The dyeing process is finally finished, I really enjoyed it, the wool has come out a gentle, light reddish brown colour with flecks of grey (that aren't showing up in the photos at all) but I can see them and I am so happy they are there. It has a whole Autumn feel to it... I think I'm going to cast on my Tea Leaves Cardi tonight, I can't wait!! I have never knitted from such a huge pile of wool before, I dyed an extra 3 skeins for just in case.
I have started a new pattern, this one is for a Rhino...
The super wash wool is finished being spun, I was going to knit a hat, but Kye has asked for 'white mittens' instead, (he loves the book called The Mitten) so I am going to offer this skein as a giveaway.
If you would like to win a skein of super wash hand spun rainbow Merino wool, please just leave a comment below:)
Congratulations to:
I am a wool addict, so it would be great to win this!!! Love the colour of your self-dyed yarn, it has a 'tenderness' in it, a bit of slow beginning of autumn...
Please could you send me your postals address and I will send off your rainbow wool, you can reach me on lindadawkins@mweb.co.za
Hope your day is filled with some kind of wonderful.
Linda
Yes, I would please.
ReplyDeleteHow smart of you to work up extra skeins just in case... I'm learning. ;)
Tell Kye that he'll have to be sure and be careful... we know what happened to the mitten in the story. Then again, maybe that's what he's hoping for?!
Blessings, Debbie
I love the colour of the yarn you have dyed, shouts autumn to me too - what dyes did you use? Gorgeous, look forward to seeing it knitted up.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the rhino.
What a lovely offer of the rainbow yarn, so colourful and bright x
Ohh, Oooooh, Me! I love the colors in our rainbow!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Please. What lovely colors-
ReplyDeleteYour wool looks so beautiful. I love the colour it came out. It will make such a beautiful sweater! My pottery that came out of the kiln last night was fall inspired too, even though we are just going into spring.
ReplyDeleteLook at thoe vibrant colors! I can already see it as a color changing cowl or scarf. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteYesssss!!!!! I would really love to have that wonderful colours here with me :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings!!! maria
Love the Rainbow wool and I would love to win it. Holding thumbs for me :)
ReplyDeleteI've never dyed wool, but I would think that the greatest part of the thrill of it is the element of surprise.
ReplyDeleteYour animal patterns are amazing! I just don't know how you keep coming up with them!
And thanks, not just for the giveaway, but for all the patterns you so generously give away on your sidebar. There's something for every occasion!
so gorgeous! i would love to win :) raineoc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThese lovely colours made me think of the song 'I can sing a rainbow..."
ReplyDeleteand you certainly have.
Thank you for the giveaway Linda.
such beautiful yarn!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love to win a handspun skein of yarn! Since I handspin myself. I really appreciate the work that goes into making it. I haven't spun superwash wool before. I have only spun alpaca. I made my son a set of mittens from the book the Mitten before and amazingly after a year they are still clean! I made them from alpaca and my boys really love them.
ReplyDeleteWow, that yarn shouts with enthusiastic color and cheerfulness; thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteAh, the tea leaves cardigan. I have had my eye on the pattern for a long time but have never taken the plunge to knit it. I will be excited to see your in all it's Autumn glory.
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so beautiful and such amazing color in the rainbow yarn! It would add such color to our Spring that is unfolding! Cheers and happy knitting. =)
Beautiful yarn! I would love to win :) Kayleyc@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to make something delightful with the yarn. It is quite pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win. The rainbow yarn is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour skein looks magnificent and my girls love rainbows. I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteI love your rainbow yarn, it would make a great hat for my grandson. Your tea dye turned out well too
ReplyDeleteI am a wool addict, so it would be great to win this!!! Love the colour of your self-dyed yarn, it has a 'tenderness' in it, a bit of slow beginning of autumn...
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful Linda, I would to have my name put in for a chance.
