I need your help... (and a giveaway!)
Oh my, I just had a really good mail day, and my needles are itching to cast on a new design with this yarn, BUT I can't decide what bead color I should use for it!
I bet you need some background to help you decide which bead you like best.... this design is destined to be part of a super secret special project with Swiss Wulle Festival and Siidegarte. The yarn is Siide-Nobel, a luxurious blend of silk and baby camel (yes, I said baby camel!) and it is going to make the most gorgeous secret project ever!
You might remember that I met Fides and Gaby when I was in Switzerland last summer and that I fell in love with both them and their yarns. During my visit Fides and Gaby loaded me up with yarn to design with (it's an occupational hazard of mine). I received a sweater's quantity worth of Siide-Buschper which has already been knit up in a sweater that will be released later this summer (see sneak peek below!) and two skeins of Siide-Fideel.
This morning while surfing the internet (and stalking the mailbox for my yarn) I saw that the Swiss Wulle Festival announced Under the Same Sky, a collaboration with native knitwear designer Nadia Crétin-Léchenne. Isn't this shawl stunning?
I immediately thought of the two skeins of Siide-Fideel I got last summer, but there is no way I have time to join in on the Under the Same Sky KAL, no matter how gorgeous and fun to knit I think this shawl is!
So, since I am asking you for help choosing beads, I figure in exchange one of you should get to win them so you can join in on the KAL in my stead...
The giveaway details...
Which bead do you like best with my yarn?
A- Silver lined square hole pale pink (Matsuno)
B- Silver lined square hole pink AB matte finish (Matsuno)
C- Transparent raspberry AB (Toho)
D- Transparent topaz AB Delica (Miyuki)
Just leave a comment letting me know your choice (A,B,C, or D) below by 12pm (EST) on June 28th, don't forget to leave a way to get in touch with you! I randomly choose a winner on Monday the 29th and get your 2 skeins of Siide-Fidel out to you!
I bet you need some background to help you decide which bead you like best.... this design is destined to be part of a super secret special project with Swiss Wulle Festival and Siidegarte. The yarn is Siide-Nobel, a luxurious blend of silk and baby camel (yes, I said baby camel!) and it is going to make the most gorgeous secret project ever!
You might remember that I met Fides and Gaby when I was in Switzerland last summer and that I fell in love with both them and their yarns. During my visit Fides and Gaby loaded me up with yarn to design with (it's an occupational hazard of mine). I received a sweater's quantity worth of Siide-Buschper which has already been knit up in a sweater that will be released later this summer (see sneak peek below!) and two skeins of Siide-Fideel.
This morning while surfing the internet (and stalking the mailbox for my yarn) I saw that the Swiss Wulle Festival announced Under the Same Sky, a collaboration with native knitwear designer Nadia Crétin-Léchenne. Isn't this shawl stunning?
I immediately thought of the two skeins of Siide-Fideel I got last summer, but there is no way I have time to join in on the Under the Same Sky KAL, no matter how gorgeous and fun to knit I think this shawl is!
So, since I am asking you for help choosing beads, I figure in exchange one of you should get to win them so you can join in on the KAL in my stead...
The giveaway details...
Which bead do you like best with my yarn?
A- Silver lined square hole pale pink (Matsuno)
B- Silver lined square hole pink AB matte finish (Matsuno)
C- Transparent raspberry AB (Toho)
D- Transparent topaz AB Delica (Miyuki)
Just leave a comment letting me know your choice (A,B,C, or D) below by 12pm (EST) on June 28th, don't forget to leave a way to get in touch with you! I randomly choose a winner on Monday the 29th and get your 2 skeins of Siide-Fidel out to you!
C!
ReplyDelete(rav-knitnicknit)
D! please
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For an elegant, softer with some interest look, I would pick D; but for a fun look I would pick C. It all depends on what beauty you are creating :) vivcrest on Ravelry
DeleteI love the pop of "D". Thank you, Laura, for sharing and writing up this interesting blog. I'm loving this "Under The Same Sky" shawl. Cheers!
DeleteBriggie @ Rav
B (rav- sawcat)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely A!
ReplyDeleterkray3ATyahooDOTcom
C!
ReplyDeleteLove A!!!
ReplyDeleteshellie.urso@gmail.com as a way to get a hold of me.
ReplyDeleteOhhh! I'm loving D!!!
ReplyDelete(craftymands on rav)
I agree with Nicole & Yvonne, I like "C" best! Ravelry-Mrsdbritton3
ReplyDeleteAnd to round it out, D! :)
ReplyDeleteB!
ReplyDeleteCookalotje on ravelry
And to round it out, D! :)
ReplyDeleteD!
ReplyDeleteonemorerowplease on Ravelry
I really like D!
