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january 12, 2007
making room for baby In order to move things around and make room for wee one, hubby is giving up his office and I've got to pare down my stash. (Wee one will be housing my stash in a corner of her soon-to-be-room: pretty colors, soft yarn - I think it'll look nice.) Which means I'm going through a major major major stash reorg and purge. I've taken a long hard look at what has settled at the bottom of my stash (oddly, there's a lot of green at the bottom of my stash) and asked myself what I am likely to knit and what I can part with. The things I can part with I'm offering up for sale here! There's lots of sweaters' worth of great yarns and some smaller lots of lovelies too - all at bargain prices! Here's a peek:
This is the link to my sale page with all the prices. You can leave me a comment here or send me an email letting me know which item you want and I'll sell the yarn on a first come, first serve basis. PayPal or check should be fine. I'll try to update the list as things get sold, so you know what's gone and what's still available. And there's also a grab bag of (almost) freebies!! Peek:
Here's a link to all the grab bag items. You can put your name into the grab bag almost-giveaway by leaving a comment saying you want to be in the giveaway, and in a couple of days, I'll grab a name and grab a bag and send each thing out to its winner. (I'm only asking for a couple bucks for shipping!) Who would have thought that getting rid of yarn could be so much fun?! (4:30 pm update: I'm working through the initial batch of emails and will update the sale page shortly. I'll change items to "hold" that someone has already asked for. Once I receive payment, I'll mark 'em "sold". This is so exciting!) (One week later: Looks like all the yarn is pretty definitely spoken for at this point. I'll let you know if any sales don't go through, but for now, I'll be closing the sale and the list for the grab bag. Grab bag pulls should happen this weekend, so fingers crossed!) posted by alison at 2:21 pm | in
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May I be in the giveaway? I'm local so could even pick up to save postage! Posted by: Katie at January 12, 2007 2:45 PMGrab Bag me--- yarn can always find a home at my house Posted by: Erin B at January 12, 2007 2:46 PMI'd love to be in the giveaway! The colors are beautiful. Posted by: Elizabeth at January 12, 2007 2:46 PMHi! I am such a sucker for grab bags... since a little kid I would spend my allowance on them, hoping for something wonderful. I haven't learned me lesson. I would love to be in the grab-bag-give-away! Posted by: Lia at January 12, 2007 2:54 PMI'd love to be in the giveaway! :) What a clever thing! :) Posted by: Saffron at January 12, 2007 2:56 PMHi Alison, is the blue DB cotton dk still available? I could really find a use for that. Posted by: katie at January 12, 2007 2:59 PMI'm a long time reader and lurker, but I would love to be in the grab. The colors are yummy! Posted by: Carrie Anne at January 12, 2007 3:01 PMYou make it hard to stick to a no yarn resolution! Posted by: Mindy at January 12, 2007 3:02 PMHi Alison! Toss me in the grab bag pool please. I'm off to check out your stash page now. :) Thanks! Posted by: Suzanne at January 12, 2007 3:04 PMPlease sign me up for the giveaway (I read your blog almost every day and now it just got better :-) Thanks! Posted by: Marianna at January 12, 2007 3:06 PMOh oh! Grab bag! I'm in! Posted by: Jenn at January 12, 2007 3:09 PMohhhh, you know how i'm a sucker for green. i'm tempted, very tempted by the waterspun. hmmmmmmm. hope you're well! Posted by: shireen at January 12, 2007 3:12 PMPlease add me to your giveaway!!!! Posted by: Melissa at January 12, 2007 3:12 PMI'd love to have the Gatsby and the Bazic! Posted by: Samantha at January 12, 2007 3:14 PMI love the shiny stuff. So please count me in. Posted by: Mia