ReplyDeletexx
Oh, I'd love a chance. Thank you, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Would like to win, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Christine
I need that rainbow yarn!!!! Gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow generous! Goodness! My fingers are crossed. (:
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your rhino and sweater! I dyed yarn for a sweater once. Knit the whole thing. And then decided it was waaaaaay too big and frogged it all. Bleh.
oh so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, your yarns are awlays so beautiful! My little one is very into rainbow everything at the moment, so this would be perfect. Thanks for the chance. Oh and we love The Mitten too, but right now we are glad to be finally putting the mittens away.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Elizabeth
oh, I've been yearning for rainbow yarn for a while now -- to make a hat for my son. he would LOVE it. yours is lovely. nancywalters44@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have a soft spot for rainbow yarn, I would love to win. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this yarn! Is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletecraftink on raverly
Absolutely beautiful wool, would LOVE to get my hooks into this! ;o)
ReplyDeleteooo my hands are itching just thinking of the possibilities!! :D
ReplyDeleteOh Linda! It is sooo pretty! I would love to make somethign with this yarn!
ReplyDeleteThat is the prettiest, most colorful yarn I have ever seen. I am a knitting newbie and have been staying with solid colors. I would love to bring some rainbow love to my knitting. :)
ReplyDeletekristinlmbrt@yahoo.com
What a beautiful rainbow yarn - I would be honored to win this and knit something very special.... Thank you for offering such a wonderful yarn! Diana
ReplyDeleteYes pretty please!! Would LOVE some beautiful yarn!
ReplyDeletethe rainbow yarn looked lovely... and the yarn you made for your cardi looks very nice!! even if we can't see the grey flecks in it :)
ReplyDeleteI am both a ranibow and yarn addict...plus the yarn is soo wonderful...
ReplyDeleteI love working with Merino wool, and your hand-dyed is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI am casting off a sweater for my daughter today, and casting on a pull-over sweater for myself today as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity to win this yarn. When asked her favorite color, my daughter responds with "RAINBOW!" :)
Steph
http://superskivvies.biz
I love the colors, so yes please :)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh!!!!I want the rainbow merino wood giveaway!!!I know I livwe so far away from you but I always read your blog! I WANNA HAVE THIS GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE???
ReplyDeleteXOXO
ANa
I'd like to win the rainbow yarn!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHow how lovely. I know a little one who could sport a colorful hat and booties with this yarn.
ReplyDeleteOf course I'd like to win wool. I mean...wool. Love!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Please enter me and thank you for the chance. Rainbows are our favourite! Misscake on Rav
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give your yarn a good home, it looks fabulous, all the best, Helen
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Someday I will learn to spin. Meanwhile, your yarn is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the chance.
ReplyDeletethat's beautiful! i would love to win it. i know just the little boy to knit something with it for :)
ReplyDeleteYour rainbow yarn is beautiful! We've love to make something yummy with it!
ReplyDeleteSuch vibrant colors! Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeletejustsuzie_s at hotmail dot com
It looks great. I really would like the chance to win it. If you don't mind sending it to the Neth. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes please! X Claire
ReplyDeleteI check out your blog everyday, you are so creative! I love the rainbow yarn and have some awesome ideas, I would LOVE to win it!!! however I am not so good with the computer, and I do not know how to enter?!?!?
ReplyDeleteRainbows have nothing tooooo hiiiiiiiddee *sings with the frog*
ReplyDeleteThis would be terribly fun to knit.
I love your patterns and your blog. I made 2 of your bunny pattern toys and one ended up hopping out of Nana's house by its ears. I hope it survives. I would love the yarn to continue making gifts for my 6, soon to be 7 grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this beautiful yarn ,don't think I have ever worked with any thing that looked so plush.......and I just had my 65th B-Day and it would be so appriciated . I would make someone a beautiful gift !
ReplyDeleteoh the wonderful places to go with this yarn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda!
Oh! I would love to have this beatiful skein of wool!!
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful wool to be giving away - absolutely beautiful- we would love to win it (my daughter and I) she has wished for a new shawl and it would be just perfect.
ReplyDeletethank you for your wonderful blog, i always find another little bit of inspiration here- especially with the spinning- i have inherited a very old spinning wheel and am just starting to learn.... exciting times ahead!
Oh my. That hand spun rainbow wool is gorgeous! Yes please, enter me!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors! I love the one you dyed as well. One day I want to spend some time doing that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a beautiful giveaway. I admired your yarn in the pic as you were spinning it. Crossing my fingers. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteKim
LOVE LOVE LOVE the wool yarn that you spun...and would be so very happy to win this and make up something for a special needs child that I have taken under my wing..and into my heart...
