Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The Yarn Side and *Giveaway*








I am trying to catch up on my The Crochet Side Podcasts! Yes, Brianna is back from a mini hiatus- we missed you, girl!
If you haven't gotten a chance check her shop- The Yarn Side please treat yourself! Brianna not only has some gorgeous yarn and fiber bases, her colorways are amazing!
You know I gush a lot on here, but you really need to try some of her stuff.
Brianna really doesn't mess around with her samples. She has sent in a Mrs. Dalloway crochet cuff pattern (complete with beads!) lots of luxurious yarn and some really delicious fiber- May's was Baby Alpaca and Merino!
Brianna is a just a really sweet person to talk to- she's on twitter every so often, and I enjoy listening to her show.
I have several big sample sized goodies from Brianna here (some Baby Alpaca merino roving, yarn and a pattern) I would love to give away to a lucky commenter here!
Please visit The Yarn Side and find something you like. Comment about it below here, and I will draw a random name on Friday. Please check back to see if you've won! Remember I always count your social networking pings as extra entries!
Thank you so much, Brianna! I am so glad things are beginning to return to normal for you and I look forward to your next submissions to the box!

81 comments:

  1. tracethekatJune 10, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    That puppet show hand dyed sock yarn is some of the most delicious yarn I have ever seen! And Buffy inspired! Nothing better!

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  2. Patience AnnJune 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Ooooooh, Sunset at Sandkey, definitely. RTing @millarca in a sec...

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  3. PogKnitsJune 10, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I love the It's Springtime Somewhere - DK Superwash Merino I wonder if it would be soft enough for my wool-hating dd

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  4. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I LUV the puppet show hand dyed sock yarn!! Beautiful :D

    I'll have to check out the podcast.

    Cassie
    paperkittyblog[at]gmail.com
    http://www.thecraftykitten.com

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  5. KristinaJune 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    her New Moon Rising yarn just reminds me so much of the ocean. I don't even know what i would do with it, but I want it! Nostalgia.

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  6. nestraJune 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    The age of wisdom roving is beautiful!

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  7. MichelleJune 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVE Age of Wisdom - Limited Edition - Merino and Baby Alpaca Roving. The colors are SO lovely. :)

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  8. CinderLisaJune 10, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    The Age of Wisdom laceweight is just beautiful. A shawl out of that would be perfection.

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  9. MissMoosey on RavelryJune 10, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I like the "It's Springtime Somewhere" yarn. My fingers itch to sqeeze it!

    -Rebecca

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  10. KarenJune 10, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Sunset in Sandkey roving is just delicious-looking--like citrus fruit!

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  11. Lisa MarieJune 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love the soft tones of Surely to the Sea!

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  12. LauriaJune 10, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Age of Wisdom - Limited Edition - Luxury Lace has me drooling over here. Beautiful!

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  13. AshleyJune 10, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    love the puppet show! Such a gorgeous color!

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  14. Max. HJune 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    The age of wisdom sock yarn is gorgeous! Would make amazing socks!

    mc.crafty.bunny at gmail dot com

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  15. .June 10, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I am liking the Puppet Show yarn. Its so girly and yummy!!!!

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  16. AndreaJune 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    her surely to the sea colorway looks amazing! :] and soft...

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  17. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    oooo that age of wisdom colourway is fabulous!

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  18. GHoukJune 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I like the It's Springtime Somewhere yarn. Pretty colors.

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  19. my7kidsJune 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Love the Surely To the Sea superwash roving. And I don't know why, those aren't normally my "colors!"

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Nikki
    jesus_iscomin AT yahoo DOT com
    and at twitter!
    My7kids Recycled Yarn Shop
    HeartFeltFun Accessory Boutique
    Fluff4ewe Batts and Handspuns!
    My Thoughts on Life, Yarn, Kids, and Other Stuff

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  20. my7kidsJune 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I tweeted too!

