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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

517 comments:

  1. How fun, I have been intrigued by this line since you mentioned it! And knitting baby hats is my favorite instant gratification project.

    Frauntene
    North San Diego

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  2. Terri MoranMay 19, 2009

    What a fun concept to sell yarn. I love Blue Sky as well and can't wait to see more of it.

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  3. PaulaPurlMay 19, 2009

    Congratulations Susan!! What a perfect job for you. I wish you the best of luck. Oh, and I'd love to win the yarn and pattern.

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  4. Can't wait to see the rest of the colors and try this new yarn. So glad they have you on their team!

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  5. AnonymousMay 19, 2009

    YAY. I'm so excited. I can't wait to knit with it. What an exciting adventure for you. I'm from a rural community in northern British Columbia Canada. Nothin is better than home made toques and mittens. I love your patterns too. I'm such a fan. Take care. Robyn

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  6. Robyn K.May 19, 2009

    YAY. I can't wait. I'm from a rural town in Northern B.C. Canada. There's nothin better than home made toques and mittens. I'm so excited to knit with this yarn. Take Care. Robyn

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  7. I can't wait to try this new yarn! Especially if I win it!

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  8. Donna in ElyMay 19, 2009

    I love the names!! and would realllly love to have the yarn.

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  9. AnonymousMay 19, 2009

    Am I the first?? WOW!! Thank you for your wonderful blog and patterns!

    Kathleen
    Auburn, WA

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2009

    I would love to try this yarn! Please enter me in your giveaway.
    kgmama (in aptos)

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  11. Wow, I am the first one to comment! Just want you to know the Spud and Chole line sounds so great. Love the fact that it is simply 3 types of yarn and in a great color spread! I will be buying asap, following the blog and knitting patterns. I am very excited that you are involved. I love your style. Don't think you have done a pattern that I don't like.

    Jimberlys

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    My goodness - how exciting to be first. Guess it pays to have insomnia and stay up and knit most of the night. I would love to try this new yarn and the pattern is perfect!

    Sandy in NJ

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  13. Ooh - the yarns look so pretty! I hope I can get them here in Australia!

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  14. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    I would love to make the Sweet Pea Hat, and the yarn looks yummy! I can't wait to see the Spud & Chloe website...you will do a fabulous job at this!

    Harriet in Colorado

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  15. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    That yarn is luscious! The colors are so vibrant. I can't wait to see the rest of the launch line.

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  16. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Hi Susan! I have to say that I absolutely love your books. I started knitting about a month ago and your patterns and instructions are so easy to understand; other books are very complicated. I can't wait until your next book comes out! I recently started knitting the Blue Sky Alpaca yarn and I fell in love with how soft it is. I would definitely love to be entered for the giveaway of their new yarn. My name is Elly. I'm from Arizona. My email is Elly326@yahoo.com. Thank you so much! Looking forward to reading your blogs at the blue sky alpacas website and knitting your new patterns! By the way Congratulations on the new job! That's very exciting!
    -Elly-

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  17. Hi Susan,
    I love the wool and cotton mix and will certainly give it a try (even if I don't win :-) )
    Have a nice day
    Daniela from France

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  18. OOOOHHHHH !!!!
    Lovely yarn.

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  19. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Can't wait for more of Spud and Chloe. The yarn is gorgeous. I'd love to knit the sweet pea hat for a deserving knit loving baby. Joanne in Turkey with an APO address (Am I the first??....Everyone in the States must still be asleep)

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  20. Congratulations on your new endeavor! Sounds as if it'll be a great fit for both you and Blue Sky. The yarn shown is lovely!
    Diane in Mpls.

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  21. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Congratulations! Yes that yarn does look yummy. I might just have to get some...

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  22. Hi Susan! You seem so excited about your job, adn I wish you great success. I'm also excited to see your new product.

    Ann, Powell Ohio

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  23. Wow - this is so exciting! The little characters are darling! And I have subscribed to your second blog:) What pretty colors and it looks positively squishable!

