Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Learn to Spin kit from Silver Sun Alpacas Giveaway!


With Tour de Fleece coming up so soon, how wonderful would it be for you to learn to spin?! With some instruction via youtube videos, online tutorials and ideally a friend in person, you could be pretty proficient by the time TDF starts!

We're giving away this wonderful learn to spin kit from Silver Sun Alpacas! Ricky of silver sun has included a drop spindle, gorgeous fiber and instructions all in a lovely organza bag. These are available for purchase in her shop for those of you who would like to get cracking right away!

Please visit Silver Sun Alpacas today, find something you love, write about it in the comments section below here and you'll be entered to win this yummy kit. If you write about this giveaway on facebook or twitter or plurk, you'll be awarded an extra entry- just let us know you did it!

85 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I want the Blue Hawaiian batt!! Most of her batts use mohair which I'm allergic to, but that one is just gorgeous!!

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  2. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Retweeted. :) (@craftygirl83)

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  3. Gina PowerMay 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I think the luxury sampler set would be wonderful!!

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  4. DawnMay 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Oh wow the Blue Hawaiian is just electric! Love it xxx

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  5. ania65May 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    So many beautful things...I love Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...but I think I may at some point really have to get the Luxury Sampler Set...A mini-phat fiber sample set...oh...and that peacock angelina !!!

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  6. LauriaMay 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Ooo I'm digging the Black Carbonised Bamboo Top. Very pretty. I just learned how to spin a week ago, so this giveaway is perfect! Fingers Crossed!

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  7. EmMay 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    The Yellow Plumeria Lei batt is stunning, and loos so soft! Yum.

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  8. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Soy Silk Roving, Vegan Fiber, Soft and Beautiful - 2 oz. I would have a ball dyeing that.

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  9. ania65May 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    tweet

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  10. Sheri KarobonikMay 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I like fall is here.

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  11. Sheri KarobonikMay 25, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I tweeted

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  12. Sheri KarobonikMay 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I face booked.

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  13. ErinMay 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oooh, love Adeline!

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  14. ohdessaMay 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love the tea party batt. It looks so soft!!

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  15. LisaMay 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I love the Blue Hawaiian!! It reminds me of our time living in Hawaii. I can almost smell the Plumeria blossoms looking at the Yellow Plumeria Lei!

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  16. lauraelihMay 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    So many pretties....I love "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" batt, and the funky half-smooth, half bumpy texture

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  17. sah76May 25, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    The Tea party batt is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  18. barbara143 on RavelryMay 25, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    double coffee swirl handspun looks really yummy. i would love to try spinning. i have never used a spindle.

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  19. ChrisMay 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I like the Hawaiian theme! The yellow plumeria batt is lovely!

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  20. KellyMay 25, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the yellow plumeria as well. It's gorgeous!!

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  21. KellyMay 25, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    facebooked

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  22. LindrMay 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I really like the 'Arthur' bat. The color combination is great. Maybe it's time to learn to spin...

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  23. purplepenguinMay 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Ooooh, I really like what is being given away, but my absolute fave is Orchids and Plumeria Lei - Hawaii Inspired, Smooth Spinning Fiber, Batt . The colors are splendid! I might never get to hawaii, but this would make me feel like I did.

    Karen aka purplepenguin on ravelry

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  24. MaganMay 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love the new batts! Especially Blue Hawaiian. So gorgeous!

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  25. bekknitsandcoMay 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I like ALL those fibers, but my favorite are the Hawaiian batts.

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  26. SarahMay 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love the tea party batt!

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  27. DovileMay 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I like the ALA - Natural Brown Alpaca yarn and Silk!

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  28. Mi@May 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I want the Pacific Blue, Mulberry Silk Sliver Top. But all of the stuff looks gorgeous!

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  29. ekoborMay 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I'll stay out of this one since I won the last Silver Sun.
    I just wanted to say that who ever wins this is very lucky, their fibre is just amazing!

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  30. Allison / CompassioKnitMay 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    There is nothing in this shop that *doesn't* make me swoon!

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  31. Deb at Merciful Hearts FarmMay 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Love the orchid & plumeria lei! Great color combination!

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  32. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Aloha!
    Blue Hawaiin - Hawaii Inspired, Smooth Spinning Fiber, Batt From Silver Sun Alpacas
    Katrina in AZ

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  33. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I tweeted!

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  34. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I F.B.!

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  35. KristinMay 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love the kit and the Annabelle batt! But, so many gorgeous things to choose from!

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  36. BrittanyMay 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is my favorite. I've been eying her for a while.

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  37. TurtleMay 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    love the blue hawaiian batt! gorgeous!

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  38. SJSMay 25, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I really like all the Hawaiian inspired batts! My favorite is the Hawaiian Fire Spinning batt! Yet, with other choices such as the Obsidian batts and the Eggplant silk, one probably wouldn't go wrong with the half-pound grab bag, either!

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  39. mjknitsMay 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    The "Arthur" batt is lovely! And so is "Lucy in the sky"...so much fiber, so little time.

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  40. Knittingdancer on RavelryMay 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    The "Blue Hawaiin"--Hawaii inspired smooth spinning fiber batt is so eye catching.

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  41. Faerie-DancerMay 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Orchids and Plumeria Lei Batt! I love the Hawaii inspired batts, but the orchids and plumeria lei is my favorite.

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  42. HaleyMay 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Love all the undyed alpaca batts!