at January 12, 2007 3:20 PMI would love to be in the grab bag pool! Your blog was the first blog I read, now I have a huge list of them, so thanks for getting me started. Thanks for giving away the grab bags too. Posted by: Faren at January 12, 2007 3:23 PMI would love to be included in the grab bag...thank you! Posted by: Natasha at January 12, 2007 3:26 PMi'd like to be in the giveaway please! Posted by: Jun at January 12, 2007 3:31 PMOooh, Ooooh, I LOVE grab bags. I'm in, I'm in. . . .pleeeaz!!!! Posted by: knittingnurse at January 12, 2007 3:33 PMPlease, put me in the grab bag giveaway! Posted by: Michelle at January 12, 2007 3:33 PMgrab bag me, too! about the only thing i wouldn'twant is the lurex, cuz i don't think the kids in mongolia would understand copper sparklies in their hats. Posted by: minnie at January 12, 2007 3:35 PMCount me in, too. Thanks! Posted by: julie at January 12, 2007 3:35 PMOoh, I'd love to be in the grab bag giveaway! I figure if I enter every blog contest I can, I have to eventually win something, right? Posted by: otismurph at January 12, 2007 3:36 PMoooh Grab Bag! Posted by: margaux at January 12, 2007 3:36 PMI'd love a chance at the giveaway! Posted by: Laurene at January 12, 2007 3:43 PMooo ooo! put my name in the grab bag! i'll be happy to help you destash :) Posted by: kelly at January 12, 2007 3:46 PMOooh I like almost free stuff specially the denim yarn mwah hahaha Posted by: Denise at January 12, 2007 3:47 PMPlease put my name in! How exciting! Posted by: Catherine at January 12, 2007 3:49 PMooooooo please put me in the grab bag!!! I LOVE the lavender Phildar! (others are nice too) Posted by: Donna at January 12, 2007 3:49 PMSign me up for the grab bag! Thanks! Posted by: Liane at January 12, 2007 3:52 PMHi Alison. I would also love to be in the grab bag of goodies! I already sent an email for the black calmer if its still available. Thanks. Posted by: Helen at January 12, 2007 3:59 PMHello, is the Calmer still available? And I'd love to be in the grab bag giveaway! Posted by: Tasha at January 12, 2007 4:00 PMOh Alison, I'd love to try the Rowan lurex!! I'm not sure if that's strictly for the grab bag deal but count me in! Posted by: Bonney at January 12, 2007 4:00 PMSign me up, sign me up, sign me up! Thank you. Suzanne Posted by: Suzanne at January 12, 2007 4:02 PMP.S. I'm also interested in the blue cotton Debbie Bliss if you're willing to part with it and it isn't already spoken for. I'm pregnant with my first child, a boy, and, just off the top of my head, I can think of about half dozen things I'd love to make for him out of that yarn. I am excited that you are also pregnant and have enjoyed the KAL a lot. All my best, Suzanne Posted by: Suzanne at January 12, 2007 4:07 PMi want the 3 balls Rowan Calmer.... Posted by: Lauren at January 12, 2007 4:09 PMI'm signing up for the giveaway. I'm doing a knit from your stash, so can't really buy yarn! Posted by: Wanda at January 12, 2007 4:13 PMCount me in for the grab bag giveaway! :) Posted by: Aine at January 12, 2007 4:14 PMI would love to be a part of the grab bag giveaway! I haven't tried any of those yarns yet (but have wanted to!) Posted by: aimee noel at January 12, 2007 4:20 PMI've been reading your blog for a while and pretty much lurk...have always admired your work - Nothin' but a T-shirt was my first knit I did when I got back into knitting a year ago. Anyway, I usually knit with bargain yarns so I'd love to be a part of the grab bag - it would be such fun to try a "good" yarn for once. Posted by: Tammy at January 12, 2007 4:24 PMI'm signing in for the giveaway too! Posted by: knit_tgz at January 12, 2007 4:25 PMCount me in for the Grab Bag Giveaway! Thanks! Posted by: Oiyi at January 12, 2007 4:27 PMPlease put me down for the giveaway! It's so generous of you. Posted by: Adriana at January 12, 2007 4:47 PMOooo, so many neat yarns in the grab bag. Count me in. Thanks! Tanya Posted by: