Thursday, May 30, 2013

Little Skein in the Big Wool ~ Giveaway!

(photo provided by Little Skein)
Hi, Knitters,
First off, thank you so much for the fantastic response to the handspun yarn sale, it was sold out in a matter of hours (minutes for most of it), and to the Gratitude pattern sale. I appreciate you all and thanks for making last week so much fun.

Today I want to share a fun Etsy shop with you, Little Skein in the Big Wool. The name of the shop is what first got me interested. It's a great shop name. Ann Vally, the artist behind the shop, creates fairytale-themed stitch marker sets, gift cards for handknits, zipper pulls, and project bags. I have four sets of stitch markers from Little Skein and they are my favorites. I have never had a single stitch marker where the bead pops off (which I have had happen with other stitch markers in this style) and I love the special stitch marker with the charm in each set. It's all so sweet and well done.

All of the stitch marker sets come in tiny glass jars or vials with a cork at the top. I keep my sets right in the adorable glass vials. I love them and I think you will, too. The presentation is charming and the stitch markers feel so good on the needles in between your beautiful knit stitches.


(photo provided by Little Skein)

Here is the description from the shop:
{ THEMED, ARTISAN KNITTING ACCESSORIES } Here at littleskein, you'll find artisan-quality project bags and stitch markers, handcrafted by a knitter for knitters. I design most items around a theme, usually inspired by children's literature and fairy tales. My items feature adorable and thoughtful details like extra top-stitching, a special zipper pull, or unique charm. I use materials sourced from around the globe -- particularly Japanese fabrics and European charms and findings.

 (photo provided by Little Skein)

Aren't they wonderful? They are worth a try! My newest set is Snoopy-themed. When I saw Snoopy pop up in the shop I had to get it. 

(photo provided by Little Skein)

The addition of little bunny-themed handknit gift cards and envelopes is another sweet item in the shop. I have a set of these, too, and each card is like a little piece of art. Sweet is the best word to describe everything in Little Skein in the Big Wool.

Ann Vally has generously given me the opportunity to share some of her delightful items with you! Thank you, Ann.

I will randomly pick 3 winners. Two winners will each win a set of stitch markers of your choice from the available sets in the shop. One winner will win a set of the lovable bunny gift cards. Please leave one comment on this blog post. Please leave a Ravelry id or email so I can contact you if your comment wins.

Good luck! Be sure to check out this fun shop on Etsy! Click here for Little Skein!
best, susie

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Julie said...

OH! I gotta test my luck! These are lovely. RAVID: Tanknit

Patty/btownknitter on Ravelry said...

A knitter friend has some of these stitch markers and they are simply adorable. I would love to have my own set :)

Sheila said...

Those bunny cards are adorable!

SheilaOKeefe on Rav

Sandra said...

How fun it would be to win!!
Rav ID: istitchfast

smozerose said...

What a great shop, it is new to me, thanks for the link and the chance to win something from this charming shop
Rav ID: smozerose

smozerose said...

What a great shop, it is new to me, thanks for the link and the chance to win something from this charming shop
Rav ID: smozerose

Luann said...

How pretty! These would be so much better than my plain little plastic stitch markers! The little glass jar is adorable, too! RAVID: wialdflour

Karen said...

So cute! Win or not, I am getting myself a set of those precious markers! Rav ID ~ karenshireman

Anonymous said...

Very sweet stitch markers! I could definitely put them to good use!
Ravelry: JRochelle

Marilou said...

Thank you for another great giveaway!

Grammiknit on ravelry
mkjewett@aol.com

Jani said...

So cute - these would be such perfect gifts for my Knit Nite group! Thanks for the chance to win.

Sheila said...

Love this shop! rav id: sricker

Anonymous said...

I would love to win!
FoothillFiberFarm

carol roberts said...

pretty like to win ccntx@live.com

amchart said...

What a great shop! Thank you, Susan.

Anne said...

You find such fun stuff!

Christine N said...

Beautiful items!
RAVID: TheCellist

Nickycarp said...

I love those bunny cards! Love the name of the shop, too! Excellent find, Susie! Thanks for sharing! Nicky momoffour

ypsiknitti said...

so very adorable.

heatherg7 said...

These look like amazing stitch markers. I love stitch markers.
Ravid: heatherg7

Kelsie said...

Oh I would loe to win this! I am always looking for unique stitch markers.

Rav id: soonerknitter

D said...

What a fun shop! Cute! My email is danielle.alkire *at* gmail.com

Susan said...

Aw! So fun

Rav ID: SuuzzeeQ

Unknown said...

So many darn cute items! :)
Thank you for the chance! :)
MippyFoofalina on RAV :)

Anglouise said...

