Alpaca Quick Quiz

Alpaca is one of my MOST FAVORITE yarns to knit. It's light, lofty, super soft and luxurious. You will be seeing a lot of alpaca for fall this year, so take a quick quiz to see how much you know!

Here are the rules

• Post your anwers in the COMMENTS section of this blog before May 29th, 2008.
• The winner with the most correct answers will win two skeins of Misti yarn (worth $40.00)! Answers and the winner will be revealed next Thursday, May 29th, 2008. If more than one person has all answers correct, then the winner will be chosen randomly between the finalists.
• That's not all - ANYONE who plays will win a discount coupon for 25% OFF purchase of any alpaca yarn at NobleKnits.com.
• You have to play to win - the answers are pretty easy - have fun!

Alpaca Quick Quiz

1. What country produces the most alpaca fiber?
2. How many natural shades does alpaca come in?
3. One type of alpaca has fleece that looks like dreadlocks, what type of alpaca is it?
4. How long have alpacas been around?
5. Can alpaca be dyed?
6. Is it possible to spin alpaca with other fibers?
7. What animal is often confused for an alpaca?
   

Don't forget to post your answers by next Thursday, May 29th, 2008.

Good things come in small packages

In case of knitting emergencies, I love to keep knitting projects in my purse. Unfortunately, since I usually shove the current project in my bag with my wallet, keys, sunglasses, lipstick...etc. I tend to lose a few stitches and I hate when that happens. Hense, the need for these adorable Zecca Point Protectors in the little organza pouch!

They come in two sizes; small and large - just right for almost all of my knitting needles.

Knitting kit to dye for!

Just in time for the summer weather - A dye-it-yourself knitting kit! This amazing little kit has it all: 3 cute little bottles of dye, undyed silk/baby mohair yarn, detailed instructions and patterns to knit either two scarves or a shawl. Choose from any of 4 gorgeous color combinations.

Check out the Culinary Colors Kit.

Cool Circle Project!

What a great layering piece! This project knit in one large circle and knits into this amazing garment that flatters your figure. Click here for the details.

Summer Knitting - Yin Yang Bolero

Top 5 reasons people love knitting the Yin Yang Bolero Kit

1. All garter stitch - no purling.
2. Beautiful self-striping cotton.
3. Works up quickly.
4. Only needs 4-6 balls of yarn.
5. Looks great on everyone!

Make it your next summer knitting project!

Color substitutions are welcome - check out all of the amazing colors in Ty-Dy yarn - we love Painted Desert and Cafe Latte together.

Summer Knitting

I love knitting in the summer. To me, it usually means small, portable, and fun projects. It's a time when I start knitting/crocheting gifts that will (hopefully) be finished in time for the holidays.

Since Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, we have MANY new project ideas to get you inspired to start your summer knitting projects, too!

Click here for all the supplies you'll need to knit this striped and scalloped cap project.

Debbie Macomber now in your knitting basket!

Here's a new arrival! Well known knitting author Debbie Macomber now has a collection of 23 fun to knit classic designs packed in a convenient pattern box. Each pattern is on a portable, lamenated card that fits neatly in your knitting bag. Patterns include scarves, hats, sweaters for adult & child, afghans, belts, and shawls.

Knit Collection by Debbie Macomber