Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Northstar Alpacas Yarn + Pattern giveaway!


Have you knit with Alpaca lately? Have you knit with Northstar Alpacas beautiful millspun yarn? This stuff is heavenly!!!

What if you only have one skein of scrumptiously soft worsted weight alpaca? Maple, the purveyoress of Northstar Alpacas has solved your quandary! Why not a beautiful lacey knit scarf? Excellent!

We're giving away this "Spice" Alpaca yarn, paired with Maple's own lace scarf pattern today! Simply visit NorthStarAlpcas, find something you love, and write about it in the comments section below. We'll be drawing for a winner in a few days, so don't delay telling all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Plurk etc! Extra entries if you do!

77 comments:

  1. Suburban prepMay 18, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I like the Handspun Alpaca Yarn - 338 yards - Welcome Spring

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  2. PipsMay 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    The bulky brown alpaca/merino handspun is really calling to me. It just screams "I'm soft and warm and need to be knit into wonderful winter wear!"

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  3. Sheri KarobonikMay 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Bright White Alpaca Fleece from Taos - 4 ounces

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  4. Sheri KarobonikMay 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I tweeted.

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  5. sock2girlMay 18, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I love her http://www.etsy.com/listing/72931551/spice-handdyed-baby-alpaca-yarn-220 the colors look pretty. The giveaway looks very pretty too

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  6. BrittanyMay 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I have never spun pure alpaca, so the "100 percent Alpaca Roving - Brown and White Swirl" looks lovely. Plus, I love natural striped roving.

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  7. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    tweet

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  8. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    love the creamsicle

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  9. TracieMay 18, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    hand dyed in Bandit is awesome

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  10. Amanda L. DavisMay 18, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I really like the natural alpaca handspun yarn (232 yards. I've never knitted with alpaca before, and it's in my favorite color - brown (which is what I wear /all/ the time).

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  11. TracieMay 18, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    i love the hand spun alpaca mohair

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  12. TracieMay 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    facebook

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  13. yarnmagic on RavelryMay 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    On my wishlist today is the Hand dyed Alpaca and Silk Roving ... as well as pretty much all the other fiber in the shop!

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  14. marshaMay 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love the raw fleece...both suri and huacaya. I've spun up some of the black that was in the Phat box a few months ago, and it spun like a dream.

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  15. ReivennaMay 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    All of the roving looks so beautiful that I can't decide on one that looks best.

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  16. MariannaMay 18, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    The handdyed bandit yarn looks amazing!

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  17. ohdessaMay 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I really like the bandit alpaca yarn. Such pretty colors.

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  18. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I just want some alpaca/merino roving and some batts! I loved this shop even before I was a spinner, but now I'm just drooling all over my keyboard!

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  19. Gina PowerMay 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I really love the HandDyed Baby Alpaca Yarn - 220 yards - Spring Green

    It looks soft and yummy :)

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  20. ChrisMay 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I love the colors in "Bandit"!

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  21. DovileMay 18, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I like their yarn, especially the Alpaca - Merino HomeGrown White Yarn.

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  22. PauletteMay 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    The SummerTime Alpaca batt makes me smile :)

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  23. Inspiration FibersMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I want the socks!!! I think I own everything else :)

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  24. SandraMay 18, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I just love the HandDyed HomeGrown Alpaca Yarn Homestead. It is sooo scrumptious, looks good enough to eat!

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  25. Jan LMay 18, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    This yarn looks scrumptious. I just love spinning all of Maple's alpaca and am currently struck by the 3 way swirl in stock. Oh, wait, haven't I already bought some of that? No matter, can always use more!

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  26. DawnMay 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I love Able's link http://www.etsy.com/listing/74020630/2011-alpaca-fleece-4-ounces-able - how Maple describes him as a 'gentle fiber boy' just kills me.

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  27. ClarissaMay 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    The Nite and Day batt is gorgeous!

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  28. redzshadowMay 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I really love the subtle colors of the Roving - Salmon and Sky Blue.

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  29. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I really like the Black Magic fiber, the teal is so pretty against the black

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  30. RachaelMay 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I like the Summertime Drumcarded Alpaca batts.

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  31. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I would love to try my hand at processing one of the fleeces!

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  32. KarlaMay 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Able's fleece is quite handsome! How cute is that to include their photos???

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  33. JenniferMay 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Welcome Spring is a gorgeous colorway!

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  34. EmMay 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    The Black Magic alpaca and silk roving looks so beautiful - I just love natural black alpaca fibre, and the bright silk is so perfect with it.

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  35. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    i like the multi colored handspun. very nice colors.

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  36. DebbieMay 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love Spice - HandDyed Baby Alpaca Yarn - 220 yards. Very pretty colors! Debbie in Alaska

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  37. neferatowenMay 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I like the hand dyed alpaca and silk :)

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  38. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Bright white alpaca fleece from taos!
    katrina in AZ

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  39. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    beautiful yarn/fleece! In addition to the offering, I really like the Natural Colored Handspun, 248 yds. Schweet.

