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Giveaway: Day 10 – Alpaca Yarn

Light Fawn Alpaca Yarn

Attention knitters and the people who love them! Here’s your chance to win 3 skeins of alpaca yarn (over $100 value)! This yarn is home-grown. Made from the fiber of our alpacas. It is light fawn in color (a touch darker than beige) and is 15wpi, labeled sportweight. These three skeins make up a total of 540 yards (the individual skeins are 180 yds and 3.75 oz. each).

Alpaca fiber is prized worldwide due to its luxurious fineness. Alpaca is very light, warm, and has a nice handle. Alpaca also lacks the lanolin that wool has, making it wearable for those allergic to wool. It was made from the fleeces of Honeybelle and Butterscotch. We have white, brown, black, and grey yarn available in addition to more light fawn. This yarn can also be purchased in our Etsy shop. This yarn Giveaway made possible by the alpacas at Fairhope Alpacas!

Win these Three Skeins of Alpaca Yarn!

There are a total of 4 Ways to Enter to win, and everyone is eligible, except people I feed on a daily basis or write a weekly paycheck to. You can enter as many ways as you like. Each method of entry = 1 entry into the contest. Here’s how:

1. Leave a comment telling me what you would do with this luxurious yarn!

2. Subscribe to our RSS feed so you can keep up with what’s new on Alpaca Farmgirl. To do so, click the pink button on the homepage to subscribe to Alpaca Farmgirl. This means that you can receive updates from my blog each time I write a new post. You can choose to read them in a reader such as Google, or have them sent to your email account. Once you’ve subscribed to our RSS feed, leave a comment and tell me that you’ve subscribed.

3. Leave a tweet on Twitter about this giveaway. You can write whatever you like as long as you link to this post. Leave a comment that you tweeted with a direct link to your tweet.

4. Write a post on your blog about this Giveaway. You can write whatever you want, just link back to this post. Leave a comment that you did this with a direct link to your post.

* It is important that you leave a separate comment for each method of entry.* Winner will be chosen at random. This giveaway ends on December 21st at midnight CST.

View a list of all the giveaways so far. Happy Holidays!

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December 8th, 2008 | Tags: alpaca, alpaca yarn, Alpacas, Butterscotch, Honeybelle, kinitters, knit, knitting, yarn | Category: Alpacas, Fiber Arts, Girl Stuff, Giveaways, Tending the Hearth | Subscribe to comments | Comments are currently closed | Trackback URL

TheAngelForever:
December 8th, 2008 at 9:17 am

The yarn is absolutely gorgeous. This may just force me to learn to knit mittens and a hat. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for the opportunity.

TheAngelForevers last blog post..Memories of my childhood – Giveaway

TheAngelForever:
December 8th, 2008 at 9:18 am

Just did a RT for you since I saw this thanks to you

http://twitter.com/TheAngelForever/status/1045262830

ikkinlala:
December 8th, 2008 at 9:37 am

I would knit fingerless mittens for myself and some of my friends.

Akmed:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:00 am

Thanks for this. http://alpacafarmgirl.com/ is now in my feed reader, I’ll keep and eye out for your next story. I like the layout of your site, nice and clean and easy to read. Thakns.

Lisanne:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am

OMG!!! I would *so* love to win this yarn! I’m a brand-new knitter … just picked up needles back at the end of November. I’m totally in *love* with this new hobby. I’m not sure what I’d do with the yarn yet … maybe try some patterned dishcloths and washcloths, since I’m new at this and haven’t done anything too complicated yet. So far, I’ve just been using Peaches & Creme yarn that I’ve bought at Wal-Mart. My “stash” consists of just a few balls of that. Thanks for this giveaway!

Lisannes last blog post..Cookies, cards, calendar, Christmas

Amie:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am

I’d probably knit a little blanket for my baby–or maybe a little teddy bear–it would be hard to decide.

Shari:
December 8th, 2008 at 11:12 am

Those look gorgeous. I have always wanted to try some Alpalca yarn. I think I would finally make myself something nice and crochet up a scarf and matching hat!

Carolyn G:
December 8th, 2008 at 11:28 am

I am currently learning how to knit and would love to have these yarn to use!!!

Shari:
December 8th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

I tweeted the giveaway as well. =)

Shari:
December 8th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

oops… here is the link to my tweet: http://twitter.com/fruitloopgirl

Denise:
December 8th, 2008 at 2:23 pm

I would make me a hat and mittens and scarf!

