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Aug 9, 2012
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- Website: blocsocks.com
Pledge $10 or more
8 backers
A personalized thank you card from the women in Patalenitsa and a spot on our friends and family mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
7 backers
A martenitsa—the traditional, red-and-white knit charm worn in spring for good luck. Plus the thank you card and spot on the mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $35 or more
37 backers Limited (163 of 200 left)
One of our samples! We'll select a pair of hand-knit, organic wool Bloc Socks for you in an adult size of your choice and according to your color specifications. Plus everything from the previous level.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $45 or more
49 backers Limited (101 of 150 left)
You choose any pair of Bloc Socks featured on our website in any size, baby through men's large. Plus the martenitsa, spot on the mailing list, and thank you card.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $60 or more
6 backers Limited (34 of 40 left)
The knee-length Valentina in any size and color. This is a limited-edition Bloc Sock that will keep you extra warm on those cold winter nights! Plus the martenitsa, thank you card, and spot on the mailing list. (Note, please add 15 dollars for the Valentina at any of the above pledge levels).
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $65 or more
6 backers Limited (44 of 50 left)
A Patalenitsa gift pack including rose hand lotion, a unique wooden handicraft, and other Bulgarian treats. Plus everything from the $45 level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $75 or more
20 backers Limited (55 of 75 left)
Two pairs of Bloc socks from the website in any size, baby through men's large. Plus the martenitsa, thank you card, and spot on the mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $80 or more
12 backers Limited (3 of 15 left)
A pair of personalized Bulgarian knitting needles printed with your name (or the name of someone who loves to knit!). Plus everything from the previous level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $100 or more
2 backers Limited (13 of 15 left)
A wool winter hat in a pattern and color of your choice. Plus the knitting needles and everything from the 65-dollar level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $100 or more
4 backers Limited (16 of 20 left)
A limited edition, six-foot, hand-knit scarf in a color and pattern of your choice. Plus the knitting needles and everything from the 65 dollar level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $125 or more
5 backers Limited (25 of 30 left)
The family deal! Any four pairs of Bloc Socks, plus everything from the 20-dollar level. Christmas shopping? Done! (Note: the sweater reward still comes with everything from the 100-dollar pledge, not this level).
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $150 or more
7 backers Limited (13 of 20 left)
A custom-made sweater with a traditional Bulgarian design. You will be able to select the pattern and color from our website after the campaign. Plus everything from the previous level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $175 or more
0 backers Limited (15 of 15 left)
The custom made sweater along with the hat and the scarf. Plus everything from the 65-dollar level. (Note: at the 150 dollar pledge please let us know your choice between a hat and scarf.)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $175 or more
3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)
The slightly larger family deal! 6 Bloc Socks in any size and style from our website. Plus the martenitsa, thank you card, and spot on the mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $225 or more
3 backers Limited (17 of 20 left)
All the wool you will ever need. The custom sweater, scarf, hat and four pairs of Bloc Socks. Plus the martenitsa, thank you card, and spot on the mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
An oil painting of the Bulgarian countryside done by an artist from the Patalenitsa pensioners' club. Plus the sweater, scarf, pair of bloc socks, martenitsa, thank you card, and spot on the mailing list.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $500 or more
0 backers
We'll make you a part of the new knitting center by engraving your name on a commemorative plaque. Plus everything from the previous level.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
Three nights for two in Bulgaria, airfare excluded. I will show you the capital city, expose you to Bulgaria's culinary delights, and give you a tour of the knitting center in the Patalenitsa countryside. Plus everything from the previous level. Contact us for details.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on December 2
Hi Martha,
It looks like the socks will be delivered tomorrow. For some reason the shipment got held up in San Pablo, CA. Hope you enjoy the socks and needles!
Creator Martha Newman on December 2
No socks or needles yet for me! Is there something else I need to do?
Martha Newman
Creator Stephanie on November 28
Just got my socks, just in time for winter!
Creator Sara Marsden on November 20, 2012
Just got my socks today in Australia. I've tried them on and they fit! Yay. Unfortunately I can't wear mine until winter next year. But they are still awesome. :) Thank you Dimitar and the ladies of Patalenitsa you are wonderful. x
Creator Robin Waldman on November 5, 2012
I received my Kalina socks last week, just in time for the colest night of the year so far. They are beautiful, fun, warm and comfortable. Thank you!
Creator Jennifer Rabuzin on November 2, 2012
Got my socks last night! Boyfriend and I love them :)
Creator Meghan Gallery on November 2, 2012
Got my socks last night!! They are incredibly adorable and insanely warm! So happy with them!!
