Here in the US we are nearing the end of our Spring Break week. The kids and school staff get a week off from school, some use it as a time for family vacation, and some use it simply as a time to regroup and get things done. Here at SSYC, we're going to celebrate with a week's worth of contests! We'll feature a different yarn each day this week, and you'll have a chance to win some yarn. Sound fun? Join us in day four!
Yesterday, we featured Hedgehog Fibres in our contest. Today, we're sharing our other spectacular Irish dyer, Life in the Long Grass. We are fortunate enough in the shop to offer two Irish lines of hand dyed yarn, each with completely different aesthetics.
Caroline worked as a graphic designer and Jonny as an architect in London and Spain before they moved back to Ireland to live in the countryside – from there it was a natural transition to take their love of color, art and design and apply it to their love of yarn. They are currently building a new studio to make room for their growing business and I look forward to sharing it with you when complete.
Photos above and below courtesy of LITLG
At top is Ceramic, Parasol and Ripple. Underneath are semi-solids Linen, Ultra, Antique, Nude, Tanned and Sunkissed. Shown on Sock.
Caroline shares "Our name represents the natural life of the wool that we dye; wonderful sheep braving the elements and a way of life where taking the time to make something and enjoying the process is as important as the wool itself. We are crazy about texture and rustic living and are inspired by our surroundings in the countryside, you will spot this in our main body of colourways."
Shown above is a Free Your Fade idea that I think would be just stunning in Singles- Rosegold, Weathered and Barefoot. Would you like to win your own Fade? Tell me what three colors you think you'd like best (as a Fade or just three colors you really like is fine) and you could win all three in Sock, Singles or DK. Leave me one comment by Saturday, April 7 at noon EST and I'll announce the winner (and e-mail) the following week.
Antique, Cantaloupe, and Nude
Posted by: Pat | April 05, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Ripple, Pressed Flowers, and Parasol.
Posted by: Vickie | April 05, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Rose gold, Jezebel and Parasol would work just fine for me!
Posted by: Jody Laake | April 05, 2018 at 10:44 AM
I think Joyce, Linen and Moonlit look awesome together in DK and I would love to have them!
Posted by: Debbie (KnitterDeb1030 on Ravelry) | April 05, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Barefoot, Ceramic and Weathered in DK
Posted by: Gail | April 05, 2018 at 10:51 AM
I love Cauldron, Storm, and Ultra. So pretty!
Posted by: Bonnie | April 05, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Coastal, Ocean, Oyster
Posted by: Carolyn Zewe | April 05, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Chrysalis, Forest, and Pansy!
Posted by: Lisa | April 05, 2018 at 10:54 AM
Ceramic, Evergreen & Foliage
Thank you for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Kate Greenwood | April 05, 2018 at 10:55 AM
Tin Shed, Touchstone and Urban Flowers!
Posted by: Sara Hart | April 05, 2018 at 11:07 AM
My three picks in Sick would be Barefoot, Rosegold and Tanned...ahhhhh...so pretty!
Posted by: yolanda | April 05, 2018 at 11:09 AM
In Singles, I think I would go out of my comfort zone and put together Cantaloupe, Rosegold, and Chrysalis
I'm also in love with the DK combo of Weathered, Ceramic, and Evergreen
Posted by: mellenknits | April 05, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Let's say... Joyce, Oyster, Cauldron. I think Joyce and Oyster would make a fabulous 2-color shawl for my daughter the Joyce fan, and I'd love to have socks out of the Cauldron.
Posted by: Lizzie | April 05, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Chrysalis, Folage, and Costal or Harvest
Posted by: Rhonda Atkinson | April 05, 2018 at 11:18 AM
Antique, Artifact and Cantaloupe
Posted by: Joyce | April 05, 2018 at 11:21 AM
I like Cantalope (assuming it’s more pink than peach, but it might be more peach with the name Canatlope), Rose Gold, and Antique for a possible Fade.
