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!
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.
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!
Love this yarn!!!
ReplyDeleteHats. 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.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I second hats. I have a couple of alpaca hats and they are the most luxurious things ever :)
ReplyDeleteLovely yarn! I would make Antiquity Mitts by Alicia Plummer. :) Thanks for the chance to win! Dana (DanaRae19 on Rav)
ReplyDeleteI 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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ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely 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.
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Very pretty yarn and I like both colors together... I would probably make a hat with it if I won!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty! I obviously know nothing about yarn dying, but who would have thought black beans would make such an awesome color!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love this yarn! Must find a way to mordant with preschoolers safely!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, your dyeing turned out great! I'm rhymeswithcount on ravelry
ReplyDeleteI always walk around yarn stores petting hanks of alpaca but never buy any, lol!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn would make a nice two colour cowl, maybe....
I'm fionafae on Rav 😉
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.
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