name that colorway!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 4:58PM We are {sob} sending 17 old friends into the vault very soon to make some room for new best friends.
This is distressing, I know. You hate change. You don't want me to tell you can't have something you like. It's like your mom telling you you can't eat the Halloween candy for breakfast when you're four.
(If you don't recall this from childhood or parenting, it goes something like this: "Please? PLEEEEEEASE can't I have just ONE PIEEEEEEECE? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE?" And then when the level headed mother thinks, Peanut butter cups for breakfast can only bring bad things and says "No, maybe you can have a piece after lunch if you eat everything on your plate," the child has no choice. They must respond, "You're not my mommy anymore. My real mommy would let me eat as much candy as I want.")
Unless, of course, you're blessed with a mild mannered four year old who obeys your every instruction without arguing. In which case, I would suggest keeping that to yourself. Thanks.
I've already gotten my fair share of "Mean, mean, mean, badbad Yarnista" comments. And that's OK. I'm prepared to be the mom in this situation. That means you get to be the four year old. And in case you don't remember from childhood or parenting, four year olds are easily distracted by shiny objects.
Look! It's a yarn picture!
It's a contest!
It's a sale!
Our soon to be released collection of colorways has 34 beauties in it. Put 17 to bed, bring 34 guests to the party. See how, being the benevolent Yarnista that I am, I'm actually increasing your colorway options when this is all said and done?
Thirty-four is a lot of really good colorway names to come up with. And I am picky. I have been known to ruminate on these things for days. We've brainstormed some names in the studio, and I have some I like. But I could use some more suggestions. (Note: picky does not always equal mean. One can be selective without being an ogre.)
So, here's your chance to offer your colorway name suggestions. If we pick your name, you'll get a skein of that colorway when it's released. No catch. No "just pay separate shipping and handling, which is really like paying for item." I will send you a skein for honest-to-goodness free.
A couple of hints to increase your chances of winning:
1. No names that are currently in use. You can check out our colorways here and here if you're not sure.
2. No names that are impossible to pronounce. People do not always want a lesson in etymology when holding a skein of yarn. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I will not be choosing Deasmumhnach, Larfhlaith, or Oilleog. If someone can't even take a stab at it in English, I probably won't choose it.
3. The name has to have a pleasant sound, feel, or connotation without being overly trite. I'm not as attracted to names like "Holding hands under a rainbow made of angels," or, "Fairy skipping across a pond of enchanted lily pads." Conversely, I also don't tend to choose names that have negative words or sounds in them, like "Kill him," "Parseltongue," or, "Moaning Myrtle."
4. Names should not be shared with other well-known products currently being sold. In other words, I'm not going to name a colorway "Bounty Paper Towels," "Tide Free and Clear," or, "Land O'Lakes Butter."
5. Names should not be something my nine year old son would find hilarious. You know exactly what this means, don't even ask.
6. I especially like groups of names that are related to each other somehow. Previous colorway collections have been things like Bayside, Driftwood, Skipjack, and Salt Spray. They sound pretty. The relate to each other. My brain likes that.
To enter, leave your suggestions in the comments here. I'll close the comments at the end of the day on April 2nd, so you have time to think about things. You can enter as many times as you want. Please leave a valid email address in the email box when filling out the comment. I need to be able to reach you. If you leave it there and not in the actual comment itself, no one else will be able to see it.
And while I've bent your ear, the 17 colorways that we're saying goodbye to are 20% off for a limited time. Grab them while you can.
Ready, Set, Go!
Reader Comments (223)
Basket of Kisses, Joanie, Madison Avenue, The Man In The Grey Flannel Suit, Change the Conversation, Belle Jolie, Dick, Anna, Zou Bisou Bisou, Secor Laxative (just kidding about that last one!)
How about some of my favorite Irish place names?
Dunmore, Belfast, Bantry, Galway, Tralee, Limerick, Londonderry, Monaghan, Tipperary, Cashel, Tullamore
Or beautiful old fashioned names:
Charlotte, Isobel, Abigail, Wesley, Meredith, Heathcliff, Georgina, Rosemary, Henrietta, Geoffrey
Or Arthurian Legends:
Lancelot (Launcelot du Lac), Tintagel, Camelot (Camlann), Avalon (Isle of Apples), Arthur (Artos), Bedivere (Bedwyr), Merlin (Merlinus, Myrddin Emrys), Uther, Pendragon, Kay (Cai, Caius), Morgan (Morganna, Morgaine), Gawain (Gwalchmai), Ector (Ectorius), Elaine (The Lady of Shalott), The Lady of the Lake (Nimue, Viviane, Niniane, Nyneve), Idylls of the King, The Fisher King, The Once and Future King, Excalibur, The Sword in the Stone, Galahad, Gareth, Pelleas, Owain, The Green Knight, Igraine, Iseult of Ireland, Taliesin, Parzival (Percival), Tristan
Or perhaps yummy cakes and flavors:
Red Velvet, Cherry Cheesecake, Amaretto, Dobos Torte, Lemoncello, Génoise, Sachertorte, Pain Au Chocolat, Stollen, Croquembouche, Lamington, Cream Pie, Boston Cream, Jelly Doughnut, Buttered Rum Cake, Gingerbread, Mooncake, Dacquoise, Pavlova, Tarte Tatin, Tiramisu, Eclair, Cupcake, and my favorite, Whoopie Pie!
Old Copper
Cooler By the Lake
Swirling Agates
Shoreline In Summer
Storm Over Superior
Superior Supreme
Rocky Shores
Ealadha - male name meaning "art,craft"
Fina - female name meaning vine
Sheelin - means lake; lake of the fairies
Feme - young girl; young woman
Tulla - little hill
Crème Brûlée
Toasted Almonds
Lemon Supreme
Blue Eyed Beauty
Rosebud
Dancing Daisies
Strawberries N Cream
Purple Paradise
How about names with a 'Lord of the Rings' flavor:
Arwen
Balin
Galadriel
Isildur
Peregrin
Lorien
Shoot, forgot one!
