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Showing posts with label merino wool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label merino wool. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Have you heard...
...about the Valentine Tea and Yarn Package? It is extra special for the month of February!
I am introducing a new yarn to my line up and you'll be the first to get it! But that is only half of it; you get 2 skeins (at a discounted price)!
I'm dyeing the yarn in coordinating colorways, so you can use them together in a project or if that doesn't suit your fancy, you get to make two projects! It's not the typical fingering weight either. It's a very special yarn with 8 plies, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a bulky weight! It's not that either.
The Tea is extra scrumptious, it has to be since it's a Valentine's package right?? It is called Wonder-Berry Chocolate Truffle -- that just sounds wonderfully delicious! I know, I've tried it several times.
There will be sweet extras in your package as well. After all it's Valentine's day!
I am introducing a new yarn to my line up and you'll be the first to get it! But that is only half of it; you get 2 skeins (at a discounted price)!
I'm dyeing the yarn in coordinating colorways, so you can use them together in a project or if that doesn't suit your fancy, you get to make two projects! It's not the typical fingering weight either. It's a very special yarn with 8 plies, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a bulky weight! It's not that either.
The Tea is extra scrumptious, it has to be since it's a Valentine's package right?? It is called Wonder-Berry Chocolate Truffle -- that just sounds wonderfully delicious! I know, I've tried it several times.
There will be sweet extras in your package as well. After all it's Valentine's day!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Romi selection giveaway!
I've got a fun one for you; especially if you want to knit Romi's upcoming design in the colorways that she choose! No better time for the giveaway than right now, don't you think?!
Durring the process of dying lots and lots of Coyote Trail I have a stray that cannot be sold. It's got a 3rd end and I have no idea nor do I want to find out where it came from. It could be simple, it could be complex. I'll let one of you find out!
Leave a comment and you could win it.
It will be the winners responsibility to contact me within 1 week or I'll draw another winner.
angela@allforloveofyarn.com
DEADLINE to enter is December 5th. I'll draw the winner on December 6th, St. Nicholas Day!
Good Luck!
Angela
Durring the process of dying lots and lots of Coyote Trail I have a stray that cannot be sold. It's got a 3rd end and I have no idea nor do I want to find out where it came from. It could be simple, it could be complex. I'll let one of you find out!
Leave a comment and you could win it.
It will be the winners responsibility to contact me within 1 week or I'll draw another winner.
angela@allforloveofyarn.com
DEADLINE to enter is December 5th. I'll draw the winner on December 6th, St. Nicholas Day!
Good Luck!
Angela
Opulence: Merino/Cashmere/Nylon
The winner receives just one skein :)
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
SAL/KAL in true...
...Nordic Style: 2 color knitting! Here is how it began:
I am so excited about the December PhatFiber box! Here's how I got there and I hope you enjoy my plan.
When I was chaining up fiber getting it ready to label I was saying to myself, wow, this would be awesome spun with this or that with this, etc. You get my drift. I kept working...then it came to me again...I wonder if I could incorporate a combo of fibers in a PhatFiber box??? That would be fun! So, I immediately went to my computer to see what December's theme was...not sure at first and I did a little more thinking. Nordic knitting...true Nordic style coming from the Nordic countries Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland is color-work! YES! I've got it...I will pair up colors combos and send them out for the box. I got right to work and it was fun indeed.
I've always loved to spin different color combos, it's not boring and makes spinning much more fun and interesting. Whether I spin the singles and ply them together or spin and ply them alone and then knit them together.
I chose a set to spin myself and did an N-ply with each.
This is a direct link the fiber, which is 40/40/20 Merino, Superwash Merino/Silk. I love spinning this fiber. Normally superwash is very slippery on it's own, so the 40 added with non-superwash is wonderful to spin, not too slippery. Merino has a shorter staple than BFL for example, so the added 20% silk makes it longer than straight merino, thus easier to spin. It is an all around fantastic fiber to spin!
Don't think you have time because of the Holiday's coming?? No fear, the deadline won't be until at least February, maybe later. I'm taking suggestions here.
Early birds get a discount on their fiber! 15% off now through November with coupon code Nordic12 (it will get you a discount on everything in the shop actually :) Just in case you want to use a different fiber combo or knit with mill spun yarn. The options are endless!
I am so excited about the December PhatFiber box! Here's how I got there and I hope you enjoy my plan.
When I was chaining up fiber getting it ready to label I was saying to myself, wow, this would be awesome spun with this or that with this, etc. You get my drift. I kept working...then it came to me again...I wonder if I could incorporate a combo of fibers in a PhatFiber box??? That would be fun! So, I immediately went to my computer to see what December's theme was...not sure at first and I did a little more thinking. Nordic knitting...true Nordic style coming from the Nordic countries Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland is color-work! YES! I've got it...I will pair up colors combos and send them out for the box. I got right to work and it was fun indeed.
