After working on a big project for the past month (Camp Loopy Project Three, 2600 yds., photos soon!), I’m ready to do something smaller. In fact, maybe I’ll work on a few-somethings-smaller. If you’re like me, you probably have lots of leftover balls of sock yarn from various projects. I’ve seen people make some cute things from their leftover sock yarn, but frankly, I really like keeping all of those little leftovers in pretty jars. If and when I get holes in my hand knit socks, I know exactly where to find the leftover yarn to fix that. And the thought of getting a full skein to knit into something that calls for scraps defeats the whole purpose of using lots of small skeins to make something with lots of colors.
But then I started looking at The Beekeeper’s Quilt again. And the Sock Yarn Blanket. (Oh, I love Shelly’s Sock Yarn Blanket.) And the fun, multi-squared Babette Blanket. And the Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf. And the Dicke Decke (which looks like a beautiful water color). And the Zig and Zag Baby Blanket. Well – I wanted to jump in and make something up in lots of fun colors like that. (But … without using up my leftover-but-I-like-them-in-my-jars sock yarns.)
Lorna’s Laces to the rescue! We’ve teamed up with Lorna’s to bring you a special kit full of unique colors, just for projects like the ones I linked to, above. Each kit will contain 1200 yards (1097 meters) of fingering weight Shepherd Sock yarn. You’ll get 24 colors, 50 yds. in each color, all wound up into miniature balls, ready for your knitting. We’ll have two different options – the Multi Mix and the Semi Solids. The multis will contain color ways that they are dyeing up just for these kits. That way, if you already have leftover Lorna’s Laces colors that you are using for your project, you can be assured that these will all be different. I think Beth and her team are looking forward to just playing in the dye pots and coming up with brand new mixes! If you’re more of a semi-solids kind of person, then you’ll want the Semi Solids kit which contains solids and no mixes. (Or if you’re like me, you’ll want to use both so that you have a mix of semi’s and multi’s in your finished project.)
Each bag 0f 24 balls will retail for $80. If, for example, you’re making hexapuffs for the Beekeeper’s Quilt, it looks like you should be able to get 3-4 puffs out of each mini skein, depending on needle size and gauge. That means a kit of 1200 yards (24 mini balls) should result in somewhere between 72 – 96 puffs.
We’re hoping to start getting the kits in around mid October. We’re taking pre-orders, so let us know if you’d like us to save you some. Email support@theloopyewe.com and tell us if you want the Multi Mix, the Semi Solids, or both. When the kits come in, we’ll set up your orders and will have you put payment through. I hope you have fun with them. I need to go decide which of these fun projects I want to do first. I might knit the Beekeeper’s Quilt without the puff stuffing. Or does that take all of the fun out of it? Is the puff part necessary?
Would you like to win a free kit? Just leave a comment and tell us which pattern you might be interested in making. We’ll randomly draw a winner next week and will let you pick between a Multi Mix and a Semi Solid kit!
Sheri wholikesportablelittleprojectslikethese
I would love to make the Zig Zag Baby Blanket for my new grandchild who is coming in March
I can’t decide between the Sock Yarn Blanket and the Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf…I love them both!
I have been saving sraps for a sock yarn blanket but the beekeeper quilt is calling my name! Too many projects, not enough time!
I’m torn between the sock yarn blanket and babette!
A Beekeeper blanket would be great with this yarn. Also, you can make smaller projects with the beekeeper pattern. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I want to start a Beekeeper. I’m working on a mitered square blanket.
I think I’d go with the beekeeper’s quilt. I like the look of patchwork, but don’t like picking up stitches or sewing edges together. Also, because the pieces are tied together, it seems like it could be easy (and fun!) to rearrange them every so often or to add a new color as your decorating scheme changes.
The Babette Blanket has been on wishlist since it was published…one of my favorites.
The hexapuff blanket is just the cutest, cutest thing! I must try this blanket!
Now for the colors. I personally don’t care if the yarns are varigated, semi-solid, or both. I would select whichever kit uses jewel & true shades of red / blue / green / purple / yellow / orange / etc. No pastels for me!
Gosh, I do hope I win!
They are all great, but I think I would make the sock yarn blanket…..or the bee keepers blanket….or the Dicke Decke…or something!! Love them all!!!!
I’m loving the Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf!
I would love to make a Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf!
