to cast on!
I like the look of this sock. I really don't love enormous plackets or bulky heels. Lovely!
rav id: intavira
Love this yarn. I look forward to the pattern with your hints for afterthought heels on magic loop.
Thanks for a new pattern and the nice discount. Looking forward to giving it a go!!
rav name= Elizabethisabel
Yay for sock knitting and beautiful yarn!
Jennifer (aka IronicalKnitter)
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.
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.
Great pattern & beautiful sock yarn. Perfect combination!
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
The yarn makes very fun socks-love them.
agirdler on Rav
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
I would love to win a skein of this beautiful yarn.
Jfcl.wilkinson@gmail.com
I'm going to have a look on ravelry now for the pattern. Another great giveaway. Minisusie on ravelry.
Love the striped socks and happy for the chance at the yarn! (Rav name marliemade)
The color on those socks is amazing! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Rav ID: lilwestie
Love the afterthought heel. Thank you for the sale and chance to enter.
Ravelry - CarolynZ
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
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
Must have soicks!!!!
Jan at the Yarntaxidriver on ravelry
I was thinking "How did she get that to match like that?".
lisaj@ravelry
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!
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!
Just bought the pattern, I'd love to win the yarn! 😊
so beautiful!! craftyez on Rav :)
I've already bought the pattern and would love to win yarn to go with it! Looking forward to trying the pattern out soon.
Those socks are gorgeous! Arianrod
Perfect Birkensox! tricia 1214 on ravelry or tricia1214@comcast.net Thanks!
Such fun socks! I love the yarn too. Thanks for the discount! (Knitterita on Rav)
Pattern...Yarn...Happy!!!
Rav jm77mj
thanks for the addition to my sock making information. I'm starting the process of making myself socks. Trandleigh = me on ravelry
Those are lovely!
Heyjenray on rav
Just downloaded the pattern! I want the yarn! SuzanneAlaska on Ravelry.
I am so excited for the new pattern! I just love your work!
Rav: Mamachanse
Every project is an inspiration! These socks just make me happy....thanks for the details!
Elizabeth.black2@comcast.net
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
I've been using your How I Knit My Socks Pattern and I just downloaded this pattern...I love the heels on these!
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
Love the socks, and the pattern! I think this one's a must have.
Rav ID mamamustknit
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
I just started knitting socks, I'd really like to try this pattern with this beautiful yarn!I'm in love :)
(joos23 on Ravelry)
Those socks look amazing. I really like the heel
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
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.
I already purchased your pattern, and I cannot wait to try it out. Thanks for the giveaway, Stacie and Susan! Klpsnow on Ravelry
I love these socks, the yarn is terrific! Thanks for another give-a-way :-)
Rav ID: smozerose
I love self striping and look forward to trying the pattern.
Knitful on Ravelry
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!
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).
Thank you for the chance!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
Those socks look a-ma-zing!! Love the pattern And the yarn! Thanks for another awsome giveaway!!
Rav ID: inesn
These socks look so fun! Thanks for the chance to win, Susan! Ravelry ID: Eenae
How cheerful those colours are! Thanks for the chance to win! sofiami on ravelry
Bought the pattern and looking forward to casting on! (mmlt on Rav)
Thank you for the great sick pattern and yarn giveaway 👏👍👏👍 newjerseylaura on Ravelry
Thank you for this lovely giveaway! :)
mmyheartishere@gmail.com
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
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
Love striped socks!! I've been wanting to try an afterthought heel.
Thanks for all the great patterns!
-KimberlyVH on Ravelry-
Can't wait to make these! Off to find some stash yarn to cast on!
Wendy (Wendeluu on Ravelry)
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)
I just bought the pattern... I might have to go cast on today! My Rav ID is gbknitter.
Really excited to try self striping socks! must stash yarn is beautiful!
Caliknitpurl on ravelry
Beautiful socks! Thank you Susan and Stacie for such a wonderful giveaway!
Such a generous giveaway! And I can't wait to try your new pattern :-) (LBB1104 on ravelry)
This has to be the happiest yarn I have ever seen! Love the patter too! (nottodd on Ravelry)
Beautiful socks and what a generous giveaway!
Ravelry: Absynthe200
Enjoy your blog and have made several pairs of socks using your free pattern. Looking forward to trying your new pattern
Gpippie on Ravelry
Bought the pattern and dpns so I can knit them exactly as you do, thank you! hollyathome on Rav
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.
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
I can't wait to try the new pattern. Rav: annejz
Looking forward to trying this new sock pattern, Susan. Would love to try it in Must Stash Yarn!
Thanks, Lynda (lejaros on Ravelry)
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.