ReplyDeleteGemfireKnits on Ravelry
I am loving the look of B.
ReplyDeleteprayerknitter on Ravelry
It has to be B!!!
ReplyDeleteskristiansen on Ravelry
A!
ReplyDelete5ever on Rav :)
I really like C!!!! Scriccio on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI'm torn between c&d. I vote d
ReplyDeleteas LaurelFaye On Raverly and Facebook
Definitely D - I can just imagine how they'll catch the light!
ReplyDeleteB- love the way they pick up the light in the yarn and makes it brighten!
ReplyDeletejknightknits on Ravelry
I like B!
ReplyDelete(Rav: ladydisdn )
D- Transparent topaz AB Delica (Miyuki) Seems soooo right! Rav ID: mim
ReplyDeleteB
ReplyDeleteRav IDA YAYB
I agree with most. D is the best. RAV : Brennaknitty
ReplyDeleteI love C & D but I think C will pop more so C!
ReplyDeleteThis is very easy BBBBBBB......
ReplyDeleteDefinitely D, the Delicas! Scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteRav: JanHicks
D! So elegant!
ReplyDeleteCan I play too ? I would say A or D ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for your nice words about my design !
C...bevwalker on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteB!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! RavID: mikron
I was torn between A and C, but now I am most definitely in the C camp!
ReplyDeleteRavelry username is NakedOrangie :)
A! Although I have a suspicion we're not making it any easier for you ;) JanKK on Rav
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteI can see your dilemma because each would be lovely! But my vote is D. I think it would be elegant and correctly decadent with baby camel...what a wonderful occupational hazard you have! Thanks for sharing.
Mariaeb on Rav
Really like C! And, what does baby Camel yarn feel like - soft, any hairs to irritate allergies? Gorgeous stuff! I am knit1baketoo on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteI like D the best.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to put my Ravelry name which is : rheaume
DeleteMy vote is A - The contrast is striking and enriches the hue of the yarn, yet the subtle pink is a soft complement and creates an overall elegant effect.
ReplyDeleteRavID: rebdavis
Second choice is D - They're beautiful!
DeleteMy vote is D.
ReplyDeleteI vote for A!
ReplyDeleteI'm Istenno on Ravelry
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ReplyDeleteI vote D!
ReplyDeleteYou can reach me at hayesdonna@yahoo.com
I like the subtle effect of B.
ReplyDeletebbangel
D! I'm heidelblogknits
ReplyDeleteD grabs and pulls me in immediately!
ReplyDeleteIrishPogue on Ravelry
D but C is a very close second for me.
ReplyDeleteB is my top choice.
ReplyDeleteD are great but I feel they blend in too much.
I love the special wine color.
I vote for C, Love how it pops but compliments the yarn colour.
ReplyDeleteRav knittingnanny55
I really like C but D was the runner up (hard to choose!) I can be reached at riamccabe@yahoo.com (riamccabe at yahoo dot com)
ReplyDeleteI love B (with A as a close second)!
ReplyDeleteKnittn4Fun on Rav ♥
D is very classy
ReplyDeleteI love D it has a summery shimmer to it. I can be reached at anniesorig@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMost definitely C. Love the two together.
ReplyDeleteI'm brooklyn-knitter on Ravelry.
I love D!!! ravelry knitter5319
ReplyDeleteI like both the shape and color of D!
ReplyDeletelautakel on Rav!
D! (notsocrafty on Rav)
ReplyDeleteD would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteManuelaT on Ravelry.
D. It's understated and beautiful. (Silverykay on ravelry)
ReplyDeleteI chose B because the silk in the yarn shines!
ReplyDelete(davenlori98 on Rav)
A
ReplyDeleteKnitterdlc on Ravelry
I am dottyw on ravelry.com. I love the way B makes the color of the yarn pop but I have to be honest and say if I was making this, I would alternate between B and C. I am a rebel that way!
ReplyDeleteI love D!!
ReplyDeleteSietsma on Ravelry
B is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBacktobasics on ravelry!
All are gorgeous but I choose A.
ReplyDeleterav id: woolercoaster
Oooh, I pick A!
ReplyDeleteRav ID: ocean1120
I vote for 'C'!!! I'm Highlights on Ravelry and would love to knit that beautiful shawl!
ReplyDeleteC was the first to catch my eye! Judging from the responses, I think you are going to have to go eeny, meeny, miney, mo!
ReplyDeletestlwatrs on Rav
Love D. They are all good choices though.
ReplyDeleteCarolm7323 on Ravelry.
A. Best contrast, will show up best and make the most sparkle
ReplyDeleteI'm Siberspinner on Ravelry.
C! With a fall-back of A. I'm WordLily on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteD!
