“Sock yarn” can be used for a ton of other machine-washable projects. I personally enjoy knitting items in a finer gauge too. How about some wristwarmers, a scarf, or a cowl? Gloves or mittens for the little ones? Or even, in the following example, some really cool hats.

My old colleague, Shannah, has done wonders with some of my yarns. A great collection of monster hats, each of them perfectly unique, with their own stories. Who knew that some scrap sock yarn and swapping of different colorways could produce such great results? Okay I did, but she definitely deserves all the credit for her creative vision. Some pix below - but definitely check out her blog for the backstory to these fabulous hats, and her Etsy shop to place an order for your very own unique monster hat!

As a way for you to give the gift of yarn or stitchmarkers this Christmas, I have a few specials up my sleeve. These specials will run from December 3rd through December 19th (the last day to guarantee that your package will arrive before Christmas day for U.S. customers)

1) Buy two skeins, get the third at 1/2 price

2) Buy two sets of holiday stitchmarkers, get the third set free!

So shop now and shower your friends with yarn and beaded markers!

Just enter the code “YLDec2008-Buy2″ in the notes section of Etsy when you purchase, and I’ll send you a revised invoice via PayPal (or refund the difference if you submit payment).

Not sure what to buy? There’s always the option of a Yarn Lust Gift Certificate - just check out the two in the shop, or let me know how much you’d like to gift

Enjoy - and have a great holiday season!

* Third discounted item must be of lesser or equal value. Does not apply to custom dye orders.

The holidays are right around the corner - so be sure to send the gift of YARN! Not sure what your friend may like? How about a Yarn Lust Gift Certificate? $25 and $50 ones are in the shop right now, but if you’d like one in a different monetary increment, let me know.

Check them out at www.yarnlust.com

Or if you had a skein in mind, but don’t see the colorway in the shop, feel free to
convo me for a custom order

Latest updates:

• With a Twist yarn is back - a few have been posted; more to come
• more Bulky Organic Merino Wool is being loaded into the shop every day
• more & more sock yarn

So check the shop and check it often.

Coming soon (so get the custom orders in):

• more cashmere - in 2ply and 4ply weights
• merino/cashmere sock yarn
• more seacell sock yarn

Until next time,
Rosalynn @ Yarn Lust

As a way to say thank you, I am offering a 20% discount all all items in the shop (custom orders do not apply). Also, you’ll receive a free set of 7 stitchmarkers with your purchase - a surprise from me! Just enter YL1K in the notes section when you purchase, and I’ll send you a revised invoice.

This sale will run for a week, so it starts now and ends on Tuesday night, November 11th. So don’t wait until someone else snatches up your favorite skein - visit the shop now

The changes have already been made in the Etsy Shop, so stop on by and stock up now!

(HINT: check the store regularly to see new skeins posted).

Here’s your sneak preview of them all stacked in my light box.

One other announcement - I’ve got some lovely sock yarn with REAL SILVER plied with Superwash Merino Wool, Silk and Nylon. I’m calling it “All That Glitters” Sock Yarn - and there are already some skeins in the shop. Check them out, and if you should have any custom color requests, you can always convo me.

… that you can link up to Yarn Lust’s skeins on Ravelry? Please visit my listing at http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/yarn-lust/yarns to check out what’s listed. If a yarn that you have is not yet listed there, let me know - my Ravelry member name is yarnlust.

For all of you early holiday shoppers, I am starting to stock my shop with some seasonal stitchmarkers. Halloween ones are definitely up there in full swing (get your Candy Corn, Jack o’ Lanterns and Pumpkin Patch ones now before I run out). There are a few December holiday / Christmas / Kwanzaa / Hanukkah ones on the way as well (but for now, I’ve got some Angels, Snowmen and Holiday Lights in there).

Where would you find these wonderful stitchmarkers?  Check them, and the others the Seasonal Stitchmarkers section of the shop.

Also, if you’re having trouble deciding on which stitchmarkers to buy, you can always have fun and purchase a Mystery Grab Bag. You will get a price break on these as well - 7 stitchmarkers for $5… which is more than a 25% discount~!

As always, if you need more sets than what’s listed, convo me - chances are that I do have more in stock, but have not listed them all.

Happy Shopping,
Rosalynn @ Yarn Lust

And check out my banner ad on the Patterns page.

In celebration of the holiday, I am happy to offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $25! So visit the shop and purchase what you like - I’ll send along an adjusted PayPal invoice to discount the shipping.

Enjoy, and have a great long weekend - we all deserve it!

- Rosalynn @ Yarn Lust