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  24. Wow Susan, that IS a dream job. I want one! Good for you! That yarn is dreamy as well and so perfect for you to promote.

    I haven't knit on of your hats yet but a dear friend just had a baby girl, Amelia. The mama has her own kids clothing line so my gift needs to be something fab!

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  25. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Super-duper fun!!!! Those pics make the yarn look plush. It's wonderful that you're so excited about your new gig. Life is grand.

    Katie in Maine

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  26. I'm excited about your new job! I'll have to check out the new blog! My sister is going to the TNNA and all I'm hearing about it makes me wish I was going with her. I'll have to get a full report.

    BlackberryRambles.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Very excited about the new yarn...and hearing about your new adventure!
    Diann325

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  28. Yeah..another blog to add to my daily good reads! Can't wait to get some of the new yarn!
    ~ Kathy (Oregon)

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  29. Rebecca in South CarolinaMay 20, 2009

    Hhoe exciting for you. I always love the beginnings. . .so many possibilities. Wishing you fun and success.

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  30. That yarn looks so yummy and sqooshy! can't wait to see it in stores.

    *already planning matching sweaters for the boys for the fall.

    Deana
    mom to Bubba and Orange

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  31. Oh Susan,
    Those yarns are lovely. Congratulations on your new job and thanks for sharing with us!

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  32. jenniferMay 20, 2009

    Congratulations Susan. Love your blog and podcasts, now can't wait to see what you do in the new job. Well done. Jennifer (Canada)

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  33. I Would love to win that yarn if you ship to Sweden. It really looks wonderful.
    Lots of love /Veronica in linköping, Sweden

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  34. Congrats, Susan! What a fun new job!

    Katie B
    Alabama

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  35. Oh they look gorgeous! Am a total novice knitter but am well able for the snuggling and cheek rubbing required of these yarns :)

    Laina, Scotland

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  36. Susan--your excitement is contagious!!! :)

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  37. Oh wow! What gorgeous yarn. I love the green skein, and it goes so well with both the pink and blue.

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  38. Lovely yarn! Katie L

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  39. wow! What a great giveaway. I'm sure Spud and Chloe is going to be a hit if those colors are any indication of what's to come! Congrats on this job too, it sounds like you're really going to love it.

    http://seekatiesew.blogspot.com

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  40. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Susan, you must be so excited about this opportunity! It's like you have your very own 'yarn playground'...I cannot wait to see what you've created! ~Jen

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  41. Wow! What an exciting opportunity for you! It sounds like it will be so much fun writing patterns and the blog. Congratulations! The yarn colors are beautiful - they remind me of warm summer days. : ) ElizabethV on ravelry

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  42. I'd love to win this yarn! Your new blog sounds like fun! Enjoy!;-)
    Clayton, DE

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  43. Congrats to you on your new job, Susan! I don't think I would get anything done being surrounded by such lurvely yarn all day long! A friend of mine bought your book and knit one of the "Sweet Pea" hats and it turned out adorable! Count me in for the drawing/contest, too!

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  44. Wow! How exciting! Congratulations!
    I can't wait to try out this new yarn. It looks beautiful!

    Kate Bogot

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  45. Ooh! Cute tags, yummy yarn, and awesome job! Wow, congratulations!

    I never win these, but I'm hoping this is the time for me. :) Please enter me!

    Many thanks.

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  46. I love the marketing they are using with the product - so cute. And the yarns and colorways also look great.

    Libby

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  47. Wow, I can't wait to read more about this line of yarn! I made my first sweater vest for my little boy out of Blue Sky Alpaca Organic Cotton and I LOVE it! I hope WEBS picks up the new line. That would be heaven.

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  48. Georgeous Yarn! Can't wait to touch it!

    Lynn K.
    Zeeland, MI

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  49. ChristineMay 20, 2009

    Could that yarn, the colors, and the tags be any cuter? I have a baby that I owe a hat - he would look great in a Sweet Pea.

