Friday, December 9, 2011

We're Expecting!

We all loved Solemate so much that we decided it deserved a sibling. The ultrasounds have been done and we know many things about this bundle of joy.

















1) Weight: 3.5 oz. (100 grams)

2) Length: 9720 inches. (270 yards)

3) Composition: 70% superwash merino and 30% Outlast viscose.

4) Gauge: 6 sts/inch

5) Bathing Instructions: Cool water.

6) Color: All of them.

They told us we can't take it home until we give it a name. Would you please help?

Just like the last time, this will be a two step process. Here are the details.

Send your entry to contest AT lornaslaces DOT net with the subject line reading "New Yarn Name". We'll narrow the choices down to our three favorites by December 15th. Then we'll email a ballot with the top three to our newsletter subcribers on December 16th and let you vote for the winner. If you don't get our newsletter, you can sign up here. Voting will close at 12 noon central time on December 21st.

In case of multiple entries for the same name, we'll use a number generator to pick the ultimate winner.

You're probably wondering about the prize, aren't you? How about enough yarn to make a nice sweater sized project. The winner can pick the pattern and let us know how much they'll need and we'll send the yarn along.

Please keep in mind that we're not Publisher's Clearinghouse. Contests and giveaways aren't what we do every day. I'm trying to make things as simple and fair as I can. You could probably find a loophole to exploit, but let's try and play nice and just let this all unfold for what it is...fun, fun, fun!
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26 comments:

  1. AshleyDecember 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You guys are so cute.
    Will have a think and be back later with my name of choice! So excited. Solemate is wonderful

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  2. LAURENDecember 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What about Soul Sister?

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  3. TaraMPaineDecember 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Shouldn't that be Solesister? *Grin*

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  4. knitting centralDecember 9, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    tried to send my suggestion to lornaslaces.net. it is saying it is not a valid address and i can't send it. is anyone else having this problem?

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  5. DebbieDecember 10, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    How about SoleFull
    or SoleKin
    or SoleFamily
    I love my Sole

    Debbie H
    gussek at hotmail dot com

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  6. kerrie.jamesDecember 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    My entry: Wrapture - Keep warm, keep comfortable.

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  7. kerrie.jamesDecember 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I thought I'd remind other commenters that the 'sole' in SoleMate is in reference to the foot (as in sock yarn). Based on the weight and yardage of this new (and exciting) yarn, I am guessing it is DK weight... something to keep in mind ;)

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  8. lisa battonDecember 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    A Chicago Company and it has to be
    ......SWEETNESS

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  9. PageDecember 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Elysian - blissful, delightful

    Very excited for this one. Have some Solemate up next for husband socks! :-)

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  10. AidanDecember 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

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  11. MichelleDecember 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Given the time of year and the occassion how about something Joyful.

    Joy
    Joyful
    Joyous
    Rejoice

    What a fun contest.

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  12. Catherine AliffDecember 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    How about Kindred...a synonym of soulmate!

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  13. Catherine AliffDecember 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Or how about Kindred Sole!

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  14. Catherine AliffDecember 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    OK - since alot of men like it and SoleMate is very indicative perfect mate - How about:

    Mr. Right! (Sorry couldn't resist!)
    or
    Just RighT

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  15. AmyDecember 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Solstice

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  16. AmyDecember 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    or rather solestice!

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  17. TwolabsmomDecember 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Since it's obviously not a sock yarn, how about Heartbeat?

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  18. NanciKnitsDecember 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Simple name? SweaterMate? Just as SoleMate refers to a sock yarn, this is also a description in a name and so a knitter will know what it is immediately.

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  19. GinnyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    OK. I sent my entry to lornaslaces.net. I think it should be: ULTIMATE or ULTI-MATE

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  20. JEBDecember 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    How about Celestial, Star, Cloud, Solar Wind?

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  21. ShaynaDecember 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Don't count me out yet, I'm still thinking!

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  22. Diane EskrittDecember 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Entrapment so we could wrap ourselves in it and never come out.

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  23. sweetsideDecember 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I couldn't send a email either. Got invalid email address. Hmm wonder whats up with that. I am thinking since its a dk and would be great for a sweater , how about "my soul- encapsolated"
    Meaning: soul: life,heart,spirit.
    Encapsolated: contained all inside.
    ( wish I could figure out how to email the name. Thanks

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  24. Lorna's LacesDecember 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hmm....not sure why the email didn't go through. We've been getting them regularly since the contest started. Weird. I'll look into it.

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  25. Catherine AliffDecember 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Do you have a winner yet...we're waiting on pins and needles here!

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  26. Lorna's LacesDecember 28, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Catherine,

    We announced the winner last week! http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/2011/12/sportmate-it-is.html.

    Sorry if you missed it.

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