ReplyDeleteA- Silver lined square hole pale pink (Matsuno)
ReplyDeleteI am skaro964 on Raverly.
C... I wish I had the nerve to take the plunge and use beads on a shawl. I have done small projects like Soustache. but not on something like a shawl.
ReplyDeleteC is the winner for me, Runningscheer on Rav.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely C. It would gorgeous with that yarn.
ReplyDeleteA catches my eye first and really stands out with sparkle. However D is a close second for me.
ReplyDeleteKerrimama on rav
Difficult decision, but I have to go with C! D is a close second.
ReplyDeleteI like B.
ReplyDeleteI Like C the best
ReplyDeleteRaverly name Academy 30
D is gorgeous! (ingleterra on Ravelry)
ReplyDeleteI pick C
ReplyDeletemypark on Ravelry
I pick C
ReplyDeletemypark on Ravelry
C - marilise on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI like D but if no subtlety wanted, C.
ReplyDeletePilotJoyce
D-- enough contrast to show up, but not too much. :) --Bookaholic13 on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteD is my pick! Beautiful. Can't wait to see the new design.
ReplyDelete(Diana505 on Rav)
I love DDDDDDD!!!!!! all the beads are gorgeous but D is my fav!!! banff1962 on ravelry.
ReplyDeleteD! makemoore on ravelry :)
ReplyDeleteB is Beautiful! Karencreates on ravelry
ReplyDeleteD! Definitely D.
ReplyDeleteLkristy @ Ravelry
DeleteI love D! (dena on rav)
ReplyDeleteC!
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous yarn! I like D best.
ReplyDeleteKCarney on Ravelry
Bead D - First choice
ReplyDeleteBead A - second (genies003 on ravelry)
D. zbyszkoknits on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteD. Sweetsticks on ravelry
ReplyDeleteI vote for D! Love the bronzy look!
ReplyDeleteDeb (JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry)
I vote for B. Almost picked D.
ReplyDeleteDanica53 on Ravelry.
"D" is my choice.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait till the sweater pattern is released, it looks great!!
stitchalong on Rav
A- so striking!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely C (Rav - KnitsterMonika)
ReplyDeleteC would be beautiful! marciaslager@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDefinitely C! Ravelry name busymom07755
ReplyDeleteI vote for D
ReplyDeletehirsheybolt on ravelry
I vote for D
ReplyDeletehirsheybolt on ravelry
Oh I definitely like A!!! It just pops with that yarn.
ReplyDeletekaisapwm@gmail.com
I am partial to C, but I am casting my vote for B. I love the pretty matte finish. My Ravelry ID is Scraphappy. N_tella@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteD definitely d
ReplyDeleteB piri127 on rav ��
ReplyDeleteA because it will look like a snowflak
ReplyDeleteflindt47@gmail.com
D but so hard to decide without more design information.
ReplyDeleteBeth snoidgirl@hotmail
D is my choice arfghans@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love "D!" Looks so elegant with the yarn :)
ReplyDeleterav ID: janelinrn
B is scrumptious. My Rav is same as my google :-)
ReplyDeleteSo hard to choose, I like each of them, but I think I like C the best.
ReplyDeleteI love D. It's subtle, but alive. It blends with tones and highlights of the yarn. I think they were made for each other! I'm Mommykins1354 on Ravelry!
ReplyDeleteI love D. It seems to match all of the subtle colors in the yarn.
ReplyDeleteSorry. I am kfcarter on Ravelry.
DeleteSorry. I am kfcarter on Ravelry.
DeleteI love D. It seems to match all of the subtle colors in the yarn.
ReplyDeleteI really like B, and the yarn too! I am elizmcryn on ravelry
ReplyDeleteDefinitely C. :). Daisymoonbeam-Deb on Rav
ReplyDeleteI like the subtlety of C. bubbysjody on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteD, definitely D, Zytigg on Rav
ReplyDeletea beautiful blend with some pop - C corinna01 on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI think "D" is the winner!! It brings out the different shades of the yarn, gives a pop of "sparkle", yet is still subtle and elegant!
ReplyDeleteEmail: Nannylaura@comcast.net or Prezlaura on Ravelry
Difficult decision - but I'd choose B.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Siidegarte yarn - My occupational hazard is jetlag - do you want to swap??
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DeleteSpell correct is breaking my rav name!! the last o is a zero....
DeleteMy vote is for "D" - Thx! :-)
ReplyDeletehappycat07 on Ravelry
D-efinately D, they are D-licious those D-licas
ReplyDeleteDefinitely C -- that that raspberry color is fabulous! I'd love to knit it.
ReplyDeleteI really like B and D, but my personal fav is B.
