Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Meet Spud & Chloe in Person

Hi Knitters,
I mentioned last week or so that I have a new job. I am now working for Blue Sky Alpacas, specifically for their new yarn and pattern line called, Spud and Chloe. My new job is just perfect for me. I have been hired to write and create the Spud and Chloe blog! Plus, I have been hired to design and write free patterns for the blog, new and fresh free patterns every month! Basically, the new blog for the Spud and Chloe website is my new baby. I have so much fun stuff planned I can hardly contain myself. Please hop over to the site and sign up for the newsletter (which will be my blog posts packed with fun stuff and free patterns and shop spotlights and then even more fun stuff) if you are interested, of course. The site is here.

The owner of Blue Sky named the line after her friend's sheep after they were introduced to her as Spud and Chloe. Those names stuck with her and in turn she has created Spud and Chloe, the most spectacular, comprehensive yarn line and support line I have ever seen. The key is that it is simple, 3 different weights of yarn, the best colorways ever and beautiful, fun pattern support. Blue Sky been a longtime favorite of mine but Spud and Chloe has shown such a fresh and original take on yarn and knitting that I am blown away. I hope you will join me in this new adventure, it's going to be a good one. 

Spud and Chloe is striving to be inclusive of all types of knitters, young, old, in between, new, experienced and intermediate. Everyone! Kids, too! The yarn is exquisitely made from all natural materials (superwash wool and organic cotton) and it has that wow factor that is indescribable. You have to witness the yarn in person. You just have to squish, smell, smoosh in your fingers, rub on your cheek, well, you get the picture.

With that being said, I am so proud to give you a sneak peek and a chance to win some Spud and Chloe Sweater yarn, 3 skeins. The Sweater yarn is worsted weight, washable 55% wool, 45% organic cotton. It is the squishiest, softest, most fantastic yarn and you are going to love it.
I selected these colors for you because I am also throwing in a special printed version of my pattern, the Sweet Pea Hat. This is my top selling pattern. The pink, blue and green are perfect for this hat. Each skein has 160 yards, that's generous. You don't have to knit the hat, there is plenty of yardage for other things, too.
The tags are so cute that you'll want to hang on to them (or maybe that's just me). To enter the contest just leave a comment and only one comment. Please leave some sort of identifying something in your comment (name, location, blog name, etc.). I will randomly select a winner on Friday, May 22nd. This contest is going to go on for only a few days so enter right away. I will post the winner on the blog this Friday and then the winner will have two days (through Sunday) to contact me with a mailing address. Easy-peasy, right?

It is exciting because this yarn is not even being launched until June 12th at TNNA. You will be getting a jump on your Spud & Chloe knitting before the shops even get the yarn.

Good luck to you all. I know you are going to love Spud & Chloe as much as I do. I hope you join me, I'll miss you if you don't. By the way, I will continue on here, at Susan B. Anderson, just the same as same can be. I have things to say and tell you here and I can't leave this spot. 

Okay, enter away!
best, susie

518 comments:

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DebbyJ said...

Can hardly wait to see the rest of the line. And these hats are such fun.

Becky (Frederick, MD) said...

I'd love to use this for my baby girl! How fun.

Unknown said...

What a great giveaway. The Spud and Chloe line sounds great and the colors are just beautiful!
Ingrid
Cape Cod

Anonymous said...

Oh how cute! Knitting baby hats is so much fun.

Kim
Pittsburgh

Anonymous said...

Oh how cute! Knitting baby hats is so much fun.

Kim
Pittsburgh

Kim said...

Wow, what areat contest.

Kim
Pittsburgh

Shelley said...

Congrats on the new job. This yarn looks fantastic and I would love to win some!

Shelley
Lincoln, NE

Dianne MacDonald said...

Can't wait to try this yarn. It looks wonderful.

Anonymous said...

The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Good luck on the new position! Sounds like a dream job! Have fun!

Tracy
tracyhong@comcast.net

LBB said...

Pick me! I'm obsessed with knitting the hats from your book!

Lori
Oklahoma City

Marcia said...

The colors are wonderful!

judy said...

Whew! I hope I made it time to enter this fun contest! The yarn looks yummy and perfect for one of the three baby shower gifts I want to make. I love making baby gifts, and have gifted three of your pacifier clips already. Everyone loves them. My blog is 'Heavenlybabies.us'. I will definitely sign up for the newsletter at your new blog. Good luck and have fun with it!

Judy
Austin

tammyg said...

Love the yarn. Also love the pattern, which I have. Many people have enjoyed receiving a sweet pea hat!

jjj said...

You will be such a wonderful representative for the new Spud and Chloe yarn! jjj

Crystal said...

