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Thankful Giveaway!

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What started as a kind of random photo on my Facebook Page, developed into a lively conversation.  I’ve knit one Camden Cowl and find it so useful I was thinking of knitting another since I’ve got such pretty colors of Swan’s Island Organic Washable DK. So I put it out there. What colors should I choose next? The results were surprising to me – one clear winner, a sort of odd one,  5 votes for orange and ice blue. Odd but pretty. The rest were mixed bag – all across the board – almost every variation – including several people who wanted to use more than just two. I think that’s a brilliant idea!

I am especially thankful this year for all my wonderful, supportive friends. When I was feeling low, my friends were there with a kind word, or a simple gesture that kept me from sinking lower. Sweet words in my Ravelry group, eager students in my Craftsy class, “likes” on my Instagram pictures, teaching event attendees who came up to talk to me and share a story, all together kept me afloat this year. Wherever I went all over the world, new friends invited me into their shops, on hiking adventures and even into their homes with open hearts. I thank you my friends,  I thank you so very much!

Three lucky winners take their pick of two colors from the group above. Just leave a comment with your favorite two. Maybe tell us what grabbed you about the colors and anything else you’d like to share. I’ll randomly choose 3 winners. Now of course, I only have one skein of each color, so, the first draw will eliminate 2 colors. If the second draw includes either of those two colors I’ll draw again until I get a duo that can be pulled the remaining colors…the third winner will be randomly drawn from those who chose the final two as their first choice.

The giveaway is open through Wednesday November 26 until midnight Pacific Standard Time.

I’ll announce the winners on Thanksgiving (Thursday the 27th), and I’ll throw in a free Camden Cowl pattern too!

Camden Cowl uses 1 skein each of two colors of
Swan’s Island Washable Wool 50g/140 yds(128m)
The colors above are left to right:
Eucalyptus, Wedgewood, Cayenne, Sienna, Pumpkin and Snowy Owl

The originals are Aubergine and Pesto.

Needles:  US5(3.75mm) & US6(4.0mm) 16″(40cm)  circular.

The Comments are closed. Thanks Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  1. SO hard to just pick two! I have wanted to try this yarn for ages! Maybe the blue and the green? Or the brown and the orange? Or the red and the white? In those pairs?

  2. I would love to knit it in the blue and red, give it a polish pottery/Scandinavia feel.
    It’s so pretty — I can’t wait to cast on.

  3. Wedgwood and Cayenne would be gorgeous together! Happy holidays and thank you for the chance to win.

  5. So hard to pick just two. I like to do colorwork with both traditional sensibilities but some what modern color choices. While pairing any of them with the Snowy Owl would give the traditional contrast, I have found that sometimes something more tonal makes a bigger impact. I would go with the Sienna and Pumpkin or the Cayenne and Sienna based on how I am seeing the colors on my monitor. (And on Swan’s Island’s website too.) Subtle but I think either choice would be stunning.

  6. I would love Wedgewood and Sienna, or Eucalyptus and snowy owl, or really I would be delighted to get any color combination!

  7. I adore knitting with Swans Island, very satisfying. I would like something a bit more subtle…the grey and white for a snowy effect….all the colors are lovely.

  11. my monitor makes the eucalyptus looks grey….still would look great with the snowy owl though….

  13. I love the cowl pattern and the yarn is beautiful, it would be a joy to win any of the colors. I love reading your blog and all about your adventures on Facebook! Thank you so much!!!!

  14. Cayenne and snowy owl are my favourites. I would love to win this yarn, heard great things about it.
    Thanks so much for the opportunity.

  24. Such lovely colors. I think I would pick eucalyptus and cayenne. All the colors are very rich.

  25. I would love to see a snowy owl sitting on eucalyptus. I shouldn’t have looked at the names — they were so good they were distracting. Your gratitude is refreshing (and contagious)!

  26. Cayenne & sienna would make a beautiful combination for those of us who stick with the dark palette.

  29. I’d have to go for the Snowy Owl (just because I’m owl obsessed) and Cayenne. The combination of the two just makes me think of Christmas decorations, which in turn makes me think of Christmas and the fortnight I have off work 🙂

  31. Eucalyptus and Wedgwood would be my first choice for color work. What a sweet and simple cowl with graphic punch! Glad you are feeling better.

