New Pattern Release

We're delighted to bring another awesome addition to our Memories Sock collection. Say hello to the fourth pattern in the series! We can't wait to spill all the exciting details about Valmiera Memories Socks.
Valmiera, a charming town in northern Latvia, holds countless memories of my teenage and university years. It was the perfect setting for our knitters' meetup, where we celebrated the 50th Zaneteknits pattern release. We gathered together, indulging in each other's company and relishing the delectable taste of a homemade meringue cake. This special occasion demanded an equally remarkable sock design.
And so the Valmiera Memories Socks came to be. Crafted from the toe-up, they feature a sole gusset, a reinforced heel flap and intricate stranded colourwork in the leg.

Here's the fascinating part: each sock showcases inverted colours, making them truly one-of-a-kind. Plus, you can choose between trapezoid and anatomically shaped toes. The greater the colour contrast, the more stunning the final result!

As you knit this pattern, you'll discover various interpretations. Some see the ornate V representing Valmiera, and others envision intricate details of majestic churches, the beauty of mountains and forests or moss-covered stones. But for us, these stitches bring to life the friendly faces of our meetup knitters and the heartfelt hugs we exchanged, promising future reunions.

Feel free to watch our live Q&A session recording on Instagram or YouTube to delve deeper into this topic! It's filled with valuable insights and might just catch your attention.

We've got a fantastic offer! Use the code VALMIERA when you check out on  Ravelry, Etsy, or zaneteknits.com to grab a 20%discount on the pattern until September 10th, 23:59 BST. So immerse yourself in the joy of creating these funky socks, and relish every stitch!

New Test Call

We are excited to introduce a new test call for our latest mandala-inspired colourwork yoke sweater. This series is designed to help you relax, find inner peace, and indulge in the joy of knitting. The project requires sport weight yarn and to bring out its true beauty, you could go with a gradient contrast colour.
Head to our blog post to read all the details about the design and where to register. We look forward to welcoming you into the test knitters circle and receiving your valuable input and feedback!

In other news...

I recently tackled some decluttering, and I documented the whole adventure of reorganizing my super messy swatch boxes. It turned out to be quite a nostalgic journey down memory lane. You can now find the video, split into two parts, on our YouTube channel.

By the way, if you've been following us for a while and fancy a challenge, see if you can name the designs from the swatch. Drop a comment on the video, and let us know how many patterns you can recognize before they're revealed on screen. Can't wait to hear from you!

Take a look at this special sneak peek of what's coming up in our upcoming newsletter:

Pagan Sky fingering

The moment we've been waiting for is almost here. We're delighted to announce that next month, we'll release the highly anticipated remake of our most popular design yet - the Pagan Sky. This time, we've partnered with The Farmers Daughter Fibers and used fingering weight yarn to bring this project to life. And that's not all! With options for close and wide necks, pullover and steeked cardigan versions, it's like getting four patterns in one. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates on this!

London Memories Socks Test

We're working on something exciting and will look for enthusiastic sock lovers who want to try out a unique forethought/afterthought heel. London Memories Socks will be the next addition to our Memories Socks series. It features beautiful stranded colourwork throughout. Watch this space, as the pattern will soon be ready for your critical eye!

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