I can't wait to get my hands on some of this yarn. As a brand-new knitter with a baby on the way, I have so enjoyed making itty bitty hats and booties from your books. Thank you!

melonkelli said...

Oh, that looks so soft! I'd love to win and knit a hat for my new niece.

Lacey said...

Ooh, I would love to try out some Spud & Chloe if the random number generator would let me! :)

Lacey - Richmond, VA

Dove Knits said...

This yarn is so pretty! And you're right, these colors are perfect for the cute hat pattern.

Teri said...

Congratulations on your new position! what fun! I love your Itty Bitty books and have enjoyed knitting the cutest gifts from them.
Please enter me in the drawing.
Teri from California (F1FAN on Ravelry)

iknithats said...

iknithats would love this yarn!

Erika C said...

Congrats on the new job! This yarn looks very yummy, and I'm looking forward to seeing it in person!
Erika C
Virginia

Kathryn I said...

Beautiful yarn! Congratulations on this new opportunity!

Kathy in Utah

Anonymous said...

Susan,

I'm, so glad that you will writing the Spud and Chloe blog. I love your patterns, (I have both your books) and have made many of the the items as gifts.

So, congratulation and good luck.

Janet Lawton
LA, Calif.

The Litter Box House said...

What lovely yarn. Thank you for the opportunity to try it.

Selkie on Ravelry

Charles said...

Oh, what beautiful colors! Every year I have a reunion with high school friends. The hostess provides hats. I am not able to attend this year, but have decided to knit the hats so I can be "present" with the group. This yarn would be perfect! Love your blog. Blessings, Kristin

jenbrook96 said...

How exciting! I am looking forward to seeing the whole Spud and Chloe line! I hope I win!!!

Jennifer H. in Sacramento

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love the yarn! I already have baby showers I have to knit up some adorable gifts for!

Love your stuff!
Zita

Tammy said...

Congrats on your new job - I'd love to have a job like that! Love the yarn and the artwork.

Kassia said...

That is such a cute hat pattern! And gorgeous color choices.

Tammy said...

Congrats on your new job - I'd love to have a job like that. Love the yarn too!

karen said...

I can't wait to try yarn, love the colors, love the cute little tags. Would love to win - I could bring to my once a month Friday night knitting group. I know they would buy!!!

paws said...

432 comments? My goodness! You have a ginormous fan base, my friend.

You've totally sold me on this yarn. I simply must win it.

Anonymous said...

Ooooh! I'd love to win these skeins to share with my two little knitters, ages 11 and 9!

Paula
Leesburg

Valli Cheromcka Durkee said...

Hi Susan, I can't believe how nice the sweetpea patterns look knit up in the spud & Chloe so crisp...I sent email first because I thought that was where we are supposed to comment but now see that it should be here. Please disregard email from sweetpeaquilts@yahoo.com. Love your stuff and together with this new lovely yarn, the world's the limit...Valli

share330 said...

Sounds like a dream job! I'm a slow knitter, but it's always nice to have fun yarn to work with. Will look forward to trying this brand. My daughter will love the label, too - she is quite the animal/nature lover. Best to you!
Shannon in Belvidere, IL

Sara said...

That is beautiful yarn...the colors are beautiful!!! The tags are so cute!!!!

EBL said...

This yarn looks fantastic! And, I love your sweet pea pattern.

Emily,
Hamilton, NJ

Anonymous said...

What a great giveway! I can't wait to be able to purchase this yarn. Do you know when it will be available?

Aimee from CA

MaizyDaizy said...

Congratulations on your new venture. I hope you have a wonderful time with it and much success! Can't wait to try the yarn out!

Anonymous said...

Best of luck to you and the new line!

Judy K.
Chicago, IL

beckyzzz from Texas said...

A new yarn line from Blue Sky? I must have it!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely love the colors. I am already a huge fan of Blue Sky - can't wait to try it! Thanks!
Kristi
Bountiful, Utah

Anonymous said...

I bought the sweet pea pattern quite some time ago but knit it only for very special babies ... would love to try it with this yarn which looks to be pretty special, too ... thank you for all your inspiration ... : )

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Susan. The company couldn't have picked a better person for the job. Love your patterns and your blog. PS you are right, the tags are worth keeping! The yarn looks like it will be great to work with, too. Count me in on the drawing.

Melody

Kristen said...

The yarn looks beautiful! I saw a mention of Spud & Chloe on Ravelry and had to Google to see what it was. Yay for new yarn!

Anonymous said...

Maybe you could give the winner until Monday night to respond. Some of us will be away from internet over the long weekend, and it would be a shame to win and not know it until it was too late!

Heather said...

Love the new yarn and can't wait to squish it and knit with it!
Heather in Savannah

Anonymous said...

