I have had way too much fun looking at Celena's Rocket Yarn shop! Celena has so many different types of fibers and yarn- really there is something for everyone!
Every time I say Rocket Yarn- I am really sort of singing it in an Elton Johnesque way:
And i think it's gonna be a long long time
Till touch down brings me round again to find
I'm not the yarn they think i am at home
Oh no no no i'm a rocket yarn
Rocket yarn knitting out his fuse up here alone
Yes, there are many layers to my geekieness.
Interesting fact: Celena worked for NASA! Which means if we are ever in a post-apocalyptic situation and you could only pick indie yarnies to survive with, Celena would be on my short list!
(yes, even more layers of my geekiness unfold- Aren't you watching The Colony too?)
I'm too excited to be giving away 2 Astro Batts from Rocket Yarn!! We'll be drawing for a lucky commenter on Friday, so visit Rocket Yarn, find something you like, and post abou it in the comments section below. Remember to plurk, twitter, facebook, ravelate, and blog about this contest for extra entries- just let us know you did it!
Celena- your yarn is rockin, your batts are oribital and your roving is out of this world!
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What can I say? The astro batts are indeed stunning, as is the green Superwash Merino. I hope to win this one ;-)
Those astro batts are beautiful! I've been eyeing them for a while now....
I love the seawool pencil roving in purple and blue.
Seawool pencil roving in the blue/green color - my youngest loves spinning pencil roving!
I like the wool nylon pencil roving that looks like a calico cat! Meow! (:
Woohoo! I found this shop a couple of days ago when we were listed in the same Etsy treasury. I love the astrobatts, the whole idea of them - they really do look like (my imagined version of) outer space. I also like the blue/green Seawool Pencil Roving. And the purple. And the green. And the orange merino ("Dye Method: pour and smoosh" - hahaha). So much to love.
Australian Merino Wool Top Spinning Felting Fiber - Hand Dyed in Go Seminoles by Rocket Yarn
The colors are gorgeous and they make me think of oranges and cherries :)
I want some of the Astro Batts!
The pencil roving! I got some in my August Phat Fiber box and I love it.
I seem to have spend a lot of time torn between the sock yarns in mustard green & golden greens. The rusty green is awfully gorgeous, too... I think mayhap I need all of them. :D RTed @millarca
All those Astro batts are beautiful. My favorite roving is the Falkland top in the deep blues and terra cotta shades.
I love the astro batts, especially the aqua blue ones in your featured items!!!
I like the Plasma Dip Grays and Lilac by Rocket Yarn.
And the Sassy Sapphire and Tangy Tourmaline lace yarns.
oh, and the blues/greens Seawool pencil roving... and the blues/purples one too
And the space junk and ionosphere astrobatts.
Australian Merino Wool Top Spinning Felting Fiber - Hand Dyed in Gray and Rosy Purple. It reminds me of wines.
I hope I win this one because I've loved her stuff long before she became a Phat Fiber contributor! Her astro batts are beautiful! I'm quite partial to the black hole one (I have two ounces of it in my stash) but they are all beautiful! The land mass one is my other favorite!
cool them! I like Ionosphere.
Celena's yarns and fibers are truly amazing! Top quality, super soft, and great colors. I am lucky enough to be in Gainesville and Hanks Yarn and Fiber carries Rocket Yarn.
It is hard to tell from the pictures but the astrobatts are slightly shimmery, which make them my favorite.
I also really like the Go Gators fiber in her shop. Football starts next week! Go Gators!
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Love the striped melon batt, and plasma dip green roving.
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I heart Rocket Roving and Yarn with big hearty heart hearts! I would say that whether there was a contest or not, but I do especially loves me some AstroBatts!
love that deep purple pencil roving! Looks amazing.
I just got my spinning wheel last week so of course I'm drawn to all the spinning fiber, but this green top in particular caught my eye:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26659018
But then there are the batts, too... hmm...
Oooh. I took a look through the gallery and the red/purple/blue one looks just like a nebula.
I wouldn't mind owning some superwash merino or BFL in those colors!
I love the green pencil roving and the green Texas mohair! I love the tie to the Elton John song, too!
Oh wow. The lace yarn is gorgeous. There's a green one there that I love particularly but it's all lovely.
wow, what an amazing shop, I'm so in love with the gem stone lace weight yarns, especially Gemsations Lace - Regal Ruby
RT'ed @claymuse
nice, the finger painted bright greens as well as the pencil rovings both caught my eye.
(i was at first confused when the link took me to a shop with no product, but i found their etsy! smile)
I love the Astrobatts 4 oz - fiber based interpretations of views from space! I think they'd make the perfect pair of sock for my sweetie pie.
Yet another amazing shop. Heh so glad I subscribed to this blog. The bright green pencil roving is gorgeous.
Rt'd @autumnsflame
I love the Australian Merino in Go Seminoles. The choice of colors are perfect for each other. Love it!
Works for Nasa?!? Crazy cool! I was named after Sally Ride... anyway, on to yarnie goodness. I love her pencil roving. I've been wanting to try some, and her colors are amazing.