Dylan & Megan, thought that would be cute for a multicolored colorway
Frangelico
Midori
Amaretto
Chambord
Cointreau
Galliano
Grand Marnier
Absinthe
how about names from antique roses?
Celestial (or Celeste), Maiden's Blush, La Reine, Marie Louise, Petite Lizette, Reine Victoria, Rosa Mundi, The Dragon's Eye
Bevin
Maybe some flower/general flora names? Oak, Acorn, Spring Grass, Buttercup, Delicate Pansy (would be great for a violet/yellow/white combo), Cherry Blossom, Passionate Plum, Orchid, Daffodil, Spring Tulips, Red Red Rose, Black Beauty, Poppy
Or names/characters from the Cycles? Finn McCool, Cu Chulainn
Or nature themes: Running Spring, Quiet Glen, Mountain High, Distant Thunder, Cloudy Day, Indian Summer, River Gorge, Mesa, Wildflowers, Meadow, Sunset (or Sunrise, Sunset), Dusk (or Dusk to Dawn)
Can't wait to see what you come up with. This was fun!
Lets see- I'm sure I'll think of some more:
Cassi or Cassandra (DD)
Leah
Ember
Palmetto
Swim with Dolphins
Delphinium
Savannah
South Beach
sea pines
magnolia
Daufuskie Island (or leave off the island- talk about a gorgeous place)
Winds
Yes- my mine immediately went to where I want to be on this cold day...
Sugar Glider
Amelia Bedelia
I am sure I'll come up with more.. but I'll post these for now. Good luck!
Kaylee
Victoria
Katherina
Dublin
Robin of Locksley
Seaside
Homeport
Yellow Submarine
I suggested this name before ( a few years ago) and I am going to suggest it again Deirdre and Tamsin and in honour of my Deirdre and I would to suggest Princess Jellybean as that is a colour she has repeatedly asked for!!
This is so fun! Here are some:
Lukas
James
Suzanne
Foster
Janet
Walker
Jonesy
Ferdinand
Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Pink Nosed Kitty Cat
Froglegs
Goodnight Moon
Loch Ness Loves Lace
Big Foot Always Blocks
Yetties Just Wanna Yarn Over
Godzilla Checks His Gauge
X Marks the Spot
Me Hearties
Starboard
Port
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Fathom
Helm
Sail Away
Leap Day
Leap Year
Equinox
Meridian
Full Moon
Howl at the Moon
Just Another Manic Monday
Walk Like An Egyptian
Karma Chameleon
Take On Me
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Fiddlehead Fern
Pussy Willow
Forget Me Not
Rose of Sharon
Sweet Pea
Funhouse
Kettle Corn
Coney Island
State Fair
Bearded Lady
Mohican
Sagamore
Uncas
Hawkeye
Cora
Montcalm
Magua
Chingachgook
Fenimore
This was so much fun! How nice to offer this up to your fans! Good luck with all your names you have to choose!
Orla, meaning golden princess. Saw that name yesterday and can't stop thinking about it. It just rolls off the tongue and conjures warm golden sunshiney thoughts. No disrespect to Burke, whom I adore and need more of.
:)
Also I love Kristy's idea of a monster theme (below). If not for the Lookbook, wouldn't it be a fun themed CY?
Loch Ness Loves Lace
Big Foot Always Blocks
Yetties Just Wanna Yarn Over
Godzilla Checks His Gauge
While I was potting up plants this morning, my mind was occupied with coming up with some more names for colorways. It made the time go by much faster than usual! Here they are in no particular order: Avondale, Finbar, Heather on the Moor, Galen, Sheehan, Early Mist, Rain & Thunder, Highlands, Turloch, Selkie, Malcom, and lastly, Colcannon, which I see as a very pale creamy green.
Just one: Ossian. Though I am aware of the etymology thing, I'd be happy with Osheen as an alternative ;)
Rooney, Padraig, Star of County Down, Cliffs of Mohr, Giants Causeway, McKay, Mairead, Hannah,
Sapphire
Fit for a Queen (or princess)
Beach Bunny
California Dreamin'
New York Minute
Deep Blue Sea
Storm Watching
Surfin' Safari
Grayson
Rogan
Here are a few...Irish Whiskey, Mountain Laurel, Hyacinth, Rambling Rose, Lucky Clover, Rock of Cashel, Castle Ruins, Emerald Rock. These are just a few Irish themed ideas I have. Although Mountain Laurel isn't Irish, my daughter Laurel looks very Irish with her red curly hair and big blue eyes.
Love this! I was particularly fond of the sheep dog references, even though my sheepdogs are Welsh (Cardigan Corgis)!
Here's my all Irish list:
Authors~
Yeats
Shaw
Stoker
Swift
Wilde
Joyce
Beckett
Heaney
Orpen
Events~
Bloomsday
Puck Fair
Places in Songs~
Ballymilligan
Dooneen
Innishmeela
Innisfree
Pomeroy
Butterflies~
Fritillary
Admiral
Hairstreak
Skipper
Ringlet
Grayling
Gatekeeper
Heath
Brimstone
Longwing
Camberwell Beauty
Wildflowers~
Bogbean
Butterbur
Celandine
Thale Cress
Speedwell
Heliotrope
Saxifrage
Whitlowgrass
Brooklime
Fluellen
Centaury
Asphodel
Cinquefoil
Elecampane
Stonecrop
Angelica
Dewberry
Kerry Lily