Welcome to Housework Rules, get ready to get knitting! As our first giveaway we'd like you to have the chance to win one of two $25US gift certificates to NobleKnits.com.
So here's the deal. Go to NobleKnits.com, find your favorite item -- it could be a wool yarn, a new purse pattern or bamboo circular knitting needles -- and come back to this blog post and tell us that item in the comments. It's that simple!
I'll choose a winner at 12PM PST on Friday, October 3, 2008 by using the fancy Random Integer Generator. Don't forget to leave your email address or website in the comment.
What better way to kick off your holiday knitting than with free yarn money? Go!
THIS GIVEAWAY CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
194 comments:
I'm still loving that Celebrity Look Alike Shawl. I have the pattern, but have never made it. Think I need to go find it...
Pick me, pick me, pick me!
I love the new Kaffe Fassett for Rowan Colourscape - Candy Pink yarn. I haven't knitted for awhile, but the Candy pink could get me going again. Very cute shop and blog.
I love the look of all the ArtYarns Ultramerino but especailly the blue green colorway. yummy!
What a wonderful idea! Thank you for your awesome new blog!! I've never visited Noble Knits before, so thank you for the new website to visit!! If I had to pick only one thing, the Regal Silk Yarn. I've never knit with silk but I LOVE the way it feels!! :)
So much pretty yarn...I'm kinda leaning toward the berrocco keltic. Self striping, and reasonably affordable.
I would try that Plymouth Happy Feet sock yarn - brown/wheat or maybe red/wine color
I'd love to try Classic Elite's Wool Bam Boo. Great colors! :)
I like this blog :-) my favorite would be the Misti Alpaca Suri Silk Yarn, it looks yummy.
The Art Yarns Ultramerino is especially yummy!
My favorite thing from Nobleknits.com is the Be Sweet Magic Ball Yarn. It looks SO luxurious! Yummy, squishy, delectable yarn!
Wow! I checked out the site and was drawn to the yarns - you have some of my favorites, including Manos del Uruguay silk blend in a nice variety of colors, and I love the Crystal Palace panda silk sock yarn... well, I actually love ALL the sock yarns. I'll definitely be back, and would LOVE to win the giveaway!
I love that Manos Silk Blend Print yarn in Woodland... yum!
mmm, I love the Plymouth Earth Collection - Ranch Organic Alpaca Yarn! Yumm-O!
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Well your system erased my comment so I'll try again. The yarn was all very nice but I was most excited about the rowan book I just bought. One I'd been looking for and with their site down for the last couple of weeks it's been hard to locate it. Great shop! I really like the Amy B(?) pattern for the lap top cover, That is very interesting. I'd like to felt one but maybe.....
I'm Auntsugar on Ravelry
That EYELET LACE CASHMERE SCARF KIT is just delectable. I want it. It is shown in a lovely light sage green color, perfect for cool nights.
I like the looks of the "Panda Silk - Jet Black" sock yarn because the fiber content sounds super comfortable yet durable, and in black it would make great dress socks.
Love lace patterns, especially this one; JoJoLand Diamon Lace Cashmere Scarf Kit.
The Linus Simple Stripe Icelandic-type Wool Yarn looks so neat. I'd love to see it knit up!
I'm in love with those hippo buttons! Pick me, Pick me!!
Ohhh I think the Inca Alpaca Yarn by Classic Elite is just fabulous! The heathered colors just look neat. And who can resist alpaca!?!?!?!?!?!
I want to knit a long the cabled bag... so I am loving the Plymouth Bay alpaca Grande and the suede trimmings...
I think this is my favorite! Cotton Chenille yarn by Crystal Palace in chocolate
I'm loving the Crystal Palace Panda Silk sock yarns; I don't live anywhere near a yarn store, I can only imagine how yummy and soft it must be to pet!
Ooohhh I would love to be picked then I could get a copy of this Vogue Knitting: Knits for Pets.
I'll have to agree; so much pretty yarn... from the Mission Falls 1824 cotton (which I've been dying to knit with) to the pick up sticks patterns for the adorable knitted shoes! (My husband could use a pair for this winter, I'm sure!)