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  50. Oh the yarn looks fabulous. I will definitely have to try, even if I have to wait until the summer. Congrats on the new job, it sounds perfect for you :)

    ~Katie in VA

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  51. Congratulations Susan!! I love your books/patterns. The Yarn is beautiful, can't wait to try it. *crossing my fingers, hoping to win*
    Darla Jones
    North Carolina

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  52. Wow! I can't wait to see the yarn in person. I love Blue Sky Alpacas yarn, congrats on landing the plum assignment!

    Ellen Gormley
    aka GoCrochet

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  53. congrats susan! i have always LOVED blue sky. i was wondering who the voice was behind soud and chloe! i joining the ride with you!

    xo

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  54. spud & chloe= too cute. congrats on the be job!

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  55. Oh how wonderful!! I love those colors! :) and the hat pattern is adorable!! Thanks for the chance to win some of the yarn from spud & chloe!! :D
    Zaneta
    superwoman_4002@yahoo.com

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  56. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Thank you for the generous giveaway. We up here in Seattle could use all the sunshiney colors we can get.

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  57. LoopyLeeMay 20, 2009

    So excited about this yarn! Two new babies coming to our friends in the next couple of months - perfect "excuse" for knitting with this yarn! Hope I win!
    Lee Ann
    Tulsa, OK

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  58. love the yarn - and the pattern!

    amyknit40 on ravelry.

    thanks for the chance.

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  59. I'd love to win the yarn--it looks luscious and if you are associated with it, I'm sure it's of the highest quality (and FUN)!

    Deb
    JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry

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  60. MinniestitchesMay 20, 2009

    Good luck in your new adventure. I'm sure you'll do a great job! Can't wait to knit more baby hats. Just love it. Cheryl

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  61. kelly-ann (on ravelry)May 20, 2009

    That yarn looks so pretty - I need to try it! Looking forward to seeing some of the patterns you create with the new yarn.

    Kelly-ann (from Ravelry)

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  62. I can't wait to get my hands on this yarn, I think it's going to be perfect for some of my fall/winter collections' designs!

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  63. Gorgeous yarn! I'm a fairly new knitter and love discovering all the yarnie goodness out there! Congrats on the new job :)

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  64. Congrats to you on the new job - I know you will a great success!! Wonderful giveaway - hope I am lucky. The yarn colors are to die for.

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  65. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    I can't wait to try out this new yarn. I would love to knit the hat for my brand new nephews!

    Laci
    Charleston, WV

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  66. the yarn looks fabulous !!! the colors are amazing !!! i would love to play with these yarn & pattern !

    I'm in Minnesota

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  67. The yarn looks lovely. I would love to touch it! Good luck with your new job. It sounds wonderful!

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  68. The yarn looks fantastic, I can't wait to try it!

    taralyn1104@gmail.com

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  69. Susan, very exciting!
    Thanks for a shot at some great yarn and very cute pattern.
    Looking forward to finding Spud & Chloe in SW MN.

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  70. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Hi!

    This sounds like a lot of fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

    Jill Pickle, Wisconsin

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  71. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Love the colors! Your are sooo talented and I can't wait to be part of the Spud and Chloe fans!

    Andrea in De Pere, WI

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  72. Melissa VMay 20, 2009

    Those are some scrumptious colors.. .can't wait to see what you come up with for the line too!

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  73. YAY!!! The logo may be the best part of all. Congrats Susie!
    Ellen, Winston-Salem, NC

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  74. Congratulations on your new job! It looks like lots of fun. Look forward to seeing your cute patterns.

    Sara in AL

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  75. How exciting! That sounds like it could be your dream job. I'll be happy as the yarn giveaway winner.

    Carisa, Hillsboro

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  76. What beautiful yarn AND beautiful colors! How exciting for you and for US!

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  77. What a wonderfully fun job this is!!!! These colors are wonderful and would be perfect for the mild weather here in Fort Gordon, GA!

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  78. Love your work, anxious to see what you are going to do with this new challenge and adventure. Want to have some of this yarn for sure to make my knitting days in Georgia more interesting.

