Sunday, August 30, 2015

Giveaway: Black Bean and Natural Alpaca Yarn

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Please see the main post for more details!

Prize pack includes:

1 50g skein of undyed Nova Earth Collection Alpaca Peru Natural
1 50g skein of the same yarn naturally dyed with black beans

Does this yarn look familiar?  If you've been reading my blog this summer, it should!  It's the yarn I dyed using black beans.  I'd originally thought of using it to knit a Christmas present, but then thought that it'd be a fun addition to this giveaway.  The undyed skein is a nice complement and could look good knit/crocheted/woven with the dyed yarn, or you can try your own hand at yarn dyeing!

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This yarn is 100% alpaca, and is lovely and soft against the skin.  Be aware though that alpaca can grow with wear.  Not a problem, necessarily, but definitely something to consider.  I knit my Mom's fingerless mitts in this last Christmas (or uh, a little bit later), and to compensate for alpaca's growth I knit the mitts a bit tighter.  They still grow a bit and can bag out with wear, but this precaution keeps them wearable and snug enough.

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What would you make with this yarn?  I spent a lot of time on Ravelry looking through patterns until I got distracted by sweater patterns, and I don't think I ever did find a pattern for this yarn.  I'm such a magpie (NOT the Australian version!) when it comes to that pattern database.

If you'd like a chance to win this yarn, please sign up below.  And don't forget to let me know how I can reach you if you win.  Link to an email in a profile, Ravelry account, or note it below.  GOOD LUCK!

14 comments:

  1. Hats. Definitely toasty warm, slouchy hats. I'm not sure if alpaca is suitable for colorwork, but I'd probably try stripes at least. Thanks for sharing the fruits of your dyeing experiments--they're very pretty! My Google email should be attached here, but if not, I'm Dreamsong on Ravelry.

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  2. Ooh, I second hats. I have a couple of alpaca hats and they are the most luxurious things ever :)

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  3. Lovely yarn! I would make Antiquity Mitts by Alicia Plummer. :) Thanks for the chance to win! Dana (DanaRae19 on Rav)

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  4. I agree- a hat! Soft and cozy, but a little growth would just add to the slouchiness. I love your black bean results. I think the blues and purples people get by dying them are the best.

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  6. You are a dirty enabler. I gave up knitting years ago, I have no time for another hobby. I just spent a bunch on my Linocut addiction.

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  7. Lovely yarn! I would try a Spring Scarflette, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-scarflette, an easy lacey pattern that uses exactly these two shades.
    asteride on Ravelry

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  8. Very pretty yarn and I like both colors together... I would probably make a hat with it if I won!

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  9. So so pretty! I obviously know nothing about yarn dying, but who would have thought black beans would make such an awesome color!

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  10. Oooh I love this yarn! Must find a way to mordant with preschoolers safely!

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  11. oh wow, your dyeing turned out great! I'm rhymeswithcount on ravelry

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  12. I always walk around yarn stores petting hanks of alpaca but never buy any, lol!
    That yarn would make a nice two colour cowl, maybe....
    I'm fionafae on Rav 😉

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  13. Oh my, I love the beautiful bean dyed colors of your yarn. I can just imagine how soft it feels. I just learned to crochet this summer and have made things for everyone but me. If I win this would definitely make me a beautiful scarf. Thanks for the chance to win Heather.
    Tracy
    cottonpickincute@gmail.com

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