I love the tiny glass jars! What a clever idea! Enjoy your blog and love your knitting. Thank you!
anglouise (ravelry ID)
anglouise88@gmail.com

Kristebee said...

Adorable shop. Thanks for showing it to us!

Kriste. (Kristebee on ravelry)

Kristebee said...

Adorable shop. Thanks for showing it to us!

Kriste. (Kristebee on ravelry)

Unknown said...

Awesome looking... love new accessories gr8lady05@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Precious stuff! My father in law has a handle bar mustache - must stash! Cute!
Ravid - JodeJ
Jodi_l_jaconi@uhc.com

Anglouise said...

The tiny glass jars! How very clever! I love your blog and your knitting! Thank you.
anglouise (ravelry ID)

Becky said...

I love that Etsy shop.

Becky (gathersnomoss)

Unknown said...

Awesome looking.. love new accessories gr8lady05@gmail.com

Kathy said...

Cute, cute! I just put in an order but would LOVE to win these too! Can't have too many knit accessories!
Rav id: strandknits

Word Lily said...

Ohh, such cute stitch markers, and the jars are adorable! I agree, the name is very good. I'm WordLily on Rav.

Anni said...

So sweet! :)

Email: asmith7@binghamton.edu

Kathy said...

Cute, cute! So cute I already placed an order! But, winning is lovely too!
RAV ID~strandknits

klhp said...

Ooh! I've seen her shop on an Etsy browse before. Such cute stuff! I would LOVE the bunny cards to send out with knitted gifts.

-Kristin
RAV ID: leighnut

Amber said...

Love that little jar, and filled with stitch markers it is even better!

rav id: Amdezo

Thanks for this fun chance to win!

trvlngshoes said...

Such cute things in her shop! I might just have to get the Llama Mama bag... RAVID: trvlngshoes

Amber said...

The jar is so cute, love these markers.

Thanks for the chance to win!

rav id: Amdezo

Unknown said...

Very cute shop with a great selection.

RavID GrandmaBuck

Unknown said...

Very cute shop with a great selection.

RavID GrandmaBuck

Anonymous said...

Adorable! I also have my eye on the llama print bags. Thanks for sharing!

Jennie
Rav name dayartist

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing these. So, cute. Would make gifts for knitting friends. And of course for me too.

Theresa

tjfoy40@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Love them!

Theresa

tjfoy40@aol.com

Feffer said...

these are adorable!

jen (jenb69)

barb said...

Love the stitch markers and the cards. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.

Rav yerkeb

Leslieblonde said...

These are precious!

Ravid - Leslieblonde

Ack!Tivity said...

Oh man, the Earl Grey and the Rainbow Hello Kitty markers might just have to become mine. Thank you for introducing me to yet another Etsy shop I will definitely be buying from!

Eileen said...

What a wonderful shop! Thanks to you both for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Love love love each of these items, another good reason to be knitting!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the giveaway!! I love those stitch markers :)

nook. said...

these are all amazing! thank you for sharing her shop!!
rav id: gundyknitter

xo

Kiki said...

Adorable stitch markers, and I love the glass bottle for keeping them nice and neat!
yarn-vs-zombies (Rav)

craft-chick said...

Thank you for sharing such a sweet shop!

Rav Id: CraftChick

Emily said...

I posted from my work account! I am 3wildtrout on ravelry, thanks.!

Shelley said...

These are so cute!

ElishaC said...

Those stitch markers are so sweet, and the glass bottle is such a perfect touch. I have a soft spot for bunnies, so of course I am smitten with the cards as well.

ecram on ravelry

Judi A. said...

I love those stitch markers! The cards are adorable, too. I'd like either.

Zowmom on ravelry

Desiree said...

So cute
RavID: NoNosMom

Renee Anne said...

I do love stitch markers...

~ renny1780 on Rav

Cindy H. said...

These are adorable!
Rav ID Arrowfeather

Erica said...

What a cute shop! RavID:NDErica

Anonymous said...

The stitch markers look awesome. Love the variety.
rav id: plashus

Anonymous said...

The stitch markers look awesome. Love the variety.
rav id: plashus

knitterbeader said...

Thanks for the link to this very cute shop. I ordered 2 sets of the stitch markers from her tonight. Had trouble stopping myself at 2. So another set from this give-away would be super wonderful!

Gabby said...

So cute! Sweet idea for stitch markers! (Rav gabby)

Kathy said...

Both items are very cute. Thank you.

Leticia said...

I love her stuff.
Rav Id - knittingmommee

Anonymous said...

These will look lovely with the yarn I purchased from you!!