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  79. I just can't hardly wait for this line to launch!

    Mim in Illinois

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  80. I can feel the delicious squishyness through your photos! This yarn looks irresistible! And congrats on such a great new job -- I look forward to watching the Spud & Chloe blog unfold.
    Lisa
    Nashua, NH

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  81. I would love to try this gorgeous looking yarn. And congrats to you on this great job!!! Have never won anything in my life - maybe this is a first!!!

    Jill

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  82. Am excited about your new job and opportunity to work with wonderful yarn. My grandchildren will benefit! I wish you all the best.

    Patti
    Olathe, KS

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  83. Andrea W.May 20, 2009

    Congrats and best of luck!
    Looks great and can't wait to try it!

    Andrea W.
    Dundas, ON

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  84. Susan-
    So excited about the new yarn. The colors look luscious!!! Would love to win or look forward to buying in my local knit shop. Love your book Itty Bitty Hats. Such a wonderful reference book also. Just made the marley hat for my grandson and now all 4 grandaughters want one too!!!
    MarDee in Chesapeake, VA

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  85. I can't wait!

    Mandy
    Arlington, VA

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  86. These yarns look like a great addition to Blue Skys already wonderful line of fiber. And the colors are beautiful.

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  87. Love the name of the yarn. Love your patterns and books.

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  88. Wendy TaylorMay 20, 2009

    Please, oh please! I would love to win this!

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  89. Congratulations on your dream job!
    The yarn all looks so lovely and soft. I can't hardly wait for it's "coming out". I have your book Itty Bitty Hats just waiting for the yarn.
    Arlene of Loveland, CO

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  90. I love Blue sky ( first yarn I ever used following a pattern from Itty Bitty Nursery)
    I'll look forward to your new blog and patterns...I love your stuff!
    Karen S

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  91. Congratulations on the new gig! Sounds absolutely perfect!

    I just learned to knit last month, a 40th birthday present to myself, and I am now a budding yarn geek!! Being an enthusiastic paper crafter already, I hardly need another vice . . . but alas, I can sense another addiction developing!! I love natural fiber yarns, and these look absolutely amazing!!

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  92. No wonder you are only running the contest for a few days, look at all of those comments! Love the blog, I'm adding it to the feed. :) I am really excited about the new line!
    zzwhitejd

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  93. So exciting!! I"m sure the patterns and yarn are FANTASTIC. I already love your blog!

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  94. I love those colors you chose! And I think the tags are adorable as well. What a cool job you have!

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  95. Thank you for a wonderful blog.
    - Samantha in Dallas

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  96. Looking forward to your new "baby"!

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  97. Mary Lewis TimsMay 20, 2009

    I love the yarn! I can't wait to try some! Congratulations to you on getting to promote it!

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  98. Oh my! It shows how excited people are about this yarn when you have 97 comments already!

    Rose Bloom,
    Denver CO

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  99. That yarn look wonderful. I would love to give it a try. I'm also having a baby boy in two months and would love to try it with the sweet pea hat pattern.

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  100. Congrats! Working with Spud & Chloe looks to be a lot of fun! You are so talented and your patterns are brillant. I would love to win this yummy yarn and a pattern for my soon-to-be born niece/nephew.

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  101. Congratulations on the new job! The yarn is beautiful!

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  102. SusanG - NYMay 20, 2009

    Congratulations on your new endeavor - I can't wait to try Chloe & Spud - I think my daughters who are knitters/crocheters will really like the colors and style too.

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  103. Congratulations on your new job! The yarn is beautiful!

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  104. KatbettyMay 20, 2009

    What an awesome new job! Sounds like you will have a blast being creative and working with such lovely yarn! I love the whole concept behind it. Best of luck as you get started!

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  105. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Awesome! They look gorgeous in the picture! Congratulations on the job!

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  106. Can't wait to get my hands on this yarn & to read the new blog!