Eva:
December 8th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

I would make a scarf for Hubs. He finally asked for a hat this winter, and I would surprise him with a scarf as well.

Jessica:
December 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

This yarn is beautiful! I follow you on twitter as well and would be honored to knit with yarn from your gorgeous alpacas.
This yarn would finally solve my dilemma of how to incorporate a small amount of chocolate alpaca yarn (that i’ve spun myself as a beginner spinner on a hand spindle!) into a blanket for my mother. She has been begging me to make her one for over 2 years and it would mean the
world to her to have my silly, slubby yarn incorporated with such beautiful yarn as yours!

Eva:
December 8th, 2008 at 2:42 pm

You can see my tweet here: http://twitter.com/trueepicure

Jessica:
December 8th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

I also tweeted!

http://twitter.com/brasssyringe

Emily:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:12 pm

Twitter! https://twitter.com/emilyivey/status/1045872398

Emily:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

I would hold it and pet it until I came up with a worthy project. Maybe a cabled throw pillow that I could love and pet forever!

Emilys last blog post..ElliePhant

AlisonL:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

Ooooh…I fell in love with Alpaca starting last year-its my new favorite fiber and I am obsessed! I just got a bunch but had to use it for Christmas presents…would love to get these to be able to make something for myself.

Yarn Miracle » Blog Archive » home grown:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

[...] you know it’s Christmas: giveaways of 540 yards of sport weight alpaca! If you lived down this way, you could even meet the alpacas who grew [...]

Emily:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

And here is my blog post: http://yarnmiracle.com/2008/12/08/home-grown/

But I am already subscribed, so I miss out on that chance.

Susan:):
December 8th, 2008 at 4:38 pm

Tweet tweet!! Loverly yarn!
https://twitter.com/shooshie525/status/1046012384

Ellen:
December 8th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

I would probably crochet an afghan for my dad for his 80th birthday. Or I might share some with a co-worker who loves to knit scarves. Neither of us has had the opportunity to use such wonderful yarn before.

chickadee:
December 8th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

i have no clue what to do with yarn. i would probably give it to someone who does and tell them to make me something!

chickadees last blog post..What they remember

Renee G:
December 8th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

I would love to make a nice warm scarf from this.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

Kim:
December 8th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

I would love to make a nice warm hat and scarf with that beautiful yarn. There’s nothing like alpaca! I fell in love with them on a trip to New Zealand and would love to win your gorgeous yarn! Thanks for the chance!

Trish:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:49 am

I would love to make a scarf with this yarn. I can just imagine how awesome it would feel!!

Trishs last blog post..Wonderful Christmas Giveaway!!!!

Britt:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:21 am

Mittens or maybe a cowl of some sort for myself or one of my siblings. I might dye it first though

Britts last blog post..In which I lose hair

Tiff:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:53 am

I would either make a scarf or hat just for me )

Tiffs last blog post..

Hanna:
December 9th, 2008 at 9:28 am

What beautiful yarn!! I can imagine how wonderful it would be in a warm, winter wrap or shawl.

I’ve posted about your contest on WiKnit (”win it” with a knitting twist), which is my knitting contest blog. http://wiknit.blogspot.com

Hannas last blog post..Saga of the Art Party

Just Pure Lovely:
December 9th, 2008 at 9:32 am

I would hang it up and stare at it, thinking of all the things I *could* do with it, but not wanting to mess up its beauty…and then I’d finally make a shawl. I’d love an alpaca shawl.

Just Pure Lovelys last blog post..Giveaway! $30 to spend at The Children’s Place

Kristen:
December 9th, 2008 at 10:08 am

Wow! Honeybelle was the alpaca I chose to “come and live in my yard” on an earlier contest. If she can’t come and live with me, this is the next best thing! I would make a small wrap/shawl to keep at my desk at work. The lovely neutral color will go with everything and it’s always cold in my office.

colibridreams:
December 9th, 2008 at 10:10 am

Oh! The yarns are so lovely! Please let me win! I could use them to make a shawl, vest or a blanket. Or something else… There are so many possibilities!

colibridreamss last blog post..One year and one day – a blog contest!

Kristen:
December 9th, 2008 at 10:12 am

I subscribed to your feed as well!

Kitten with a Whiplash:
December 9th, 2008 at 10:19 am

Step one would be dying, deep reds and oranges. Then knit into a hat and scarf.

Kitten with a Whiplashs last blog post..Does a bear blog in the woods?

Deborah Vassar:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:04 am

I would pay one of my knitter friend to knit me a scarf out of this beautiful yarn and then I’d let them have the left overs to do with as they wish.

