Little Bo Peep Knits has the most amazing yarns in such wonderful colors!! Melanie has been on Etsy for just over 1 year. She is offering FREE SHIPPING to the readers and those who enter the Give Away!! Just enter "blog" in the "comments to seller" when you purchase an item. WOOHOO!!
#1. How did you decide on your shop name?
My 7 year old son actually came up with my shop name! I was brainstorming one day and thinking out loud, telling him it needed to represent sheep and children. I started my shop by knitting wool diaper covers. ;) He piped up "Little Bo-Peep!" and the rest is history! :)
#2. When did you start crafting?
I've been crafting my whole life. My mom taught me how to cross stitch when I was about 8 years old. As a child my craftiness grew. I decorated cakes, made baskets, painted and more! When I was a newlywed I did a little bit of tole painting and sewing. Then when I had my 3rd child I began knitting wool diaper covers. It was during that time that I discovered the joy of yarn dyeing!
#3. What or who inspires you?
My family inspires me. :)
#4. Do you have a day job?
I'm a wife and mother to 3 kids and 2 dogs that we rescued from the pound so yes--I have a day job. lol
#5. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
Oo, tough one. I enjoy making everything I sell. I think the Brynn colorway made me pleasantly surprised. I had a different colorway in mind when I started that and the dyes did NOT do what I wanted them to. lol I thought that it was a lost cause but it came out nicely, I think! I love that about yarn dyeing--sometimes you don't know what you're going to get! You might THINK you know, but you don't. ;)
THE GIVE AWAY!!
Melanie has been generous enough to offer this as the prize! I wish I could enter - would get Grandma to knit something up for me!! Love the color!!
"Woodland" was dyed using professional acid dyes on Blue Faced Leicester. Its coloring features shades of green and brown. The weight compares to heavy worsted weight yarns. 4.5 mm thick but 3 mm when stretched. This comes in a 3.5 oz (100 gram) hank (approx).Gauge 4-5 sts per inch, 12 wraps per inchNeedle size 7-9
Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Kristen. Thank-you for entering.
The rules are the same as always:
* Go to Melanie's shop Little Bo Peep Knits,
*pick your favorite item,
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.
The draw will take place on April 15th AM.
* Go to Melanie's shop Little Bo Peep Knits,
*pick your favorite item,
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.
The draw will take place on April 15th AM.
~For 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave the link here, in a seperate comment, so I can find it.
~For another entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog
~For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from Melanie's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased! Good Luck Everyone!!
Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Kristen. Thank-you for entering.
Crushed Grapes
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You can find me on etsy
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I loom knit so I can always use good yarn :-)
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I like the Brynn on Worsted Licorice Twist!
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May Canadians enter? I love the Hadrian on Worsted BFL (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21616229).
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from little bo peeps i really liked the crushed grapes color and in future would like to see some more mint color tones or lt blues.
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this aquamarine is stunning!
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Enfys is just amazing http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22357032
ReplyDeleteThe supersaturated colors contrasting with the black would make any knit project into something very special.
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I love this color: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23242697
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love these bright rainbow colors
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I love the colors of crushed grapes. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20442664
ReplyDeleteMy fav.is the crushed grapes
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love the pastel colors! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Jeanette
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Love the Crushed Grapes on 5.5 oz Superwash Merino Sock. The colors are fantastic! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20442664
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my favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22357032 love the colors con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
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such warm colors!
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I like the Hadrian
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but my fav. actually is the Woodland you are giving away. I LOVE that color.
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the yarns are so beautiful.
what a great giveaway.
crushed grapes is such a springtimey colorway!
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i'm juliaa on etsy. thanks for the giveaway!
Brynn on Worsted Licorice Twist
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Love the little bits of pink.
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My mom's passion is knitting sweaters for the grandkids. I would love to win this prize for her. I know she would be thrilled!!!
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Princess on 8 oz Worsted Alpaca / Wool yarn at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21618034 is my favourite! My daughter loves those colours. Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca
ReplyDeleteThe Princess on 8 oz Worsted Alpaca / Wool yarn is my favorite. I love the color!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this great giveaway!
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Aquamarine: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23242697
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i like http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22357032
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I love the Hadrian on Worsted BFL...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the giveaway yarn,and the Indian Summer on 4 oz. Superwash Merino Wool Sock is fantastic.
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ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE the Indian Summer yarn! The colors are gorgeous!
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Blogged about your giveaway right here! I hope others enter!
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And your button is now on my blog as well!
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ReplyDeleteI like her crushed grapes colorway the best. :)
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This blue and brown yarn is gorgeous.
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Crushed Grapes is absolutely magnificent! I hearted you!!!
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I like Crushed Grapes on 5.5 oz Superwash Merino Sock and the Hadrian's pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Princess Worsted Alpaca!
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ReplyDeleteVery pretty yarns!
I've posted to my blog at http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-does-manly-man-celebrate-spring.html
ReplyDeletelove the crushed grapes! thanks for the chance, Abi
ReplyDeleteI love "Brynn on Worsted Licorice Twist" it's soooo beautiful!!
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I looooove the indian summer yarn...
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Crossing my fingers for the win!
Meg
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i love crushed grapes. it's a really nice color blend.
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http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21617819 Indian Summer is my choice. Seems like lately I'm into yarns named after every season except spring.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite yarn is the Brynn colorway. Gorgeous!
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Thanks for offering this great giveaway!
xoxo,
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Fall and Winter is my "knitting time of the year" and I am starting to stack up on pretty yarns. Never knowing what I will end up making from it until inspiration hits. I really like the Princess alpaca/wool yarn in Melanie's shop: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21618034.
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I love the crushed grapes
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I'd love to crochet any on my items with that wonderful yarn!!
I like they brynn worsted wool. You can get @ me through my blog!
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-Rebecca
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You're right, Audrey, the giveaway yarn is a beautiful color! This one's my favorite in the etsy shop: Indian Summer http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21617819
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I like the Enfys on Worsted BFL colorway the best. I love bright colors.
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The Indian Summer on 4 oz. Superwash Merino Wool Sock is gorgeous!
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blogged:
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thanks!
I love the
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Beautiful yarns!
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Indian Summer is my favorite! Beautiful yarn, I have seen the shop before and like the dyeing.
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OMG crushed grapes! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20442664
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I love the Enfies colors! Beautiful shop! If I happen to win, I want to gift my win to Audrey's Grandma to make her something!
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all are wonderful, but both indian summer and crushed grapes caught my eye!! love that green colorway!
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From Maggie's Studio, I love the Tea Pot House Picture!
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