You know I’d never be one to try to talk someone into buying anything . . not me! Not fabric, not yarn, not thread, certainly not chickens! 🙂 But, I’m just saying . . here’s a good deal on some great sock yarn.
Allison at Simply Sock Yarn is having a great sale on some of the discontinued Opal yarn collections and there a few of the Online yarns on sale too. The socks made from Opal just wear and wear! I do believe they love to be thrown into the washer and dryer. I normally don’t do it but every now and then, a pair has accidentally ended up going through the washer and dryer and still looks as good as new. The yarn is mostly self striping yarn and isn’t the best for doing patterns such as cables but for plain Jane socks, especially socks that are to be gifted, you cannot beat Opal yarn.
I’ve been a Simply Sock Yarn customer for many years. I looked at my order history and my first order was placed with them in May, 2007. I highly recommend SSY – great yarn and great service. I’ve placed my order. That’s the kind of friend I am . . I get what I want before I tell you about it. I’m sure quantities are limited so if you want it . . get it now! I may decide to place another order!
Denise ~ Justquiltin says
You are an evil, evil woman. You know I love Opal for their staying power!. And yes, I throw my opal ones in the washer all the time – never hand wash those – and occasionally they’ve been through the dryer and they look just like when I made them and they get worn alot.
Grumble grumble…thought she was my friend… grumble grumble… tempting me with Opal that’s so cheap!!..grumble grumble there’s yarn sitting in my cart so do I click the order button. :-)????
Nolene says
You two are so funny!
Denise, you know there are exceptions to every rule. Besides, you don’t want Judy to have all the fun.
Judy D in WA says
I’m right there with Denise–you are just plain evil! I have a cart full and have yet to click buy! I’ve never used Opal and I think I should at least try it. 😉
Nancy says
I’ve already ordered multiple skeins of the Opal. I agree that Simply Sock Yarn is a wonderful business – no complaints, great customer service.
Marilyn Smith says
Judy, way to go! BTW, have you checked out Heather Mulder Peterson’s site lately? What a beautiful sweater she has finished. It is gorgeous!
Helen Koenigl says
I agree with Denise – you are a bad, bad woman!!!! Not only did I succumb and go to “just have a look” – I am ordering sock yarn, have figured out what pattern(s) I want – and, courtesy of Ravelry – even have signed up for some basic knitting with people support group here locally!
I even showed my son some of the socks – and he agreed – they’re nice! (Only I think he said they were great – I think they are REALLY nice!)
BAAAAAD Judy!!!! LOLOL You have tempted me to go above and beyond my budget (yet, once again!)
Dar says
I should buy some “OPAL” yarn just because that was my mother’s name!! Right?? Haven’t made any socks yet — but I do love soft, pretty yarn.
Sue in WA says
I just bought five skeins myself! Oh brother do I have a lot of socks to knit!