Dawn:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:23 am

tweet! http://twitter.com/kaiseralex/statuses/1047541021

Dawn:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:24 am

I’m torn btw making baby clothes for the shop and making something for *gasp* myself!

Dawns last blog post..Things you need to leave the house with a toddler

Martha:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

I would knit some mittens–my kids have been complaining about the cold.

Susan McConnell:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

I crochet instead of knit, but I would love to use this yarn for a scarf! Thanks, Susan

Lori RainbowMum:
December 9th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

I would give the yard to my son who knits and LOVES alpacas. He’s autistic and knitting is one his “things”.
Perfect combination. ALPACAS AND YARN ))

Gladys:
December 9th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

Oh man, 540 yards would be a decadent shawl! Thanks for the fun contest!

Gladyss last blog post..Cinnamon buns and rollercoasters

Kathleen:
December 9th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

This yarn is calling for me to knit a shawl!

I subscribe in Google Reader too.

Erin:
December 9th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

Oh… I would make hats for Afghans for Afghans with that beautiful yarn!!

Marilyn:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

540 yards would make a scarf, hat, and maybe some gloves…hope I win.

colibridreams:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:16 pm

I mention the contest and your site in this post: http://colibridreams.blogspot.com/2008/12/aaaaand-winner-is.html

Bianca:
December 10th, 2008 at 4:51 am

What I’d do with three skeins of Alpaca? I’d knit a beautiful lace shawl for myself to snuggle in

Biancas last blog post..First pictures…

Nadine B.:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:06 am

I love how soft and warm alpaca is. I would probably overdye the yarn to give it a kettledyed, heathered, purple color and them make something very similar to the Clapotis shawl. It would be a very wide half scarf half shawl. I find I am so much warmer with a scarf like that, even without a coat. And if it were made out of Alpaca, it would keep me even warmer.

Nadine B.s last blog post..I can just hear Eye of the Tiger playing in the background

WMK:
December 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am

First I would fait with sheer joy.
Second I would download and print about 1,000,000,000 shawl and lap throw patterns.
Third I would knit the ideal shawl or throw and keep it for my exclusive use : )

WMKs last blog post..Read any good books?

Timiae:
December 10th, 2008 at 10:58 am

Pretty! I would make it into a small wrap or shrug to wear at my wedding! Alpaca has such wonderful drape; it begs to become a wrap of some sort.

Timiaes last blog post..Home Again, Ranting, & Tiny Fiber Update

Darcy Watts:
December 10th, 2008 at 11:20 am

It would be enough for a forest canopy shawl so that is what I would knit it into if I won.Hugs Darcy

Darcy Wattss last blog post..First Stop On Book Signing Tour For Knit Two Author Kate Jacobs

Katerina:
December 10th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

Ohhh with such beautiful alpaca, either the Cashmere Neckwarmer for myself!! (I’m a bit obsessed with the patern) with matching hat (I’m thinking bulky beret from the holiday vogue knitting! mmmmmhhhmmm alpaca – just beautiful!!

Katerinas last blog post..resting between vacations

danielle:
December 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Yummy yum yum!!! What would I do….socks??? scrumtious….but probably a scarf so I could touch it all the time!

danielles last blog post..Happy Thanksgiving!

Deborah:
December 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

Love the Alpaca yarn! I tweeted about your contest!

Deborah @ Comfort Joy Designs
comfortjoydesigns{at}gmail{dot}com
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com

Deborahs last blog post..be back soon…

jenna:
December 10th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

I would give this to my Grandma to knit a warm neckwarmer for me. Thanks!

helenlam:
December 10th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

Lovely looking yarn! I think I’d make a scarf or shawl out of it as it look sso warm.

Sharon Rose:
December 10th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

Yum, alpaca! I would make my Mom a cozy shawl. What a wonderful contest!

Sharon Roses last blog post..A Night at the Theatre

lisa:
December 10th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

I would knit a shawl, it looks so warm!

Cindy C.:
December 10th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

Since I’m just now learning to knit…I’d wait until I knew what I was doing and make a shawl. Love alpaca.

Valerie Mitchell:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:00 pm

I’d love to make a scarf

Valerie Mitchells last blog post..AlpacaFarm Teddy Bear Giveaway 12/22/08

Valerie Mitchell:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

twittered
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1050604090

Valerie Mitchells last blog post..AlpacaFarm Yarn Giveaway 12/21/08

Cindy C.:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

Tweeted about it. http://twitter.com/cynchrys

blogged it
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/2008/12/alpacafarm-yarn-giveaway-122108.html

jenn:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

I love this! I am such a yarn slut! LOL! Great giveaway.

jenns last blog post..A New Year, A New Look!

