Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Bitsy Knits and Giveaway!






Happy St. Paddy's Day! How about a little something green today?
We're giving away this beautiful fine handspun from Bitsy Knits! Bitsy sent in a few different items this month- she so creative! she included spinner's earrings, yarn and beautiful green fiber. Her shop is just full of delicious laces, worsted weight yarn in special blends and lovely fiber! And guess what? She's now a distributor for Spinolution wheels and spindles!

I know you must be jumping to tell us your favorites, so take a minute and visit Bitsy Knits, find something you like, and write about it in the comments section below. We'll be drawing for a winner later in the week, so be sure and get extra entries by using facebook, twitter, ravelry or your own blog!

Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful handspun with us, Bitsy!

88 comments:

  1. ChrisMarch 17, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    'Shades of the Forest' is a beautiful yarn. I think it would make a nice shawl!

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  2. MissMoosey on RavelryMarch 17, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    I love the "Quite a Party" colorway, both on the roving and the yarn!

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  3. DawnMarch 17, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Ooooh love all the greens!! My fav!! On her site I'm in love with the falling for ewe roving...gorgeous!!

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  4. Paula LMarch 17, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    I'm totally diggin' the South Sea Isles sock yarn, i might have to make it mine /sigh

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  5. Galia LaelMarch 17, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I'm having a hard time choosing between Lover of Art Laceweight, Fall in Sonoma Handpainted Corriedale Roving and Sea Coral Bitsy's Sock. All her colorways are amazing, and I love that each colorway comes in a variety of yarns and fibers, so you can mix and match!

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  6. NupurMarch 17, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    The Something Sheepy Hat Kit is so cute and original- have not see anything like it before.

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  7. elendirMarch 17, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    The Falling For Ewe Laceweight Wool Yarn with the Beaches at Night roving a very close second

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  8. AmyMarch 17, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    I love the colorway in Beau Brummel Bitsy's Sock Yarn. It is yummy!

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  9. teabirdMarch 17, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    I'd have a hard time choosing between Manhattan Rhapsody and Beaches at Night sock yarn -- I live on Long Island, and both colours are so very evocative of the colours I see!

    teabird17 atyahoodotcom

    teabird at Ravelry

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  10. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Firecracker!! Love it!! :)

    notacat at rav

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  11. Heather JMarch 17, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    I love the Beau Brummel Bitsy sock yarn. I am a total Regency period fan.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I love the Moonlight Jazz Merino Glitz yarn!

    Jess

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  13. CarlaMarch 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Love the Plum Crazy colorway

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  14. TeresaMarch 17, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Gorgeous handspun . . . I love both the sheepy hat and the monkey kits . . .

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  15. CindyMarch 17, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I really like this:
    Fall in Sonoma Handpainted Corriedale

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  16. KayakChickeeMarch 17, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Love this "Beau Brummel Bitsy's Sock - Superwash Merino High Twist Sock Yarn"! Looks super soft in the photos. Yay! Sock yarn yumminess!

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  17. saskiaMarch 17, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    shades of forest is gorgeous- and I would love to take a knitting class

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  18. Cozy KnittingMarch 17, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I love the concept of spin a sock kits, and the colorways are really nice. I like the subtlety of the plums, grays, pinks, but the one with bits of yellow are nice too.

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  19. Shelley VoightMarch 17, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    It was a very hard choice but I think I like Roses in France and Fall in Sonoma for my favorite colorways. Everything is so pretty it is hard to decide :-)

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  20. SylviaMarch 17, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Tough choice but Plum Crazy is my favorite colorway.

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  21. ElaineMarch 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    I love South Sea Isles Bitsy's Sock

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  22. ElaineMarch 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Blogged about it at

    elaine-knitting.blogspot.com

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  23. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    My daughter's living in France this year - I choose the Roses of France

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  24. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    The Plum Crazy colorway is gorgeous.

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  25. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Roses of France is so vibrant. Tough choice by that's my fav.

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  26. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    They are all beautiful, but obviously Plum Crazy wins!

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  27. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Roses of France Bitsy's Sock - Superwash Merino High Twist Sock Yarn is wonderful. Yum

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  28. ClaraMarch 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Plum Crazy is wonderful!

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  29. Rachel OMarch 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Red has always been my favorite color so my vote is for Roses of France Bitsy's Sock.