  32. It is hard to choose and I could see several lovely combinations — eucalyptus and cayenne – for the contrast of hot and cool, or wedgewood and cayenne for the same reason.

  37. There are a lot of good choices there!! But, I do love wedgewood and cayenne, I always love that combo. I am thankful for your work, I love your books and study them frequently. You inspire me! Thanks for the chance to win!

  38. I would choose Eucalyptus and Snowy Owl. I have been trying to knit more neutral accessories that will go with all the colorful sweaters I long to knit.

  40. o-o-o-oooo The eucalyptus and cayenne would be so lovely together and I would be so very thankful!

  41. My favorite combo is still Cayenne and Pumpkin… but Wedgwood and Eucalyptus woulkd also be a nice combo.

  43. I love the grey and blue. They are so beautiful together. Thank you for the give away, how generouse of you.

  44. my favorite is the orange and white, with the orange being the prominent color! love the orange so much….2nd choice is orange and blue, can so see that too
    Sharon

  46. It’s tough to choose. I think Sienna and Pumpkin would be great but also Cayenne and Snowy Owl would be classic.

  47. I love Swans Island yarn. It’s so hard to pick. I would go with snowy owl and eucalyptus. I would be happy with any two randomly chosen colors though, because I love Swans Island yarns.

  49. eucalyptus (I even like the work and it’s spelling) and wedgewood, or snowy owl if someone has taken wedgewood. On the other hand, the others are good too. 🙂 choices. But I started with eucalyptus because I love that color and the peace it conveys. Kind of like a deep breath and happy sigh. and the blue is like a sparkle of a clear sky.

  53. I would definitely pick the sienna and pumpkin. (I’m trying to make up for the fact that I NEVer ever ever wore anything orange or in the orange family until recently. Orange is a great color…I’m obsessed with it.)

  58. Hi Mary Jane!

    I would choose the Sienna for the “borders” and the Pumpkin for the “boxes” in the hope that the Sienna would be a good background color to “POP” the pumpkin color! Love the yarn and the pattern – both made in Maine! This pattern could be sweet wristies as well to go with the cowl. Just thinking ahead…… Cheers!

  60. I’d knit one up in Wedgewood & Snowy Owl. They remind me of a classic winter combination and I could wear it with anything!

  67. Swans Island yarn is such lovely fiber…eucalyptus and wedgewood are my favs here though they are all fine colors. The blue and green remind me of a beautiful plaid skirt my best friend owned–and that I always loved!–when we were in 7th grade. Yikes! Thanks for the opportunity and for all of your lovely Instagram shots (and wonderful patterns too).

  71. Hi Mary Jane, I LOVE this pattern! Like many others have said, any combination would be beautiful! The sienna and eucaluptus or sienna and wedgwood are my two favorite combos, I think!

  72. What a great giveaway! I am drawn to Wedgewood and Cayenne together (though my real favorite is your original combination). The high contrast is a nice way to get bright colors into a gray winter full of neutral wool coats!

  73. I love the names of the colors. I would be thrilled with any or all of these beautiful yarns. If I had to just pick two wedgewood and snowy owl would make a pretty winter combination. Thank you for the give away!

  75. Eucalyptus and Wedgewood, although then my sister would claim it as perfect for her! Perhaps Snowy Owl and Cayenne? No it’s time to stand up to my sister definitely Eucalyptus and Wedgewood.

  76. The cream and red are so pretty and kind of classic, i think. Thanks for a chance to win. Just looked back – Cayenne and Snowy Owl. Lovely and Christmasy.

  78. I love the eucalyptus and wedgewood combination. Beautiful yarn and pattern. Thanks for the giveaway chance!!

  79. Thanks so much for the great giveaway! I love the sienna and snowy owl. I always wanted to try swan’s island yarns but haven’t had the chance yet! Happy holidays!