Thank you for your cool website and for your hot contest! I enjoyed looking at the Nobleknits website--I hadn't run across it before. I think I'd have to get the Little Snuglets for Kids pattern (and of course the yarn to make it with!)
Being a gadget girl myself, I am so drooling over the Pinocchio tape measure - may have to scoot on over there and get that funny boy into my kit pronto!
It was hard to pick just one but I love the Kaffe Fassett for Rowan Colourscape - Cherry!
great new blog! i love the dolce knits monterey sweater pattern! i would love to make this sweater with some of your own yarn. thanks for the CHANCE of making this happen.
I really have been dying to get a circular needle set, so I have to go with the bamboo circular needles. I would love to learn new knitting techniques; I'm kind of a beginner.
chibikagome7@yahoo.com
Chicks with sticks has some pretty colors and cute names. I'm loving Grape Soda!
For the winter, I think the Misti Baby Alpaca Handpaint would be fun to work with!
Mission Falls 1824 Wool comes in the most fantastic colors, and I just generally love the way it looks.
I've heard great things about it.
For the first time I let myself look at yarn that I've only dreamed of until now.
I love the colors of Prism Collage in the Smoke or Alpine series.
I can also imagine how soft the Dune by Trendsetter Yarns in Plum Wine would feel against my face.
Oh wow, I'd be afraid to use this one LOL The Misti Baby Alpaca Handpainted in Autumn Romance colors. I would just have it framed and pet it and admire it for years to come.
I really enjoyed your blog and bookmarked it. I'm definitely coming back to look. You have a nice blend of recipes, crafts, etc. Congratulations.
LynneW loves the Funky and the Handmade Enamel buttons. They inspire so many projects! Lovely site and my first visit.
woltersl@hotmail.com
I love the Mission Falls Cotton Whirl yarn - there are some lovely colour combinations available.
Suzan
Does anyone NOT love Misti Alpaca? I especially love the colourway 'Miriam'.
Pick me!
Don't have a blogger account to post here, but my ravelry name is brownie22 if you need to get in touch to tell me I won!!
I absolutely love the Zecca Point Protectorz they are so gorgeous!!
Misti Alpaca Handpaints - yummy!
Off to scope the rest of your blog!
Free yarn and household tips. What could be bad? http://johnranck.net/
Thanks for the "heads up" about this site. I enjoyed shopping around.
I'm definitely looking at the Manos yarns -- trying to decide between the worsted wool, or the silk/wool blend. I love Manos, and have never knit with their silk/wool yarns.
I'd have to say that my favorite is the Himalayan Recycled Sari Silk yarn. I've always wanted to try out Sari silk, but never have gotten the chance, and I think the mix of colors, and the fact that no two skeins are the same, is absolutely gorgeous.
http://store.nobleknits.com/leplbu.html
Leopard print buttons!! Totally the perfect thing for me. Some people consider leopard print tacky, and they might be right, but I don't care. No matter how ugly, how useless, how utterly silly an item is-- if it has leopard print on it, I LOVE IT.
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I'd get as many back issues of Vogue Knitting that I could...I see so many older patterns that just make me drool.
Oooh - I could spend all day on that site! I've been wanting to knit some socks in earth tones, so I'd have to say that the Landscape sock yarn in the color of "canyon" was my favorite. Great site!
I'm a sucker for buttons.. http://store.nobleknits.com/encibutu.html I think this one is so neat. it begs to be the closure on a neck cozy like the tudor pattern in knitty...
I love the ArtYarns Supermerino. It's so soft and wonderful!
The Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande yarn is so beautiful! I'd like some in every color.
I am eyeing the Mission Falls Whirl Yarn. I think it would be so fun for knitting baby stuff!
Love the ArtYarns Silk! Nice little shop, Noble Knits!
I'm drooling over the Rowan Colourscape Chunky Yarn ... I love chunky and have yet to try Rowan yarn.
I love the Noni Green Earth Grocery Bag Project and the Mission Falls Biba Knit Handbag!
http://bossybeeplace.blogspot.com/
Ultramerino sock yarn all the way! Love the blog and the site!