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  43. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    My favorite is ... the newborn grandson! :-)

    Hawaiian Fire, the Plumerias and Eggplant Silk Mulberry could come home with me. Srsly.

    Gwyndolyn O'Shaughnessy (rav)

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  44. Jessica L'HeureuxMay 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Zoe spinning fiber is beautiful.
    I'd love to win this so that I can learn and become one of her top customers!!!

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  45. MariannaMay 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The blue hawaiian batt looks gorgeous!

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  46. kristenMay 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Beatles Inspired Fiber, Batt. i love the name and how pretty it is :)

    thanks

    kscratch82 at gmail dot com

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  47. sock2girlMay 25, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a generous giveaway.  While looking in the etsy shop I saw this beautiful fiber.http://www.etsy.com/listing/73783797/yellow-plumeria-lei-hawaii-inspired

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  48. RachaelMay 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love the fall is here batt!

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  49. Yarn EnvyMay 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    The Strawberry fields forever batt is yummy!

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  50. Jean AshleyMay 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I really love the luxury sampler, the Pacific Blue Mulberry Silk Sliver Top, and the milk protein top.

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  51. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love the Pacific Blue - Mulberry Silk Sliver Top, Hand dyed

    ShainR on Ravelry

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  52. KEMMay 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Lovely coloured batts, I think I like Persimon and Obsidian the best.

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  53. Ms. WassemillerMay 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    So many beauties but I definitely love both the Blue Hawaiian batt and the Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds batt! I may have to sign up for the batt of the month club.

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  54. Heather JMay 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love the Persimon or the Blue Hawaii Batt how beautiful.

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  55. Gently Used CoatMay 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    The Pacific Blue - Mulberry Silk Sliver Top is just gorgeous.

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  56. susanjdMay 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Grab Bag - 1 lb. of handdyed, handmade Spinning Fibers - wow what a deal!

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  57. KristenMay 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I love the Drop spindle Kit With Fire Red Spinning Fiber!

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  58. petitevacheMay 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    i'd just love to spin up one of those obsidian batts, the gold and silver are stunning ^.^

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  59. GretaOtoMay 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Loving all her Hawaii Inspired Batts!

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  60. Spin FusionMay 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I love all of the Hawaii inspired batts! Beautiful!

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  61. Spin FusionMay 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Posted on FB page

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Spin-Fusion/159088927454285?sk=wall

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  62. Spin FusionMay 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Tweeted @spinfusion

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  63. LizMay 25, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I absolutely love the recycled sari silk! How beautiful!

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  64. PerrinMay 25, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    brown alpaca and silk. Wonderful

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  65. SusanMMay 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I love the soft colors of the Daffodil batt and the Arther Spinning batt, totally luxurious!

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  66. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    She has SO many fantastic batts! I'm loving the Beatles ones... especially Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

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  67. carolpaMay 26, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Orchids and Plumeria Lei reminds me of when we were in Hawaii...many, many years ago.

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  68. StacyMay 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Ooh, the "Yellow Plumeria Lei - Hawaii Inspired, Smooth Spinning Fiber, Batt From Silver Sun Alpacas" is making me drool.

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  69. ReivennaMay 26, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Orchids and Plumeria Lei

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  70. neferatowenMay 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I like the alpaca/silk light fawn roving :)

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  71. redzshadowMay 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I like the Hawaii inspired batts! My favorite is the Blue Hawaiian batt!

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  72. Maggie DMay 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I want the 1/2 grab bag, personally.. I'm a sucker for bits-and-pieces :)

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  73. VeloCCMay 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I DO DO DO want to learn how to spin. Had shoulder surgery today:( but I hope it will be soon better. I love Lucy in the sky with diamonds. SOOOOOOOOO YUMMY!!!! Please pick me:)

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  74. AlisonMay 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I was instantly drawn to the Blue Hawaiian smooth spinning batt and the blue pacific mulberry silk. What rich blues!

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  75. lorraineMay 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    obsidian looks so cool with all the yellow running through it! thanks for the giveaway! raineoc@yahoo.com

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  76. MarlitharnMay 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I really like the Lucy in the sky with diamonds. Not the Beatles version; the William Shatner one :D. (Seriously, look for it on YouTube.). Anyway, the colors are gorgeous!

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  77. Knit4love2May 27, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Mmm Blue Hawaiin skies to match a fluffy cotton candy spinners delight! Such loft and vibrant color for such a simple tonal blend.

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  78. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I would love to spin the Silver Sun Alpaca. I have a brand new Kromski wheel and we are ready to try that Alpaca.

    Linda Borst

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  79. ikkinlalaMay 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I love the Obsidian batt.

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  80. MelissaMay 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Fell in love with the Orchids/Plumeria Lei batt. Just absolutely stunning in fiber. Imagine it would make even more lovely yarn!

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  81. MelissaMay 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Retweeted!

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  82. KairaMay 27, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Oooo the colourway daffodils!

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  83. Kim ReidMay 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love the Blue Hawaiian Batt - so gorgeous!!
    Thanks :)

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  84. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh, the Pacific Blue mulberry silk has been in my favorites for awhile... Soooooo gorgeous!!!

    :)

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  85. Flower ChildJune 2, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    When I was very young I spent a summer in the hills of northern California on a peacock ranch. They're amazing creatures and your peacock angelina looks just as beautiful. I'm really wanting to learn to spin and this give-away would be my perfect way to start.

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