I've never done a yarn give-away before but Llamajama and I are in cahoots to get the word out about a new yarn. Nothing spreads the word faster than yelling “free yarn” in front of a bunch of knitters so here goes...
Llamajama has this to say about their new 1855 Wool collection...
This is our artisan created, hand-spun, naturally dyed merino wool yarn.
In 1855 everything from printing inks to textiles was colored naturally. It was the year before the creation of synthetic dyes. We have gone back, not to 1855, but to the original process of naturally dyeing yarns. We begin by spinning the combed and carded merino fiber by hand to create a strong worsted yarn. Next we use dyes that have been adapted from ancient recipes using locally available flowers, roots, barks and even insects to dye the wool. Our color palate is rich, subtle and like all things in nature, ever changing.
Whether you are looking for historically accurate yarns, or you simply love natural fibers, the 1855 wool is sure to delight you.
Because 1855 yarns are naturally dyed and handmade, you can anticipate subtle changes in color from skein to skein. Buy enough yarn to complete your project at one time. Alternate knitting from two skeins every few rows.
Since I do a bit of designing for Llamajama I had a chance to do some secret sampling of 1855 Wool before it went public. The colors are rich and deep and I’m fascinated by the fact that every inch of it is hand-spun on drop spindles. Its a chunky weight with a somewhat thick-and-thin nature that knits up super fast and the fiber is very soft and sturdy so its a great choice for even next to the skin knits.
I designed Wool Noggins (shown above) specifically for 1855 Wool. Its a simple hat pattern that’s quick and easy (and FREE) and really shows off the yarn. All you need is one evening and one hank of 1855 Wool. And I’ll even supply the hank of yarn for a few of you!
If you would like a chance to sample some 1855 Wool for FREE just leave your name or nick-name and your email address in a comment to this post.
-Sign-ups will be open through Friday November 23rd 2007.
-3 winners’ names will be drawn from a knit hat (quite literally) and announced in a post here on Monday November 26th 2007. Winners will also be notified by me by email.
-Winners will receive a hank of 1855 Wool in their choice of either Sky or Mixed Berry (shown in the picture above).
-Everybody can have a copy of the Wool Noggins pattern. Its available as a free download at The Garter Belt.
While you're at TGB check out our 2 new members and all the new designs that are available!
I've been admiring those hats for a little while. Throw my name in the hat, please. Thanks. Love your patterns. I knit one of your sweaters for my youngest granddaughter with yarn from LlamaJama. It gets many compliments.
AJ
Posted by: Amy J. | November 12, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Love the hats...they look so soft. Please enter me in the contest.
Posted by: Karen | November 23, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Very sweet hats you designed! How about a baby version?
Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
Posted by: jennhx | November 23, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Purdy yarn and cute hat. :D
Posted by: Tanya | November 23, 2007 at 09:13 AM
oops, that should be jmahaffey at verizon dot net.
Posted by: Janice | November 22, 2007 at 09:50 PM
I must admit I haven't ventured far with my yarn purchases, staying mostly with just one vendor. So, I would love to experience something new! Please enter me in the drawing.
jmahaffey at verizon dot com
Posted by: Janice | November 22, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Sign me up!! Loved the Sky one!
Posted by: Juliana BSB | November 22, 2007 at 12:59 PM
This yarn looks like fun to knit. Please enter me in the contest. many thanks...I am new to blogs and just came in for a look see...love it. Happy Thanksgiving...Jo
Posted by: Joaanne | November 21, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I love the hats - just what I've been looking for for my daughter! Thank you.
Posted by: Trish | November 21, 2007 at 12:29 PM
I would love to get my hands on some of that yummy yarn! Sign me up please. wildforyarn@yahoo.com. Thanks!
S Gross
Posted by: S Gross | November 21, 2007 at 12:08 PM
sign me up please!
~kimberly
ksknitchic@yahoo.com
Posted by: Kimberly Evans | November 20, 2007 at 10:44 PM
What a nice treat! I would love to be entered into this drawing. Thanks!
Tabitha
boodgiesmom@gmail.com
Posted by: Tabitha | November 20, 2007 at 10:39 PM
I would love to try out some new old yarn.
Lynda
lyndahitt@earthlink.net
Posted by: Lynda Hitt | November 20, 2007 at 09:33 PM
I love the one Tater is wearing! Please add my name to the drawing!!!
amykarasz@hotmail.com
Posted by: Amy Karasz | November 20, 2007 at 08:12 PM
How wonderful! The yarn looks great and the pattern too!
Posted by: Laura | November 20, 2007 at 07:33 PM
please, please, please????...I'm not too ashamed to beg for yarn!
Posted by: mel | November 20, 2007 at 05:05 PM
Wow. Lots of comments! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Beverly | November 20, 2007 at 04:19 PM
you are right -Nothing spreads the word faster than yelling “free yarn”, but what beautiful yarn - count me in
pat-conrad at uiowa dot edu
Posted by: PJ | November 20, 2007 at 01:46 PM
you are right -Nothing spreads the word faster than yelling “free yarn”, but what beautiful yarn - count me in
pat-conrad@uiowa.edu
Posted by: PJ | November 20, 2007 at 01:45 PM
SO glad you guys have a Garter Belt update (and that Wendy W has resurfaced). I've already downloaded some patterns. That yarn looks yummy...
ericah64 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Erica | November 20, 2007 at 01:16 PM