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  30. Heidi BMarch 17, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I love it all, but the moonlight jazzes seem extra sweet!!! <3

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  31. ashley0607March 17, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    OOOoooo, I am really liking the Moonlight Jazz Mohair roving and the Corridale Beaches at Night roving. Both are VERY pretty.

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  32. misskatydid on RavelryMarch 17, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I Love the quite a party colorways! Her fibers are absolutely gorgeous too!

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  33. Sheri KarobonikMarch 17, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    I love this yarn Lover of Art Glitz Superwash Merino Yarn with Sparkle - lt. fingering / lace wt.

    I will also tweet and face book.

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  34. Fran / Blue GalMarch 17, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    that's the first time this gal has said "SCHWING!" out loud. OMG that yarn is gorgeous.

    Beau Brummel Bitsy's Sock is a lovely color too. Tweeting this....

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  35. MandiiMarch 17, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Quite a Party Laceweight Wool Yarn....LOVE IT! I love the pastel rainbow of colors!

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  36. SaraMarch 17, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    All of the hand painted sock yarn...oh, it is all so pretty - I could never decide on a color!

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  37. Lilm4105March 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Love the Sheepy hats, may have to order 1 (or 3!!). The yarns were gorgeous as well!
    Emily
    Serendipity
    www.lilm4105.etsy.com

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  38. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Yikes. Those are all so gorgeous, and I love my sock yarn with a high twist, so I think I'd go with the "Fletcher's American Chocolate Choral Bitsy's Sock - Superwash Merino High Twist Sock Yarn", but I keep waffling between colorways - how can you choose?

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  39. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Are you kidding? Of course, since I'm a spindle spinner, the SpinOlution Mach II Spinning Wheel!

    But since, that's not gonna happen, I love the colorway of the Manhatten Rhapsody Bitsy's Sock yarn!

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  40. VickyknitsMarch 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Well that's easy! Can I have a spinning wheel?? I'd also take some of the roving to go along with it :) How about the Chocolate Coral Corriedale Roving? Thanks for the contest!
    I'm Vickyknits on Ravelry

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  41. TJJMarch 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    The Firecracker handspun sock and Plum Crazy lace are beautiful.

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  42. ikkinlalaMarch 17, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I love the Falling for Ewe Bitsy's Sock - Superwash Merino High Twist Sock Yarn.

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  43. sarahMarch 17, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    i love the Handknit, Felted Bag by BitsyKnits - Roses in Fall, so pretty!

    sadiekate2001 at yahoo.com

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  44. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    The fall in sonoma colorway is gorgeous! All of her colors go really well together.

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  45. Knittingdancer on RavelryMarch 17, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I love all the shades of purple in the For look of Books, Phatfiber Janurary series of Plum Crazy. My mother read all of Janet Evanovich's books, also.

    Knittingdancer on Ravelry

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  46. atthebreakofnoonMarch 17, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    I like the "Quite a Party" handpainted laceweight. Although there are so many pretty yarns...
    atthebreakofnoon on rav

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  47. CindyAnnMarch 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    see the roving called Falling for Ewe. The colors are really pretty together.

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  48. CindyAnnMarch 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Twitted

    see the roving called Falling for Ewe. The colors are really pretty together.

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  49. TurtleMarch 17, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    green is my favorite! love the something sheepy hat kit!

    Happy st pats day! Last march we had the lil felted gnome visiting us, curiosity has me wondering what ever happened to him?

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  50. MamaKnits2MuchMarch 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Fall in Sonoma Laceweight. Phat Fiber March colorway in BFL/nylon roving. Shetland roving samplers. The greatness of this store is just awesome. :)

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  51. glendaMarch 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I really like the Beau Brummel Bitsy's Sock. I love colorful socks and this looks like it would work up into a beautiful pair.

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  52. RoamingKnitterMarch 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Beau Brummel Sock yarn is so gorgeous. Love it.

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  53. DeniseMarch 17, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Lover of Art! Life of a Rose! Beautiful-- would love to spin up those colors.

    I also love the colors of the dyed yarns.

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  54. TeraMarch 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Fall in Sonoma is absolutely gorgous!

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  55. LunariaMarch 17, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Plum Crazy is gorgeous, especially in laceweight, and I'm a Stephanie Plum fan too!

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  56. KellieBelleMarch 17, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I really want the March South Sea colorway sock yarn!!

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  57. InJuneauMarch 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    The South Sea Isles dyed items and the sock monkey kit are great.