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  107. OOh, oh, choose me! :) Jodi from Michigan

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  108. Congrats, on your new job. You will be great at it. I love your blog and your patterns are well written.
    I would love to win please please pick me. I am from Burlington, Ontario.

    Have a good day.

    Jackie

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  109. What great colors! I would love to win.

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  110. congratulations! they picked the perfect person for this job!

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  111. The yarn looks yummy! Gorgous colours and perfect for your hat. I'm in the UK. I hope the range of yarns will find its way to the UK!

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  112. I always love finding and trying out new yarn and those skeins look scrumptious!

    Nichole

    Lincoln, NE

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  113. Pick me, Pick Me!! :)
    Megan

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  114. Congratulations on the dream job! It will be fun to see what you bring to the Spud and Chloe line. I am going over to sign up there next.
    kim

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  115. I can hardly wait to get my hands on some spud & chloe yarn - despite my (never adhered to) vow to work through my stash before investing in more yarn...
    Jane from Toronto

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  116. How fun! Can't wait until this new yarn is released! I love baby hats and so excited to try a new yarn with them! Good Luck!

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  117. looking forward to your new venture

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  118. I am excited about the new Spud and Chloe yarn - the colours look very lovely. Thanks for the wonderful contest. I have several babies coming (not personally mind you:)) and have been thinking of gifts of hats - especially the sweet pea hat.

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  119. Oh, that yarn looks yummy!!! I would love to have a chance to win it and try it out!! This is Lissa and my blog is www.loopyknitterthoughtsandnonsense.blogspot.com

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  120. We have already place our order from Blue Sky!

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  121. Great new job!
    Love your baby hats. The yarn will be a great for my Derby City grandchildren's hats!
    A KY knitter from Quilt City USA

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  122. I am in LOVE, it doesn't help that my mom's dog growing up was Spudnik and our sweet girl is Chloe ;).

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  123. Can't wait to see your input with this new job. I really like the colors and the look of the yarn, really want to sniff and squeeze the skeins!

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  124. I'd love to knit with Spud and Chloe! Thanks for the great giveaway - http://knitsinclass.blogspot.com

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  125. How generous! I really could use some good news right about now! Fingers crossed!!!

    Nataly from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Knit-By-Nat on Ravelry

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  126. Beautiful yarn! Would love to win the giveaway and make the sweet pea hats! They are adorable!

    purlbuckeye
    Ohio

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  127. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Can't wait for it to hit the stores.

    Alissa
    South Jersey

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  128. I have been so excited about this yarn ever since you mentioned it! And now I want to name a pet spud too. lol Looking forward to the blog!

    Kate in Denver

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  129. Oooh! Oooh! That yarn looks so yummy! And I am addicted to your hats...they are all I knit! If it weren't for the 'net, good yarn would be hard to come by here in the panhandle of Oklahoma...

    Jen
    Woodward, Oklahoma

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  130. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Congrats on your new job! I would love to try this yarn.
    deb in IL.

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  131. What a perfect job for you. Love your patterns-just finished a Marley hat for a baby shower-it was a big hit! Can't wait to try out the new yarns.
    Nan from Madison

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  132. Oooh Oooh! That yarn looks so yummy!
    And I'm addicted to your hats! They are all I knit! If it weren't for the 'net, good yarn would be hard to come by in the panhandle of Oklahoma!

    Jen
    Woodward, Oklahoma

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  133. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    What beautiful yarn! I love sweet pea hats. Wendy, Seattle

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  134. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Wow, you and Blue Sky--sounds like the perfect match! I've enjoyed your blog for a while; I'm a fellow Madisonian and a recent started-knitting-again person. Best of luck in your new endeavor!