I've always loved to spin different color combos, it's not boring and makes spinning much more fun and interesting. Whether I spin the singles and ply them together or spin and ply them alone and then knit them together.
I chose a set to spin myself and did an N-ply with each.
I am hosting a SAL/KAL in honor of Nordic Culture and we will spin and knit a 2
color project
of your choice. SEE DETAILS HERE!
These are the other 6 color combos that I put together for the box; each are a total of .5 ounces so you can really play with them. To get a PhatFiber Box click here to find out more information!
This is a direct link the fiber, which is 40/40/20 Merino, Superwash Merino/Silk. I love spinning this fiber. Normally superwash is very slippery on it's own, so the 40 added with non-superwash is wonderful to spin, not too slippery. Merino has a shorter staple than BFL for example, so the added 20% silk makes it longer than straight merino, thus easier to spin. It is an all around fantastic fiber to spin!
Don't think you have time because of the Holiday's coming?? No fear, the deadline won't be until at least February, maybe later. I'm taking suggestions here.
Early birds get a discount on their fiber! 15% off now through November with coupon code Nordic12 (it will get you a discount on everything in the shop actually :) Just in case you want to use a different fiber combo or knit with mill spun yarn. The options are endless!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Luminosity...
...has hit the shop. It's one of my new yarns this spring. Merino Wool, BAMBOO and nylon. It's a lovely blend, shimmery and great for shawls, light sweaters and of course socks!
Friday, April 8, 2011
I've decided...
...on the name of both of my new yarns! Thank you, thank you for your suggestions!!
LUMINOSITY for the bamboo blend (Suggested by Emily)
and
SERENDIPITY for the alpaca, wool and silk single. I think it fits perfectly, isn't a single ply yarn a happy accident in a way, it was just so good the way it was they couldn't dare give it another ply! (Suggested by Nicole)
Please contact me for your prizes! SURPRISE! I think I will give a skein to both of you!
contact me via email
LUMINOSITY for the bamboo blend (Suggested by Emily)
and
SERENDIPITY for the alpaca, wool and silk single. I think it fits perfectly, isn't a single ply yarn a happy accident in a way, it was just so good the way it was they couldn't dare give it another ply! (Suggested by Nicole)
Please contact me for your prizes! SURPRISE! I think I will give a skein to both of you!
contact me via email
Friday, April 1, 2011
You asked...
...I answer and give someone a FREE skein! I've got a bamboo blend coming to the shop soon. I'll be dyeing it all up for Shepherd's Harvest and then it will come to the shop, unless of course someone wants a custom order, I'll be happy to oblige!
Here are the details:
Yet to be named ?? This is where you come in, details below!
70% Superwash Merino Wool
20% Bamboo (rayon derived from the bamboo plant), it has a touch much like silk
10% Nylon
465 Yards
115 gram skein
Okay, so you want to know how you can win this free skein of yarn?! I need a name for it. If you come up with a name that I like you'll win a free skein!
Keep in mind my other names that I have for my yarn, I'd like it to fit in (at least somewhat), we'll see...
Resplendence, Sumptuosity, Opulence, Sublimity, Soleful, Nogi, Lublu and Seella, the last 3 are Russian.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Deadline until I get a name I like!
Thank you,
Angela
P.s. The 300th sale in my shop will get a surprise in their package! If you order yarn it will be yarn, if you order fiber it will be fiber!
Here are the details:
Yet to be named ?? This is where you come in, details below!
70% Superwash Merino Wool
20% Bamboo (rayon derived from the bamboo plant), it has a touch much like silk
10% Nylon
465 Yards
115 gram skein
Okay, so you want to know how you can win this free skein of yarn?! I need a name for it. If you come up with a name that I like you'll win a free skein!
Keep in mind my other names that I have for my yarn, I'd like it to fit in (at least somewhat), we'll see...
Resplendence, Sumptuosity, Opulence, Sublimity, Soleful, Nogi, Lublu and Seella, the last 3 are Russian.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Deadline until I get a name I like!
Thank you,
Angela
P.s. The 300th sale in my shop will get a surprise in their package! If you order yarn it will be yarn, if you order fiber it will be fiber!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Sweet Shop...
...is the theme for this months PhatFiber Sampler box and it was a fun one to do! I did 2 samples this month, the first my wedding cake inside and out! I love everything about this cake to this day and my husband and I eat it every year on our Anniversary, since we still have some in our freezer.
Just kidding! It is Tuxedo Cake from the Original Cakery (Sysco Foods) and you can probably get it at your grocery store. It's awesome, chocolate and white cake with mousse layered between, to die for!