ReplyDeleteWell, I had told myself that I couldn't buy myself any new yarn, as I really should be spinning my own. But this is a giveaway, and it is still handspun, so I think I can get away with it! Beautiful yarn and colours. Looking forward to your tea leaves too.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Somewhere over the rainbow is some gorgeous wool!!! :)
ReplyDeletethe yarn is delightful would love to create something with it.
ReplyDeleteThe colour is wonderful. I think if it was mine it would have to be a cowl, ideal for these chilly mornings here in the UK xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a lovely blog xx
What beautiful yarn! I've never worked with anything other than 'store bought' yarn. Would love to win this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win!
Denise
That's beautiful wool, it would be amazing to win it.
ReplyDeleteThe tea leaves cardi is beautiful. If I didn't know that that style of cardigan looks awful on me, I'd knit it myself.
Oh I would love to win that gorgeous skein of yarn. The colors are just so yummy looking.
ReplyDeleteI'm not ashamed to admit, that if I were to receive this summer-bright yarn, I would make a scarf for ME! To heck with the grandkids....Gramma deserves this one! :)
ReplyDeleteplease think of me, when this you see............
Linda Pfeffer
I love the yarn! You are so gracious for giving it away. I've never used hand spun yarn before, but REALLY want to!!
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It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda!
ReplyDeleteAfter 15 hours of prepering Passover meal for tummorow evening your rainbow open my eyes and my heart. It's realy beautiful.I wish it will be mine.
Ariella
ariella54@walla.co.il
still have yet to spin a single ply to knit with...... so many things to create, so little time,lol. i'm amazed at how creative you are to come up with so many original patterns. i don't know how you do it. anyway, happy easter to you and your lovely family, kari
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is so gorgeous!! How lovely of you give it away.
ReplyDeleteI <3 rainbow everything. Your blog is pretty amazing, thank you for sponsoring this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color! Dying wool from my own sheep is on my bucket list...just need to make the time!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, love, love, love the rainbow wool!! Thanks for the chance :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this wool! I would love to incorporate it into the blanket that I'm busy crocheting at the moment. It would add a burst of colour and really make it special. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway:-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your Rhino! Your wool is so beautiful and vibrant, I can only imagine how soft it is. I would love to have the honour of using some. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is beautiful. I don't spin but have always wanted to try handspun yarn. Thanks for the chance for a giveaway.
ReplyDeletei have the perfect thing to do with this beautiful skein. just can't say in case the intended person is reading. thank you for such a perfect Easter present for the winner. i hope you have a very Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI would love this yarn! The colors are so bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful skein of yarn! Would love to be entered to win. :)
ReplyDeleteLet me start by saying, as soon as your Rhino is finished, guess who will be buying the pattern? I am SO excited to see the finished Rhino.
ReplyDeleteNow, back to this GORGEOUS yarn, THANK YOU for offering this giveaway. I would love to be the lucky winner. I have never knit with yarn that looks so delicious.
This is an absolutely amazing yarn. I'd enjoy having such a beautiful homespun piece of work, I can just imagine the beautiful things that I'd make with it.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....yes please :) Love your tea dyed wool, and can't wait to see the finished product. And thanks for the giveaway, I would love to knit something up with it.
ReplyDeleteYes, dear one. I will throw my hat into the ring for that rainbow. I am sure that my head will break through the water soon, and I will be able to do something - new. Meanwhile, I lurk and read you and admire everything and come away refreshed.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow yarn looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your tea leaves cardi :)
What pretty yarn I would love to win. Can't wait to see your Tea leaves cardi.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE color! And I'm having such a good time following your blog and your knitting! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeletehi linda, you are the most generous person. thank you for offering this, it would be a true pleasure to knit with your handspun. i have just cast on for my own tea leaves (finally) it's been in my queue for a long time. how fun we'll be making them at the same time!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the Tea Leaves cardi = it will be beautiful in that wool! Please, please enter me to win your gorgeous wool. It looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteCate x
Oh my - that is beautiful yarn! So generous of you to have the giveaway! Thanks for the chance!! :)
ReplyDeletehouseholdcents @ gmail . com
Such a gorgeous yarn! I'd be happy to make a hat for my daughter with it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the beautiful colours. I'd love to win some yarn.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
I have never seen or felt a hand spun yarn before. Wonders The charm of the un uniform thickness would feel the same as u eat a bowl of handmade noodles!
ReplyDeleteSo so gorgeous! I would love to use that for my doll's hair! Yummy!
