The mighty Random Number Generator has spoken! The winner of my Tilli Tomas Elsie yarn is Sarah W., who has been emailed. Thanks to everyone who left a comment saying they’d be happy to risk Smurf fingers. 
A couple of questions from the comments . . .
Is the yak sock yarn soft? Oh my, yes, it is! It is a soft fluffy two ply.
I’m betting that when knit at sock gauge, though, it works up into a nice firm fabric. I’ll let you know when I knit it.
About the Madeline Tosh sock yarn — what yarn does it resemble?
The base is similar to (or perhaps the same as) the base for Cherry Tree Hill Supersock — a nice firm twist.
It’s a three-day weekend here in the U.S. and I’ve got a big sekret project to work on. But I’ll also be knitting on this:
Lucy plans to relax.
that Yak yarn IS soft. I should have bought some just because I can, but I am trying to be SO GOOD! I will just drool on your socks
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Oooh, the Tosh yarn looks yummy (and not just because it reminds me of toffee ice cream!)
Hope you have a very relaxing and fun weekend. Three day weekends are awsome. Congratulations to Sarah W. Hope you enjoy the yarn. I am with you on that one Wendy, it would have to go. Hugs to Lucy.
Have a nice weekend. I may have to get my friend, Robin, to get a skein of the yak yarn for me when she goes to Richmond next time. That yarn sounds interesting to me.
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Congratulations Sarah W!
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Maybe the Madeline Tosh yarn will bleed, too, so you´ll be FORCED to give it away…
(hehe)
I find that my blue-green Wollmeise bleeds a tiny bit. But luckily not so much it bothers me.
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A secret! Ooooooh, tell me, tell me!
Speaking of bleeding…. a heads-up, Wendy: my Madelinetosh socks in “Jade” faded significantly after machine washing in cold water and Eucalan (and yes, I followed the ballband’s directions.) According to the comments on Ravelry, others have had problems with fading. Might be a good idea to soak the finished socks in vinegar before you wash them! Pity about the fading, as I *love* the yarn base.
Not a *sekret* to me!
That picture of the Tosh yarn makes me think of “amber waves of grain.”
congrats sarah!! Yak yarn i can only imagine would be wonderful to knit with!
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Congratulations Sarah W.!
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Love the Madeline Tosh sock yarn. Perfect color. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Thanks for the yak and tosh info
. I’ve been tempted by both – and they sound lovely. Now I will feel confident ordering them before the the touch-test because they have the “Wendy stamp of approval.” I tried the applie laine that way – love it!
I wanted to let you know I started my first sock, using your new book! I was on the plane, traveling back to the States to visit family, and needed the portable type of project that socks are. Your instructions for the various cast-on methods are very clear and understandable. I’m excited to see if I like sock-knitting!
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::sigh:: I missed the Tillie yarn giveaway. That’s what happens when one goes on vacation…
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I enjoyed my 3 day weekend even though I was entertaining my inlaws all weekend (even the best of guests is a bit tiring!).
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