Sock knitters will probably know from the title what I’m about to tell you.

Smooshy Yarn by Dream in Color has arrived at Loop!

This was the best find of my trip to the Yarn Market in January. Dream in Color is a small company in Illinois owned by two former yarn shop owners. They dye 100% Australian superwash merino wool yarn in a variety of weights, all available in their spectacular palette of subtle color variations.

Smooshy is Dream in Color’s fingering weight yarn. There’s approximately 450 yards in each 4 ounce hank. The recommended gauge is 6.5 to 8 stitches on size 1 to 3 needles. It’s become popular in sock knitting circles, but it’s a versatile yarn that can be used for scarves, mittens, baby clothes - even sweaters! Check out Jeanie - a beautiful shawl in the current edition of Knitty.

I’m not sure if I should cast on for a pair of socks (I have 2 on the needles already!) or a hat where I can do some color work. Elizabeth and Laura are both knitting themselves Cookie A’s Red Herring Socks pattern. I could join in and get my socks and color work in one!

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