Tanya at January 12, 2007 4:50 PMSign me up for the grab bag if you still have anything left! I'd love a chance at a grab bag - looks like you have some lovely items in that stash. Posted by: Jessi at January 12, 2007 5:14 PMsign me up for the grab bag! thank you! Posted by: melissa at January 12, 2007 5:29 PMI'll join in for a chance at a grab bag. And if the sale of the black Calmer falls through, let me know, I'd be interested. I'm In the UK, so the'grab bag' is not really practical....but good luck.....its something I probably need to do too, so let me know if it works!!! most of my stash is sock yarn..... Posted by: Anne at January 12, 2007 6:03 PMYes, yes, I'd love to be in the giveaway! What a great way to spread out your stash! Posted by: Amy at January 12, 2007 6:30 PMYes, please. The Phildar is such a pretty color on my monitor. I appreciate your giving me a chance to receive it. Posted by: Mimi at January 12, 2007 6:37 PMCan I be added to the grab bag giveaway? TThanks! Posted by: Jen at January 12, 2007 6:45 PMIf it's ok for a very infrequent commenter to be in the grab bag giveaway I'd love to be in. I also want to say you have SUCH excellent taste, all the yarn on the sale page is SO awesome (which of course is why it was all on hold by the time I checked it) Posted by: Farrah at January 12, 2007 7:02 PMAnother one for the grab bag list! Me please! Posted by: Sarah at January 12, 2007 7:42 PMI'm in on the grab bag! Who can resist (almost) free yarn? Posted by: Julia at January 12, 2007 7:53 PMI would very much like to be in your grab bag drawing. What a great reason for a "clean out". Hey Alison! I'd love to be in the grab-bag draw as well :) And also, I'm impressed how quickly so much of your yarn went "on hold" -- I'd be tempted to get some of it if it wasn't already spoken for! Posted by: elizabeth at January 12, 2007 8:00 PMI wanted to buy something from you, but I was too late for the things I wanted. So, instead, please enter me in the grab bag drawing. :) Posted by: Ranee at January 12, 2007 8:15 PMOoooh, I had my eye on that Cotton DK...but I wasn't the only one! So sad I missed out! Maybe I could win something from the Grab Bag!! Posted by: kelly jo at January 12, 2007 8:24 PMAlison, I'd email you, but I can't from here. I'm interested in all of the following -- can't buy it all, if by some miracle it's all still available, but I'll name which specifics after I know what's already gone. So exciting. I'd love to be in the grab bag, too. 6 skeins Phildar Lambswool Hi, I would love to be in the give away! I Could really use that skein of Cascade fixation!! Posted by: Karen at January 12, 2007 8:54 PMyou can add me to the grab - I'm always looking for new yarns! Posted by: stacey at January 12, 2007 9:54 PMToss me in the grab bag :) Posted by: Arsie at January 12, 2007 10:03 PMPlease put my name in the grab bag too! As you are the only knitter I know who is currently expecting (and I assume knitting for wee one), I have a question on knitting baby hats. What length do you knit the hat before you begin the crown decreases to fit a newborn baby? Thanks! Posted by: Lisa at January 12, 2007 10:09 PMOoh! Ooh! Me too! Can I be in on the grab bag frenzy? Posted by: Lorraine at January 12, 2007 10:24 PMI'm in! Posted by: string at January 12, 2007 10:34 PMDe-lurking to say yeah to grab bags! count me in! Posted by: Taimarie at January 12, 2007 10:47 PMOh, I want to be in the almost givaway grab bag. Awesome. Posted by: kelli at January 12, 2007 11:15 PMFunny how all the lurkers come out when you say, almost-free yarn! Please count me in. Posted by: Olga at January 13, 2007 12:19 AMOh, pick me, pretty please with sugar and rainbow sprinkles on it. Pick me. (gawd, I sound like Meridath on "Grey's Anatomy!) I just started learning to knit and I HAVE no stash to speak of. And I would love to have anything. Thanks. Posted by: Scarlett at January 13, 2007 12:44 AMI'd love for a chance