Lush little giveaway to kick off the New Year January 07 2015, 299 Comments
The giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner is...*20 seconds wait to increase the tension*... it's Sheila Barth who commented "I love Lush, made one for my granddaughter. Would like to make one for myself in the gorgeous color!" Congratulations, Sheila! If you could contact me through the Contact form in the Skein Queen shop, I will make sure this little parcel of knitterly goodness makes its way to your door. If I don't hear from you by 24th Jan., I'll pick another name at random.
I am truly overwhelmed by all the entries - almost 600 in the end. Too many to draw from a hat. So my daughter and I spent a couple of evenings carefully entering every person into a spreadsheet, entered a randomising formula into a cell and this morning we pressed the button and it drew a name at random.
Would you like win two 200g skeins of Voluptuous DK in Sweet Persimmon and the Handmade in the UK book of 10 unique designs by Emily Wessel of Tin Can Knits?
Voluptuous DK is a heady blend of Exmoor Blue and organic merino, spun in Devon, dyed in Berkshire and comes in weighty 200g skeins.
One of the most popular designs in the book is the Lush cardigan which Emily originally knitted in Voluptuous.
All you need to do to win is to leave a comment here on the blog or Skein Queen Facebook group here (make sure you comment under the same picture featured above) and your entry will go into a hat to be picked out at random on Wednesday 21st January. The winner will be announced here on the blog and in the Facebook group.
Please note: to leave a comment on the blog, click on the blog title post.
I couldn't resist casting on a Lush of my own during Yarndale last year, choosing an autumnal toffee-flavoured colourway.
It was a joy to knit and I had a substantial amount of yarn left after completing the XL size. The buttons are from Textile Garden - my go-to button provider!
I'm dreaming about my next Tin Can Knits project... perhaps a Vivid blanket in Jamieson's?
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Alexandra Woods on January 22 2015 at 01:09PM
Discovery and a chance to win all in one morning, how lucky. Good luck to all.
Katie Colledge on January 21 2015 at 09:41AM
That is an absolutely beautiful colour, nice to see on a cold, grey day like today!
Jessica on January 20 2015 at 10:03PM
How lovely, I hope I’m lucky :)
Nancy Farren on January 20 2015 at 12:15AM
What a fabulous giveaway! The yarn is such a vibrant color! And it looks so soft I wanted to touch the photo. Tin Can Knits patterns are beautiful!
Susan on January 19 2015 at 08:32PM
Fab giveaway, tincanknits AND skeinqueen are a match made in heaven.
William Gould on January 19 2015 at 07:16PM
My wife is always knitting or sewing something, so any wool/material/thread would be very welcome!
Gaynor Hodder on January 19 2015 at 01:51AM
Such a luscious colour! I’d love to knit something with it. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.
Caroline on January 18 2015 at 10:23PM
I’ve never tried hand dyed yarn before, but I’d love to have my cherry popped!
Elaine Lim on January 18 2015 at 09:51PM
Such yummy color for a dreary winter!! I would love to knit this up.
Denise on January 18 2015 at 10:25AM
A perfect colour for a warm and toasty Rosewater beret from Emily’s lovely pattern book – that’d beat the winter blues!
Janet Lucas on January 18 2015 at 04:58AM
What a beautiful color. Tin Can Knits is great. I’m just a beginner at knitting, but I would be thrilled if I won!
Briar Milligan on January 18 2015 at 01:08AM
A few years ago I just had my first little nephew, I’m sure I could make him something gorgeous with this!
Anna on January 17 2015 at 08:43PM
I love both Skein Queen yarn and Tin Can Knits patterns! Beautiful colourway!
Fran on January 17 2015 at 04:13PM
I love that colour! I’d love to win x
Grainne on January 17 2015 at 03:40PM
I have to knit a lush cardigan this year, it has been on the list for a long time. I also need to try out some of your fab yarn. I’m currently knitting vivid in j&s jumper weight and I love it! Working those little squares in loads of different colours is so much fun!!
Gráinne
Maria on January 16 2015 at 10:28PM
Wow. That color truly is luscious and I’ve had my eye on that pattern for ages. Lovely prize. Thanks!
nushechka on January 16 2015 at 09:20PM
Would love to win!
Gracey on January 16 2015 at 09:12PM
Loving the color…and I love Lush..it’s been favorited for awhile…
Julie on January 16 2015 at 05:50PM
what an inspiring, mood-lifting color.! It would be a delight to knit with.
Gabrielle on January 16 2015 at 04:01PM
This color is so great! I would really like to win!
Bonnie M. Broussard on January 16 2015 at 01:45PM
Have been loving knitting the ‘basic’ patterns and looking forward to trying some from Road Trip! Would be wonderful to try this ‘lush’ yarn. Looks like you will need a big hat for all the names.
Helen G on January 16 2015 at 04:03AM
Beautiful yarn, and a gorgeous pattern! I am so impressed with each TinCanKnit pattern I have made!
Daron on January 16 2015 at 03:21AM
How lovely! Would love a chance to win
Kathy on January 16 2015 at 03:11AM
Beautiful. I’m fairly new to the world of knitting and love tin can knits. It would be awesome to win this.