    Susan, on the west side

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  135. I love Blue Sky Alpaca Yarn and can't wait to try the new line.
    Melony S. (schellsie on ravelry)

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  136. Too cute! Those colors are perfect. My brother and Sister in law had twins 4 months ago and as they were twins and premies they were too small for the hats i knitted, I know they'll grow, but I think the sweetpea hats are too cute! Maybe for their first birthdays! Your Gluten Free Chef, CO

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  137. Oooh, love the colors! Congrats on the new gig and thanks for the chance at some great yarn :)

    Lisa
    Tucson

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  138. Joan GrahlfsMay 20, 2009

    I am glad that I found you, Susan. The job and the yarn seem to match you to a T.
    Joan Grahlfs
    St. Louis, MO

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  139. GrandMoomie in East TN has a couple of little precious heads she loves to knit for, and they would just LOVE to have Spud & Chloe atop their noggins!

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  140. Your new job does sound like a great fit for you. Congratulations! And I can't wait to see this new yarn.

    JudyR

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  141. This is the sweetest yarn. Can't wait to see it in person. I have always wanted to knit your pea pod hat.
    Anniston,AL

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  142. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Beautiful yarn! I will be keeping my eyes out for it. It's no wonder the Sweet Pea Hat is your best seller. It is adorable! Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to Spud and Chloe's blog!

    Linda (tayzzmom@aol.com)

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  143. Would luv to win this yarn!! What a great giveaway :)

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  144. Love it, looks so yummy.
    Jen

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  145. What amazing colors!!

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  146. I love it all, the name, yarn, free patterns. I hope I will!! Wish I could have a fun job like that.

    Elise

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  148. I love it all, the name, yarn, free patterns. I hope I will!! Wish I could have a fun job like that.

    Elise

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  149. Just signed up for the Spud & Chloe blog. Looks great - congrats!

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  150. Congrats on the new gig... that yarn looks pretty yummy!

    Susan
    Sarasota

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  151. What a fun job! I can almost feel the squishiness (is that a word?) of that yarn by just looking at it!

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  152. Joyce LaurieMay 20, 2009

    Love the new yarn and would love to have a chance to touch it, feel it and hold it for a very long time! Thanks for the chance.
    Joyce L.in NC

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  153. Rachel R.May 20, 2009

    Love the colors and can't wait to see more!

    Rachel in Lexington

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  154. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    I love that pattern and the yarn. The colors look awsome! I am so excited to see that you will be doing the blogging for Spud and Chloe. This is too excitting for words.


    Aubra
    Bryan, OH

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  155. The yarn looks great, Susie, and perfect for your designs! Thanks for the opportunity to win some--All the best, Carol Perecman

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  156. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Count me in!

    Tamara in PA

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  157. The yarn looks so squishy for cotton. Can't wait to feel it.

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  158. The yarn looks great, Susie, and perfect for your designs! Thanks for the opportunity to win some--All the best, Carol Perecman

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  159. VirginiaMay 20, 2009

    Can't wait to see the yarn in stores!

    Virginia
    Hartford, Wisconsin

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  160. Congrats on your new adventure! May it bring you much happiness and yarny goodness.

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  161. i am so excited to see what fun stuff you come up with to use the new yarn! hope to win the s&c yarn sample.... im expecting in august, and the sweet pea hat would be PERFECT! :)

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  162. it looks so lovely! if you ever need a guest blogger for a crochet pattern, well... we crocheters like nice yarns too! :)

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  163. Oh, what a fun job...get up every morning and play! Can't wait for the launch.

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  164. I'm looking forward to the feel of this yarn. The way you describe it makes my imagination take off on the various projects I can try out! The minute I saw the logo from your initial introduction I fell in love with it and immediately set it as a favorite. The colors you elected are fab. Congratulations on your new job. I'm looking forward to reading the blog and the upcoming patterns.

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  165. Wow! Looks like a lot of people are intrigued by Spud and Chloe. Me too!! Hope I win...and can't wait to "meet" the new yarn when it officially comes out!

    Is it hat season yet???

    ~Athena P
    http://thefamilypelton.blogspot.com

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  166. Jen GrantMay 20, 2009

    I just learned 'magic loop' knitting and am working on my first pair of socks, which was my foray into 'circular knitting' so I can finally make your hats! (I've owned Itty Bitty Hats for almost a year now, and have only been able to look at it wistfully!) Can't wait to try this yarn with my first hat project, the Sweet Pea Hat!!

