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Shetland Wool cabled mitt kit - February giveaway

Felted shetland mittens with lace cuffs !

Giveaway for February 2013.......i know i was supposed to be showing the shetland shawl but just have not had the time to clip and spin the wool. We are so busy in the mill working on 100% qiviut yarns, machine knitting orders and all the packing and shipping !


 I hope to be able to have the shawl kit ready for the April Blog entry so do check back for that its worth the wait !!!!

 All is not lost though, i have managed to work on these mitts from 100% shetland wool in this lovely 3ply in Rich Bordeaux......i Love how the natural Shetland wool takes the dye. Colours are clear and bright with wonderful stitch definition ! The mitts at the top are knit from Natural white shetland 3ply yarn with a little bit of fawn.....got no white left until i clip my shetlands on 24th feb !
The mittens are very thick and sturdy. I'm knitting them with 2 strands of 3ply held together and will soften up after i throw them in the dryer for 15 minutes on MED heat setting. Wool developes a lovely soft halo after you break down the fibers a little.

Imagine how the shetland wool will look when dyed using these colours below.....
The yarns above are 50% qiviut-merino so they are slighly darker than what we would experience with pure light grey shetland wool yarn. Choose from the colours listed (colours Left To Right)
1: Hunter green,
2: slate blue,
3: Turkey red,
4: Purple,
5: Raven Black,
6: Mahogany,
7: Raspberry,
8: Egyptian red,
9: Bordeaux,
10: Navy blue,
11: Azalea.

The Bordeaux is working out wonderfully......and the colour does not bleed at all !
For the past few months i have been trying different dye/heat methods to get as many of our yarns as possible to be colourfast and i think i have cracked it.....less dye, more heat and 7% Vinegar solution.

These will be perfect to wear while walking the dogs. they are quite thick and heavy i'm sure the wind will not pass through them !

FROM: 08th Feb TO 28th Feb 2013.
Two winners will be dreawn at random.
In comments section simply tell us what colour yarn you would like in your kit !
Open to knitters world wide.....best of Luck !
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  1. Knitwits AlleyFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    OMG!! Those are gorgeous!! I'd like Mahogany with Bordeaux cuffs please!!!

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  2. Laurie DFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Love the Bordeaux! The yarn looks & sounds lovely to knit. :)

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  3. CalypsoFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Hunter Green! But the colors are all beautiful

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  4. InJuneauFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I love Reds, wo either the Egyptian Red or the Turkey Red!

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  5. MichelleFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Too many beautiful choices! Bordeaux with Raspberry or Slate Blue? Or Purple with Slate Blue. Or Slate Blue with Hunter Green!

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  6. tabbylewisFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I love the Azalea! :D

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  7. Chelsea WFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    So hard to choose! I guess I would narrow it down to Egyptian Red. Thanks for the chance :-)

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  8. ikkinlalaFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    For cabled mittens, I'd choose Slate Blue.

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  9. CandaceFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Hard choice, but I think I would go with Hunter Green!

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  10. MichelleFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Raspberry is so beautiful!!!!!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    I would definitely go with Bordeaux!

    --Andy Jo--

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  12. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    So many colors to choose from, I like navy blue the most.

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  13. ClarabeastyFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    oooooh! Hunter green, although it's a very difficult choice. Thanks for great giveaways.

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  14. mommysewnutsFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    So pretty. I think I would like the Turkey Red color! A warm color for warm mitts!

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  15. Sherry GloverFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Ooooh a difficult choice, but I really love the Hunter green. Thanks so much for the chance.

    sherryglover1 on Rav

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  16. TingFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Wow it's so pretty! I would love to have navy blue! Thank you!

    miaomiao on Rav

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  17. Lisa W.February 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    I think navy blue would be beautiful. Thanks so much.

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  18. BethanyFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I really like the hunter green and slate blue.

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  19. KateFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Ohh the Bordeaux is my favorite, but they are all beautiful!

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  20. HPomFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    The slate blue is lovely!

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  21. Connie K.February 13, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I would love a pair in the Egyptian red!

    greyowl (ravelry id)

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  22. gpcFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    So beautiful, there is no bad choice; but I would love the hunter green.

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  23. Fleece FestivalFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Your yarn sounds yummy! please let me win either the Bordeauz or the Egyptian red.

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  24. SherryG.February 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Oh, I love the Hunter Green. Would make a beautiful Smokering.

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  25. SherryG.February 15, 2013 at 10:08 AM

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  26. LaceLadyFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Egyptian Red, Raven Black ~ all-any ~ gorgeous mittens! seductive yarn pictures! then I would NEED to purchase the same colour for a cowl or scarf, and then...what delightful dreaming!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    ooh me! pick me! Mahogany please. I'm hegglehog on Rav.

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  28. an ikaFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    i love Hunter green

    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

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  29. KirstenFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Love the mittens, especially would love them in Hunter green!

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  30. ShineFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Absolutely love the mittens. I think my most favorite would be in Raven Black. Thanks for the give-away!!! I'll be your newest follower!! Blessings~~Shine

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  31. MippyFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I'd love to try purple to make them for a friend! :) Thanks for the chance :)

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  32. dragonxserFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    wow - I am loving the slate or the bordeaux - both are so lovely, and those mittens are gorgeous!

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  33. frauorlofskyFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    love the raven and mahogany! wonderful for cold maine winters!!!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love the richness of the bordeaux colour. And cables are always a favourite.
    Cathy

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Amazing!!! HUNTER GREEN with the lovely featured pattern, please!
    ~FirelightSpinner on Ravelry

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  36. Pam~The Treadmill KnitterFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I would love the raspberry!!! :D Your yarns are so wonderful!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful colours, I would choose the slate blue. Thank you
    -nikkiLi ravelry

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  38. KellyFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I would love to have a pair of those in black or Bordeaux (or both) You have lovely, rich colors.
    I am a Shetland sheep breeder and lover too. Actually, it's more of an addiction that I don't see going away anytime in the near future. I have a flock of approx. 40 Shetland sheep in Monroe, WI USA. Found you on Ravelry, so I slipped over to check out your blog, please feel free to check mine out at www.okacres.com.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:16 PM

      Hi Kelly, nice to meet you ! wow 40 heads thats a lot of wool and yarn. I only have 12 so i'm just playing with them but so far i'm loving it. I used to run a commercial flock of 275 heads so it was'nt much fun just lots of work but the shetlands are great. I love how i never have to sell another meat lamb again....i just want beautiful fiber to play with and care for happy sheep. I sure will check out your blog Thank you ! Best regards Lorraine

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  39. SittinFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Wow! Any color would be wonderful! Thanks for the chance.

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  40. MichelleMarch 16, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I got my package today; thank-you SO much! The Bordeaux is a beautiful, rich color, and I'm looking forward to knitting with it!

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    1. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 5:02 AM

      Hi Michelle,
      please keep in mind that the yarn is not made from our own shetlands its raw fiber i bought in from a ranch in New brunswick canada.....not very good quality and i paid a high price for it too ! Purchased some jet black and it was loaded with white guard hairs....just so pleased i never bought sheep from them ! Not to worry all my little friends are clipped now and i just made a batch of white....sooooo soft ! Have fun, God bless♥

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