Sweetpeas:
December 10th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

This yarn would make a wonderful blanket for our new baby!

Sweetpeass last blog post..Gratituesday – Imaginary Play

Theresa N:
December 11th, 2008 at 6:42 am

I’d knit a nice sweater vest with this.
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

Stephanie:
December 11th, 2008 at 7:29 am

what a great giveaway. the royal ‘we’ of our house just noticed that the kids have all out grown their hats at the same time and none fit into the next size yet. i need to get knitting fast and this would be warm and lovely.

Sally:
December 11th, 2008 at 8:06 am

How delicious! I’ve been dreaming about crocheting a hat & scarf for my sweet girl.

Patti:
December 11th, 2008 at 8:45 am

I found you late in the game and may not be eligible for a single thing, but it sure has been interesting and fun. You’re in my “Read every day” file now. We have a farm and have only chickens. Haven’t branched out yet (have only been here 2 years and were busy building our house) but you’ve intrigued me with the information about alpacas!

Christine:
December 11th, 2008 at 9:09 am

I think I would try to make a scarf! Gorgous! I have always wanted to try Alpaca yarn

Christines last blog post..a little funny from our trip

Amanda Page:
December 11th, 2008 at 11:09 am

http://twitter.com/amandapage/status/1051710785 tweeted

Amanda Pages last blog post..Swirling

Baba:
December 11th, 2008 at 11:10 am

Oh I would love this yarn. I have heard Alpaca yarn is so soft. I would love to make something for my grand-daughters with this. Hats, scars. gloves.

Babas last blog post..Stone House – The Pit

Baba:
December 11th, 2008 at 11:11 am

twittered this.

Kari A.:
December 11th, 2008 at 11:13 am

I would make either a pillow, blanket or scarf. Never have used Alpaca before – would love to try it.

Peggy Roberson:
December 11th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Because I’m on a limited income, I can’t afford beautiful yarn like what is being offered here. I would incorporate it into a warm Winter sweater, or make a shawl. Thank you for the contests!!

Melissa:
December 11th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

I would make a scarf for my grandmother, who is impossible to shop for but who loves beautiful soft things.

Arlene:
December 11th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

It would be great to know the Alpaca that gave up her/his fur for me. My last visit to an alpaca farm I got some fiber and I know her name too. I’d make a lap afghan or a big lacy scarf.

Baba:
December 11th, 2008 at 2:58 pm

I subscribed via Feed Demon.

Heather:
December 11th, 2008 at 3:11 pm

I just learned to knit and I love it. The first thing I did was knit a scarf for my daughter who is 21 months. She looks so cute with it on! I am working on a bib for her now with some veriegated cotton yarn. My mom has requested a scarf, and I would love to use this yarn to make it!

Heathers last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

I tweeted about this
http://twitter.com/lifeglutenfree

cari k:
December 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

One of my coworkers is amazing at making things. She can’t afford to buy really nice yarn…I would love to make her smile this year (she’s had a very rough year)…and give her this luxurious yarn.

Allison:
December 11th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

This would be a fantastic gift for my best friend! She has 3 kids and knits to de-stress. I would love to give this to her!

Janeen:
December 12th, 2008 at 6:38 am

This is just lovely. If I won, I’d crochet warm booties for my four kiddos! I love working with natural fiber, it’s so much nicer. Thank you so much for this generous giveaway!

Janeens last blog post..One Word

Meghan:
December 12th, 2008 at 7:30 am

Oh, this is wonderful! Natural colored alpaca yarn is my favorite. I’d probably make some kind of luscious scarf or shawl and never take it off.

Janeen:
December 12th, 2008 at 9:46 am

I tweeted your giveaway: @yourimpact is my user name. Much bloggy love, Janeen

Paige:
December 12th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

I don’t knit, but maybe I could convince my MIL, who does, to knit something soft and pretty for me.

Paiges last blog post..The 12 days of Christmas

Megan:
December 12th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

That yarn is beautiful! I think I would make some scarves with it. Maybe a beanie to match. Thanks for the giveaway!

Megans last blog post..Some random thoughts

Erin:
December 12th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

First, I would spend an inordinate amount of time just petting and admiring. Then I would scour ravelry for the perfect pattern. Off the top of my head, it would be perfect for a moebius.