What fun the Culinary Colors Dye Kit would be! I would choose the color kit Pumpkin Pie, and would knit a lace shrug for myself (using the pattern from Interweave Knits Holiday 2008 Issue - there is a fabulous lace shrug pattern that I have made once before and wear regularly). I have wanted to learn to dye yarn for a few years now, but haven't researched what to buy, how to do it, etc. The Dye Kit solves that problem! Karen
The felted carpet bags caught my eye... They look like fun! And what a way to carry my knitting in!!
I'm rather fancying the Misti Alpaca Suri Silk Yarn, such pretty shades. Good luck with the new site!
sallypointer@yahoo.co.uk
I really *really* need a camel tape measure. I don't know why, it just really tickles me.
Oh, and some lantern moon needles :)
Cheers!
Despite not having a kid to knit for (my own or otherwise), I love the new Noni pattern "Elle & the Legume Girls Felted Coat." I saw it in the new IK and just fell in love. I want to make the adult size in the fun kids rainbow colors!
ravelry: KnitsMcGee
I have to say I really like the sassy skein yarn. The jewel colours are beautiful!
For something so simple, the Linus Simple Stripe Yarn has just the right amount of accent to make it interesting. I really like the "Hemlock" color combination of green with a little splash of orange.
Naaawwwwwwwww! My favorite is the hugable alpacas and llamas. I may have to pick that pattern up even if I don't win :)
Manos wool of course!!! And some ArtYarn as well....
Oh there are so many great things.
I would say Montera Yarn by Classic Elite.
Felted Carpet Bags are my favorite.
krystal82107@hotmail.com
My favorite is the Misti Alpaca worsted weight in autumn embers. I love love love that yarn!!
I've never heard of Noble Knits before (and I work for a wholesaler who sells many of their products)
Shira@deepsouthfibers.com
I like the sassy skein worsted weight cotton
WOW!! How does a person only pick ONE thing?? hehehehe
I really like the Himalaya Recycled Sari Silk Yarn. It looks like fun.
Stephanie@neatogroovy.com
I love the Mission Falls Bob Blankie Project. cdziuba@aol.com
Plymouth Happy Feet sock yarn is nice
I just simple love the Colinette Firecracker. It looks very well... psychedelic!
I like the Dolce Handknits - Painter's Palette Pattern and love the yarn selection.
I'll be bookmarking this site....and keeping my fingers crossed that the generator has my number!
Kim in Iowa
http://kshotz.blogspot.com
I'm loving the Manos Silk Blend in colorways Autumn and Woodlands.
I love the Berroco SOX Self-Striping Sock Yarn. They have really pretty colors. Tina
obx2022@msn.com
I adore the Noni Medallion Travel Bag Project.
its one of those things that I don't know that I'd ever actually make, but its absolutely beautiful, and I think I'd give it a go :)
I also realllly like the knit1, crochet2 linus yarn in *hemlock*
katie_guthrie@mail.com
ooh i really like the manos del uruguay (i think thats what its called!) or the handpainted alpaca yarn. BEA-U-tiful! btw, you can reach me at CandyAdikt@aol.com also i'm yarnadikt on ravelry :) thanks! and love the new blog!
the Zecca Point Protectorz
That Art Yarns Regal Silk looks rather delicious!!
I'd love a ball of yarn - any color.
duffykope@yahoo.com
Pam
Celebrity Look Alike Shawl.
angelina115@hotmail.com
Although I would love to try one of the felted bags I really love the Knit One, Crochet Too - Harlequin Vest Modular Knit Pattern.
I'm into the Manos "Silk Blend - Glasgow Hat & Legwarmers Knitting Project". I am expecting to be cold this winter what with the price of fuel; legwarmers and a matching hat sound like necessities. Great site!~
How do you pick one thing as a favorite? But - this is one of my most favorite things to buy as a gift for a knitter! Gaugeoknit!
http://store.nobleknits.com/gaugeoknit.html
I got one as a gift... LOVE IT!!! And now - I give them as gifts! Great must have tool!!
As for Housework Rules... wonderful site - one more way for me to stay away from the actual housework!!! Love it!
I am intrigued with the Plymouth Earth Ranch Organic Alpaca Yarn. Wow, that looks beautiful!
