So in the book, you’ll find patterns, including the ones shown in the photos here, for hats, scarves, shawls, gloves, mittens, baby items, even a few bigger garments like a halter and a vest. I tried to use all different kinds of sock yarns in the book, including handdyed and machine-dyed; solid, semi-solid and multicolor; self-patterning and self-striping; and a sampling of different companies and fiber blends. I was really lucky to get some terrific designer friends to help, too, people like Franklin Habit, Véronik Avery, Wendy D. Johnson, Brooke Nico, and Melissa Morgan-Oakes. ~ Carol J. Sulcoski
I was so thrilled to receive a review copy of Carol J. Sulcoski’s new book, Sock Yarn Studio. This book has been on my list to buy since I hear it was coming out this year and I am so happy to be able to share my review with you today.
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andpainted sock yarn is quite a favorite among knitters, especially those who love to knit socks and shawls. The colors are fantastic, alluring and quite addictive, so much so that many of us have grown our stash of handpainted fingering weight yarn to the point that we don’t really know what to knit with our treasured collection. So, what do we do with all that accumulated goodness? Why knit of course, but not necessarily socks, or even shawls. What knitters need is a few creative alternatives and Carol Sulcoski has given us just that!
Carol has broken down her book into three chapters that provide a mix of one-skein, two-skein an multi-skein projects that feature designs that she herself has created, along with the likes of Wendy Johnson, Veronik Avery, Franklin Habit, Melissa Morgan Oakes, Barbara Brown and more. This book provides over 20 projects that include, shawls, socks, mitts, hats, scarves an even home decor. There is also a chapter covering the basics, including a guide to various types of sock yarn, an exploration of repeats, how to how to avoid pooling, yarn substitutions, swatching and tips.
Here’s a few things you’ll find inside, along with pattern links to Ravelry:
- Alexander Street Hat – Women’s hat has picot edging; men’s hat has hem without picots.
- Autumn Walking Scarf – A lovely colorwork project that is knit in the round, stabilized with machine-sewn seam, then steeked.
- Deux Violettes Gloves - Feminine gloves with sweet tiny pearl buttons at the cuff.
- Bliss Capelet – Made with two strands of sock yarn held together, this capelet switches colorways one strand at a time to create a gorgeous hazy color effect. It’s knit from the bottom up, in the round, with no seams.
- Cushington Square Cushion – A lovely colorwork throw pillow using just two colors.
- Fair Isle Peacock Hat – A simple two color piece that is a snap to knit!
- Golden Lace Baby Cardigan - A cute as a button one skein project.
There are so many fun an creative designs in this book, but I have to admit that my favorite project is the Fortunate Cowl designed by Melissa Morgan Oakes.
For knit alongs, pattern support and general questions, Carol has started a Ravelry group, Sock Yarn Studio. So, be sure to visit and join the knitting fun! You can learn more about this book and Carol by visiting the Lark Crafts Blog.
About: Carol J. Sulcoski is a former attorney turned knitting designer and handdyer. She is the author of Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarns and co-author of Knit So Fine (both published by Interweave Press). Her designs have been published in Vogue Knitting, KnitSimple, St-Denis Magazine, KnitScene, and various other books and magazines, and her technical articles frequently appear in Vogue Knitting.
She also founded Black Bunny Fibers, an independent dyeing business, creating unique hand-painted yarns and fibers, and her patterns can be found on Ravelry and Patternfish. She lives outside Philadelphia, PA, with her family.
You can find Carol online at her blog, Go Knit In Your Hat, Twitter, Black Bunny Fibers, Ravelry and FaceBook.
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I am happy to announce that I will be giving my review copy that Lark Crafts has sent me to one lucky blog reader. To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment, and do be sure to leave a means of contact if your email does not automatically attach to your comment, for example your Ravelry ID. For an extra chance to win, follow me on Twitter, tweet the giveaway and come back to enter to let me know.
The Deadline to enter is Wednesday, October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Arizona Time. The winner will be selected by a random number generator and will be announced on Thursday, October 5th . Please note that the winner will receive their book directly from me and that this giveaway is open only to US and Canadian Residents.
Disclaimer: This copy has been sent to me by Lark Crafts for review. Please note that the above opinions are my own.
This giveaway is now closed ~ thank you for entering!
I would love to win this book!
I’d love to be in to win this book, looks lovely
I’m already following you on Twitter
My sock yarn stash is off the charts! I would love to win this book. It looks like there are so many fresh ideas in it.
Truly a lovely collection of patterns. Rav amchart
I would love a review copy! Thanks so much for this great give-away; I have some wonderful sock yarn to use up. Rav: gnomesbeatfaeries
I’ve been looking forward to reviews of this book – thanks or sharing!
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What a terrific idea! I love the colors and patterns o sock yarns, but I don’t knit socks yet; now I can get in on all that lovely yar, too!
Thanks for the giveaway! Book looks amazing
Rachelle Mathews
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It surely is that time of year again. And just about the time I started wondering what’s new and exciting in this season’s patterns, you so generously offer a give-away! Looking forward to hearing from you! Maddy
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This sounds like the book for me. I love sock yarn, but I don’t knit socks!
Zowmom on Ravelry
Awesome, I am so ready to look into some new ideas for projects.
Wow, I really truely enjoyed reading your review on this book. Loved looking at some of the pictures of some of the items from this book.
It can’t be easy to create a pattern that does painted yarn justice! I have plenty of it in my stash waiting for some good patterns!
This looks like such a wonderful book. i’d love to win it!
I love the note about handpainted sock yarn and how addicting it is! I’m wearing a pair of handpainted Brown Sheep Wool yarn socks today!
RAV: Lcubed
I would love to win!
Rav:GingerLee25
LOVE knitting socks and so sock yarn. It’s all good – Rav:wahoomerryf
I enj9oy following your blog :^)
Scottiegirl1 on Ravelry
Lovely patterns. Would be happy to add this book to my collecton. Rav id alcbrooks
I absolutely LOVE working with sock yarn and after reading your review and checking out some of the patterns you mentioned, I must have this book!!! Thanks so much, Tina, for sharing with us
@jwitt33 on Twitter
Another sock knitting obsessive knitter here. I even made a video on sock knitting. Love to win the book.
Ludmilla
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Looks like a great knitting book! Can’t ever have too many either! I am an avid sock knitter. Please pick me.
Ah Tina, yet another wonderful goodie you’re making me lust after! I’m using sock yarn now to knit a Volna scarf. The patterns from this book are too delicious!
I’m so drawn to sock yarns, but not much of a sock knitter! This book would sure be appreciated.
I am still just in time… and I would love to get the book as well
(especially since knitting books are pretty rare in my side of the world)
Love to knit socks! This book would be loved as well. Chels
This sounds like a wonderful book – Thanks for sharing it with one lucky winner!!
What a wonderful prize’ thanks for the opportunity.
Rav I’d = mmgrrr
I have tons of sock yarn this book would get lots of use! My Ravelry ID is Fizbin