Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Shades of Light chunky weight yarn giveaway!

Today I woke up and it was so nice and cool outside, it got me all excited thinking about how wonderful it would be to start wearing hand knits. Hats especially. There really is nothing like wearing your hand knit hat out for the first time in Autumn. Everything seems right with the world.

We're giving away this gorgeous chunky weight yarn from Shades of Light today. I am thinking this skein would make an excellent knit hat, and the thickness of the yarn means you could have it done in less than a day.

Shades of Light is just bursting with beautiful yarnness. Angelika has organized her shop by yarn weight, and if you are looking for this lovely chunky yarn- look under the "London" category.

Please visit Shades of Light today, find something you love, and write about it in the comments section below. Before we draw for a winner, we'll be counting those social networking pings- twitter, facebook, ravelry, pinterest etc as extra entries!

94 comments:

  1. ElySeptember 18, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I am drooling over all the red-orange-yellow tones, and I want them all, but the colour 62 in particular. Aran weight is really good for quick projects too, and we all need those for Christmas.

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  2. lesley58September 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I love the colors espcially 68! And the mini skeins!! I love all the mini skein options!

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  3. Miss SmillaSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    oh my! yes that colour 62! It has to be my favourite as well :-)
    handdyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour 62

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  4. SarahSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour s 280
    soo pretty!

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  5. Mrs. GrizzlySeptember 18, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I knit hats for charity - Delaware Head Huggers. "We collect handmade hats for patients undergoing chemotherapy and for those recovering from brain surgery and burns. We are in need of all sizes, colors and styles of hats. If you knit, crochet or sew, please join us." One skein is perfect. And I can't imagine how soft the alpaca/silk blend must feel. The Sand colors are all soothing though sometimes zing is what one needs to help get through a difficult period. Beautiful colors all!!

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  6. ReivennaSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    The lace yarn in s270 is very pretty.

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  7. ChrisSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    'Sand' is a great colorway in the London weight!

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  8. hueiseiSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I love the hand dyed sock yarn super wash.

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  9. hueiseiSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Tweeted - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/248079789221621760

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  10. JessicaSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Loving the Sannoro self striping yarn!

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  11. LycanthrophileSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Love the color 239

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  12. ElaineSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I want some sassy socks out of the superwash color #71!

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  13. KnitCrochetSpinSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I love the Aran weight, alpaca/silk mixture, handdyed, colour 18, the Aran weight, alpaca/silk mixture, handdyed, colour 65, And the handdyed Alpacayarn - 100g - sports/DK weight - colour 57, oh and of course the mini-skeins.

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  14. DovileSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    The handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 142 looks gorgeous!

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  15. DebbieSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 64 is my fav. Very pretty pinks!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    These yarns look wonderful...I want to touch them

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  17. DeeSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I really like colors 60 and 63.

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  18. suzanne marieSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I really likeSet of 5 miniskeins, each 7g/30m

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  19. jtlhmmwabodfSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I love Shades of Light so much. It's hard to pick a favourite with all those options. I really like the wool/silk 254.

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  20. LindrSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I love the color combinations in Colour 71 - the splash of purple in the midst of those glorious yellows and oranges is beautiful!

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  21. SheilaSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I love the Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour sannoro, selfstriping.

    Pinned and tweeted too.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Unusual for me, but I like candy floss pink. The 5 mini skeins would be great to use for making the shawl Leftie.
    hotknitter on rave

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  23. AndreaSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I love how the blue in color 61 just glows. It popped out of my screen and just caught my eye right away. ^_^

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  24. Lisa V.September 18, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I can only imagine the softness and loveliness of the alpaca/silk blend, and I think Colour 65 is just beautiful.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I love the colour 65 (blues, greens, purple)

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  26. RobinSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    The Set of 5 miniskeins,in autumn colors sparked my knitting mojo.

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  27. Rebekah EvelynSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I like the handdyed Alpacayarn - 100g - sports/DK weight - colour 17!

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  28. Jessica JoSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/78461218479260988/ Pinned!

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  29. Jessica JoSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    SW Merino in Color 71 looks amazing! Mostly orange but little pops of blue and pink, WOW! Stunning! Amazing! WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

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  30. RebeccaSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I love colour 68. I think the bfl if my favorite, but it's gorgeous on the merino as well.

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  31. Knittingdancer on RavelrySeptember 18, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I like the Colour 39D hand-dyed 100% Merino Superwash in fingering/sportsweight. The colors are green, violet, blue, and yellow.

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  32. neilsnanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I like colour 18 in the BFL

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  33. purplepenguinSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I like the handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour s 234 found in the semi-solids. It is a nice color, I can see it used with many others.

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  34. schwipSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    While everything is her shop is beautiful, I have to say that my very, pop-out-and-grab-you yarn is the one that you are giving away. I like that it is a light chunky also.

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  35. schwipSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Tweeted

    https://twitter.com/schwip23/status/248180802221916160

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  36. schwipSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    pinned

    http://pinterest.com/pin/180566266281105439/

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  37. AlisonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour 62
    There is a scarf calling out to me with this one. Shades of Light says this bluefaced liecester wool is as soft as merino--I really want to try some out!

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  38. AlisonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour 62
    There is a scarf calling out to me with this one. ShadesofLight says this bluefaced leicester wool is as soft as merino--I really want to give this one a try!

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  39. AlisonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour 62
    There is a scarf calling out to me with this one. ShadesofLight says this bluefaced leicester wool is as soft as merino--I really want to give this one a try!

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  40. AlisonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour 62
    There is a scarf calling out to me with this one. ShadesofLight says this bluefaced leicester wool is as soft as merino--I really want to give this one a try!