Kay Meadors/Natural State Knits on January 16 2015 at 03:04AM
That is so my color! Wouldn’t that be just lovely?
Julie on January 16 2015 at 02:34AM
Gorgeous color! What luscious looking yarn. I love Tin Can Knits as well. :)
Marsha W on January 16 2015 at 02:27AM
I love Tin Can Knits patterns. The color of this yarn is amazing! I would love to knit this pattern for my granddaughter. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sasha on January 16 2015 at 01:59AM
The color is gorgeous. Must have! ?
Rebecca Miller on January 16 2015 at 01:20AM
Would love to win! Such a beautiful color for spring!
Donna Grudnik on January 16 2015 at 01:12AM
pick me, pick me, I woulf love to knit a hat and mitts that georgeous shade of wool. happy New Year everyone. what a wonderful book that would be to win.
kym on January 16 2015 at 12:38AM
Beautiful!! Will make a wonderful lace shawl!!
Jen on January 16 2015 at 12:36AM
Beautiful, would love to work some new wool after just getting back into the knitting game!
lauren on January 16 2015 at 12:13AM
Beautiful yarn, and a fan of many of your patterns. Thanks for organizing a fun giveaway!
Christina on January 15 2015 at 11:11PM
Would L.O.V.E to win this. How scrumptious.
Carolyn on January 15 2015 at 11:01PM
Vibrant colour and squashy. Really liking lush and estuary patterns from Tin Can Knits. I hope my skills are to the job!
Kristine on January 15 2015 at 09:04PM
Please include my name! Beautiful yarn that I just want to squoosh between my fingers. What could be better? I know, owning that gorgeous stuff! Love tin can knits!
Analiese on January 15 2015 at 08:23PM
Love your patterns and the yarn is the cherry pan top
Laura on January 15 2015 at 08:04PM
I’ve been wanting to cast on a Lush! Nice giveaway!
Bernice on January 15 2015 at 08:00PM
You guys are my amongst my favorite designers… and now gorgeous yarn!
nikkig on January 15 2015 at 07:30PM
What fantastic yarn and colour and just read you and Kate are working together for jazz hands- match made in heaven ?
Persimmon beckons… Thank you skein queen
Wendi on January 15 2015 at 07:29PM
Just found you through Kate Davies.
What a beautiful sweater. Thank for the buttons link also. Always looking for a good button source.
Alexis on January 15 2015 at 07:21PM
Just discovering your yarn via Ravelry. How stunning!
Megan on January 15 2015 at 07:07PM
Wow! What a beautiful color!
Sarah T on January 15 2015 at 07:03PM
Gorgeous yarn and lovely pattern! Thanks for the giveaway!
Julie Abbott on January 15 2015 at 06:24PM
Would love to win this, what a gorgeous colour. I’m also loving the toffee colour of your Lush.
claudia horner on January 15 2015 at 06:00PM
I would love to give this yarn a go and hope you’ll draw my name out of the proverbial hat! Persimmon is a lovely shade, too!
Teri Kepner on January 15 2015 at 05:38PM
So, so beautiful! I would dearly love to win this beautiful yarn!
Ia Koyno on January 15 2015 at 05:36PM
Thank you Tin Can Knits – your patterns helps me a lot in my knitting learning!
Ilknur Y. on January 15 2015 at 05:20PM
I love tin can knits patterns! Fabulous colour love it!
Claire on January 15 2015 at 05:16PM
Would love to try this beautiful yarn. I have been eyeing a few patterns of Kate Davies for awhile now!
Kim on January 15 2015 at 04:57PM
What a beautiful color! I’d definitely love to win this giveaway. I love that book too—definitely been on my wish list for a while.
Stephanie. on January 15 2015 at 04:55PM
I’ve been agonizing over which cardigan pattern to use as of late, to make a cardi for myself. I really love TCK’s patterns, and this is definitely a contender!
Julie Davidson on January 15 2015 at 04:48PM
I love persimmons and I would love to make this for my daughter.
Susan Coates on January 15 2015 at 04:30PM
Beautiful yarn and Tin Can Knits patterns are wonderful!
Jenny on January 15 2015 at 03:38PM
My new years resolution was to knit an adult garment this year so I would love to win.
Laurie on January 15 2015 at 03:13PM
that is a beautiful color, perfect to cheer up a gloomy Pacific Northwest winter! I love this pattern, it’s already in my queue!
Elaine P. on January 15 2015 at 03:12PM
I would love to win this beautiful yarn and use it to knit ANY of Tin Can Knits patterns!! Love their patterns! Love this yarn!
Karyn on January 15 2015 at 02:55PM
Your colors are gorgeous & I LOVE Tin Can Knits patterns!
Nina on January 15 2015 at 02:51PM
This looks like beautiful yarn, would love to try it. Tin Can Knits are one of my favorites!
LouLou on January 15 2015 at 02:38PM
Yes indeedy; that colour is superb.
Terry D on January 15 2015 at 02:18PM
Just Gorgeous!!!!
susan on January 15 2015 at 01:57PM
I love Tin Can Knits patterns! I knitted three patterns over the holidays, and I really appreciated the quick responses to my questions (I am kinda a novice knitter).