Thank you,
Cindy (scgil2 on Rav)

Auntie Shan said...

Oooo! Wicked *COOL*! :-D


Dana Lohman said...

Great shop and it proves my point - the gadgets and the 'toys' are as much fun and the patterns and fibers!

Ravid: stitcher22

Jessica w said...

It's all wonderful. I love that the stitch markers come in a tiny glass vial- so cute!

Jessicamw on rav.

Katy C said...

I usually use the little rubber Clover stitch markers but these might cause me to be converted.

Katy (longtallkaty on Rav)

Katy C said...

I usually use the little rubber Clover stitch markers but these might cause me to be converted.

Katy (longtallkaty on Rav)

Anonymous said...

I love that the stitch markers come in little vials....so cute.
RavId:triciaknitz

Unknown said...

Such a bunch of cute stuff, I have been looking at her shop for awhile! RAVID: KnittyWittyShelle

Unknown said...

So much cuteness! I have been looking at her shop for awhile! Rav: KnittyWittyShelle

Anonymous said...

Such cute stitch markers! Thanks for the giveaway. RavID: annarichknits

Jill said...

Oooooooh, they're just tooooo cute! I'd love to win a set! Thanks for the opportunity!

MelissaPurls said...

Those are SO ADORABLE!

camby said...

what cute things! thanks for the chance to win!
Camby on rav

Iva said...

I wish I could have some of those stitch markers. Thanks for the chance Buenosdias on Rav

NanaJen said...

The stitch markers are the best, and the shop name is perfect! I love the bunny cards as well. RavID:jaydawnrn

Dee said...

Love the markers and the jar!

Dee said...

Love the markers and the jar!

Velda said...

These would be great to win!
vjferguson@comcast.net

Jennifer Wetzel said...

These are adorable! I would love to win! Rav ID is Jasiderius.

Mouse said...

Lovely shop, thanks for showing it to us. x

Fabiknits said...

These are so cute!
Rav ID: Fabiknits

Anonymous said...

Zoeynicole rav id

Thanks for hosting another giveaway!

Melissa said...

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa (mkdpage on Rav)

Unknown said...

I will definitely check this one out, need to treat my knitting to some awesome stitch markers (never enough!)

Unknown said...
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Genevieve said...

I would definitely put those to good use on my current knitting projects!
Genevieve

Anonymous said...

So cute are the cards! I am off to the web site to look at the stitch markers!
Thank you
Roberta (rav id taliana)

jensimoneau said...

Those stitchmarkers are sweet and the cards are just the thing to include in a handknit gift!
ravid: jensknits

Kristi said...

I would love some pretty stitch markers for a change! Thanks for telling us about her shop. Klcknit on rav

Kristi said...

I would love some pretty stitch markers for a change! Thanks for telling us about her shop. Klcknit on rav

sara said...

Thanks for the great giveaway, I am heading to her shop now! saradenbo on revelry

sara said...

Thanks for the great giveaway. I am heading to her shop now! saradenbo on ravelry

Jessica said...

Adorable stitch markers and cards!
Knitgineering on Rav

Charles said...

What fun and what clever items at the shop.

Charles said...

What fun and what clever items at this shop.

kanani said...

how adorable! I love those bunny notecards. hope to win. :)

kanani on ravelry

Bonney said...

I always like to find a new shop! Thanks!

Unknown said...

These are adorable Susan! Hope my post gets picked!

RAV: twistedinstitches

Sarah said...

Adorable. I love the packaging idea.
rav id: simbaswing

amchart said...

Oh darn. I forgot to leave my Rav ID on my comment last night. amchart (same as google id)

goecker said...

What a wonderful find - and I love the name too.

Creative Design said...

Congrats on your yarn sale, Susan! They were all beautiful.

I do love these stitch markers in a little bottle. Of course, isn't everything cuter in a little bottle!

Have a great weekend,
Sheila
by the by, I've posted about your Not So Itty Bitty Giraffe on my blog if you'd like to take a peek
http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2013/05/itty-bitty-giraffe.html

Leanne (Lunatic84) said...

Wow, those are adorable. Thank you both for the opportunity!
Leanne, (lunatic84)

goecker said...

What a nice find - love the name too.

goecker said...


Wonderful find - love the products too, very unique

Anonymous said...

These stitch markers are adorable
Please pick me
Missellen
Rav ID

BarbaraR said...

These are adorable...and useful! Hope I'm one of the lucky ones.

NanaKnits4Us on ravelry

mostlymunchies said...

these are oh so cute! rav id:mostlymunchies

mostlymunchies said...

these are oh so cute!
rav id: mostlymunchies

Paula Bannon said...

