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Lanea
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/08/2009 : 06:45:16 AM
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Remember Kris' big bag o' Rihivilla at the Retreat? I think he has almost every color, and plans a wonderful sweater. I'm pretty sure there was a little *ahem* link sharing after he discovered the website, so I've been yearning for a mitten kit, too!
I'm pleased that there are more dyers using natural dyes this way -- Have apple leaves? Dye with them, but do it well -- and the several shades of Indigo that Kris had in his bag of wonders were absolutely stunning. Not everyone can dye Indigo so well.
Thank you for sharing your discovery, Clara! Where in the world will you take us next?
Jane
Betty needs a vacation: Support KR
Blog: Not Plain Jane
Photos: My Flickr Album
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Lanea
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purlewe
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 10:22:51 AM
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I'm with you. I've been trying to forget Kris' bag b'c frankly.. I wanted ALL OF IT.
oh why o why must there be mitten kits? I always want mittens.
My mother made me a homosexual.
And if you give her some yarn, she'll make you one too. ~quentin crisp
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knitree
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 6:16:29 PM
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I love the mitten kits too! I want Stripes and Trees. Shipping is about $11 though, so I'm waiting for a windfall profits day (ha-ha). Of course, if others were to order, I might be tempted to join the bandwagon... darn that slow stashing resolution!
Tree
Taking simple patterns and complicating them... |
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knittingrunner
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 01/08/2009 : 7:23:34 PM
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Oh yum!
What a very tasty review...for beautiful, happy yarn! |
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BessH
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Posted - 01/09/2009 : 05:32:01 AM
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Add me to the mitten kit fan. But I must finish this adult surprise sweater first. Must Must Must. buy later. Knit now.
Bess
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Luann
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/09/2009 : 11:17:33 AM
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That is gorgeous stuff. Why do I have a feeling that "slow stashing" is going to cost me?
Luann (happily contemplating the possibilities...)
Knit and let knit!
Now with baby musk ox!:
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Luann
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Posted - 01/09/2009 : 12:44:52 PM
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Consider me enabled, I just ordered a Willow Herb mitten kit. She replied to my online order almost instantly. I've already paid via PayPal and she will ship on Monday morning. Oh, that was far too easy...
Luann (who is getting dirty looks from the Bohus knitting kit she ordered last fall, still sitting in its box with the Swedish postage stamps on it - Scandinavian sibling rivalry I guess)
Knit and let knit!
Now with baby musk ox!:
http://www.luannocracy.blogspot.com |
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Jeanine
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 01/10/2009 : 1:49:46 PM
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Originally posted by knitree
[quote]Shipping is about $11 though, so I'm waiting for a windfall profits day (ha-ha). Of course, if others were to order, I might be tempted to join the bandwagon...
If we can order several kits for the same shipping, I'd be happy to order with you.
Jeanine |
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knitree
Seriously Hooked
688 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2009 : 11:25:37 PM
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Jeannine, I'm in the NYC/Long Island area. Unless you are nearby, one of us would end up shipping a second time, and I think postage savings would be lost. I do love the idea though, as I find it a total irritation that the post office stands in the way of my instant gratification with that mitten kit (and about a half-dozen works in progress, but we won't go there). LOL
Tree
Taking simple patterns and complicating them... |
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Jeanine
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 01/11/2009 : 12:34:07 PM
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Hi Tree,
You're right: the postage will get us one way or the other. And there are probably nice mitten kits on this continent. But those are lovely. |
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purlewe
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Posted - 01/12/2009 : 12:14:53 PM
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Originally posted by Luann
( Scandinavian sibling rivalry I guess)
SNIKKER. 
Luann. This is the BEST thing I have read all day.
My mother made me a homosexual.
And if you give her some yarn, she'll make you one too. ~quentin crisp
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argus
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
595 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2009 : 08:50:50 AM
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No, you are not the only one! I contacted Leena (Riihivilla's owner), and hoping to order a mitten kit. She is finishing dyeing it.
I can't wait to start!
Carpe diem.
My blog http://kloobok.blogspot.com/ |
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Lanea
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Ruby Plaid
Seriously Hooked
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 08:59:30 AM
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You're not the only one freaking out. I've been coveting a mitten kit ever since I saw a post about her on moth heaven a year ago. Her patterns and colors are gorgeous.
My sassy knitting blog is here: http://www.rubyplaid.com
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argus
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
595 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2009 : 08:18:39 AM
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My yarns came yesterday: they are gorgeous! The colors are so rich and vibrant! I could not resist and started the pair of mittens right away, even though I have another couple of VIPs looking at me with sorrow...
Carpe diem.
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Lanea
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Luann
Permanent Resident
USA
2610 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2009 : 1:06:00 PM
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Mine came yesterday but I made myself wait until today to open it because I had something called "work" to do. Anyway - pix are on my blog. I'm going to start it tonight. Sorry Bohus kit, you must wait your turn...
Luann
Knit and let knit!
Now with baby musk ox!:
http://www.luannocracy.blogspot.com |
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jennybensmom
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 01/20/2011 : 02:23:49 AM
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Thank you, Clara, for revisiting this yarn. I love your reviews of yarn from spedific breeds, and this is no exception. Those mitten kits are so lovely and sooo tempting.
Barbara |
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2011 : 05:21:51 AM
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Did anybody have any problem ordering this Finish yarn? I was just looking for more sock yarn to make mittens, but this might just fill the bill.
Kristina
--kk
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Riihivilla!