Sassy Skein Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn I would love to try this. But due to hubby hurting his back it maybe a long long time before I could ever afford it. I would love to win but just know I wont! I never ever win anything. LOL guess im just unlucky. Huggs and God Bless Marion
The Clown Tape Measure is way cuter than my old tape measure!!
Okay, I'm officially smitten with the Zecca buttons. They are gorgeous!
Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful yarn shop!
I love love love Kaffee Fassett for Regia - Landscape yarn.. beautiful colours..
If Canadians can enter,pick me.
I'm loving the Zecca buttons, but especially the red/black swirl: http://store.nobleknits.com/zereswbu.html
Like the Plymouth Hapy Feet socks
I love the Mission Falls Circe Scarf Project. It's cute and simple and it fits my personality perfectly!
I really like the Pick Up Sticks - Big Snugs, Adult Boot Knitting Pattern.
Cotton Stria by Manos Del Uruguay looks scrumptious to a Southern girl like me. Great shop AND neat blog. Thanks for the generous offer!
Love the cab;ed tote bag.... but I can't tell if this is a kit or what!
Himalaya Recycled Sari Silk Yarn is very lovely. I could see my wife making a seater with this...warm and nice.
Thanks Jas
jashogue @ gmail. com
I loved the Green Earth Grocery Bag Project kit. Very different from most re-use totes you see because it's so bright!
I like the Berry Cute hat pattern and they have a nice selection of yarn to make it too!
I would like to win.
I love the Candy Pink Yarn. Great for little girls.
rebbi511 at peoplepc.com
I would choose Sweet Magic Ball Yarn.
herry123_us@live.com
i like the baby sweater and hat set even though I have no one to give it to.
Beautiful! I love the Plymouth Dreambaby DK Yarn - Silly Spots Blue. Thank you!
The Art Yarns Ultramerino looks great!
I love lace patterns
I like the clouds of lace scarf kits.
I love socks and I love Panda Silk - Strawberry Cream!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE any of the NONI patterns....what shall I make next???
lmstrauss@aol.com
Those suede handles and tote bottom are to die for! (http://store.nobleknits.com/sutoha.html and http://store.nobleknits.com/sutobo.html) and of course so is that bag pattern.
I absolutely love the Plymouth Happy Feet Sock Yarn - Multi Blend. I have so much fun knitting socks, there is always a new pattern to try.
I want some bamboo kneedles and I am lusting for the Mission Falls Mistral Wrap Projet
My favorite is the cabled tote bag. I love, love, LOVE cables! I love seeing them and knitting them and touching them and just being around them. They look so classy, they remind me of the sea, they seem to be so intricate and difficult when, in fact, they just take a little bit of concentration and then keep on giving for a lifetime!
So, there you have it. I guess I like the cabled bag. :)
I love the Little Snugs by Pick Up Sticks! I love felting projects and that one is super cute!
I like the Little Snugs by Pick Up Sticks. SOOO Cute! I love felting projects!
Soft Stitch Ring Markers! Love these things! I have a couple of sets of fancy stitch markers but I always end up choosing these instead! They don't hook themselves on to anything, don't dangle, don't tangle. Perfection!
The Green Earth Grocery Bag Project is a neat way to send a positive message while feeling creative and virtuous at the same time!
Oh my the Berroco Ultra Alpaca in the Oceanic Mix is incredible!
My fav is the Pick Up Sticks - Big Snugs, Adult Boot Knitting Pattern. Those look super for this winter. That is if we get one! It's Oct 1 and 95 degrees here in Southern Cal.
I love love LOVE the Mission Falls Dizzy Mitten project :D I'm getting into a strange glove/mitten phase, so maybe that's why!
I love the Classic Elite Yarns. ~Diana Miller
I love the Snugs and Snuglets from Pick Up Sticks!
pdeotte@comcast.net
I just love looking at all of the yarns! I haven't bought any in a while but am intrigued by the Colinette Silky Chic Yarn. It looks so soft! jctimon@columbus.rr.com
I've always suffered a fatal attraction to Colinette yarns ... right now, I'd have to say my favorite is Zanziba - Zebra. Can't you just see that as a chunky dramatic jacket? Ooooh. And it's even on sale, so if I won the gift certificate I could really justify buying it!
