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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Qiviut-Queen yarn & Mill ends Giveaway for May 2013

All Natural Qiviut-Queen Yarn & mill ends lot

This months giveaway is for the lot above 275 grams in 2 & 4 ply's sweetly soft. The mill ends are blends of qiviut/merino and qiviut/angora rabbit, some little skeins of pure qiviut all from the bobbin ends that we spin almost daily. Been knitting a lot lately with the qiviut-queen. It has a delicate soft handle and makes for wonderful socks, mitts, scarves, hats, shawls and even sweaters. The yarn has plenty of twist so the socks stay perfect and intact !
Here's a Tundra Fern scarf i knit from the qiviut-queen in Raspberry colorway. To buy the Tundra fern knitting pattern go here:
www.cottagecraftangora.com/knitting-patterns/4557008232
And more socks....
To see more of the qiviut-queen colors here:www.cottagecraftangora.com/qiviut-queen-merino/4557554607
Been working on a new Top down sweater too from the qiviut-queen but its not ready to show yet because i'm busy test knitting my Brae shawl design....knit from shetland and qiviut yarn. Got to make sure my pattern is perfect ! Sold out of the pattern and all our 100% qiviut at the Toronto knitters Frolic....was a fun day....but an exhausting day met some wonderful fibre-holic-friends !  

The next show for us is Twist....right here in quebec ! a wonderful weekend at a lovely hotel with great food, great wine and great company !
To visit their site go here: www.festivaltwist.org

What would you knit or crochet with the 275 grams of yarn ?

Open to everyone world wide.
Runs from : 04- May 2013 TO 31st May 2013





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68 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Great to see your post for purchasing the scarf pattern; could we have the smoke ring pattern now? Or maybe a kit? Thanks and I'm putting in for the drawing.

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  2. JodyMay 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    I would knit some gorgeous gloves from the Qiviut yarn...yummy :-)

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  3. gpcMay 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Beautiful -- I would love to learn to knit socks, there is nothing sweeter than warm feet! :)

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  4. GingerMay 4, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I would start with a cowl, then maybe some gloves depending on what's left.

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  5. IlzeMMay 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I would make some item what I would be able to wear next to the skin - neck-warmer and a pair if mittens would be great for that!

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  6. Lisa W.May 4, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    I would knit a huge shawl to wrap myself in in my cold office. Just the thought is warming!

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  7. TeriMay 5, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Definitely a cowl. That would feel so wonderful!

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  8. Lori annMay 5, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    oh i love these colors. a shawl, that's what i would make and cherish. this contest ends on my birthday, it would be the best gift ever.
    how fun those festivals sound!

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  9. Chanda May 5, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Oh yumm! A beautiful scarf with fingerless mitts :)

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  10. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I would crochet broomstick lace shawl wirh the yarns.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  11. kozmicMay 5, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I've been looking for the perfect yarn to knit a scarf version of Carole Sunday's pattern 'Pachelbel' . Then with the rest I would share with fellow Kiwi knitters. Such a once-in-a-lifetime good fortune ( if I won) needs to be shared.

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  12. barwinMay 5, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Jag skulle sticka fingervantar och en sjal. (Gloves and a shawl)

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  13. KrisMay 5, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I would knit socks or a shawl maybe.

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  14. Chelsea WMay 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Socks, for sure! Thanks for the chance :-)

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  15. the yarn addictMay 5, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I would knit hats for cancer patients.

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  16. alliknittsMay 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I would love to knit some socks from this!

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  17. Quilt GuruMay 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I was fortunate enough to be visiting Toronto during Knitter's Frolic and I had a chance to stop by your booth on Saturday. I love working with your yarns, especially the natural colours. I purchased two skeins of Frolic as a treat and one of Shetland Sock to turn into a pair of socks for myself. With the mill ends I would probably knit some extra special socks for my Mom who doesn't get around very well anymore and her feet are always cold. Other than that, I would love to be able to share your yarns with my family by knitting them scarves, hand warmers, socks and cowls. They love to receive my knitted items and always give them a very kind and loving home where they are appreciated.

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  18. ccr in MAMay 5, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh, I'd love qiviut socks! Can't imagine how wonderful they would feel.

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  19. margaretrerMay 5, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Start on all those Christmas gifts for family and friends :)

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  20. Melanie AnnMay 5, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    I would knit a yummy cowl!

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  21. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    I would knit mittens, socks or a smokering.

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  22. DonnaMay 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Oh my word I would make luscious socks from this!!

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  23. CarolineMay 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I would knit a scarf that would wrap close to my face and feel like a sweet hug every time I wore it!

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  24. JanMay 5, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Definitely a shawl or scarf. :)

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  25. fly_gal22May 5, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    A hat! :)

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  26. SherryG.May 6, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Definitely socks for sure, and possibly a shawl. What beautiful yarn..... Yummy.

    sherryglover1 on Ravelry

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  27. CookiedownunderwearMay 6, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Down under we are heading in to winter - so time for some serious qivuit knitting!

