Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Shades of Light Silk/Wool single ply yarn giveaway!






This yarn! This. Yarn. It's so soft, and the colorway is just amazing! Of course, what else can we expect from Angelika at Shades of Light?! The colors on this yarn are just glowing!

Sometimes, I look at shops like Shades of Light and I wonder if they carefully study color theory and current trends, and then I usually come to the conclusion that they are probably the trendsetter themselves!

To enter to win this gorgeous single ply DK/worsted weight yarn, please visit Shades of Light today, find something you love, and write about it in the comments area below this post. You'll get extra entries by sharing on your favorite social media platform! Thanks for helping spread the word about Shades of Light!

85 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    blauer1mond

    I love the colors of "handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour meadow-"

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  2. ChrisApril 17, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    There's a gorgeous mystery Aran without a name in fabulous green, yellow, blue, violet, and purple. So lovely!

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  3. OliviaApril 17, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    The Sockyarn -Merino/cashmere/nylon- handdyed- colour 39d is so bright and springy. Can't go wrong with those colors!

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  4. Rebekah EvelynApril 17, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I love the mini skeins and the mumbai colorway.

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  5. Suburban prepApril 17, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I love the color distribution of the Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour Kalter Frost, selfstriping

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  6. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I love the sock yarn colorway "meadow" those teals and oranges call to me!

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  7. SarahApril 17, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    there are so very many lovelies!
    I do love the colors of the superwash sport weight -color 65.

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  8. LauraApril 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Oooh... loving the bamboo/silk blend sock yarn, Color #55. So pretty!
    We posted on our FB timeline too :D
    https://www.facebook.com/wildethymeart

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  9. PerrinApril 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Pink rhapsody yarn cake is eye candy!

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  10. vbirschbachApril 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Love the self-stripers! So pretty, especially th colorway of Regenbogen!

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  11. CindyApril 17, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I like a lot here but going to pick the superwash colour 18

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  12. AnnaApril 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love the hand dyed bright pink yarn.

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  13. SheilaApril 17, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    The Iris self-striping BFL yarn is just gorgeous! My favorite colors, purple and teal, in one yarn.

    Pinned and tweeted too.

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  14. KaraApril 17, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I love the merino/silk lace yarn in the semisolid yellow (s156). What gorgeous shades!

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  15. KaraApril 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/MamaHobbit/status/324566796059414528

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  16. KaraApril 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I pinned to Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/pin/259519997249634199/

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  17. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I like the electric pink of color s 44. It would make an eye-catching shawl.
    hotknitter

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  18. TechmuseApril 17, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Color 55 looks like a spring rose....from pink fading to a perfect yellow

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  19. Jessica JoApril 17, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    So it's not really writing about an item for sale so much, but I love how all the pictures ahve been taken on rocks. It's so neat and clean and makes e want them all, all the more!

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  20. MarlitharnApril 17, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I love the brightness of Pink Rhapsody in the superwash BFL selfstriping yarn!

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  21. JosiahApril 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I like the 'Deep Purple' silk roving.

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  22. DebbieApril 17, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love Sockyarn -Merino/cashmere/nylon- handdyed- colour 65. Very pretty!

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  23. ShevaunApril 17, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    The fingering weight Alpaca/Silk/Cashmere mixture, shades of green/yellow/violet, is beautiful. It makes me think of spring flowers.

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  24. Chelsea WApril 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I really like Sockyarn -Merino/cashmere/nylon- handdyed- colour 37b. Thanks for the chance :-)

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  25. Knittingdancer on RavelryApril 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I like the colors in the hand dyed Merino superwash fingering/sportweight Colour 39d.

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  26. yarnwhoreApril 17, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    The self-striping BFL in Wald und See is making my hands twitch!

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  27. SausApril 17, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Colors 67 & 39d, sock yarn, merino cashmere. So pretty!

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  28. Heather JApril 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I love the colors she has. I want a pack of mini skeins.

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  29. ChippemaApril 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I love handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 17, the colors are fabulous!

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  30. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - sports weight - colour 80

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  31. WehafApril 17, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I love the handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 51. It looks like a tropical ocean!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  32. suzanne marieApril 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I love the Mumbai mini skeins!

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  33. GenevieveApril 17, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    There are so many beautiful colors it was hard to choose. One of my favorites is Mumbai on 80/10/10 sock.

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  34. RebeccaApril 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    wow, I love tons of stuff in this shop!! alpaca yarn in color 68 was true love at first sight!


    etsy hearted


    pinned


    shared on fb

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  35. CatsApril 17, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Every time I'm on this site I have an uncanny ability to click on 39d every time. The colours in the wool/nylon mixture seem to be much brighter than the 100% Merino...so that skein is now in my favourites ;)

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  36. CatsApril 17, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Shared on Facebook :)

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  37. ReivennaApril 18, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour Moody Blue, selfstriping - I love the colours, and the fact that you can see the striping.

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  38. leolover on RavelryApril 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    How can you pick only one favorite? I love the Dark Forest yarn that came in my Phat Fiber box, but I also love the colorway in Meadow. So gorgeous -- both of them!

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  39. Kris CApril 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I love the Dark Forest fiber and Meadow sock yarn!