Anik Gagnon on January 15 2015 at 01:52PM
I love Tin Can Knits. Their patterns are so well explain. As a bonus, this yarn is so beautifull!
Tami on January 15 2015 at 01:49PM
So gorgeous!! And love Tin Can Knits! Thank you for the chance to win the yarn and pattern book. Good luck everyone!
Jeannine aka j9knits on January 15 2015 at 01:46PM
The perfect color for winter here in the Northeast!
Dorrie on January 15 2015 at 01:26PM
That’s the juiciest persimmon I’ve ever seen! Love it and would LOVE to work with it.
Greta on January 15 2015 at 01:24PM
Simply lovely yarn! And love Tin Can Knits!
Chantelle on January 15 2015 at 01:21PM
Oooooo that yarn needs to come to Canada:)
dianne on January 15 2015 at 01:18PM
Just love Tin Can Knits . What a gorgeous cardigan – Voluptuous DK is new to me and would love to work with it
Barbara on January 15 2015 at 01:02PM
Love the yarn and Tin Can Knits!
nobutterfly on January 15 2015 at 12:45PM
What a nice price! Great for a new project!
Susan Turner on January 15 2015 at 12:23PM
Would it be awesome to send the winning yarn on a voyage across the sea to the US? To the hands of a devoted knitter who has never experienced the wonder of Skein Queen yarn, before? The answer to these questions is, “YES, it would!”
Thank you Kate Davies for introducing me to your site through her blog.
Angela on January 15 2015 at 12:22PM
This gorgeous colour revived many happy memories of living in Japan, eating the sweet fruit and driving through frost covered villages with strings of persimmons hanging from the eaves of thatched houses. Wonderful! I love Tin Can Knits but am pleased you mentioned Textile Garden as they always provide such good service as well as fantastic products.
Wendy on January 15 2015 at 12:05PM
Yum, yum, would love some.
Anne on January 15 2015 at 11:56AM
Love the color and the sweater.
Agnieszka on January 15 2015 at 11:50AM
beautiful yarn! Would love to win:)
Anna Sharp on January 15 2015 at 11:49AM
Really lovely. I’m currently making Tin Can knits “Britannia” in yellow and this would be a great next project!
JoanS on January 15 2015 at 11:47AM
Beautiful yarn and cardigan! Would love to win this!
Deborah Garretty on January 15 2015 at 11:42AM
Gorgeous yarn and fabulous patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
Marissa on January 15 2015 at 11:17AM
So pretty! Would love to win!
Brenda on January 15 2015 at 10:49AM
Now that would be some incredible yarn to work with…beautiful color!! Good luck everyone :)
rue des mures on January 15 2015 at 10:03AM
cette laine est superbe! j’aimerais beaucoup la gagner! merci pour ce jeu
Robina on January 15 2015 at 09:53AM
ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME,ME OH GO ON MAKE IT ME!!!!
kirsty on January 15 2015 at 09:45AM
gorgeous! entering my name in hopes. X good luck everyone
Lara Thorarinsdottir on January 15 2015 at 09:42AM
Oh how beautiful! I love their designs and this yarn looks absolutely gorgeous! I would love to win this!!
Evelyn on January 15 2015 at 09:22AM
What a lovely colour and the yarn looks so soft and nice! And it is good to read that 2 skeins are enough for a size XL! I´d love to win!
Lotta Löthgren on January 15 2015 at 09:16AM
I’d love to win these pretties!
Kim on January 15 2015 at 08:43AM
Great giveaway – gorgeous color to knit through a gray January!
Rebecca on January 15 2015 at 08:25AM
What a fantastic giveaway! Perfect for a little late January pick-me-up :)
Maria on January 15 2015 at 08:20AM
Awesome giveaway and gorgeous yarn!
kat on January 15 2015 at 07:27AM
the Lush pattern has been on my mind for a while, the colour of this yarn is perfect for my dark haired blue eyed beautiful daughter.
Angie Gossen on January 15 2015 at 06:46AM
Love the pattern and the yarn!
Claire Leach on January 15 2015 at 06:44AM
Definitely a lush prize, the yarn looks so soft and scrumptious, and I’ve been planning on knitting Lush for a while! Thank you for the link to good button stockist, they can make or break a project.
Megan Chrostowski on January 15 2015 at 06:38AM
Lush is a fantastic pattern! I would love to try SQ and that persimmon is gorgeous. Cheers!
Deborah Lane on January 15 2015 at 06:37AM
Oh I love the colour, would so love this yarn and book, will have hours of fun with them both!
Farah Byrne on January 15 2015 at 06:29AM
OMG, I love this colour! I would love to win this! Thank you for the chance.
Alexandra on January 15 2015 at 06:27AM
Oh, this is so beautiful! I just love knitting and knit work :)
Aileen on January 15 2015 at 05:58AM
Such a great color, perfect contrast to a dreary day!
Melinda on January 15 2015 at 04:43AM
Such a fabulous giveaway. Thanks!
Andrea in Kansas on January 15 2015 at 04:40AM
That color screams spring.