New sock knitter, here- looking forward to trying this!
Rav ID: olive14
Another great giveaway, Susan!!!
bethski3@yahoo.com
For my birthday today I will gift myself this pattern! Can't wait to start. (10sknitter on Rav)
Thanks for the giveaway. I love your How I make my socks--I'm sure this one is even better!
yarnbasket on Rav
Wow, what a great pattern. Love the yarn too. Thank you for the great giveaway.
Martha from Ohio (knit3purl2 on Ravelry)
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)
The socks and yarn are beautiful! Love the way the stripes line up and the nice heel. Purlynne on Ravelry
Thanks for a fabulous contest!
Great looking socks.
LisaRR on the ran
Just bought the pattern! I have been curious about this pattern with all your little teasers! I'm sure it will not disappoint!
justinandcutzi@hotmail.com
Can't wait to try the pattern!
Bought the pattern, thank you Susan! Shing on rav
Love your socks, especially the orange heels!
My ravelry name is nursetobe. Thanks for the chance to win a skein of this awesome yarn.
I have used & enjoyed How I Make My Socks pattern & can't wait to try Smooth Operator Socks pattern (just purchased!!)
kmhs on Ravelry
I can't wait to try your new pattern! kimmorrow2016@yahoo.com
What a great pattern, I'm inspired to return to sock knitting!
Jennifersm3 on Rav
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. :-)
Wonderful!
Kala123
Really beautiful..
Love the socks. I have bought the pattern and can't wait to cast on
rhapsgirl on Rav
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)
Your socks are great, cast on last night! Martha24jane on ravelry
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
Thank you Susan for another great give a way!
Rav name.... pinkshabbyroses
email........marysarnese@gmail.com
I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your blog!
Ravelry: knittinismything
Laura P.
Beautiful pattern and yarn. would love to win!
grandmaW on Ravelry
I bought the pattern and started the socks yesterday! I'm working them TAAT in a gorgeous yarn :) My username on Ravelry is ftlsweetie.
thank you!
ashleym103 on ravelry
I would love to try that yarn!
Your pattern looks amazing! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway as well.
RavID - brabb
Love Stacie's yarn and have not yet gotten to try any.
Rav name: DaisyFlower7
Thanks so much!
~Anissa
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.
These are too cute! The yarn looks really rich in color!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Rav ID: maniloonie
Must Stash Yarn and your new sock pattern equals heaven!
SeashoreSharon
That is a very interesting looking heel!
wil4ds in Ravelry
Wow!! Great new pattern and yarn! Thank you! A knit-a-long sounds great!
Rav ID Bennet
Thanks for giveaway!
Rav ID: owlfish88
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
I'm up for a KAL! Love to use self-striping sock yarn so this heel type will be very handy.
OzKnitter on Rav
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!
These look like happy socks. Thanks for the opportunity.
Yay for stripey socks! The yarn and pattern design are a perfect match. Thank you for sharing your genius. (tiffanie on ravelry)
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
What a generous give-away! Would really love to try the new pattern out on a great sock yarn!
Lisa
sauer-knits on Rav
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.
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*
Gorgeous yarn and pattern. KAL? Yes please!
Caroline - runawayknitter on ravelry
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.
Love the new pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jndante is my ravelry name
Beautiful socks and neat pattern. Thank you for the opportunity!
Jennifer, aka tresovejitas on Ravelry
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!
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
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
Perfect timing. I've been wanting to try afterthought heels.
Jade
Yuanpao on Ravelry
Wow! Your socks look better than any store bought ones. I love them.
Greetings from Slovenia!
Sonja (raspberrydreams on Ravelry)
Bought the pattern! Love it. And the Family Reunion yarn would be so fun!!!
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
Those are beautiful! I am KathyRV on Ravelry.
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!
Bought the pattern, now need the yarn Must stash is hard to get. Thanks for the offer.
rav irishgirl1
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!
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 on Ravelry
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Love the new pattern! I had to purchase it as soon as I saw it.
Christine
SheThatKnits on Ravelry
Love the sleek design. Looking forward to trying this new technique!
Those are great socks! I'm going to check the pattern out on ravelry.
Knittingupnorth
I love everything you make, Susan! (terukosan on revelry)
Love the socks!! Thanks for the chance :D Ravelry: nicolesp
So cute! gladeslibrarian on Ravelry:)
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.
I've always wanted to try Must Stash yarn. RavID: catfreecatlady
I love this pattern. I purchased it and have read through it and cant wait to cast on.
Thanks!
princetonmamma
kmerali3@gmail.com
Awesome! Can't wait to try the new pattern. Your usual sock pattern is my go-to. tinaverbena on Ravelry
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