It's still my favorite decorated cake, classic and simple to show off the gorgeous shades of pink roses.
Rosa Chocolata
The fiber is just as yummy with Superfine Merino, Merino, Alpaca, Cultivated Silk, Mulberry Silk and Angora!
My second contribution is the winner from the contest in my Ravelry Group.
The fiber in this batt is Merino Wool, Shetland and Firestar, a scrumptious combo I can't wait to spin up a sample myself.
My second contribution is the winner from the contest in my Ravelry Group.
Sugar Plum
This one has gorgeous shades of pink with light brown, chartreuse, and lavender. Simply delicious!
The samples are for sale in my shop and the full size batts will be available very soon!
Angela
Friday, February 4, 2011
Look what I did....
...today!
The top one is 4 ounces and the bottom is 5 ounces. I know, I know, not too many ounces. They are one of a kind, but they have the same main ingredients so they could be spun together very well.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Remember...
...this?
I did it on fiber...
It's 21.5 micron Merino Wool. Wonderfully soft! There are 4 of them listed in the shop. I'm temped to keep one for myself to spin!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
New Yarns...
...are coming and one is called Luminosity, it has sparkles! It's like my Lublu yarn with a nice tight twist and the fiber content is: 75% Superwash Merino, 20 Nylon, and 5% Stellina (the sparkle!) I don't have any dyed at the moment, but I do have plans to do so. I have a few custom orders before I can get to it.
The other two new yarns I'm going to try out before I add them to my regular line up are a BFL sock yarn 75/25 Blue Faced Leicester/Nylon coming in at 460 yards and Sumptuosity Lace weight which is Baby Alpaca, Silk and Cashmere coming in at 1300 yards.
Just wanted to give you the heads up, I might be needing a few test knitters and I'll post for those in my Ravelry Group.
The other two new yarns I'm going to try out before I add them to my regular line up are a BFL sock yarn 75/25 Blue Faced Leicester/Nylon coming in at 460 yards and Sumptuosity Lace weight which is Baby Alpaca, Silk and Cashmere coming in at 1300 yards.
Just wanted to give you the heads up, I might be needing a few test knitters and I'll post for those in my Ravelry Group.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Coming soon to my shop is...
...LACE weight! At least one base anyway, I have plans for one more that is even more luxurious than this Merino Cashmere and Silk. 80/10/10 to be exact. It comes in at 800 yards and 125 grams. It is very beautiful, soft and shiny, I love the silk for giving it a touch of luminosity. I have two of each colorway. More is coming, just not sure when; it's time to do the colorway contest next! In fact I did the winner's this morning, it's cooling in the dye-pot and I can't wait until tomorrow morning to rinse it and hang it out to dry; hopefully we have good weather. Then I can really see how I did!
I don't have a name for this line up yet. Any ideas? I love the other names I have for my yarns, Resplendence, Sumptuosity, Opulence, etc. I would like something similar in the same arena as these. I have to get my thinking cap on!
Most of these are one of a kind colorways, I go for a certain color, and I just add the primary colors to the pot until I get what I want. Sometimes I get better results by doing this and not being so calculated and organized. There is one exception and that is the top right skein, it is called Wine and is repeatable, a favorite of mine; it goes quickly in the shop! They are all a very subtle semi-solid and will be gorgeous in your lace knitting!
So, I have 2 questions for you:
1. What name do you suggest for this line?
2. What other colors would you love to see in this lace weight?
I don't have a name for this line up yet. Any ideas? I love the other names I have for my yarns, Resplendence, Sumptuosity, Opulence, etc. I would like something similar in the same arena as these. I have to get my thinking cap on!
So, I have 2 questions for you:
1. What name do you suggest for this line?
2. What other colors would you love to see in this lace weight?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Look what I got...
...in the mail today! Fun mail lately. I'm going to make a RoseRed hat for myself with this one! It is from Corgi Hill Farm on Etsy. It is 75 Merino Wool and 25 Silk with Firestar for Sparkle. It is one of the softest merino batts I've ever felt, granted I've not touched that many in my short days of spinning, but a few. I can't wait to get this on my spindle! It might be a little while, I'm working on David's sweater, not much progress yet, just got the dark brown in the mail yesterday. And my brown socks, the toe is almost done on one sock. Slow progress. I need to dye more yarn, the fiber festival is coming up too fast! Oh, I got something else at her shop, but I can't show it yet, because it's a gift for someone, she's mostly likely going to read this, but it will just keep her guessing! It is just as gorgeous, pictures later! (HeHe-HaHa Tawtaw!)
AnnaMarie also sent me these little samples, the left one is silk and the right is superwash merino and cashmere, way so soft!! What a sweetheart she is!
~ Angela
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