Joanna Allison:
December 12th, 2008 at 7:49 pm

I would knit some fingerless gloves for my brother.

Beeb Ashcroft:
December 13th, 2008 at 12:59 am

WOW! This would be a super luxurious present for a friend who loves to knit!! She would love this, she’s always ducking into into yarn stores to ooh and ahh over different yarns. Thank you so much!

Beeb Ashcrofts last blog post..Prescription Deal at Walgreens

Beeb Ashcroft:
December 13th, 2008 at 1:00 am

I subscribe to your feed in My Yahoo. My username at Yahoo is sh3w1llb3l0v3d. Thank you!

Beeb Ashcroft:
December 13th, 2008 at 1:02 am

I Tweeted this here:

http://twitter.com/hardertobreathe/status/1055002939

And my Twitter username is hardertobreathe. Thank you!

Beeb Ashcroft:
December 13th, 2008 at 1:22 am

I wrote about it here:

http://contest-corner.blogspot.com/2008/12/tons-of-awesome-giveaways-at-alpaca.html

You have such great giveaways! Thank you!!!

Beeb Ashcrofts last blog post..Tons of Awesome Giveaways at Alpaca Farmgirl!

Yarnsnthreads:
December 13th, 2008 at 10:09 am

I would use it to make a lace shawl or scarf. I think alpaca is just perfect for lace as its has the best drape.

Cynthia Jamar:
December 13th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

I would give the yarn either to my daughter or my mother-in-law. They are both whizzes with knitting, crochet, etc.

Cynthia Jamar
http://www.alpacanation.com/thepacaplace.asp

Jenni:
December 13th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

hmmmm I think it would make a wonderful scarf ! so soft and cozy right on the neck!

Jennis last blog post..Saturday….

you are probably getting sick of hearing that I’m following you on twitter & Rss.. but I need to post it here in order to enter… so I am! =)

Jenni:
December 13th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

I don’t know how to post my direct link to my tweet… but this is what I said! Latest: alpacafarmgirl giving away some great yarn! http://tinyurl.com/58rsml less than 5 seconds ago

Ashley:
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am

I would make my grandma a scarf, she would love that!

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knitmomma:
December 14th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Oooh…socks, or a small wrap, or fingerless gloves and a cowl. That looks like lovely stuff!

knitmommas last blog post..And yet another contest…

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BlossomingTree:
December 14th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

Socks or slippers would be my choice.

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Sparky Firepants:
December 14th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

This yarn would make a snazzy gift for my wife.

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Jocelyne:
December 15th, 2008 at 2:32 am

Mmmmmmm…. a small wrap /shawl….something like that to keep off the winter chill in my cold house

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Alicia:
December 15th, 2008 at 6:37 am

Just subscribed. Beautiful yarn!

Alicias last blog post..Knitted Gift Ideas AND Entertainment

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JuliaA:
December 15th, 2008 at 7:21 am

i’d make a scarf, or a hat and fingerless gloves. i’ve never tried alpaca yarn and would LOVE to.

JuliaAs last blog post..musical photography

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JuliaA:
December 15th, 2008 at 7:22 am

i twittered too… http://twitter.com/juulia

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darijavan:
December 15th, 2008 at 7:40 am

I would love to win this yarn

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JuliaA:
December 15th, 2008 at 7:49 am

blog post:

http://juliaas.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/other-giveaways-gotta-love-them/

thanks so much for offering these wonderful giveaways!

JuliaAs last blog post..other giveaways. gotta love them.

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Lana:
December 15th, 2008 at 10:00 am

This is the most Sumptuous yarn in the world!!! I have loved Alpacas for as long as I can remember. They become members of your household and are the sweetest and kindest animals. My Persian cat loves when I knit and has only experienced this yarn once with me…However, she refuses to give me back my scarf!! My husband would adore a hat to cover his bald pate!
Thanx for offering these giveaways!

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Gina in GA:
December 15th, 2008 at 11:11 am

I would love to knot this yarn. Off the top of my head, I may knit a shawl, but I’d probably save it for the perfect pattern.

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Jenni:
December 15th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

i tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/LittleTomato/status/1059986604

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Dana:
December 15th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

I wouldn’t have the slightest idea what specific pattern until I’d had the yarn in my hands for a while, but I would probably use this yarn for a shrug/bolero of some type.

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Dana:
December 15th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

I am subscribed to your blog via LiveJournal’s syndication feature. http://syndicated.livejournal.com/alpacafarmgirl/