  80. Cayenne and pumpkin! I love bright bright colours with a neutral coat – I’m not quite brave enough to wear a red coat so a splash of colour at the neck is perfect.

  81. I have to say, the orange and ice blue combo immediately jumped out to me as well. But I think the warm brown (Sienna) would be amazing with the blue, too.

  83. I would love to use the eucalyptus and sienna together. I will definitely be knitting a couple of these this winter. They look like the perfect gift!

  87. I think Pumpkin and Snowy Owl would be lovely (bright and creamy), though it appears as though one could combine ANY of the two colors and have them work well together.

  91. Eucalyptus with Wedgewood or Snowy Owl would be my favorites. Love the design!
    lseidl on Ravelry

  95. Love this pattern! I already have some yarn in my stash that will work perfectly with it, but would love to win the Swan’s Island to make another one:) I particularly like the Pumpkin and Snowy Owl combo. Although the Sienna and Wedgewood also look like they would complement each other well. Happy Thanksgiving!!

  96. I just “discovered” Swans Island yarn at my LYS, and I’m in love with it. If I were so lucky to win the giveaway, I would choose Eucalyptus and Sienna, but I would not turn down any of the other colors! I appreciate your generosity in giving us all a chance to receive a treat on Thanksgiving.

  97. Cayenne and sienna would be my mature musings color way . But the snowy owl and Wedgwood or snowy owl and anything would be awesome. The colors seem to really mesh nicely together.

  98. I think it would be beautiful and quite unique to knit it in Cayenne and Sienna. I enjoy your blog as well as your posts to Facebook. Your yarn is beautiful and the colors are ….
    WOW. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and thank you for offering this opportunity. My current email address is magmlang@att.net

  100. I’d love to give the cowl a go. I too am drawn to the orange and ice blue, but all of the colors are lovely and would work together.

  102. I love green and brown together so Eucalyptus and Wedgewood would be my pick. I’ve heard so much about this yarn but have never seen or felt it in person. I’ve really loved following you on Instagram, it’s become a part time job just keeping up with all the people I like to follow!

  103. Earthy colors have a year round feel to me and in Maine some of those summer days can get chilly especially out on the water. A cowl for year round? Yes please in Eucalyptus & Sienna. 🙂

  104. I love all colors equally. But,,,, never met a Blue I did not
    Like. Send it over to with you white to brighten my winter. 🙂

  106. My first instinct is to put Sienna and Pumpkin together but I would also love to see how the Wedgewood and Snowy Owl worked together. I think the contrast would be subtle but beautiful.

  108. Oh, such a difficult decision…all of the colors are beautiful! I think I would choose Wedgwood and Cayenne as my favorite….then Pumpkin and Snowy Owl. I love the combination of blue and red…the colors just seem to pop together!

  110. I just joined your group on rav i am marrie335 on the i really like the light blue and the gray but it looks like it might be a little green too . i hope to win i dont have much yarn at home i like 🙂

  111. What a wonderful treat should I win. I love Wedgwood and Pumpkin. The cowl is really pretty and extremely useful in the Northeast.

  112. So hard to decide, but the Pumpkin and Cayenne are my choice. Orange has been my favorite color lately and I love red too, but with my reddish-brown hair its not an easy color for me to wear on its own.

  114. I am a sucker for blues and greens and therefore would go wedgwood and eucalyptus, but I also like wedgwood and cayenne together….

  115. Eucalyptus and pumpkin please. Such beautiful autumn colours and I’m obsessed with swans island yarn!

  117. I love ice-blue and burnt-orange together, but if lucky enough to win the drawing I’ll go for wedgewood and snowy owl. . . some sort of winter wonderland fantasy scene is forming in my imagination. I’ve yet to try Swan’s Island yarns, so a win would be even more of a treat. Thank you for the chance!

  119. Definitely Eucalyptus and Wedgewood. High contrast and it would look great with a denim jacket. But truthfully, I can imagine lots of other good combinations.