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteooooo, rainbow yarn! How lovely! Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteSuch vivid and lush looking Rainbow yarn, I'd love to knit up the promise of a rainbow with this skein. P.S. I love the dainty stitch markers in your picture of the upcoming knit Rhino pattern. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteits beautiful, thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic giveaway! I would love the chance to win! Love the stitch markers and the knitting is looking good!
ReplyDeleteOh Linda,
ReplyDeleteHow very kind, I absolutely adore that wool. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Please do not enter me in the drawing (I'm afraid that I am not a knitter/crocheter). :(
ReplyDeleteI did want to say how very PRETTY it is, though!! XXO-
Lovely yarn, it will make a fab tea leaves cardi. I LOVE the rainbow yarn, it is so happy and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteYou make the most beautiful wool. One day I would love to knit with your yarn. Happy Easter.Much love
Wendy@blossomingfamilies.com
What a lovely yarn, and very pretty colors. Please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks, Donnell
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful yarn! I would love to be in the drawing. And I'm interested to see what you are knitting there!
ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous!! thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteCan anyone join in or is this restricted to one part of the world? I've never owned rainbow coloured yarn and that looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteoohHO I WOULD LOVE ! thank you... also love those stitchmarkers! x
ReplyDeleteI just learned to spin so I really appreciate the loveliness (and evenness!) of your yarn. Love the rainbow colors too. I also really love the deying you did dro the tea leaves cardi. It is even the color of tea. Can't wait to see the sweater.
ReplyDeleteoh, it's such a beatiful yarn. i would love to knit a yarn you had spun. it would make the article that much more special.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful giveaway!!! That rainbow yarn is just our style! :)
ReplyDeletewpooh_9 at hotmail dot com
Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing this wonderful giveaway
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
ReplyDeleteOh,what beautiful colors. Colors make the world a much happier place...thank you for the thought of sharing them with us all. I think kindness and giving all go with wonderfully dyed yarns, goood luck to everyone.
peace and love
I love how the color turned out for the tea leaves cardi yarn!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteThe yarns are gorgeous, I'd love to be included in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having it, and good luck everyone!
Gorgeous yarn! I love the elephant pattern too. Thanks for sending it so promptly. I made some cabled mitts with the yarn I got last time!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day. Lanie
Wow! Love the yarn and LOVE the COLOR!! How I wish I can put my hands on this lovely yarn! ~Sheetalxx
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors! I can see a baby sweater in it! The Tea Leaves yarn will be such fun to work with - calming, I would think! I am half-done with a Lion Brand Simple Top-Down Cardi in navy/lime green Malabrigo. It's so relaxing to work with a soft yarn, isn't it? Pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!! - Nancy Reed - chicagoboots@gmail.com
Who doesn't want to win rainbow merino wool?!
ReplyDeleteLovely colours! This wool looks so yummy! I have several ideas for its use, but would only make a final decision when I would touch and hold it
ReplyDeletepretty! i love merino wool!
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow wool is beautiful. I would love to make something from it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win, thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYes I would truly love to win some of your hand spun rainbow wool Linda!! So gorgeous!! XO
ReplyDeleteWow Linda those skeins all look so uniformly the same....you did a great job with the dying and your cardi will look beautiful in that colour :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda
ReplyDeleteThe colour of your dyed yarn is so lovely and gentle. Brown is a favourite of mine - that earthy shade. Really look forward to watching your cardigan grow from your yarn. A rhino - hooray! Your handspun is so vibrant. Really beautiful. We love the Mitten too. Such a wonderful little story. White mittens will be good fun. Love to you all and wishing you a precious Easter weekend.
Love Kelly
Beautiful wool! I've just started following your blog and am so inspired by all you do. I love your knitting patterns - so fun.
ReplyDeleteMaybe not too late? You didn't say what time...I'd love that rainbow skein of yarn!!!!
ReplyDeleteHallo, I would love that rainbow skein, hope it is not to late yet. I could imagine it to become a summerhat for our little one to give shade or warm on cooler evenings (spring is not yet all the way there)
ReplyDeleteVerena (aka Strickwerk on twitter)
awesome yarn!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to win this...I need some inspiration.
ReplyDeleteReminds me that I need to make something for my color loving autistic grandson. Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful, inspiring yarn.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, it's stunning - what a lovely item that will be when it's worked. I would love to show you when I'm done... wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
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