Friday, January 28, 2011

New yarn review and Giveaway!


Today I would like to talk about a Unique Imported yarn I received from Giovanna Imperia Designs.  I have been sample knitting for the company and I can’t even describe the amazing yarns they carry, that are imported from Italy and Asia.
Today I want to tell you about Couio yarn.
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It is a manmade fiber, 60% Polyurethane, 40% Nylon, which comes in 70 yard skeins for the very reasonable price of $8 a skein.  this yarn is a little stiff to work with BUT once you wash and block your piece, it will feel just like suede or leather.
The sample I did for them in this yarn is this men’s tie:
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But I think a purse or belt out of this yarn would be amazing!  Also if you are a weaver think of the incredible fabric this yarn would make!
Please Visit Giovanna’s site and see for your self! http://giovannaimperia.com/
Now for what you are waiting for!  The Giveaway!  Giovanna Imperia was very kind and sent an extra skein for me to giveaway to you!  So you ask “How do I win?”
Well go to her site and then come back here and leave a comment telling me the yarn you are most interested in on her site.  Leave me your contact info and I will pick a winner by random number generator on Monday, January 31st at 8 pm, central time.  I will post the winners name at that time.  Also due to postage costs this is only open to people in the USA. 
Good luck!!!
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12 comments:

  1. SaraJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I would love to try that Stainless Steel Silk...

    The Couio looks like a fun yarn - and I'm a weaver too...

    nhsarab at yahoo dot com

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  2. aewsJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    So many of them look so interesting!! I guess the one I'd like to play with would be the Raffia and of course the one you did the sample in. A yarn which feels like leather or suede - fascinating.

    rav: aewsimmons

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  3. MamaMayJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Space dyed silk! All the way!!! I don't like the black and white, but the other 2 colors are a toss up... green? or sangria? Oh the choices...

    MamaMay on Ravelry!

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  4. Heather JJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I would like to try the opalescent or the Abigail. I really like the Couio as well.

    lotsofhermies on Rav

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  5. Knittingdancer on RavelryJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I like the colorway #3620 in Graceful, the variegated wool.

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  6. AmyJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    The Plastic Yarns, especially the Jelly Cord look really interesting.

    knitterofhats on Ravelry

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  7. patsyJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love the varigated wools. too many lovely colars to pick just one. sparky136 on ralvery

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  8. KJoJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I would want to play with the Makeup yarns, what a fascinating idea that is. All the colors are so lovely, I have a certain fondness for the red on black of course. But the silver on blue is nice too.

    KJo on Ravelry

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  9. NicoleJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I like the 3 Color Silk.

    rav id: HermioneWeasley

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  10. ShainRJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The Italian Cashmere in Forest Green is lovely!

    Shain
    Blog: http://onthewingsofchange.wordpress.com/
    Ravelry: ShainR

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  11. KaraJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    So neat! I'd love to knit some baby booties either entirely from the couio yarn or just for the soles - I think it would be perfect for non-slip toddler slippers!

    As far as the other yarns on Giovanna's website, I love the stainless steel silk yarn! What a cool idea with amazing possibilities! Thanks for introducing me to her yarns.

    Mama.hobbit.arts at gmail.com or MrsCollinHobbs on ravelry

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  12. windteaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I would say the yarn I'm most interested in is,Puffy. I like a few other yarns on the website, but I decided on this one.

    I'm roselake on Ravelry.

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