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  28. an ikaMay 6, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    socks

    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

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  29. asterideMay 6, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    A chic throw for my bed, just for surviving chilly nights in luxury.
    asteride on Ravelry

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  30. vanessaMay 6, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I would knit a huge luxurious wrap!!

    venny (on ravelry)
    vhartawidjojo@hotmail.com

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  31. PtarmiganMay 6, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I would crochet a teddy bear for my niece with the smaller skeins and a scarf with the larger skein. :)

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  32. JocelyneMay 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    I would try a shawl: too lovely not to show off!

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  33. Diane in VCMay 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I think a shawl or scarf would be nice.

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  34. Sue W-BMay 6, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    A headband, and my very first pair of socks. : )

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  35. PoppyMay 7, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Worth learning fair isle for... I'd try simple gloves in a vintage pattern.

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  36. LoloMay 7, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    A big smooshy cowl for starters :)

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  37. LindrMay 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I think I'd make the new shawl by Veera Välimäki, 'Bolt'. And I'd make it as big as I could - and probably leave it on the back of my couch to use as a wrap when I get cold! These are beautiful colors; I love gray.

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  38. ikkinlalaMay 7, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    I'd probably knit a scarf or cowl.

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  39. ClaireMay 8, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    A deliciously soft cowl!

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  40. edithconeMay 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I'd love to try a super-luxurious hap shawl.

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  41. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Absolutely yummy! I would knit an old fashioned/vintage "muff" so soft and squishy! Am reverting back to my youth!

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  42. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    There's this lacey summer cardigan I'm dreaming of knitting and could imagine it in these lovely light shades.

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  43. merinanvMay 9, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I'd knit a camisole, and socks. So soft and warm.

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  44. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    A hat for sure.

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  45. CandaceMay 9, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    I would love to make a shawl!

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  46. DeedleaMay 10, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Socks, loads and loads of socks! Such an advantage of having little feet :-)

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  47. HPomMay 10, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Definitely a beautiful shawl

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  48. CalypsoMay 10, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    A fantastic, wide, wrapigan. A wrap and a cardigan at the same time.
    calypsoonly

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  49. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I'd use the Queen Sock to knit with the other 3 Queen Sock skeins from the Frolic. My knitted Spotted Giraffe Cowl was almost claimed by my spouse, so I'd make him one. I'm expecting a second child in January so I'd use the rest to knit a matching big brother, new baby hat, and an outfit for the baby to keep warm on the way home from the hospital. If I had any leftover I'd snuggle it, which is what is happening to my current leftovers, until they become baby booties!

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  50. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I would possibly knit a cowl.

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  51. LagamorphMay 13, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    There is a new2 grandson who would look cute in a qiviut/angora hat next winter. I was very attracted to the gloves you had at the Knitters Frolic in April. My daughter would treasure a pair of those.

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  52. treadlerMay 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I would weave with every inch of the lovely yarns. Everyone I know would be happy to receive a handwoven with some of these soft yarns included!

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  53. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    I would knit something from a Jane Austen Knits magazine for my 91 year old grandmother, like a caplet/shawl or gorgeous cabled socks,and bookmarks with any left overs.

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  54. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I would crochet some lovely fingerless gloves/arm warmers. Maybe make a gift of them for my mom!

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  55. rosarykMay 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    I've always been tempted to knit random "ends" into a sweater, with all the colours running into eachother. I am frugal so I will buy your 4 ply yarn and knit it into a sport weight garment. I could get a short sleeved shirt out of 275 grams. I'm the knitter who will buy different dye lots for a sweater and insert random odd lots here and there. See you at Twist!

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  56. principetaMay 17, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.I would make hat and scarf or bag or little blanket,oh to possibilities,thank you for the chance to win it.

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  57. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Anything knit with qiviut is a cloud. I would probably knit a cowl shaped cloud.

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  58. Tina B ShannonMay 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I would pair it up with some gorgeous hand-painted pink I have to make Halyard
    by Tetiana Otruta.
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halyard

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  59. RooibosMay 20, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I would use that to make a fern leaf scarf, with pointy edges, and add beads. I've made a few and always given them away, but I would keep this for myself.

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  60. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    I would knit a shawlette and wrist warmers, if there's enough left over - it would depend on the pattern. Thanks for the chance!

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  61. andri.May 21, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I would knit a shawl:) I would also gifted some of the yarns to my teacher:D

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  62. eskimoses!!May 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I would knit hats an mittens for my grand kids an their cousins as far as the yarn will go. They live where it's cold

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  63. dragonxserMay 26, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I think a lovely warm shawl would be my first choice!

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM

      You Won......you are so Jammy ! Pls email me your details so i can mail out your yarns......congrats !

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  64. Cumnor Knitter UKMay 30, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    My daughter gets married in October - can be chilly in UK! - and a light shawl to go with her magical wedding dress would be just perfect

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  65. Kieran AndersenMay 30, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Hmm, I think I would knit mittens, gloves or a cozy pair of socks. What a lovely giveaway!

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  66. LizziMay 31, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I think probably a shawl. Something very soft next to the skin. Lovely.

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  67. JoannaMay 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I love it! I would make a nice soft scarf :)

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