Creator R&J Spencer on October 31, 2012
I got my socks today! Just in time for our cold snap. They are great - just like the picture. THANKS for a fun (and educational) kickstarter.
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on October 14, 2012
Hi RJ,
Socks are ready to be shipped and I hope they will go out in the next few days. I also hope we will be able to meet the promised deadlines, but for those in October, it would rather be late October. We will post another update in the next few days. I will pass your regards to the grandmas. Thanks again for your support.
Dimitar
Creator R&J Spencer on October 13, 2012
Would love another update and a picture or two. Are you still on schedule or are you behind a bit?
I'm curious - what is the weather like there? We're turning colder here so looking forward to trying out the socks! Please relay best wishes and "stay warm" to all the Grannies.
Creator Alan McNeil on October 2, 2012
My 88 year old mom still knits socks. We both love this project.
I'm looking forward to warm socks as temperature where I live in winter is between 0 to -10 C.
I hope your granny and her friends are having fun and not feeling overwhelmed.
Send all the grannies best wishes for a safe and healthy winter from us backers.
Creator Jennifer Rabuzin on September 18, 2012
Would love an update on the process!
Creator Jocelyn Hopper on August 28, 2012
Hey dimitar,
you sent me a message for the socks in my pledge. I need a size 9 in female sizing. Thanks
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on August 9, 2012
Hi Karl,
Thanks for pointing that out. Everyone who pledged for more than one sock should just write the styles and sizes in the last question field.
Dimitar
Creator Karl Miller on August 9, 2012
Congratulations on a successful campaoign! I pledged at the $75 level, and I want two different pairs, but the survey only asks for one!? What should I do?
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on August 9, 2012
Hi Monica,
Thanks for the tip. We actually just discovered the survey function on Kickstarter. It would be great if everyone could send their sock requests through the surveys. We will be in touch about the other rewards shortly.
Dimitar
Creator Monica Valentinelli on August 9, 2012
I added some extra funds to get another pair of socks. For the second one, can I please have the pair of Zora socks in U.S. size 9? Thank you and happy knitting!!!
Creator Monica Valentinelli on August 9, 2012
Hey: just say the latest update. Congrats! If you can, I suggest using a survey to get all the sizing information and style info you need in one place. There's a free one through http://www.surveymonkey.com. Otherwise, please let me know how I can make my response easy for you!
Congrats, again! Yay!
Creator marinkiss on August 3, 2012
My grandmother is till knitting such socks for me every winter. She is 86 but she is still very creative on patterns. I am very glad that you made it on Kickstarter. Good luck to you and greetings to your grannies :)
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on August 1, 2012
Hey Jennifer,
Yes, at the $75 dollar level they can be different pairs. You get to pick any two in any size.
Creator Jennifer Rabuzin on August 1, 2012
Question: at the $75 level the 2 pairs of socks, can they be two different pairs? Like one woman's, one men's? It doesn't really specify! Thanks!
Creator Stephanie on August 1, 2012
This is just wonderful! I too would love access to the patterns if possible!
Creator Julia Fowler on July 28, 2012
Is there a way I can learn more about your highest package to go to Bulgaria and see the knitting centre? If you could email me and give me some more info I'd most definitely be interested :)
fowler.julia@gmail.com
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on July 25, 2012
Great idea Cherene. We're working with the women to get the patterns down on paper!
Creator Liz Cherene on July 25, 2012
Hi Dimitar - I think it would be fantastic if you could offer up the patterns once they get translated to paper. Beside ordering my own pair I'd like to try to knit up a pair too.
Creator Jennifer Rabuzin on July 25, 2012
I do hope this reaches the target goal, I've been spreading the word as much as possible. Such a fantastic idea :)
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on July 24, 2012
Thanks Monica!
Dimitar
Creator Monica Valentinelli on July 24, 2012
Just added more funds to get the knee-high socks. Good luck with the project! Yay!
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on July 21, 2012
Hi Patti,
We added a new reward for 6 of the socks! Thanks for the tip.
Dimitar
Creator Patti Koenig on July 21, 2012
I would like a package of 6 slippers. Like the ones worn by the two ladies in your picture, the grey slippers. Is there a package for 6 slippers. I would add to my contribution.
Patti
Creator Dimitar Apostolov on July 19, 2012
Thanks Claudia! I'm sure there are some great patterns in Poland as well.
Creator Claudia Ricker on July 19, 2012
This is magnificent. What a wonderful idea.
-American tech start-up gal with Polish mum