Gemsations Lace - Merino Silk Lace Yarn in plasma dipped purple is on my list now
I love the semi-solid nature of the batts and yarn. The batts look particularly squishable.
wonderful stuff! i love the seawool pencil roving, and the denim and blues sock yarn.
juliaa on rav
Love the Gemsations Yarn in Elegant Emerald. Green is my favorite color.
I was browsing in her shop a couple days ago and found myself really drawn to Astrobatts - fiber based interpretations of views from space - Space Junk by Rocket Yarn, I think it is the mellow tones of purple and blue, just lovely!
Oh wow ... thanks for all the great comments and thank you for all the kind words Jessie. Now I have that song stuck in my head! :)
I LOVE this site. What a neat idea-a NASA theme. I love the astrobatts, like everyone else, and the pencil roving. But the Plama Dip Grays & Lilac sock yarn is yummy.
Bamboo Blend Sock Yarn - Finger Painted Greens by Rocket Yarn
this is marvelous...green and with bamboo...happy happy dance.
Love the hand-dyed bags as well as the denim hand-dyed yarn.
okay my fav is the superwash in the yellow and red, plasma dip orange... They screen for some flaming socks or scarf...
go knitting engineers!
Great colors! I think I'm getting ready for fall, so I especially like the Roasting Pumpkin merino top.
I've been drooling over her darker seawool pencil roving since I was able try a little sample at Hanks, but every time they restock there's a frenzy and then I've missed it. To try these batts as well would be a dream.
I love the meteor shower astrobatt, the superwash merino pencil roving, and those awesome canvas totes.
Landmass. Oh my yes, I can imagine it spun, beautiful!!
Eep! That ocean blue astrobatt makes my eyes happy :)
love the seawool pencil roving in blues & purples!
I love the rovings and the batts...and the dye jobs were WONDERFUL....no way I could choose-they should all be in my felting stash!
Anna
www.annasplaceofholding.blogspot.com
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-and I facebooked!
love the spacejunk! tweet,tweet!
The seawool pencil roving is very tempting (and I haven't even started spinning yet!)The Dashing Diopside lace yarn is very, very pretty too.
Holy asteroids, Batman!! The mohair top in kelly & tourquise is my usual kind of favorite, but I must admit that Ionosphere is tickling my fancy. Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have to pick this handspun as my favorite thing at Rocket Yarn: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20697556
Oh, and I tweeted the giveawway, as well.
Thanks!
I absolutely love your reference to Rocket Man - it was the song that got me hooked on Elton John and I've been a HUGE fan ever since (it was very hard to be an Elton John fan in Jr. High in the 90s... but I stuck it through).
I think I've missed this shop in the past, but it's wonderful! I have a huge thing for all things orange and I love the shade of orange in this roving - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28449170
Lovely!
I love every single shade of the Rocket sock yarn. The delicious muted jewel tones are so very perfect. I especially love the plasma dip grays and lilac skein. I also adore the sparkle in the Ionosphere astro batt.
Mmm....Meteor Shower is lovely! And that blue-green mohair top is *so* up my alley!
Jen
Love the batts, the grey-blue is my fav!
cdaniele
This Superwash Merino Nylon Pencil Roving Spinning Fiber - 5 oz Finger Painted by Rocket Yarn Colors: gold, chestnut and licorice
Item Number: 1255
I really rich and luxurious looking.
The Falkland 56s Wool Top Spinning Felting Fiber - Hand Dyed by Rocket Yarn on this page:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27089320
I really love this colorway.
The hand-dyed merino bamboo batt in purples looks like it would be simply wonderful to spin!
I really likes the Australian Merino Wool Top Spinning Felting Fiber - Hand Dyed in Gray and Rosy Purple by Rocket Yarn.
I must say that the Seawool in blue and teal-ish green pencil roving is a favorite, as well as the Meteor Shower astro batt. What a neat idea!
I love the Bamboo Blend Sock Yarn - Finger Painted Greens.62143
I really liked the braids of mohair top. They are so pretty.
Love the Rocket handspun in shades of violet. Gorgeous!
That wasn't me humming Rocket Man the whole time I was looking, it must have been someone else :) I love the pencil roving, and I love the idea of finger painting!
Love the bamboo blend sock - especially the purples.
The astrobatts are gorgeous. I LOVE the fiber based interpretations of views from space - Space Junk! I'd spin it up into some art yarn for a funky cowl!
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My favorite is the Superwash Merino Nylon Pencil Roving Spinning Fiber in Plasma Dip Blues. Delightful
Love the Astro Batts. Love the concept behind them. I thought I must have Space Junk, but then I saw Ionosphere. It's SHINY!
I'm especially drawn to the superwash merino/nylon pencil roving. Looks so easy to spin. The bright greens would work up nicely.
I am loving the astrobatts! (and posted on twitter)
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I love the chestnut and gold pencil roving, it's just begging to be spun to a laceweight.
Kelley
aka BratKnits
I like the Plasma Dip Orange and the astro batts.
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