ReplyDeleteLkgervitz
oh forgot........anjahansen on Ravelry
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ReplyDeleteRaver. badjeanne
DeleteD!
ReplyDeleterav: Beate
D
ReplyDeleterav. rianne19
D is my favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteLen4ik on Rav
I love the contrast for A
ReplyDeleteRav: Kucki68
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ReplyDeleteA or B depending on what contrast you want - either would be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteRavelry: cheryl21
A or B depending on what contrast you want - either would be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteRavelry: cheryl21
Hard to decide between C and D... I would take D!
ReplyDeleteRavelry: kajumama
I would go for D :)
ReplyDeleteCarla
(cbatistapinto@gmail.com)
I am loving the C colour, it is soon pretty.
ReplyDeleteamandainluanda on rav
I vote for D. Love the different colors in the beads! I'm ssunday on rav.
ReplyDeleteD!
ReplyDeletedswgr6 on Ravelry
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ReplyDeleteD is the one for me. It will look scrumptious on that yarn. Bdarci on rav.
ReplyDeleteOnly D!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteD, love bead picking rav- Susanri
ReplyDeleteI love the brash gleam of bead A. It cries out pick me! I'm HettiesMum on Rav 😊
ReplyDeleteI vote for A,
ReplyDeletelg D
I really like D :-)
ReplyDeletelesatustin on rav
I love A, it will be beautiful with the yarn. I'm wipperwillie on rav.
ReplyDeleteI vote for A.
ReplyDeleteLmecoll on Ravelry
I like C I am Hookinquilter on Ravelry!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I love the colour of the yarn and really like the C-beads. I'm Isolin on rav. :)
ReplyDeleteD- Transparent topaz AB Delica (Miyuki) Love the shape and the color of these.
ReplyDeleteI'm with D as well. Subtle, variegated for interest... The yarn looks luscious. ahkraus at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteMy vote is either A or C. I may end up with two "Under the Skies"! My first one will be made with "A"!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy ravelry name is :sleekymom 😊
DeleteI like the A beads the most- the pale pink ones.
ReplyDeleteD is my choice! Beautiful yarn too!! My Ravelry name is 8cathy
ReplyDeleteI really like D. Rav amchart
ReplyDeleteI like D. Rav ID is patter542
ReplyDeleteD!
ReplyDeleteB Stunning yarn! capitalK on Ravelry!
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ReplyDeleteC for cieciel10 on Ravelry 😉
ReplyDeleteA for me! gerscott AT yahoo DOT com
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to decide between A and D. A will give you that pop of bling and will really dazzle while D will yield a more elegant, sophisticated look. Definitely one of those two colors though.
ReplyDeleteB is nice, but I like D best
ReplyDeletesumac on Rav
I like C
ReplyDeleteI love B
ReplyDeleteHeno on Ravelry
I like C! D is nice to...
ReplyDeleteauntmeanie682 at optonline dot net
D's the only one I would consider! Blends in nicely but has that lovely shine to pick up the light.
ReplyDeleteI love A. It really pops!
ReplyDeleteSnowShell on Ravelry
A, they pop!
ReplyDeletebleusheep on Rav
What a wonderful skein. I love siidegarten yarn. Just finished a shawl yesterday. As to your question: i like colours to be contrasting and yet delicate. Therefore i would go for B Silver lined square hole pink AB matte finish (Matsuno). Its a bright pink picking up the pink in the yarn BUT matte and therefore subtly standing out from the yarn. Happy knitting!!!! patchworkbee_on_ravelry
ReplyDeleteI really like the way C pops with the yarn! That's my vote
ReplyDeletekatbetty on Ravelry
Definitely D!
ReplyDeletefreddygirl on Ravelry
I like A
ReplyDeleteKnittylee on Ravelry
I like the matte finish of B.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: monivale
C all the way!
ReplyDeleteRav-foolshopping
B! Definitely.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful yarn btw!
And that shawl is gorgeous! I would love to join the KAL.
Rav: Lonneke
i think B.
ReplyDeleteA will be a lovely sparkle, B will be elegantly subtle. I vote for B
ReplyDeleteI can be reached @ redbelles on Ravelry. :)
Can't wait to see what it becomes.
Bonjour, and thanks for this gorgeous prize !
ReplyDeleteFor me it is B because they are those which are the most visible on the yarn (what's the point of beading work if you don't see the beads well ?) Elisabeth (saintchristophe on Rav)
I love D!
ReplyDeleteoisillon on ravelry
Going with D. jporter3 on Rav.
ReplyDeleteD would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteActually, at the moment I'm kind of wondering how it would look with a combo of A&B. The idea of 2 bead colors intrigues me.
ReplyDeleteAlisonFashion on Ravelry