    Had to fav the shop.

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  40. Faerie-DancerMay 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I'm torn between the carnival baby alpaca and the soft fawn alpaca yarns!

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  41. purplepenguinMay 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I like the balck cherry roving. Would make a stunning wrap! Karen aka purplepenguin on
    Ravelry

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  42. Knittingdancer on RavelryMay 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I like the HomeGrown Hand Dyed Alpace Yarn, 250 yards in Bandit.

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  43. MarlitharnMay 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I really like the Natural Alpaca Handspun - it looks so soft and cozy.

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  44. MaryMay 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    the sapphire shade of baby alpaca yarn makes me want to knit a bonnet! lovely!

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  45. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I still say the "Natural Black Alpaca plus Silk HandSpun Yarn" in "Black Magic" is my favorite. Yum and wow!

    (verification is "sumstat:" send me some, STAT!)

    Gwyndolyn O'Shaughnessy (rav)

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  46. InJuneauMay 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    The Hand dyed Hand spun Green Alpaca Yarn - 180 yards is lovely! Such a beautiful green!

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  47. TurtleMay 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    creamsicle!!!

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  48. ania65 on ravelryMay 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Didn't even need to go past the first page (although I did just to be sure). That hand-dyed alpaca in lavender/periwinkle/pale blue....love it.

    Oh...and I tweeted too.

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  49. Kim ReidMay 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Love the HomeGrown HandDyed Alpaca Yarn - 250 yards - Bandit!
    Thanks :)

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  50. KatMay 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Those Summertime Batts are amazing! Just in time.

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  51. TerrillMay 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I love the variety of rovings offered.

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  52. SusanjdMay 18, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    .Light Fawn Cria Fleece - Zaria - 4 ounces...it is so nice to see a picture of the animal that shared their fiber with you!

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  53. KristenMay 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love the emerald green baby alpaca yarn.

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  54. Ms. WassemillerMay 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I really like the Creamsicle alpaca handcarded batt.

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  55. affiknityMay 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I love the Prom Pink 100 percent Baby Alpaca HandDyed Yarn. What a pleasant shade of pink!

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  56. livin4fishinMay 18, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I like the handspun "welcome spring". Beautiful!!!

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  57. SusanMMay 18, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I really like the blackcherry alpaca roving, as well as the brown & white swirl 100% alpaca roving. I have spun alpaca mixes but not all alpaca, so this would be super soft!

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  58. ZabelleMay 19, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    I lo you can buy alpaca fleece!

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  59. KellyMay 19, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Pink Waterfall batt

    It's gorgeous. White and grey alpaca with pink firestar running through it?! Holy hay day, lol!

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  60. KellyMay 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Facebook

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  61. PenelopeRoseMay 19, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I have been eyeing those socks for some time. I really need to treat myself to a pair. Lovely items.

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  62. MelroseMay 19, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    All of Maple's fiber is fantastic! I love the summer time batts and think it is awesome that she is offering some raw and dyed fleece!

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  63. elendirMay 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love everything by Maple! :-)

    Posted on FB as well

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  64. Rudy's MomMay 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Oh. I love Bandit. Yum.

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  65. MariaMay 19, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I love the hand dyed alpaca and silk roving!

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  66. CarolineMay 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love the patterning on your scarves, I can't pick just one! Very well done.

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  67. RobinMay 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I love Maple's HandCarded Alpaca Batts in Natural Colors.

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  68. KristinMay 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Ooooooooo! Black Cherry Alpaca roving is beautiful and delicious!

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  69. DonnaMay 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love the sapphire baby alpaca hand dyed yarn. So pretty looking. But then anything blue is always beautiful!

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  70. VeloCCMay 19, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    The black alpaca roving has caught my eye. I got a sample and it is the most beautiful color and soooooo SOFT. Maple's yarn and rovings are all so yummy

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  71. VeloCCMay 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The black alpaca roving has caught my eye. I got a sample and it is the most beautiful color and soooooo SOFT. Maple's yarn and rovings are all so yummy

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  72. GirlFaceCreationsMay 19, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I LOVE HandDyed Baby Alpaca Yarn - Poof! Reminds me of orange sherbet! :)

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  73. EVA SBMay 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I love the Chestnut Brown Handspun Alpaca Yarn it looks so soft and cuddly

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  74. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love the colorway Homestead. Just beautiful!

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  75. BrielaurenMay 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I LOVE the summertime batt! so bright and happy!

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  76. TeresaMay 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I just love Maple's alpaca rovings - she has some natural colored ones in her shop that I have my eye on for a very special project.

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  77. TriciaMay 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love the color of the Black Cherry roving. I'm sure it would spin up into a wonderful yarn!

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