Posted by: Carol P. | April 05, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Linen, moonlite, and night
Posted by: MariaR | April 05, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Apparently I can't choose one set, so here's three (all on Sock).
-linen, meadow & either greenstone or coastal
-meadow, Joyce & linen
-rose gold, sun kissed & tanned (maybe not in that order)
Posted by: Candice Hope | April 05, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Barfoot, Ripple, Linen
Posted by: Lisa Smith | April 05, 2018 at 11:45 AM
Dang! Your selection and variety of brands never ceases to AMAZE me. This is the first I've heard of LITLG. Joyce, Wild Rosebay and Rose Gold singles would be my three picks. WoW. Just WoW!
Posted by: Anne Marie | April 05, 2018 at 11:50 AM
beachgrass, beachcomber, and costal all in singles
Posted by: Rita K. | April 05, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Antique, Barefoot and Cauldron. Not my normal color choices but I think they'd make a nice fade
Posted by: Wendy Chase | April 05, 2018 at 11:55 AM
I would do Tidepool, Beachgrass, and Ocean's Flight. I love all the fade patterns but have never been a shawl wearer...but this beautiful yarn is hard to resist!
Posted by: Megan | April 05, 2018 at 11:58 AM
Seems to be so many possibilities.
Parasol, Flowers, Ripple
Posted by: Diane | April 05, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Fortune, moonlit, and meadow in any of the bases would be wonderful!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 05, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Joyce, Moonlit and Ripple would be lovely.
Posted by: Rita Redden | April 05, 2018 at 12:17 PM
Wild rosebay, Shack and Pressed flowers are so pretty, but I'd like to choose a fade to work with for a shawl, so I'd have to choose a color scheme and build with one of those and others to coordinate with.
Posted by: Di | April 05, 2018 at 12:18 PM
I don't know about a fade with these but these r my fav Wild rosebay Ripple and Paasol so pretty!
Posted by: Becky | April 05, 2018 at 12:21 PM
I like chlorophyll, linen, and oyster
Posted by: Kate | April 05, 2018 at 12:30 PM
So hard to choose! I do love Crush, Sock Fortune and Barefoot. These 3 would be gorgeous either on their own or together!!
Posted by: Susan H | April 05, 2018 at 12:33 PM
I love Cauldron, Campfire, and Irish Black!
Posted by: m | April 05, 2018 at 12:38 PM
Meadow, Nourish, Oyster
Posted by: pamelaric | April 05, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Rosehip, Coastal, Damask
Posted by: Julie Vance | April 05, 2018 at 12:42 PM
I love Rosegold, Garden Party and Pressed Flowers
Posted by: Annette Poole | April 05, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Antique, barefoot, and storm(or oyster)
Posted by: Marie Hanes | April 05, 2018 at 12:51 PM
Sock: linen, moonlit and ripple. I’m in a purple phase!
Posted by: Susie | April 05, 2018 at 12:52 PM
Tangerine dream, jezebel and chlorophyll please and thank you
Posted by: Cindy Carpenter | April 05, 2018 at 01:06 PM
Beachcomber, Beachgrass, Ceramic
Posted by: Christine | April 05, 2018 at 01:10 PM
Pink, Irish Black, and Tanned.
Posted by: Stacy | April 05, 2018 at 01:11 PM
Pressed flowers, Ripple and Pewter.
Posted by: Mary Eagen | April 05, 2018 at 01:13 PM
Coastal, ripple, linen ...so pretty
Posted by: Labrista | April 05, 2018 at 01:15 PM
Fortune, Evergreen, and Joyce!
Posted by: Anna Hensley | April 05, 2018 at 01:16 PM
Jezebel, Rosehip, Wild Rosebay
Posted by: Emily Chandler | April 05, 2018 at 01:18 PM
Jezebel, Rose Gold, Tide Pool
Posted by: Adele D | April 05, 2018 at 01:22 PM
I can't find a color I DON'T like, so I would do as I always do, and force Rachael to choose my color combo for me. :)
Posted by: Laura Beutler | April 05, 2018 at 01:22 PM
After trying many combinations, I would choose your selection of Rosegold, Weathered and Barefoot.