Those stitch markers are so adorable! Thanks for the chance to win my own set.

MissPaulaKnits on Rav

Anonymous said...

I would love to win some of those precious stitch markers....Ravelry acct. StringN2things. Thank you Susan for what you do!

Anonymous said...

How generous of both of you! Many thanks for the chance to win!

bookboxer on Ravelry

Hilary said...

Teensie cuteness is my cup of tea! Love those stitch markers and YAY for someone who is making gift cards for handknits:) They are few and far between. Would love to be a lucky winner! rav id hilarylindsey

Sandy said...

Those markers are *so* cute! I'd love to win a set! :)

Mrs. Krisch said...

absolutely adorable!!

Mrs. Krisch said...

i love the stitch markers- they are so different!

Mrs. Krisch said...

adorable!!
mooskers5@gmail.com

pixiewear said...

those are lovely! thank you for introducing us to such a sweet shop!

Suzanne said...

Not only does Little Skein have sweet stitch markers, her photography and packaging are fantastic too. I will definitely be shopping her store in the future.

pjg said...

Those stitch markers are calling me! Thank you! ravid: pjgolenzer

Karen said...

These are the sweetest - especially the bunny cards - remind me of a book I used to read to my son when he was little.
rav id knitnspin

knitster said...

I love stitch markers, collect them and these are too cute. Thanks once again for enabling us on such a great knitting tool.

Ravid: NaomiKnitster

chris said...

Thanks for introducing me to this shop it is so sweet

chris said...

Thanks for introducing me to this shop it's so sweet.

Jersey Shore Deb said...

Adorable! One can never have too many stitch markers, particularly sweet ones like these. Would love to have some!
JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry

swakins said...

Oh, I love those owl stitch markers you had there. Those are adorable.
RAVID : Swakins

Michelle said...

pick me pick me! :)

quique on ravelry

Lisa Viviano said...

Love "Little Skein in the Big Wool." Great contest!

vivianos3@aol.com

Lucy said...

I love witty shop names!
Lucy21780 on rav

Sherri A. said...

Awww...the markers are so cute. Would love to win them for my collection!

knittingnana618

RachelBooklover said...

I just gave my sister-in-law some hand-knitted items for my soon-to-be born niece, and I wished that I had a cute little card to give her. Those bunny cards would have been perfect! I have several more babies to knit for, so I will definitely check out her shop (but hopefully, I win them). The stitch markers would be great to win, too!

Love,
knitrach (rav id)

RachelBooklover said...

I just gave my sister-in-law some hand-knitted items for my soon-to-be born niece, and I wished that I had a cute little card to give her. Those bunny cards would have been perfect! I have several more babies to knit for, so I will definitely check out her shop (but hopefully, I win them). The stitch markers would be great to win, too!

Love,
knitrach (rav id)

Sabra said...

I like the plain Jane stitch markers. They're all pretty.
Rav I'd - sabrab

bug said...

Super cute stitch markers. Fun! Thanks for the giveaway.

eddybunch@juno.com

L. P. said...

What cute things in this shop!!!! The owls, the bunnies, the teapots, coordinating bags. I love her work.

Christine said...

Love those bunnies! AND the markers!

QuimicaChica on ravelry

Nancy wilson said...

Would love to win these. Adorable!

Unknown said...

these are so adorable. Little things like this make knitting that more enjoyable. Thank you Middlesisster29 rav id

Muffie said...

I hope I win. Muffie28

Vicki Maynes said...

So many entries already! The stitch markers are very cute and small enough not to be obtrusive between your stitches. Thanks for introducing another nice shop!

Anonymous said...

Hi from Canada! (coutrem on rav)

Unknown said...

sorry if you get this twice not sure if it worked the first time. Love these it is little things like these that make it even more enjoyable to knit thank you Middlesisster29 rav id

Dayna said...

Thanks for a chance to win :)

rav id: daynalyn

Jennifer in Ohio said...

Such wonderful artistry! RavID jaf61205

steph said...

so very very very cute!!!!! (probably can't wait for the giveaway....off to the site!)

soyknits (Rav ID)

steph said...

so very very very cute!!!!! (probably can't wait for the giveaway....off to the site!)

soyknits (Rav ID)

Anonymous said...

Cute stitch markers...thanks for the contest!
Johalley on RAV

Unknown said...

going to look right away!
another fun give away! donna

luvsknittin on Rav

Unknown said...
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janna e said...

Sooo cute! Now I know what to get my sister for her birthday!

Wendy said...

I've already got some cute ones picked out! Love everything in the shop and have heard good things from many podcasters about these stitch markers. RavID: 4girlknits

Beth Fitch said...

