Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Northstar Alpacas soft alpaca/wool yarn giveaway!






When Halloween rolls around each year, I get a little chill down my spine thinking not of ghosts and ghoulies, but that there is less than 60 days to complete any holiday gift knitting I want to do! Sometimes I have grand plans of spinning luxurious yarn for projects, but oftentimes I rely on the glorious yarns offered by the Phat Fiber box contributors. Northstar Alpacas has very special farm fresh yarns from animals that are lovingly cared for as family pets. The yarn is incredible to work with as well.

While we're on the subject of gift-giving, Maple has stocked lots of hats and socks and already finished items in her shop to make things easier on you! Maybe you see something there that would look great on you, too :)

If you would like to be entered to win this gorgeous alpaca/wool yarn, please visit Northstar Alpacas today, find something you love, and write about it in the comment section below. We'll gladly count a share on your favorite social networking platform as an entry as well!

83 comments:

  1. heatherCOctober 30, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love the hand dyed mill spun stuff! I've worked with it before and it's so soft and squishy, a real delight to knit with!

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  2. KyndylOctober 30, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    hartmoon from ravelry.

    Love the Charcoal Grey Suri and Huyaca alpaca roving.

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  3. ChrisOctober 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    The pumpkin-colored cormo mix is gorgeous!

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  4. ReivennaOctober 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    The Blue and Brown Hand Dyed Alpaca Roving is so nice and subtle.

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  5. AngieOctober 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I pretty much want everything in her shop, but I really think I need a pair of the fingerless gloves. I love alpaca fiber!

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  6. Amanda MOctober 30, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    The Brown and White Swirled Alpaca roving is absolutely gorgeous- reminds me of hot chocolate with whipped cream in it!

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  7. Luv2CUSmileOctober 30, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I love alpaca and love all colors! Any millspun or handspun in her shop is gorgeous! Also loving the alpaca/cormo wool yarn too! Love that she has DK and light worsted options!
    Luv2CUSmile on ravelry

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  8. lisaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    The orange Alpaca/Cormo wool is absolutely mouthwatering!

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  9. InJuneauOctober 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    All those hats are so lovely, but what grabbed my attention most was the Hand dyed Orange Alpaca Wool Yarn. So fall festive!

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  10. ctubbs2October 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Love, love, love the purple alpaca yarn. I have quite a stash of Maple's yarn, it's my favorite!!! Some of the softest and most knitable (it's not a word, but should be) yarn I've ever owned!

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  11. OliviaOctober 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I love the orange (I'm in an orange phase since the leaves started changing) worsted yarn. Perfect for a fun hat!

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  12. amchartOctober 30, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    The yarns look amazing. I love the orange in the shop.

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  13. DovileOctober 30, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    I love the Blue Lace Alpaca and Silk Hand Knit Scarf for Women!

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  14. DovileOctober 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/442830575831368208/

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  15. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    The Black Alpaca and CVM Yarn looks pretty scrumptious and I can easily see a pair of fingerless mitts made with this!

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  16. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Totally love the Hand Dyed Orange Alpaca Wool Yarn! I have a thing for orange.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Ember's Brown Baby Alpaca Fleece ha amazing crimp!

    tktl on Ravelry

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  18. Kristebee October 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Love all the natural alpaca roving! I wish i could buy all the fiber!

    Thanks.... Kristebee on rav

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  19. Carmen NOctober 30, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I love the Burgundy Baby Alpaca Yarn

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  20. Kristebee October 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Shared on twitter too! :) @kristebee

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  21. Jessica JoOctober 30, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I LOVE NORTH STAR ALPACAS! Their fiber is the best. I've ordered (and won!) so much stuff from them. They, and you Jessie, are the reason I love Alpaca so much. YES PLEASE! And MY WORD this roving would go perfect with the quilt fabric I just bought! https://www.etsy.com/listing/163463657/orange-gray-teal-alpaca-with-wool-roving?ref=shop_home_feat WHY WON'T IT LET ME PIN IT?!?!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I like the orange and red hand dyed alpaca yarns.
    hotknitter on rav

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  23. Jessica JoOctober 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    aha! I figured out how to pin it. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/78461218481805549/ I want it. I want it bad. :( No funds. :(

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  24. KristenOctober 30, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I actually really like the brown alpaca yarn, just like the giveaway skein!

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  25. SheilaOctober 30, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I really want the Hand dyed Purple Alpaca Wool Yarn. Such a lovely color!

    Pinned and tweeted too.

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  26. ingridOctober 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I like the look of the rolags. I've never tried spinning with that fiber prep, and I love the colorful blend of different fibers.

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  27. RebeccaOctober 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    the rose grey roving is lovely

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  28. Knittingdancer on RavelryOctober 30, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I like the Alpaca Wool Socks Grown in Michigan for Men or Women. They look so warm and toasty.

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  29. Rebekah A. M.October 30, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I so want those rolags...

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  30. Karen SOctober 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Hand spun Yarn - 156 yards - Hand Dyed Gold plus Natural Colored Alpaca - Slubby Thick and Thin looks so natural and awesome!
    karen31415 at yahoo dot com dot hk

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  31. SarahOctober 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    burgundy baby alpaca... oh so pretty!

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  32. Suburban prepOctober 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Like the Handspun Alpaca and Wool Yarn - Worsted - 220 yards in the purple

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  33. Rebekah EvelynOctober 30, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    I like the purple wool/alpaca yarn.

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  34. HannahOctober 30, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    The colors in the "Handspun Alpaca and Wool Yarn - 152 yards - Black, White, Brown, and Purple" really appeal-- I have been really into that marled look lately.

    I really want to squish this stuff, it even looks cozy.