at the Grab Bag stuff! Posted by: Sarah M at January 13, 2007 2:52 AMCount me in for the Grab Bag (almost) giveaway! Posted by: Andrea at January 13, 2007 2:55 AMCan I try to see if I have luck? :) Posted by: Shaima K at January 13, 2007 6:22 AMIf you pick my name I'll send extra $ since I live in Australia. i would like to join the grab bag lot too!! Posted by: staci at January 13, 2007 7:30 AMI'd love to be in your giveaway - thanks for sharing! Posted by: Jody at January 13, 2007 8:32 AMOooh... count me in in the grab bag lot :) Posted by: abbehope at January 13, 2007 8:32 AMi'd love to be included for the grab bag! Posted by: jenn at January 13, 2007 9:14 AMPlease add me to the grab bag list! sounds like fun. Posted by: Teresa at January 13, 2007 10:40 AMGrab bag giveaway! My tiny newbie stash could use a little help. Posted by: Diana at January 13, 2007 10:41 AMOoohh I really like the Filatura black and white yarn! I feel so bad because I've been reading your blog for a few months now, but this is my first comment. . .guess I'm kinda like a puppy that you have to lure with a treat? Would love to be included! Posted by: Ariatx at January 13, 2007 10:47 AMI'd love to be in the grab bag, thanks! Posted by: Amy at January 13, 2007 11:09 AMPlease add me to the grab bag giveaway! Posted by: Sally at January 13, 2007 11:44 AMPlease enter me in your goodie bag draws ... what a nice idea! Posted by: Heddy at January 13, 2007 11:47 AMGrab Bag Giveaway!!-- Sign me up Posted by: Allie at January 13, 2007 1:30 PMPlease include me in the giveaway. Thanks! Posted by: Kelley at January 13, 2007 1:46 PMI would like to be in the grab bag giveway please :) oh, here's my LJ address... Posted by: Jill D. at January 13, 2007 2:25 PMPlease put my name in for the grab bag!! What a great idea!! Posted by: Lisa Pritchard at January 13, 2007 3:15 PMlove your blog and love the giveaway idea! I ould really use to feel like a winner these days... Posted by: Donna at January 13, 2007 4:33 PMI so want the green duchess yarn. I also want to be in the grab bag, but I shouldn't... Knit from Your Stash 2007 just got a little harder, thanks =-P Posted by: Becka at January 13, 2007 4:50 PMPut me in for the grab bag please! I'm at the other end of the spectrum-my oldest leaves for college in the fall and I am eying his room for my own. Lots of room for more yarn! Posted by: Dana at January 13, 2007 5:54 PMOooh, you enabler!! I'm trying to keep the stash-enhancing to a minimum these days, though, but sign me up for the grab bag! A skein or two is ok. ;) Posted by: Anne at January 13, 2007 6:42 PMCount me in for the almost-giveaway! Posted by: Amanda at January 13, 2007 6:45 PMoohh count me in for the grab bag Posted by: linda knowles at January 13, 2007 6:59 PMenter me in the grab bag draw please Grab bag galore? [count me in!] :D Thanks much. Posted by: Vivian at January 13, 2007 8:31 PMI would love to be a part of the grab bag giveaway! Posted by: DivaKnitter at January 13, 2007 8:34 PMI would also love to be a part of the grab bag giveaway! I'd love to be added to the grabbag drawing too. I'm really enjoying reading about the things you are knitting for your wee one. Love all those hats! Posted by: Michelle at January 13, 2007 10:39 PMI have been reading your blog daily for over 4 years. All of the items you have made for wee one are so cute, I especially like the hats you have made from the book. I would like to be added to your grab bag drawing. Posted by: Christina at January 13, 2007 11:44 PMgrab bag? fun! count me in... Posted by: cristina at January 14, 2007 2:08 AMI would love to enter your grab bag giveaway! I have not been able to buy any yarn for long, and have knitted most of my stash away since last year *sigh* Posted by: lene at January 14, 2007 4:55 AMi'd like the enter the grab bag. sadly the time difference cut out any chance at the other stuff. at least it's all gone for you. Posted by: lindsey at