--MaggieBelize (Ravelry ID)
Designer, kNotes for kNitters
www.LocalGringos.etsy.com
i just love the Wool Bam Boo by Classic Elite the colors are so beautiful!
cherries1921@yahoo.com
I love the Noni patterns anyway, but her knew crop is just fantastic. I would love to make the Ella coat for myself. Just a dream at this point! Thanks for letting me enter...
Angie H.
Manos Cotton Stria has become my go-to yarn for friends and family with allergies. Good stuff!
I love the pink ballerina slipper patterns. Perfect for my nieces.
I love the mission falls bag project. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
I love the suede bag handles and matching bag bottoms!
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I'm not a new knitter, but have recently become completely addicted!! I'm taking on more challenging projects- and get this-FINISHING THEM! I'm so proud. I guess its time to have aome great accesories- safety pin markers just aren't that cool anymore! Wish me luck!
bcyncere@yahoo.com
So hard to choose,
I'd have to say the retro handbag with poppies. I'm in LOVE with felting.
Without a doubt, my favorite item at NobleKnits.com is the Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande yarns. All of the colors this yarn comes in and how soft it is makes it a delight to work with. I have bought many a hank from Noble Knits. I can't wait for the new Knit Along to begin on Monday!! Dutch11pd@verizon.net
I love that you carry so many alpaca yarns but the Plymouth Earth Ranch Organic Alpaca Yarn is a favorite!
my favorite items is the Culinary Dye kit in Autumn Harvest. Come on lucky 136!
Oh there are so many things to love. Right now though I am having a yearning for patterns and I love Noni. I love the Noni pattern for the Ella Coat. That is just such a great jacket and it is so fashionable.
I love the manos silk Primera Book...Love the blog
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton. Absolutely my favorite thing about knitting is that yarn. Since I've ordered it before, I know you have it ;) Love the new colors. I'm so, so glad they brought it back.
I love the Misti Alpaca Suri Silk Yarns. I love the colors.
Hi Nancy,
Having made lots of felted purses (patterns from Noble Knits), I am ready to try the Fiber Trends Felted Hat pattern. Gotta get ready for cold weather here on the east coast.
nharris1026@yahoo.com
I am forever in love with the Mission Falls wool..I made striped Christmas stockings for my family of 6..everyone chose their own colors ..they are going to look so great all hanging across the mantle..the colors are beautiful and the wool is soft..I have started making the stockings for wedding shower gifts...
I will be forever making these stockings ..but love doing it really!
Cindy in West Chester...p.s. miss the store but still shop online!
I just ordered the Mission Falls Advika Mittens Project (yarn and pattern) and can't wait to get started. I plan to knit a pair for both of my nieces for Christmas. Thanks!
Oh how fun! Who doesn't love a give-away! And for knitting yumminess!! Wahoo! Well, I guess the top item on my list at Noble Knits is some Plymouth Ecco Silk Yarn and the list goes on and on!! Regal Silk by Art Yarn, Supermerino by Art Yarns, and the super-saturated colors of Sassy Skein Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn would make up the yummiest washcloths for stocking stuffers.
Thanks!
Betsy
I love the zecca point protectorz. Maybe they would save me a lot of aggrevation that i have when my projects fall off the needles in my bag.
ginamam@hotmail.com
My favorite project is Manos Silk Blend - Torshavn Shawl Knitting Project...sure is pretty!
There are way too many beautiful yarns on the website, but the Knit One, Crochet Too - Linus Simple Stripe Yarn in hemlock really caught my eye. it will be interesting to work with and the price is great! I only wish I could see it in hand. I live in Chester County, PA and I really miss going into your store and experiencing the beauty of it all!
Mission Falls Fiona Cardigan Project is my favorite! :)
I would probably buy the Vogue Knitting Accessorize book. Love teh pattern books. Great giveaway, thanks!
deyates66@gmail.com
The Rowan Colourscape Chunky Valour Vest. I just bought the yarn but you did not have the book in yet!!!! Drove to LaJolla to buy the book ad am awaiting the yarn I bought from YOU!!! YAY!