Wow!! I am so impressed. I must call my LYS and make sure they are going to carry the yarn. It's Shabby Sheep in Dallas. I can't wait to Squoooosh it! I'm a little envious of your job, but very appreciative of your expertise and abilities. Couldn't hve happened to a nicer knitter!!!

Knit Purl Gurl said...

Would LOVE to knit with this yarn!

KnitPurlGurl
Cranberry Twp., PA
knitpurlgurl@gmail.com

Robin McCoy said...

Oooo, it looks squishy and soft. :D Love it. My blog is: http://rockintheloom.wordpress.com I'd love a chance to win the yarn. :) Though the hats look just as enticing. Have a lovely evening.

MomMartinelli said...

Oh, how pretty! I would love to try this yarn!

Erin in Fairlawn

beth pulsipher said...

Love these yarn colors and the hat is perfect for showing them off - adorable! Congrats on your new job - may you have lots of good fun with it (because then it's not a job, it's a passion!)

:) b

Wolfgang said...

Well, I can't miss an opportunity to win yarn, can I? Especially Spud & Chloe!

jenn said...

What a great new job you have landed! Congrats! I love Blue Sky, so I know this yarn-Spud and Chloe will be great!
jenn

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the new job! Sounds like so much fun. And, oh how I'd love to knit my 2 month old baby boy a sweet pea hat!!
-Brianne in CA

Alana said...

Ah....expecting a new "sweet pea" of my own this fall...hooray for cute baby hats!

Alana in MN

Jennie said...

The yarn is beautiful! And I've been wanting to make the Sweet Pea Hat.

Jennie in Austin, TX

Gail B. said...

I can't wait to try the yarn!! I am so excited for you and your new adventure!

Anonymous said...

Hi from PEI! Love the yarn and the labels. Congrats on your new job.

Laura

Kelly W. in TX said...

I can't wait to try it! I hope I'm the lucky number!

shamaree said...

I want to win, I want to win, I want to win, and knit a fun baby hat for a newly adopted baby girl!
Shamaree
Colorado Springs

Dani said...

I can already tell I am going to love this yarn and all your gorgeous patterns. Blue Sky is probably my favorite mass produced brand of yarn :)

I'm so happy for you Susan! You deserve this very special job :)

Unknown said...

I couldn't ever hope to win, but I do adore those colors and that darling hat!

Alicia said...

Wow! What gorgeous yarn. I can't wait to peruse the collection when it comes out in June.

Alicia Dockins
aliciadockins at yahoo dot com

Annie said...

I want to squish that yarn! You lucky duck! Best wishes with your new job.

victorylane said...

The yarn looks wonderful.

Jeanie Maher jeanhmaher@yahoo.com said...

I am so excited about this yarn! The colors are so yummy:) I am keeping my fingers crossed that little ol me in San Jose, CA will win.

Life's a Stitch said...

The odds are close to a lottery, but here I am.
Li of http://lifesastitch.typepad.com

Renee G said...

Congratulations on the blogging job. This sounds like so much fun. Their products look fantastic.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

Mokihana said...

Oh my goodness! What fun! I love the logo and the yarn looks fabulous. I don't generally win things, but I'd sure love to win this one! Thanks for the chance.

Julie M. P. said...

I am expecting another sweet pea in September. This would be a great bonus.

Julie, Anchorage, AK

Ashley said...

Beautiful Yarn! Let me be lucky.

Ashley
San Francisco, Ca

Marsha said...

What pretty colors! I never win anything but look forward to being able to find them online in the very near future!!

Leslie said...

I've done one Sweet Pea hat and would love to try this new yarn for another!

Anonymous said...

saw this at my LYS---I cannot wait for it to come out-Superwash and super feeling!!

Anonymous said...

I just love your books and patterns! I am a fairly new knitter-just over a year of experience and have made several of your hats for friends' babies. I made the upside-down daisy hat for my new daughter when she was born two months ago. Every nurse, doctor and parent stopped me to ask where I bought the cute hat and I was so proud to tell them I made itfrom your book! Thanks for keeping knitting fun and fresh!

Caryn said...

I'm expecting so the yarn for the hats would come in handy for me!
Caryn

Diane H K in Greenfield said...

I love the logo. Hope my LYS will carry the line!

Diane H K
Greenfield, MA

Audrey said...

Wow what a cute concept- I am so happy that you got a job you just love! The yarn looks very touchable from your pictures =).

Anonymous said...

I just stumbled across your blog a few weeks ago... I think after reading "The Friday Night Knitting Club". I am a relatively new knitter and am absoulutely addicted, already having tackled entrelac, socks, and a bunch of baby sweaters and one big person sweater for me. Love that I am finding all these blogs by real people; amazing to get inspired by seeing what's knitting! Thank you for your blog and I look forward to checking out the Spud and Chloe blog as well! Thanks! Kim Fluck

Lauren said...