January 14, 2007 5:58 AMPlease sign me up for the grab bag. Thank you for you generous offerings! Posted by: Brandi at January 14, 2007 9:24 AMman that yarn is going fast...pls. consider me for the Rowan Calmer ...if it hasn't sold already...it's on HOLD. Is it too late to throw my name in the pool? New year, new yarn- what could be better? Posted by: Michelle at January 14, 2007 10:32 AMCount me in!!!..love, love...Fixation, Sirdar Denim and Phildar Lambswool... Posted by: Patty at January 14, 2007 4:21 PMSurprises and yarn...my two favorite things! Count me in too! Posted by: Rachel at January 14, 2007 6:48 PMI'd love to be in the giveaway. :o) Posted by: K. Anne at January 14, 2007 7:23 PMoh i want i on the grab bag! please and thank you! Posted by: mai at January 14, 2007 8:27 PMI've only been knitting a few months, so my stash is PATHETIC- your almost free goodies are all lovely and would be a welcome addition - please enter my name in the giveaway! Thanks! Posted by: maureen at January 14, 2007 10:33 PMYes, I'd love to be in the giveaway! Posted by: Sara at January 15, 2007 2:39 AMHi! YOu can count me in for the giveaway. Posted by: Robyn at January 15, 2007 9:53 AMFun idea. I would love to be in the almost give away - thanks! Posted by: barb collins at January 15, 2007 9:58 AMI was out of town and then without power so I missed the sale--but I'd love to be in the giveaway. It could be a celebration of electricity! Posted by: Eileen at January 15, 2007 10:45 AMCould I please be included in the Grab-bag almost give-away? I just found your site today. Thanks so much! Posted by: Monica at January 15, 2007 11:24 AMI'd love to be in the grab-bag raffle if it's still open! Thanks, Alison! This is fun! Posted by: Leah at January 15, 2007 12:42 PMAdd me to the grab-bag drawing, please! What a great idea! Posted by: Stacy at January 15, 2007 2:16 PMGood luck on your new little one:) Heather hakmommy@Hotmail.com Posted by: Heather at January 15, 2007 3:27 PMHi, I was searching for patterns for knitted socks and I found your blog. I would L O V E the DK Phildar Lambswool (the lilac). It just looks totally enchanting. My fingers itch to use it. What # needles do I need? Cheers,Megi Posted by: Megi at January 15, 2007 6:27 PMI would love to be in the grab! Posted by: Nichole R. at January 15, 2007 8:45 PMOooo I would love to be added to the grab! I myself have been destashing and reorging my yarn. Nothing wrong with adding a little more though! Posted by: Laura at January 16, 2007 7:22 AMcongrats on the wee one! :) if it's not too late, i'd like to be included in the grab bag event! Posted by: chris at January 16, 2007 8:46 AMAdd me, add me! Thanks! :o) Posted by: elizabeth at January 16, 2007 10:02 AMplease add me to the giveaway list, too! how nice! Posted by: connie at January 16, 2007 12:26 PMPlease enter me in the almost giveaway! I am enamored with the Phildar lilac yarn. So pretty! Posted by: Jodi at January 16, 2007 2:04 PMi would love to be in this snazzy giveaway! Posted by: rocketbride at January 16, 2007 4:34 PMdagnabbit -- i leave the realm of computers for a few days and look at all the exciting developments in blogland! if it's not too late i'd be up for the grab bag drawing. (and the blue polar in case that transaction doesn't work out.) mahalo! Posted by: michelle at January 17, 2007 12:49 PMOooo..I would love to be in the giveaway if not too late...I am not allowed to buy yarn anymore :( until March. Grr on the hubby! I would love to be in the grab bag. Posted by: Knitstress at January 18, 2007 4:49 AMMay I join as well? I've been on a baby hat knitting kick lately, as well! I'm not having a little one of my own, but my goddaughter is nearing 6 months, and well. She's already wearing 12-18 month sizes. I figure I don't have very long before knitting for her will take more than a few hours. Enjoying it while I can, and all that. =] Posted by: Zabrina at January 18, 2007 9:27 PM |