    Nikki
    jesus_iscomin AT yahoo DOT com
    and at twitter!
    My7kids Recycled Yarn Shop
    HeartFeltFun Accessory Boutique
    Fluff4ewe Batts and Handspuns!
    My Thoughts on Life, Yarn, Kids, and Other Stuff

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  21. ElaineJune 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down - swoon!

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  22. ElaineJune 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I blogged about it at
    elaine-knitting.blogspot.com

    please pick me :-)

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  23. CarlinJune 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    The gentle colors of the Surely to the Sea - Superwash Merino Roving are delightful.

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  24. TeresaJune 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    The puppet show sock yarn - just love it!

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  25. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Pressed Lilacs is gorgeous!

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  26. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I absolutely love the Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down.

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  27. RomaJune 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I love the pressed lilac colorway.

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  28. AnneMarieJune 10, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Surely to the Sea is just perfect for this month's Ocean theme Beautiful!

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  29. RobinJune 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    The Puppet Show - Hand-Dyed Sock Yarn is really lovely but Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down is something to dream about.

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  30. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    OMG, the Surely To the Sea roving is so pretty.

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  31. MelanieJune 10, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I really like her Sunset at Sandkey fiber - the subtle colour changes would spin up beautifully!

    Ravelry ID - Melanie

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  32. CindyJune 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    This is gorgeous:)
    Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down
    Cindy

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  33. purple-powerJune 10, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Pressed lilacs wins hands down, although lots of others are really lovely.

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  34. HanamiGalleryJune 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    ooooo i like Sunset at Sandkey roving~ i want to see more items for sale~

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  35. CarlaJune 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    So many pretty things to chose from!
    Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down is my fav

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  36. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Oh my. I love the pressed lilac colorway.

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  37. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    My favorite is pressed lilac.

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  38. CinderellenJune 10, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Age of Wisdom - how lovely!

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  39. JagsJune 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I love your Surely to the Sea roving, its gorgeous and the subtle blues are so nice!

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  40. MaryJune 10, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Sunset at Sandkey superwash merino - drool! This is gorgeous! I'd spin it into a thin laceweight & make a beautiful summer shawl!

    ugli.tangelo.fruit at gmail dot com

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  41. JenniferJune 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I like this one:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22213954
    "New Moon Rising" DK yarn. Gorgeous blue and would also love it in fingering weight.

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  42. KathyBJune 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I want "Age of Wisdom" ... Alpaca, silk and cashmere. Wow! (I also want wisdom as I age!!).

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  43. LycanthrophileJune 10, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    The Puppet Show looks yummy, like a bowl of berries.

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  44. CptSnoopy on RavelryJune 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I love the color of the Sunset at Sandkey - Superwash Merino Roving! very pretty.

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  45. TerriJune 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I can almost smell the Lilacs! That yarn is gorgeous,

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  46. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    I like the Sunset at Sandkey roving. I love how many of her items have Floridian references. My mom's from Florida and it's one of my favorite states!

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  47. SylviaJune 10, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    The sound you hear is me drooling over Pressed Lilacs - Luxury HandPainted Yak Down.

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  48. AnitaJune 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    It's all gorgeous!! My fave would have to be the Surely to the Sea roving, it's beautiful!! :)

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  49. Rachel OJune 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Everything is beautiful especially the pressed lilac colorway.

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  50. HeatherJune 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Oooooooo, pressed lilacs! Gorgeous color and YAK DOWN?! Amazing.

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  51. TurtleJune 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    surely to the sea, both roving and yarn!! gorgeous!

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  52. BiancaJune 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Surely to the sea... both the yarn and the fiber are beautiful!

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  53. sgeorge24June 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    I am in LOVE with Pressed Violets. It is begging to be made into something luxurious and sweet!

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  54. zotJune 11, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    I like the It's Springtime Somewhere yarn. The name catches the wistful colors just perfectly.