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  35. LesleyAnnOctober 30, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Love the White Wrap / Scarf Hand Knit with Soft Baby Alpaca Yarn - Mobius Infinity Scarf.

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  36. Emma NicholsonOctober 30, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Love the:

    Orange Gray Teal Alpaca with Wool Roving to Spin or Felt - 4.4 ounces / 120 grams

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  37. Stephanie MOctober 30, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    The Charcoal Grey Suri and Huyaca Alpaca Roving is so beautiful! Love, Love, Love!

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  38. Annette sock2girlOctober 30, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Also love Burgundy Baby Alpaca Yarn - 275 yards

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  39. purplepenguinOctober 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I like Rolags for Spinning. I haven't tried spinning rolags yet, and these are pretty!

    Karen aka purplepenguin

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  40. MarlitharnOctober 30, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I love alpaca, and purple alpaca is even better!

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  41. Auntie MOctober 31, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    We have an alpaca farm not too far from me, and I love the yarn alpacas make.
    That said, I the burgundy and purple dyed yarn looks lovely. And that hand spun stuff looks lovely and soft. She has a wonderful talent and it is so nice she loves what she does.

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  42. AbigailOctober 31, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    oh, goodness, that purple yarn, I love it!

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  43. Chelsea WOctober 31, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    I like the rolags for spinning! Thanks for the chance :-)

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  44. Alpaca GrannyOctober 31, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you phriends, for visiting my shop and leaving such nice comments. Makes me smile to read them. And thank you, Jessie, for the privilege of being part of the Phat Phamily.
    Maple

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  45. Kate EssexOctober 31, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Mmm, that green alpaca and cormo yarn is looking lovely! I also love the hats, particularly the gray with pink hearts and the horse hat. Delightful!

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  46. Kathryn October 31, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Love the Charcoal Gray Suri and Huacaya Blend Roving - 2 ounces. Would be fun to spin!

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  47. asterideOctober 31, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I like the Gold and the Teal worsted alpaca yarn.
    asteride on Ravelry

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  48. AnnetteOctober 31, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I have a new appreciation for spinning and would love to spin the brown and white swirled alpaca roving. Yummy!

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  49. Knocked Up and NursingOctober 31, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I love the orange and teal Alpaca/wool roving!

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  50. ikkinlalaNovember 1, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I love the Black Alpaca and CVM Yarn.

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  51. EmmigerNovember 2, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    The alpaca rolags are really pretty!

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  52. SausNovember 3, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love the orange mill spun yarn and all your hand spun. So many cute hats too!

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  53. camphillpeachesNovember 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love her socks!

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  54. Yarning4asmileNovember 3, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Rolags for Spinning - 3.8 ounces / 110 grams would be my pick I am new to spinning and get a kick out of working with things that are new to me

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  55. Terra Pericolosa (Courtney Shannon)November 3, 2013 at 10:52 PM

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  56. Terra Pericolosa (Courtney Shannon)November 3, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    The 250 yards of hand dyed orange alpaca wool yarn looks gorgeous! If I can think of a project to use it for I might end up buying it!

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  57. tangling_vinesNovember 4, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    I love the black, white, brown and purple handspun yarn. It's look cool on everybody.
    twitter- tangling_vines

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  58. tangling_vinesNovember 4, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    And I also shared this giveaway on twitter!
    Link here: https://twitter.com/tangling_vines/status/397365110143844352

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  59. susanjdNovember 4, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Rolags for Spinning
    absolutely beautiful --colours in the mist☺

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  60. susanjdNovember 4, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/suejaned/status/397369739506233344

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  61. susanjdNovember 4, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    pinned
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/445082375645247145/

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  62. sgbooth88November 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I absolutely love everything in this shop, Im seriously in love with the true black alpaca though

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  63. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I heart the rolags bigtime!

    https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/164941870/rolags-for-spinning-38-ounces-110-grams?ref=shop_home_active

    I am also pinning the rolags!!

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  64. WehafNovember 5, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I like the Handspun Alpaca and Wool Yarn - Worsted - 220 yards. The purple tones are lovely!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  65. JosiahNovember 5, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Dinara's fleece looks super nice.

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  66. Mary JoNovember 6, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    In love with Ember's first shearing. Lovely color and crimp.

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  67. KateNovember 6, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    The silver alpaca dyed with teal and gold is really pretty. I pinned it here http://www.pinterest.com/pin/123778689732300622/

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  68. SherryG.November 10, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    The hand dyed Burgundy Alpaca s awesome.

    sherryglover1 on RAV

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  69. LindrNovember 12, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    The burgundy and gray alpaca and wool handspun is gorgeous! Outstanding work!

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  70. GveehNovember 13, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I love Northstar Alpacas! I like the brown swirled alpaca roving.

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  71. Silja DevineNovember 14, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    These rolags caught my eye! https://www.etsy.com/listing/164941870/rolags-for-spinning-38-ounces-110-grams?ref=shop_home_feat

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  72. LadeeBeeNovember 16, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I love the orange hand dyed alpaca yarn and the hats are lovely too! Some really great designs.

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  73. KateNovember 17, 2013 at 7:19 PM

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  74. Redismyname (rav)November 17, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    The millspun Brown Alpaca yarn is my favorite! beautiful!

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  75. nojo giesbrechtNovember 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    their rolags are gorgeous! I want some of those!

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  76. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    The handspun yarn in rose grey is gorgeous

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  77. Shawn BNovember 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I need to get my hands on the White Alpaca and Cormo Wool Yarn

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  78. WednesdayNovember 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Oooooh...the dark gray alpaca fingerless gloves look so amazing and luxurious. :)

    Retweeted via @WednesdaySpins
    Pinned by Wednesday on Pinterest

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