That yarn is gorgeous! I can't wait to see it in my LYS!

Spudknit said...

Fantastic name! I cannot wait to try this out.

Ellen said...

congrats on your new gig!
Beautiful yarn. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Blue Sky is one of my faves, too!
Cheers,
Ellen
aka ellenronnie on ravelry

Louise said...

With two new grandchildren (a boy and a girl)this would be fun!
Louise, mom of 11

Kackie said...

Can't wait to meet Spud & Chloe! I've made the Sweet Pea hat -- it's adorable! Please sign me up!

Kathie

Kackie said...

Can't wait for Spud & Chloe! I've made the Sweet Pea hat -- adorable! Please sign me up!

CatMyers said...

You're right, that yarn is perfect for your Sweet Pea hat! Can't wait to try it.

Cat in California

Anonymous said...

Hopefully I am not too late. I just checked in this morning. I also signed up for the new blog. Looking forward to reading it.
Elizabeth
Tennessee

karen! said...

Hopefully I'm not too late to throw my name in for the contest.

I'm signed in to blogger, so the comment should link back to my blog :)

cmski said...

Spud & Chloe....makes me want to go hug a sheep!! The yarn looks huggable and I can't wait to try it!!

monica said...

The tags are soooo adorable!! The yarn looks lovely too.

yarntini said...

Congratulations on the job!! The yarn is lovely and I know that you will do amazing things with it!

Alissia Huntzinger said...

hopefully it's not too late. congrats on the new job...it sounds like tons of fun! you'll do great.

Unknown said...

beautiful yarn. fun tags. great colors. yay!!

Sue said...

Congratulations, this is a perfect job for you making the most of your special talents.

Kimberly Cashin said...

I{m so excited for this new yarn. Enjoy working for Blue sky. They are the best!

Unknown said...

Love your blog, this new yarn looks fabulous. Thanks for all that you share.

Andrea
Colorado

susanj said...

How exciting, I already have bought the sweet pea pattern and desperately need yarn as I will have a new grandchild (sex unknown) in August, I will need to make a pink and a blue hat, so I will be ready boy or girl.

susanj said...

How exciting, I already have bought the sweet pea pattern and desperately need yarn as I will have a new grandchild (sex unknown) in August, I will need to make a pink and a blue hat, so I will be ready boy or girl.

Carly Netz said...

Sounds like a fun job for you! I would love to knit those cute hats, I just need to find some twin babies to wear them.

Sydney said...

I was reading another blog & ran across your Elefante pattern. So cute! Hope you love your new job! I'm looking forward to following your blog!

Jessica Collins said...

oo i love blue sky yarn ! i'm so excited about a new line.

<3 Jessica
center moriches, ny

Noelle said...

I love the yarn and I think that's the only pattern I don't have yet!

Anonymous said...

This yarn sounds amazing. And it's washable...so perfect...for baby hats..

Liz

Sarah said...

Oh dear Lord how do I love Blue Sky yarns - let me count the way!

Thanks for having this awesome contest I cannot wait to get my hands on some Spud & Chloe yarn!

LadyDanio on Ravelry
from Pennsylvania

Sherrie said...

What beautiful yarn!

Cristi-Lael said...

Yay for yarn give aways!

Beth said...

I'm too late to enter the drawing, but wanted to say how darling your little sweet pea hats are. Don't we all know a sweet little pea we'd like to see that hat atop?

Beth in Oregon

Gayle said...

Can't wait to get my hands on that yarn! It's wonderful!

Gayle said...

The colors are beautiful! Would look good on my brand new grandaughter!

bcknits said...

expect 1st grandbaby in the fall: hope she can wear alpaca in San Diego as I plan to try some of these pretties!

Bethany (yarnorgy) said...

The Sweet Pea hat is adorable Susan! Congrats on your new opportunity!

BeyondStitches said...

Congratulations Susan! You have the coolest job!

Tiphanie said...

I love knitting the Sweet Pea hat and I can't wait to try this new yarn! Congrats on your new dream job! I look forward to reading it and seeing what new patterns you come up with.

she knits said...

WOW Susan, What a dream job! can't wait to see this yarn in pern as I know you would only sign up with something you had great faith in:0)
I love te colours you cose to give away and the pattern. Love from Mel womaninashoe on Ravelry

Jessica said...

I'm so excited to see this yarn in person in Columbus!

P-Tribe said...

I love those colors and I would love to branch out and try a brand that isn't sold at my local craft store.

Aisha
Southern CA

ER said...

I have preordered my book! I am so excited! Congrats! What a great job!

Erin O.

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