Win a copy of Cookie's new book, Sock Innovation, and a skein of "zesty" in our merino sock!

I took a break from dyeing on Friday to venture out and pick up Cookie's new book. The designs are just beautiful and it definitely does not disappoint. It's a great mix of instruction, advice, and sock patterns. Although I can count the number of socks I've actually completed on one hand, I have grand plans for many more and can say for sure that most on my to-knit list are Cookie's. I've already cast on for the first sock in the book but haven't made it much past the ribbing. Hopefully I'll have some progress to show soon.

As far as the giveaway... I picked up an extra copy and want to pass it along, along with a skein of our merino sock in "zesty". All you have to do is leave a comment to this post (one per person, please) and I will select a random winner. I'd love to know what your plans are for the spring/summer or you can just say hi :).

If the winner already has the book, they can choose to just receive the yarn and let me find someone that does not yet have it or do so themselves. The winner will be chosen on Sunday April 12th at 8:00pm est so until then, comment away!

The new 80/20 merino/nylon sock (in front) compared to our 100% merino sock (in back).

I'm really loving this base. It has a nice tight twist and takes color beautifully. These skeins are dyed in the April semi-solid colorway so I altered the photo. No spoilers here. It's a teeny-tiny bit finer than our regular 100% merino sock but will still take between a 0-3 US needle size. It's listed as having approx. 420 yards and this skein clocked in at 432. More than enough for a nice size pair of socks. I'm working on a swatch and will try to have pics up sometime this weekend. If you have any questions about the new base or are on the fence about which one to choose for the club, just let me know!

Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope you're enjoying a fabulous weekend! I'm sorry if you tried to access the blog a little while ago and weren't able to get on. I was getting all the info together for the SSssSC and that post will go live at 1pm EST with all of the payment options. Make sure to scroll down your screen to see all of the different payment/subscription choices. If you have any questions in the mean time, please let me know! All of the sock club info is a couple of posts down if you want to check it out. Thanks so much!!

From Kimberly's blog...

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me.

This offer does have some restrictions so please read carefully:

- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
- What I create will be just for YOU.
- I will make it this year (2009).
- I will make something in the real world, not a figment of the internet.
- I may bake a batch of cookies, knit you a hat, sew you something or write you a poem ~ who knows?
- Photos will be posted in a group TBA of the giving and getting

In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 other people.

Make sure to comment here that you are interested in my little gifty and tag me in your note.

Void where prohibited, use only as directed, for a limited time only, store in a cool dry place.

Let’s keep it going!

If you're one of the first five commenters, go ahead and send your mailing address to jessie AT yarntini DOT net.

Super Summery Semi-solid Sock Club!

6 months of super yummy, super summery sock yarn fun! All semi-solids, perfect for highly textured or lacy socks and shawls.

The club starts in April and runs through September 2009. Subscriptions will be available on a monthly or 3-month basis. Those that are members for all 6 months will receive a little something extra with the final shipment in September. Members will be able to purchase additional skeins of each month’s colorway after their shipment is received for $20/skein plus shipping.

Your choice of our 100% superwash merino fingering (415 yards), 100% superwash merino sport (260 yards), or our brand new 80/20 superwash merino/nylon fingering yarn (420 yards). Extra skeins can be ordered in any base.

US members - $26/month or $70/3 months

Canada members - $35/month or $95/3 months

International members - $40/month or $110/3 months

Prices include USPS shipping costs. Payments will be done through Paypal and the day of the month that you sign up is when you will be charged each month (or after three months, if you choose that option).

Sign-ups will begin March 22nd 1:00pm EST at www.yarntini.blogspot.com.



There is also a KAL going on over in the yarntini forums on Ravelry. Some very generous Ravelers have offered up prizes and I've also included a full membership to our new semi-solid sock club. I wanted to post about this earlier but the KAL is going on until March 31st so if you haven't joined yet, please check it out!

Hope everyone's having a great weekend! The weather's starting to warm up here in PA. It's a little cloudy today but spring is definitely on it's way! Finally!