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  41. AlisonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Sorry! I didn't mean to post 4 times! I thought my comment was being rejected each time. Oops!

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  42. LaEmmaSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    the wool/silk sport weight yarn no 73 (red, purple, yellow, green) is superb!

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  43. MarlitharnSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    The wool/silk sport weight in color 142 (light teal) looks so shiny and beautiful!

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  44. UnknownSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I think the giveaway colorway is already just perfect! Love the deeply saturated hues!

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  45. Chelsea WSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I like the oranges of color 37 http://www.etsy.com/listing/97140760/handdyed-sockyarn-superwash-woolnylon

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  46. Chelsea WSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/580chels/status/248387872082759680

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  47. sandySeptember 19, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    My marigolds are in full bloom and the golden fleece has all the same colors. Loving this yarn!

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  48. Rebecca September 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I love love love her stuff, it's so bright! this is pretty great http://www.etsy.com/listing/88892875/handdyed-sockyarn-superwash-woolnylon

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  49. Stacy JozwiakSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I love the orange #254, it's awesome. Especially in the wool/silk blend.

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  50. JenniferSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 239

    Such a pretty purple!

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  51. PaulaDawnSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Oh lala.. that colour 61 is so lovely. All your yarn is so lovely.

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  52. Mary MacSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Going thru this Etsy shop is like going thru a candy shop. my favorite well....color 107

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  53. SamSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I really like this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88260570/handdyed-100merino-superwash
    It reminds me of Gryffindor. I kind of want to make a scarf from it.

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  54. LMHSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Love the pink/peach color in handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 55. Also love the yarn being given away. Oh, and mini skeins? I'm in.

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  55. susanjdSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    they are all so beautiful! especially colour 73 in
    wool/silk mixture 50/50 -

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  56. JosiahSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I like the purple wool/silk.

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  57. NyddwraigSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Oh Wow!! Your colours are just incredible. I absolutely adore colour #70.

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  58. andri.September 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I love the mini skeins... They are perfect for small projects!

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  59. sgbooth88September 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I love the wonderful array of colors in this shop. What beautiful color combinations

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  60. Diana NorthSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I love color 39d!

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  61. an ikaSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    i like handdyed Alpacayarn colour 17

    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

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  62. an ikaSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    pin-http://pinterest.com/pin/48765608436273090/

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  63. an ikaSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    tweet-https://twitter.com/AnnaKulu1/status/249043360302628864

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  64. Anna BSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Ooo, I love this aqua wool/silk yarn!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/95482531/handdyed-yarn-woolsilk-mixture-5050

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  65. KatherineSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wow, those colors are all so rich! I really love color 68. Its so warm looking!
    Material: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool superwash
    100g/ ca 160m 3,5oz/ 175 yrds

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  66. BlueKittyMeowSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    The purple sportweight yarn (color 239) is incredible!
    Pinned, tweeted, and plurked as well.
    (bizarrely enough, my captcha number was 239 as well!)

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  67. MelanieSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I love color 71 what a cool idea for color changes.

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  68. Kim ReidSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I love the hand dyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour Jorinde.
    Thank you!

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  69. Kim ReidSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/kimbreid/status/249320838199926785

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  70. Kim ReidSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Facebook share:

    https://www.facebook.com/kim.reid.330/posts/148898508585527

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  71. Kim ReidSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Pinterest Pin:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/139259813448781549/

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  72. HeatherSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I really like the handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 39c

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  73. TurtleSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    color 62 is gorgeous!

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  74. BeathagSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I tried the Delhi wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 164 and is beyond lovely

    craftink on rav

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  75. principetaSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Colors are amazing!!!!Love them all,wish to have them all =o).I will choose for now colour 65.Thank you for this amazing giveaway,hope to win.

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  76. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Purple is usually not my favorite color, but the .handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 239 just SHINES!

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  77. ElarielSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    handdyed 100%Merino superwash - fingering/sports weight - colour 25

    It's just so rich and vibrant! Love!


    Also shared on my facebook!

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  78. alyclaireSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I love the colors 65, it looks especially beautiful on the merino cashmere sock yarn

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  79. UnknownSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    ohhh so many mini skeins!!! i would just buy ALL the colours.

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  80. KristenSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I really like the handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 55.

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  81. lorraineSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    london bfl color 65 ♥

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  82. BethanySeptember 24, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    I love the hot pink merino yarn and the sea foam green wool/silk/bamboo yarn!

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  83. JStockert (~Julia)September 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I really love the color and sheen on the 'wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 142' skein of yarn!

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  84. JStockert (~Julia)September 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Tweeted the 'wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 142' skein of yarn

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  85. KatSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    handdyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour 61


    I love this color! The colors you are dying these yarns are so vibrant.

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  86. KatSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    handdyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour 61


    I love this color! The colors you are dying these yarns are so vibrant.

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  87. KatSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    handdyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour 61


    I love this color! The colors you are dying these yarns are so vibrant.

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  88. KatSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    handdyed yarn - wool/silk/bamboo - 100g - fingering weight - Colour 61


    I love this color! The colors you are dying these yarns are so vibrant.

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  89. KatSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    facebooked

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  90. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    I really love the sets of 5 mini skeins! endless possibilities :)

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  91. MelroseSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Colour 55 pink/orange on sport/sock is gorgeous!

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  92. Rachel DavidSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    my fav color and i love this handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 239

    rachel david

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  93. SheriSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I only got to the first page before the wool/silk sport weight in violet grabbed me. Color 239. Must have.

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  94. KatherineOctober 1, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    handdyed Alpacayarn - 100g - sports/DK weight - colour 17 is pretty.

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