It's a silly little thing but I just love those measuring tapes. The dice are just so cute!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth
With winter coming, I start to think cardigans. The Manos Silk Blend Margaret Cardigan Project is just perfect-not too difficult and just enough color work to make it interesting.
My favorite: the Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria in terra cotta. Delicious.
I just love the Manos Silk Blend Irina Fitted Cardigan. It's on my list.
I would like to try the ribbed socks kit. I've always wanted to make my own socks but never had the guts to try. Thanks for the great contest!
I love the Dolce Savannah cardigan pattern -- so much that it will be my next project -- in midnight blue. (I dream of yarn in color!)
I am Knittingdancer on Ravelry. I would love to own the set of Bamboo circular needle set by Plymouth. I owned a Boye aluminum circular set and love it, but sometimes you need bamboo needles on certain yarns or patterns. I hope I win you can pm on Ravelry.
I so love the ultra alpaca - would love to do a shadow knit garment with it. The feel and colors make me happy just to look at and touch.
I would love to win this....I'd choose the Crystal Palace Kiddo Yarn and knit up two baby blankets for a niece AND nephew that are on the way. Beautiful yarns on this site, by the way!!
Celebrate Baby!
My favorite item is the ultrmerino 4 sock yarn. The colors are beautiful and I can envision some amazing socks on my feet!
My favorite is the Noni Green Earth Grocery Bag Project.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
I have made two beautiful scarves with the Mission Falls 1824 Cotton Yarn and given them away as gifts for Christmas. It has a great texture! Suzie - redzipstar AT gmail dot com
Great site! I am really interested in the Knit Mittens book. I am attempting to make my first pair and this looks like a resource that could help me get through the gusset~ :)
Dolce Handknits - Monterey pattern so cute
I love the Colinette Firecracker so cool! I love everything!
Classic Elite Simple Pleasures has a hat and scarf pattern that looks like bobbles. Bobbles are my new favorite thing to add to knitting projects and I would love to win the pattern/yarn to make the scarf. Thanks, Meg K, West Cape May, NJ
My favorite is the Mission Falls Biba Knit Handbag Project!
Culinary Colors Dye/Knit Kit
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Happy Feet sock yarn sounds fun!!!
Rowan Cashsoft DK - Alphabet Blanket Project
My ideal self knits cute projects :)
I love the JoJoLand - Crochet Cashmere Scarf Kit.
The colinette Ab Fab Throw kit-Cornucopia is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com
Oh, the Mac & Me - Striped Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern is beautiful! :)
Thank you!! alison523 at gmail dot com
Love their button selection.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
I love the buttons, especially the autumn enamel button. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
Three Blind Mice Felted Cat Toys Kit would be my favorite because my cats would LOVE those. Plus I grow a lot of catnip. Thanks for the contest - I am skullaria at gmail dot com :)
Plymouth Happy Feet sock yarn intime@myself.com
I know my cats would love the Three Blind Mice Felted Cat Toys Kit
I love "Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book"!
I really like the Colinette Ab Fab Throw Kits.
I would pick the Rowan Ombre Scarf Knitting Project.I like the style of this scarf.Thanks for the giveaway
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
I love the Judi 1/2" Wide Rayon Ribbon, it's so beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
i'd like something from the Anne Taintor line. i could get a bag to put my crochet stuff in...
I'd lay in a supply of Mission Falls yarn because I'm terrible at following patterns and I'm highly allergic to wool yarn .
ladycat713@yahoo.com
I like their assortment of buttons! I especially like the little baseball ones.
i love the Felted Carpet Bags
i like the Plymouth Earth Ranch Organic Alpaca Yarn
lots of nice stuff I like the Colinette Silky Chic Yarn
I'd have to pick a bunch of patterns. This would be great.
I would pick the Knit Knack Kit so I could teach myself to knit. My mother used to knit and I would love to learn.
Thanks for the contest.
The yarns! OMG such a fabulous selection!
I love the Easy Baby Blanket, Hat, Sweater & Booties Project :)
EYELET LACE CASHMERE SCARF
I heart the Pinocchio tape measure !
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