Posted by: Denise | April 05, 2018 at 01:22 PM
Ultra, Coastal, and Linen.
Posted by: sprite | April 05, 2018 at 01:30 PM
I'm torn between two...
Beachcomber-> Cantaloupe -> Antique and
Ripple -> Moonlit -> Linen
Although the first combo would be more practical, I think my heart would go to the purples!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 05, 2018 at 01:32 PM
Forest Bathing, Parasol, Wild Rosebay.
Posted by: Michelle | April 05, 2018 at 01:35 PM
I'd sure like to have Fortune, Halcyon and Moonlit.
Posted by: Jeanne Bush | April 05, 2018 at 01:42 PM
Ooo, Forest Bathing, Jezebel, and Tangerine. That yarn looks lucious.
Posted by: Annally | April 05, 2018 at 01:46 PM
Joyce, Moonlit, and Ripple!
Posted by: Jessica | April 05, 2018 at 01:46 PM
Pink, Rosehip, and stone collector
Posted by: Donna | April 05, 2018 at 01:47 PM
I would love to get Ceramic, Parasol and Ripple for socks. So beautiful!
Posted by: Susan Kirkland | April 05, 2018 at 02:03 PM
So hard to choose, but I think Singles in Ocean Flight, Aquarium and Beckett would be beautiful.
Posted by: Bev G | April 05, 2018 at 02:08 PM
Greenstone, campfire, sapphire
Posted by: Alison | April 05, 2018 at 02:19 PM
Sapphire, Coastal, and Evergreen (not necessarily together). It's so hard to choose!
Posted by: Nicole S | April 05, 2018 at 02:33 PM
I would love the weathered, tin shed, and pressed flowers in sock or dk! beautiful!
Posted by: Jenn H | April 05, 2018 at 02:34 PM
I would use Singles in Storm,Evergreen and Shack.
Posted by: Brittney | April 05, 2018 at 02:42 PM
I love Moonlit, Cantelope and Parasol - the yarn is just beautiful. I love the pictures and the sweater Caroline is wearing in the picture. They have a great story. Thanks very much, Allison. Denise
Posted by: Denise | April 05, 2018 at 02:42 PM
ripple, crush, forest bathing (light to dark)
But it is hard to pick!
Posted by: mary cronk | April 05, 2018 at 02:53 PM
Tin Shed, Irish Black, and Coastal
Posted by: Nancy | April 05, 2018 at 02:57 PM
I love tangerine, pressed flowers and aquarium. It would be an absolute treat to win 🤞
Posted by: Berit Petersen | April 05, 2018 at 02:59 PM
I like your three - or Tin Shed, Touchstone and Joyce - or Jezebel, Joyce and Artifact.
Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Jan | April 05, 2018 at 03:08 PM
Ripple, Parosal and Urban Flowers
Posted by: JackieLemon | April 05, 2018 at 03:15 PM
Oh my! Aquarium, Ceramic, and Evergreen in DK!
Posted by: Eileen | April 05, 2018 at 03:15 PM
Ceramic, rosehip and cauldron
Posted by: Thais | April 05, 2018 at 03:17 PM
Sock barefoot, meadow, and weathered
Posted by: Manette | April 05, 2018 at 03:21 PM
Pressed flowers, Meadow & Touchstone
Posted by: Christine | April 05, 2018 at 03:21 PM
Sock: Cantaloupe, Chrysalis, and Moonlit
Posted by: Judy | April 05, 2018 at 03:31 PM
Sock: Oceans Flight, Oyster, Nourish
Posted by: Pam Hunter | April 05, 2018 at 03:38 PM
I'd like to play with Urban Flowers, Rosegold and Wild Rosebay which I've seen in real life and it left me breathless. In sock weight. PS, I love that Compare button!