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  167. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    I can't wait to try their new yarn...I love Blue Sky yarns.
    Love your blog!
    Kelly
    FDL

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  168. Congrats on the new job, that sounds great!

    Wow, those colors are fantastic. LOVE!

    I'll be visiting the in-laws this weekend so hopefully I can get online to find out who won.

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  169. Congratulations on your new job! Sounds perfect for you. I can't wait to try this new line of yarn and I love knitting hats.
    Elizabeth
    Scarsdale, NY

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  170. how fun... love the colors you picked! can't wait to see the blog and your fun new patterns.

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  171. The yarn looks delicious. I would love to win it. I have a new gandbaby on the way and could sure use the yarn. Sue Dial
    alabrneyez@aol.com

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  172. Thanks for the giveaway before the official yarn lauch! I know I will love this yarn!

    Amy Jo
    Colorado

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  173. I love the colors and the yarn looks so smooshy. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!

    Tricia
    Winston Salem, NC

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  174. oh goodness... way too exciting!

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  175. Congrats on the new job. I can't wait to see what you will come up with, I know it will be spectacular!

    Please enter me in on the yarn and the pattern drawing.
    Thank you!

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  176. Ooohh... I can't wait to get my hands on this yarn, and your patterns for it! I love your patterns - haven't knit one yet I didn't like. :-)

    Hilary in Michigan

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  177. Ooooh. Please pick me!

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  178. I'm looking forward to another blog of yours. Your's is the first thing I read every morning!

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  179. Love your blog and books! Looking forward to the new blog!
    Mary from Petaluma, formerly of Madison

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  180. Yay, I've been waiting to see more about the yarn since the last time you mentioned it. It's looks so lovely and soft!! Hope I win so I can try it out!

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  181. The yarn looks scrumptious, and I agree - the tags are darling!

    Robin, Austin TX

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  182. How exciting. Yes the tags are very much too cute to throw away.

    Michelle

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  183. That is lovely yarn!

    teri z

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  184. KnirstenMay 20, 2009

    I can't wait to knit with this stuff - looks so beautiful.

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  185. Sounds like a great new adventure for you! I can't wait to see and touch the new yarns.

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  186. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    Wow! Love those colors! Great job...congrats! Would love to try this new yarn!

    Thanks!
    Jen G.

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  187. The yarn looks like fun and the name is priceless!!
    YarnBabe in
    Newark, DE

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  188. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    What a sweet, generous gal you are. This yarn looks so wonderful and I am sure it feels just at great! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Lisa in Kentucky

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  189. Hi. Carol Ann here. Would love to try the new yarn for a project for one of the six grandchildren:)
    Can't wait for the yarn to be available for everyone!
    Carol Ann from Billerica

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  190. Congratulations on your new job. It is so wonderful that you can have a job doing what you love. Can't wait to see the new blog.

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  191. patonslakeMay 20, 2009

    I had to reread about your knitting circle. I have a crafts club at school and the girls love to crochet. I'll try your method with the hats and try to inspire them to knit. We did donate 9 scarves to the special olympics in January. Looking forward to reading your blog at Blue Sky.
    Patonslake,
    SFO

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  192. AnonymousMay 20, 2009

    I had to reread about your knitting circle. I have a crafts club at school and the girls love to crochet. I'll try your method with the hats and try to inspire them to knit. We did donate 9 scarves to the special olympics in January. Looking forward to reading your blog at Blue Sky.
    Patonslake,
    SFO

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  193. Wow, the new yarn looks amazing! I'd love to knit something with it. And the Sweet Pea pattern is adorable! I like the green around the bottom.

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  194. I have learned SO much from you! I'm looking forward to trying your new yarn! Also, when will your new book be available? (Itty-bitty Toys) I guess I missed that info. I'm looking forward to it as well. Cathy

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  195. I can't wait to see and touch this new yarn!

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