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  58. Zombie QueenMarch 17, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    The "Blue Hullaballoo" roving is gorgeous!

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  59. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    "Falling for Ewe" handpainted corriedale roving has the same colors as the sunflower seed mix I planted this morning. Looking forward to warmer days when I can spin in my garden.

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  60. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    i love the OOAK Self-Striping Handspun Sock Yarn - Shades of the Forest. how gorgeous. and over 4 oz.!!!

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  61. My Sweet SideMarch 17, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    My absolute favorite was hard to choose, but I did narrow it down to "quite a party baby". Wonderful Fibers and so pretty.

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  62. Anett KieferMarch 17, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I like the Nighttime in Araby - beautiful. But all her yarns and rovings looks fantastic.

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  63. knitmit on ravMarch 17, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I think that the Sea Coral sock yarn would make a great pair of socks for Spring! Thanks for the fun Irish-related give away :)
    Knitmit on Rav

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  64. EVA SBMarch 18, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    I think Lover of Art Laceweight is my favourite though there are so many other beauties.

    And I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/EVA_n_essence/status10666466438

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  65. SpinnergirlMarch 18, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    How can you not love Plum Crazy!!

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  66. LizMarch 18, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    I must be thinking summer, because I love the Beaches at Night sock yarn.

    Lizbert on Ravlery

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  67. One SheepMarch 18, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    WOW- this PHATfiber February Colorway - Moonlight Jazz Kid Roving / Top - Mohair 2 oz braid is sensational! And such a great name.

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  68. Kitten With a WhiplashMarch 18, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    II love the Lover of Art corriedale roving.

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  69. Kitten With a WhiplashMarch 18, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    I've posted to my blog at http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2010/03/would-you-please-get-to-point.html

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  70. TuttleDBMarch 18, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I like the Katrinka Circular Shawl Kit. But first I have to finish Fountainhead!

    @TuttleDB

    Donna Braamse on FB

    jpdbbd at yahoo dot com

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  71. KristenMarch 18, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    I really like Manhatten Rhapsody Laceweight Wool Yarn - 4 oz. hank - 825 yds.

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  72. MelanieMarch 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I love the Manhatten Rhapsody Handpainted Corriedale Roving What really neat colors.

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  73. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I may actually be in love with all of the laceweight yarns. I especially like the Lover of Art colorway.

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  74. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, she has lovely colors. I adore both the Plum Crazy and the American Chocolate Choral in all their incarnations. The colorway for this month's box is lovely too

    RT'd @Echo6979

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  75. knitmit on ravMarch 18, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    OOps I forgot to tweet about it earlier, but i did now! Thanks :)
    Knitmit on rav

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  76. RachaelMarch 18, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I love the moonlight jazz from the february phatfiber colorway! It is so shimmery and gorgeous.

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  77. helenlamMarch 18, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I like the Falling For Ewe Laceweight Wool Yarn - 4 oz. hank - 825 yds

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  78. Kim ReidMarch 18, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Love the Beaches at Night Bitsy's Sock - Superwash Merino High Twist Sock Yarn - Thanks!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  79. dixiemaidenMarch 18, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I like the "Roses of France" laceweight yarn.

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  80. RuhammieMarch 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Did you see that Beaches at Night?? I'm so curious how that would knit up...what a fun combination!!

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  81. GHoukMarch 18, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I love the colors in "Roses of France" sock yarn.

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  82. alittleweirdoMarch 18, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Really like the South Sea Isles Bitsy's sock yarn. Great colors!

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  83. RobinMarch 18, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    PHATfiber March Colorway - South Sea Isles Handpainted Laceweight Wool Yarn will make a lovely shawl

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  84. TasMarch 19, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    That Mach II spinning wheel is amazing! I want to set it up in my office and watch the students goggle as they go by :)

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  85. SpinnergirlMarch 19, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I'm ready for "Quite a Party" it is the weekend after all!!

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  86. Little Miss S.March 19, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Could i have the hand spun you are giving away as my favorite? It is gorgeous.

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  87. Ann RyanMarch 19, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I like the 'quite a party' colorway, so fun! And, that Bee wheel looks awesome!

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  88. UnknownMarch 19, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Wow! there is nothing in that shop that i do not love!! If i have to pick a favorite though I will go with Fall in Sonoma Handpainted Corriedale Roving - 4 oz braid for Spinning or Felt because its so awesome! I love this shop it is now a new fav. in my list!

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