Now it’s time to get the hexapuff and stop looking around for a way to do it. BRILLIANT.
Oh, I think the Zig Zag baby blankie is what I would have to make. I really do love them all, though! I have my sock leftovers in a glass terrarium on my knitting book shelf.
Definitely the Beekeeper’s Quilt.
I’ve already gotten about 25 puffs knitted up but I took a little time off to finish some other projects but I’m diving back into it now and the little hexagons are SO addicting!
It sounds like a great idea – snuggle up with a blanket while you knit.
Cheryl
Oh I love the Dicke Decke! I’d never seen that pattern before, but I think that would make an excellent addition to my WIP basket 🙂
I would make the Zig Zag baby blanket! I also keep all of those lovely scrap balls in a vase! Dual purpose, I can see my pretty vase and the lovely colorways I have used.
I would make a sock yarn blanket. I love that someone is putting together such kits. That would be great for us Fair Isle lovers too!
I love the hexipuffs from the Beekeeper’s Quilt, but have a mad idea of using those to make a sort of hippy type patchwork coat 🙂
Its very much only an idea at the moment as I am a total beginner on the knitting front, but I think it is one of those ideas that may “haunt” me until I attempt it! >.<
I am a little intrigued by the Bees. When I was growing up, our naighbour was a beekeeper. We would get honey from him in big 4L ice cream pails. I used to think everyone had pails of honey at home. My Dad would have it on his toast in the morning.
I’d love to make a sock yarn blanket. Trouble is, I haven’t knit a lot of socks yet, so I hardly have any leftovers.
Possibly the Beekeepers blanket, or I may go down the granny square rabbit hole and crochet a blanket. Of course, now that I’ve seen others’ ideas I’m going to have to hunt them all down on Ravelry. How’s that for an answer?
I’m already making the sock yarn blanket, but could always use more yarn for it!
Sheri–I’ve begun to accumulate a lot of odds and ends of sock yarn and recently added the SOCK YARN BLANKET to my Favorites list. (I’d love to be able to add to that stash! Wink Wink!)
Jean, whoshouldreallybeworkingonpatientchartsbutislustingafteryarninstead
I’ve always wanted to make the Babette Blanket, but I do love that Beekeeper’s quilt.
I would probably want to make the Beekeepers blanket.
I would love to try the beekeepers quilt!
I have started the beekeepers quilt. I am enjoying it so much. The feeling of satisfaction after completing something in 30 minutes is so motivating. I would love to add both kits to my project 🙂
I would love to knit the Sock Yarn Blanket. It’s so pretty!
marvelous idea to make a blanket using leftover sock yarn! i could make a fantastic beekeeper’s start with what i have … so i’d dearly love to win a bag of bitty balls to mix in.
I’ve been wanting to make that sock yarn blanket for a while.
I love making little portable projects with leftover sock yarn too. Would so love to win this giveaway!
I like the sock yarn blanket.
I am totally smitten with Beekeeper’s quilt. It’s just so much FUN!
I will probably be doing the sock yarn blanket. I’ve been saving my little scrap balls like you do in some glass jars.
I’d love to make the Beekeeper’s Quilt.
How awesome are you for coming up with this idea??!! I’ve started a Beekeeper’s Quilt, but that’s not say it wouldn’t welcome some additional, multi-mix, yarn 🙂
Wow, hard to choose since I love all the patterns. The beekeeper’s quilt is really intriguing, tho.
I love that blankie and Lorna’s Laces!
I’ve got a Beekeeper’s Quilt and Shelley’s Sock Yarn Blanket going. I’d love to put this fabulous kit to use in either of my blankets!
Definitely the beekeeper!
I am loving the Beekeeper’s Quilt… very interesting!!
I love the idea of an unstuffed Beekeeper’s Quilt. I live in Central Texas and the stuffing will definitely be overkill. And the mini-skeins are so perfect for this type of of quilt. Can’t wait to begin knitting it.
I love the Beekeeper’s Quilt. Such a great way to use up sock yarn leftovers!
I’m already working on a Beekeeper’s Quilt – such a fun little pattern!
Love the Dicke Decke, so free form and yet looks so planned when finished somehow!
Oooh…I’ve totally been eyeing the Beekeeper’s Quilt. I really love the way it looks.
I love the Beekeeper’s Quilt! I am going to make it even if I don’t win, but winning would be great!