Would love to win.
thank you!

Juliana said...

Just love these....I've been searching for some nice stitch markers and I think I've just found them! They are adorable!
Rav ID: jbessencia

julmurph said...

Love these, love the little bottles!

Ruth Colville said...

Great shop! Great contest! Love the stitch markers. A new Etsy "favorite for me.
muttiruth on Ravelry

Kathleen said...

Adorable stitch markers! Love them! Thanks for the fun giveaway! The cards are lovely too!

katbetty on Ravelry

Ruth Colville said...

Great shop! Great contest! Love the stitch markers. A new Etsy "favorite for me.
muttiruth on Ravelry

julmurph said...

I forgot to say my ravid is julmurph!

julmurph said...

Love these, love the little bottles!

barkersumpter said...

I always love new knitting things (as a new knitter, they motivate me!) I'd love to win a set!

Ravelry ID - barkersumpter

Anonymous said...

Those are my kind of stitch markers! Thanks for the heads up on this lovely shop.

Hishandmaid on Ravelry

Naomi said...

I had my eye on the Snoopy ones too! These markers are seriously adorable!
Rav id Nomers

Jodi said...

Darling, darling stitch markers - and with several projects going at once, who couldn't use more - especially such cuties! I want to be a winner!

ravid - jopericak

Jodi said...

Darling, darling stitch markers - and with several projects going at once, who couldn't use more - especially such cuties! I want to be a winner!

ravid - jopericak

Jodi said...

Darling, darling stitch markers - and with several projects going at once, who couldn't use more - especially such cuties! I want to be a winner!

ravid - jopericak

lmecoll on Ravlery said...

Adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.

lmecoll on Ravelry

Sheri said...

What cute items!

Craftyslm - Rav. ID

kathy h said...

and so sweet of you to make someone happy - thanks, Kathy

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for making us all aware of Little Skein in the Big Wool. Their stitch markers are wonderfully creative. Everything on their site is creative and useful. It makes me happy to see businesses flourish that are doing what they love. Thanks for this opportunity also!
rbjmnwh -- rav id

Sandy W said...

Thanks for the contest. These stitch markers as just so cute.

Ravelry id SandyW

Vanessa said...

Absolutely adorable!
Rav ID: vanessabryce

Anonymous said...

Hi Susan,

First, I think it's awesome that you use your blog (and knitterly influence) to spotlight other independent artists.

Everything in the shop is adorable and I'd love to have the set of stitch markers with the owls on them.

Have a great Friday!
Jen
seejennyknit - rav id

Andrea said...

oh my goodness they're adorable. What a way to make knitting even more fun. I'd love to have a set :)
Andi
andibrown@msn.com

Andrea said...

oh my goodness they're adorable. What a way to make knitting even more fun. I'd love to have a set :)
Andi
andibrown@msn.com

Andrea said...

oh my goodness they're adorable. What a way to make knitting even more fun. I'd love to have a set :)
Andi
andibrown@msn.com

thewalshfam said...

Thanks for sharing this cute company!
Katie
Rnmama on rav

Genevieve said...

A beautiful shop, thank you so much for sharing.

SweetBasil on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Great looking markers Love the bottle. hope to try these.

ravid janiegirl96

Anonymous said...

Simply precious! One can't have too many stitch markers and these are lovely; love the bunnies, too!

blldgmom4@aol.com

Unknown said...

I have a set that says "made with love" I leave mine in the vial as well but I had had a bead pop off. I'm going to have to re-glue it. Love little skein!

Rav id: PenguinSoup

Nancy said...

Oh my gosh!! Cutest things ever! I am going right to that shop....(after I try my luck at winning). I have been wanting some gift cards to include with my knitted items. The bunnies are perfect!

Thanks so much for the info...and the chance to win.

Nanheiner@gmail.com

HereKitty_2 said...

Cute!

Marilyn said...

Love, love the little cards.

Starstitches on Ravelry

HereKitty_2 said...

Cute!

Robin said...

Beautiful creations, I love the work of Etsy people.
Pioneerspinster

Marilyn a.k.a. Merry said...

SO cute!
Wahoomerryf on Rav

bookagent said...

Just visited her shop and made it a favorite. Everything looks just lovely.

bookagent on Rav

Zytigg said...

We have had such great luck this week. I would love to add some stitch markers they are so cute. Zytigg

Debbie1085 said...

Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway. Great website to check out!
Debbie

Debbie1085 on Rav

Anonymous said...

Very nice markers, would be a pleasure to use.
Thank you.

grahamcrackerzz said...

I'm going to try my luck. Those stitch markers are so sweet!
grahamcrackerzz

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