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  40. Kathryn April 18, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Love handdyed sockyarn superwash - wool/nylon mixture - fingering weight - colour 56 (purple colors)

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  41. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I love the colors in the Set of 5 miniskeins

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  42. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Love the fingering weight Alpaca/Silk/Cashmere mixture - handdyed - colour 37b. A great natural color with a surprising pop of yellow.

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  43. DeeApril 18, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Love her Kreta colorway.

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  44. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    The mini skeins are gorgeous (especially the ones in shades of orange and yellow).

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  45. purplepenguinApril 19, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I like lots here! Right now ny faves are Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour Moody Blue, selfstriping and handdyed 100%Merino superwash - fingering/sports weight - colour 65.

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  46. KateApril 19, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I love the calm colors in color 67 (pinned here http://pinterest.com/pin/123778689731124650/)

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  47. Sandy C.April 20, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Color 15. Love your color combinations.

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  48. DovileApril 20, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I like the sock in Meadow colorway.

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  49. DovileApril 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/442830575830332604/

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  50. an ikaApril 20, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    i like this
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/95338538/handdyed-yarn-woolsilk-mixture-5050?ref=shop_home_active

    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

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  51. an ikaApril 20, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    pin-http://pinterest.com/pin/48765608437566351/

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  52. an ikaApril 20, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    tumblr-http://little-miss-kitty.tumblr.com/post/48453620064/shades-of-light-silk-wool-single-ply-yarn-giveaway

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  53. Miss SmillaApril 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I absolutely love the "Aran weight, alpaca/silk mixture, handdyed, colour Harem" Fantastic!

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  54. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    This is Ocean, the one I love.

    Yarn, handdyed, 100% SW Bfl colour Ozean, selfstriping

    asteride on Ravelry

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  55. Anna BApril 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/111556608/fingering-weight-alpacasilkcashmere?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=cashmere

    love this one!

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  56. andri.April 22, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    I love their mini skeins:D

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  57. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I love the "100% SW Bfl colour Regenbogen, selfstriping" yarn! Such beautiful colors!

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  58. Donna MollesApril 23, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Wow! MUMBAI is totally rockin'!

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  59. stephigordonApril 23, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful! I love the ocean-like colors. The wool/silk/bamboo fingering weight yarn in color 43 is gorgeous! Thank you! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Rav)

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  60. Mary MacApril 23, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    So many choices. I love the handdyed wool/silk mix color #254

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  61. Rebekah A. M.April 23, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Colour 17 on Alpaca Yarn... GORGEOUS sea colors; definitely my favorite!!

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  62. LindrApril 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Angelika's yarns are so vibrant and the photos are beautiful! I particularly like the blend of blues and purples in Colour 38 in wool/silk/bamboo.

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  63. StephanieApril 23, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Color 55 fingering weight. Oh so lovely!

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  64. missmeirisApril 23, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    So many colors to choose from, but Color 17 really stands out. Especially like it on the alpaca sport/DK weight.

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  65. Annette sock2girlApril 24, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Her mini scans are perfect for my zoom loom

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  66. camphillpeachesApril 24, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    I so want the Sockyarn -Merino/cashmere/nylon- handdyed- colour mumbai

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  67. CityslingersApril 24, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Moody blue self striping is calling my name.

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  68. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love the handdyed yarn - wool/silk mixture 50/50 - sports weight -colour 51!!

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  69. Al KApril 24, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    love the gray fingering weight yarn

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  70. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Love the natural yarn made of 100% cashmere. Cashmere feels so great against the skin. Would love to knit a sweater from this yarn.

    sherryglover1 on Rav

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  71. Knocked Up and NursingApril 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    i love the Colour meadow sock yarn.

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  72. Knocked Up and NursingApril 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    pinned:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/279012139386979585/

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  73. Knocked Up and NursingApril 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/knockedupnursin/status/327467456761315328

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  74. Sgbooth88April 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I pretty much love everything in this shop, if I had to pick one favorite though I would have to say color 254, its the perfect orange!

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  75. JenniferApril 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Such a colorful shop! I love the self-striping yarns, especially "Moody Blues"!

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  76. PauletteApril 25, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    This shop owner has a wonderful eye for color and her outdoor photos are fabulous! The handdyed Alpaca yarn - 100g - sports/DK weight - colour 63 is gorgeous!

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  77. ElaineApril 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    This lady wants the Colorway #71 Worsted BFL. LIKE A SUNSET.

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  78. TechmuseApril 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Color 55 will be perfect for this weddidng shawl I'm making

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  79. Carol AnneApril 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    The sports weight wool/silk mixture yarn in an orange color is so beautiful & looks so soft!

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  80. natchwoolieApril 26, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    My favorite is the Kalter Frost self striping but all the self stripers are really nice!

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  81. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    213 reminds me of spring and makes me want to sit in the garden and knit, preferably with the cat by my feet, the chickens playing their silly games and the birds chirping in the trees.
    (Does anyone else get this? lol)

    CraftyDutchess on Ravelry

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  82. susanjdApril 28, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    oh my! the colour progressions are absolutely awesome! especially
    Feuer, selfstriping

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  83. susanjdApril 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/

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  84. susanjdApril 28, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    pinned!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/445082375644103465/

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  85. QuixotismApril 29, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I really love the golden yellow colorways that Shades of Light has.

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