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  55. MelissaJune 11, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Usually I am drawn to the colors in Surely to the Sea, but I find myself lusting over the Age of Wisdom laceweight - Absolutely gorgeous!

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  56. ArtifaxJune 11, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    The Puppet Show is super yummy!! And I love where the name comes from :)

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  57. SarahJune 11, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Oooh, everything is lovely, but I think the "Pressed Lilacs" handpainted is loveliest of all...

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  58. KanjunJune 11, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Wow, the Sunset at Sandkey colors are so beautiful! Definitely my colors =)

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  59. JudeJune 11, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Surely to the Sea...very calming and so pretty...love it. :o)

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  60. ikkinlalaJune 11, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I love the Surely to the Sea yarn and roving.

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  61. jenniferJune 11, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Age of Wisdom Lace yarn. Sigh.....

    desertgarden

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  62. AmysatxJune 11, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Love love love the Pressed Lilacs!!!

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  63. dragomeiraJune 11, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I love the Surely to the Sea roving!

    ~~ Dragomeira

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  64. kataishJune 11, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I'm having a hard time picking just ONE thing I like from the shop. Brianna is in one of the Rav groups I'm in, and let me just say, she's a TOTAL sweetheart.

    I really love "New Moon Rising", I think. :D

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  65. TheClayMuseJune 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    like others i can't choose just one!, well if I have to I say Surely to the Sea - DK Superwash Merino is my fave, but puppet master and others are beautiful too! Love it!

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  66. tamdollJune 11, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Her yarn is delicious! And I love the "Buffy Inspired" The Puppet Show - Hand-Dyed Sock Yarn - used to watch that show all the time.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  67. carrymJune 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    The The Puppet Show yarn is yummy! My favorite colors!

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  68. deazinnJune 11, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    I love the subtle colors in the New Moon Rising yarn....the greys and blues are so pretty!

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  69. LizJune 11, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I love the Surely to the Sea roving. Though, I must admit that my favorite name is Age of Wisdom - but I don't really look good in orange.

    Lizbert on Ravelry

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  70. SharonOJune 11, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    The Age of Wisdom colorway is just drop dead gorgeous. And Puppet Show is just fun. Beautiful stuff.

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  71. cthulhulovesmeJune 11, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I really love the Sunset at Sandkey roving. I got one of the merino-alpaca samples in last month's box and it was a lot of fun to play with.

    -cthulhulovesme on Rav

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  72. AutumnJune 11, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Surely to the sea is amazing.

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  73. AubreyJune 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    The oranges in some of The Yarn Side's products are just stunning! "The Age of Wisdom" lace weight is simply beautiful and the "Sunset at Sandkey" Roving is gorgeous. I want both!

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  74. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    I love this! Sunset at Sandkey - Superwash Merino Roving

    And who can argue against buffy-inspired fiber?

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  75. Melissa's Kre8tionsJune 11, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    The Sunset at Sandkey Merino Roving is such a gorgeous color! It makes me want to watch the Sunset! ^_^

    Tweeted also.

    Melissa
    Melissa's Kre8tions
    mhiesterATgmailDOTcom

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  76. knitmommaJune 11, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Pretty! I like Sunset at Sandkey - Superwash Merino Roving, it makes me think of summer...ah, sunsets over the beach...the reflection on the water. Just wonderful!

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  77. Finding PeaceJune 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    The pressed lilac would make a gorgeous girasole. I love the subtle green that flows through the periwinkle.

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  78. SusieJune 12, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Puppet Show! Great name and great colorway.

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  79. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Surely to the Sea is such a soothing colorway. Reminds me of sitting outside on a lovely day just taking in nature.

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  80. PenelopeRoseJune 12, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I love the colors in her Surely to the Sea - Superwash Merino Roving! I also love her shop name!

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  81. rebelhousewifeJune 12, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I love the puppet show sock yarn. A yarn named after a buffy episode is awesome. I would need a buffy inspired sock pattern to go with it.

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