Posted by: Marilyn Hunley | April 05, 2018 at 03:40 PM
Pressed Flowers, Ripples, & Linen... such a hard choice!
Posted by: Kelly Schmidt | April 05, 2018 at 03:41 PM
I would choose Velvet, Harvest and Weathered in DK weight. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Savannagal | April 05, 2018 at 03:46 PM
This is really hard because I have different favorites in the different bases! But I'm going to pick Urban Flowers, Oceans Flight, and Chlorophyll.
Posted by: MaggieH | April 05, 2018 at 03:46 PM
MMmmmmmm, Touchstone, Nourish and Pressed Flowers (or Pansy) can't decide on the last one :)
Posted by: Sue | April 05, 2018 at 03:47 PM
For a fade:Cauldron, Campfire, Pewter
Posted by: Heidi Maloney | April 05, 2018 at 03:51 PM
Cauldron, Forest Bathing, and Meraki.
Posted by: Sara | April 05, 2018 at 03:54 PM
I love rosehip, coastal, and pink. Thanks!
Posted by: Becki | April 05, 2018 at 03:57 PM
Tin Shed, Storm, Irish Black
Posted by: staci | April 05, 2018 at 04:07 PM
Tidepool, Evergreen and Aquarium be a great fade.
Posted by: Joyce Gravino | April 05, 2018 at 04:34 PM
Ceramic, ripple, nude
Posted by: Jolene Lathum | April 05, 2018 at 04:35 PM
Linen, Moonlit and Meadow are my choices. These are all gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa Anderson | April 05, 2018 at 04:38 PM
Barefoot, rose gold, and tan.
Posted by: Sylvia King | April 05, 2018 at 04:38 PM
BLUE, GREEN BLACK
Posted by: Sylvai Rzeminski | April 05, 2018 at 04:41 PM
Cantaloupe, Foliage and Ocean's Flight
Posted by: Barb | April 05, 2018 at 04:41 PM
Pewter, barefoot, and nude in sock
Posted by: Janell | April 05, 2018 at 04:42 PM
Oh, I think Antique, Cantaloupe and Barefoot would be beautiful!
Posted by: Jackie | April 05, 2018 at 04:43 PM
Love, Love - LOVE life in the long grass!
Posted by: Karla Hartzell | April 05, 2018 at 04:46 PM
Aquarium, Jezebel, and Wild Rosebay...not fade colors, just love the colors individually!
Posted by: Geraldine Scott | April 05, 2018 at 04:46 PM
Rose gold, Weathered and Barefoot. I could not come up with a better combination than you did.
Posted by: Marilyn Patoprsty | April 05, 2018 at 04:47 PM
Moonlight to linen to Joyce! In DK.
Posted by: Gina | April 05, 2018 at 04:48 PM
Ceramic, beachcomber, and beach grass singles would be yummy!
Posted by: Karen Leonard | April 05, 2018 at 04:50 PM
Irish Black, Cauldren, Tin Shed
Posted by: Kim Spolarich | April 05, 2018 at 04:50 PM
Caldron, Barefoot, and Forest Bathing... I think it'd make a beautiful fade
Posted by: Kristin | April 05, 2018 at 04:50 PM
I just finished Tegna in ths Damask colorwwsy. Love it.
Beachgrass, Oyster & Coastal
Posted by: Jodi | April 05, 2018 at 04:51 PM
VERY difficult to decide! One combo I like is Beckett, campfire and, Barefoot. They're all beautiful.
Posted by: Caroline Green | April 05, 2018 at 04:59 PM
Ceramic, Parasol and Rosegold for socks.
Posted by: Donna | April 05, 2018 at 05:02 PM
Turf, Jezebel and Ripple for me! Thank you!
Posted by: Jan | April 05, 2018 at 05:03 PM
Bathing, Evergreen, and Coastal in Sock!
Posted by: Frances Glenn | April 05, 2018 at 05:03 PM