  120. Pumpkin and snowy owl because I don’t know what has happened but orange has become one of my fave colors. And out of these I would pair it with white. Happy thanksgiving! 🙂

  124. Cayenne and pumpkin, is there another colour. The colours of spice, autumn, and deep summer hibiscus. Gorgeous.

  125. WEdgewood and snowy owl. I love the cold feel of those colors and right now, I’m kind of into subtle……

  126. Such a hard choice because those colour tones are so perfect. Initially I loved the cayenne and Edgewood together but now i think I am more eucalyptus and cayenne. The cayenne colour is so vibrant, it is difficult to get the right shade of red, and that one is just perfect!

  128. Wedge wood and snowy owl brings the feeling of wintry snow to Southern California! Beautiful!

  130. Sienna and Pumpkin, because I am a fire sign, love autumn and those colours are warm…unlike Scottish winters..lol. Great giveaway x

  135. I think I would like the Wedgewood and Snowy Owl the best. Winter “ice” colors – it would be so pretty!

  136. I am thankful for knitting, great teachers and designs, and the opportunity to win some beautiful wool yarn….my choice would be the red (cayenne) and the orange (pumpkin), but I confess I would probably use a black with them, too, to try a three color effect!

  140. I love Eucalyptus and Sienna! Thank you for the giveaway! There is much to be thankful for this year!

  148. Sienna and Pumpkin!! Would be beautiful with my sister’s new winter jacket and her coppery red hair!!

  154. They are all so beautiful that it’s hard to pick two but if pressed I would love Sienna and Snowy Owl.

  156. Snowy Owl, Cayenne and Wedgewood, any two together 🙂 haven’t tried this yarn yet but sounds like it’s a real treat to work with. thanks!

  157. Without sounding terribly cliche I love the red for the holidays! And for the second color, definitely the dark green. I love green for the winter, oddly enough.
    Swan’s Island makes the most delicious yarn 🙂

  158. Love this cowl. I’d pick the Sienna & Pumkin. I love your work & have been following you for a while thru out mutual friend Barbara Sparks.

  162. I think the deep tone contrast of Sienna and Cayenne together would be very rich–that’s what I’d choose.

  163. I would choose eucalyptus and wedgewood. The Eucalyptus looks a slate gray and combined with the wedgewood would remind me of the ever changing winter skies 🙂

  165. I like the eucalyptus and the wedgewood! I live near swan’s island but have never tried the yarn. Thank you for the chance

  170. Pumpkin and Wedgwood blue – reminds me of crunchy fallen leaves on the ground and blue sky above

  171. Wedgewood and Cayenne for me – I love red, and that’s a glorious one.
    I thought about picking some less popular colors to up my chances of winning (and really, they’re all gorgeous), but I just love that bright red and light blue so much together.

  174. I’d use eucalyptus and pumpkin. I know they won’t contrast as much as your lovely cowl, but I think they will hum together and i think they look so autumnal.

  176. I love the pumpkin and snowy owl together. It would make a wonderful fall addition to my wardrobe!

  177. MJ, I am great up for you and all you have taught me about color work. I think the sienna and pumpkin would be lovely with my grey coat! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family MJ.

  178. Thank you for this lovely contest… The snow has arrived here on big white puffy clouds sailing on a sea of blue so my pick would be the snowy owl with the wedgewood blue. I like that combo.

  183. I would love snowy owl and cayenne for my first cowl! I’m a Mainah, so I especially like local fiber:)

  186. I have wished to try this yarn for so long. Wedgewood and snowy owl are perfect for winter, but I do love all of the colors. Happy Thanksgiving!

  188. I would love to knit this cowl in Eucalyptus and Pumpkin! So hard to choose just two colour, though; they are all beautiful.

  194. I would chose cayenne and eucalyptus. Just purchased some other colors in Swan’s Island. Can’t wait to,try out their yarn.

  199. I love the Eucalyptus and think it would pair well with the Cayenne, though I’d love to see it paired with the Sienna or the pumpkin too! lol.. every combination would look lovely really!

  200. Hi Mary Jane!
    Your cowl is lovely! I would choose sienna and cayenne. I love subtle color schemes and I think these two colors are beautiful together. Rich and warm, and subtle, but not too subtle.
    Thank you for doing this fun giveaway! Take care!
    ~Tiyana