Kill Bill - The Contest

**The contest is over! There was ONE person who got the number right and four others who guessed the next closest number. I will use the random name generator for the second skein and announce the two winners in the morning!**

Thanks to Natalie’s comment in my post the other day I decided it was time for a new colorway. I give you - Kill Bill. Inspired by this image.

Kill Bill

And one more to see the yarn in a little bit different light.

Click either/both images to see the bigger sizes.

kill

Thank you Amy for the top picture. She helped me take the picture and come up with the contest. Amy rocks if I haven’t already said it. Tomorrow we get to have a dyeing party. Otherwise known as, Amy will help me work. Suckah! This yarn will be available in the shop July 1st.

Here is the contest. Guess how many skeins of yarn I have to dye in the next two weeks and win a skein of this new colorway. This total number includes the Indie Swag yarn too. The two closest people without going over or the two who get the number right win a skein of the yarn. If more than two get the right answer then I’ll do the random number generator thingy. Make sense? You have until Wednesday at 8:00pm MST to comment. Only one guess per person.

Ready? Go. You know you want the first ever skein of Kill Bill. It will bring you magical powers. Bad-ass powers!

Revenge is sweet,

The Black Mamba

**I see that Sweet Georgia has a Kill Bill as well but seeing as mine looks quite a bit different I’m going to keep the name.**

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268 Comments

  1. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:47 pm | Permalink
    1

    Hmmmm. I say….67.

  2. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:48 pm | Permalink
    2

    I’m going to guess 70.

  3. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:52 pm | Permalink
    3

    Wow..I LOVE it. :D

    I’ll guess an even 80.

  4. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:53 pm | Permalink
    4

    That colorway is amazing! I love the crisp contrast of the colors. My guess will be 106 skeins. Don’t forget to wear your gloves and load up on the
    caffeine!

  5. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:54 pm | Permalink
    5

    My guess is 92.

  6. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:54 pm | Permalink
    6

    It looks great - I like the photos :)
    I’m going to guess 88.

  7. Posted June 17, 2007 at 7:56 pm | Permalink
    7

    I think a nice round 107.
    love the yarn - reminds me of bees.

  8. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:01 pm | Permalink
    8

    81

  9. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:04 pm | Permalink
    9

    I guess 84, but I will call them Iowa Hawkeye socks!

  10. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:04 pm | Permalink
    10

    what a great colorway! looks like bumblebees…

    my guess is 47 - my favorite number

  11. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:07 pm | Permalink
    11

    hmm…I’m going to guess 79

  12. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:10 pm | Permalink
    12

    oh, what a cool colourway!
    my guess will be 111, because it’s a fun number.

  13. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:13 pm | Permalink
    13

    98 skeins

    Yeah, I dig that colorway and I’m not even a yellow person! But I know people who are, and CHRISTMAS KNITTING SEASON is starting soon….

  14. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:13 pm | Permalink
    14

    I’d say 52.

    BTW, I read the bit about the number including the indie swag yarn too, does this by chance spoil this month’s swag?

  15. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:16 pm | Permalink
    15

    I think 158 skeins.

    The Kill Bill colorway looks great. I’m thinking they would be a great honey bee sock yarn. *g* Seriously.

  16. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:16 pm | Permalink
    16

    I’m in love with that colorway. If I don’t win, I’m going to have to get a skein of it from you. I’m going to guess 98.

  17. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:21 pm | Permalink
    17

    I’m going to guess 120, which is totally a guess and an assumption of your magical abilities to zip through dye jobs.

  18. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:24 pm | Permalink
    18

    I’m going to go higher than the numbers I’ve seen. I’m going to say 190, and if that’s ridiculous, well, I’ll just buy the damned thing ;) Cuz I love it.

  19. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:24 pm | Permalink
    19

    The Kill Bill colorway rocks! It’s awesome.
    I’ll guess 133.

  20. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:27 pm | Permalink
    20

    I think you’re a pretty busy lady… and including that Scout’s Swag lot…. 135

  21. Jodee
    Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:29 pm | Permalink
    21

    148 just because

  22. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:32 pm | Permalink
    22

    Including swag huh???? OK- I’m going on the high side. But not so high as to give you a panic attack… 206.

  23. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:37 pm | Permalink
    23

    OK, I bow to your awe dying powers! :) I’m lovin’ the new color.
    I’ll go with 158.

  24. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:41 pm | Permalink
    24

    221
    Love the photos

  25. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:43 pm | Permalink
    25

    Love the colors.

    My guess 125.

  26. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:45 pm | Permalink
    26

    First off your arms are fab!
    My guess is 157.

  27. tamelyn
    Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
    27

    you have so many wonderful colorways … I’m guessing that if you’re doing a inventory restocking, it must be around 166.

  28. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
    28

    I’ll go big…243.

  29. Kelly
    Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:51 pm | Permalink
    29

    132

  30. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:52 pm | Permalink
    30

    My guess will be an even 100 because I haven’t seen anyone else say it yet. Great pic of you with tyarn good name.l

  31. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:53 pm | Permalink
    31

    Niiice! And great photos!! (I just finished a pair of That Other Lady’s Kill Bill socks - they are HEAPS of fun to knit, so everyone should definitely buy your KB colorway!)

    I’m guessing one hundred forty two.

  32. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:53 pm | Permalink
    32

    I really have no idea, but I’ll say 108.

  33. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:57 pm | Permalink
    33

    I think 233 is a good number!

  34. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:57 pm | Permalink
    34

    Love the color!!! I’m going to guess that you have to dye 163 skeins.

  35. Posted June 17, 2007 at 8:59 pm | Permalink
    35

    Wild guess: 184

  36. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:03 pm | Permalink
    36

    That colorway is awesome! I will guess 69. Heh. (Sorry, I am completely immature.)

  37. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:08 pm | Permalink
    37

    i say 125.

  38. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:13 pm | Permalink
    38

    Oh! I love guessing games! I’m going to vote 167

  39. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:16 pm | Permalink
    39

    Ooooooh….I’d say 47

  40. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:16 pm | Permalink
    40

    Your upper body is great!! The trainer and hard work are paying off. You look fabulous. I’ll guess that you need to dye 143. Love the new color way.

  41. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:18 pm | Permalink
    41

    I love it! Great photos!!!!!!!
    Thanks for laugh!
    I’ll guess 153.

  42. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:30 pm | Permalink
    42

    77! :) LOVE the Kill Bill!

  43. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:35 pm | Permalink
    43

    I’ll have to guess 89, for no other reason than it sounds good and is prime. I’m a geek, I love prime numbers. ;)

  44. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:43 pm | Permalink
    44

    Heeeeee. I’m guessing 97. :) Love the Kill Bill. Love the buff arms. Yeah!

  45. Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:44 pm | Permalink
    45

    Kill Bill is awesome! I’m guessing 178 skeins.

  46. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:04 pm | Permalink
    46

    I don’t know why, but the number 156 came into my head when I read your post, so that’s my guess. :)

  47. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:10 pm | Permalink
    47

    I’m guessing 116.

  48. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:14 pm | Permalink
    48

    hummmm 134?

  49. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:17 pm | Permalink
    49

    My guess, 142.

  50. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:24 pm | Permalink
    50

    Those are some really rockin’ pics! DH and I loved the Kill Bill movies. And that colorway is just perfect. I am going to throw in a guess of about 226 and keep my fingers crossed.

    ~Viv

  51. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:26 pm | Permalink
    51

    I’m going to guess 200. Great photos!

  52. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:29 pm | Permalink
    52

    I’m going to say 66 for my guess.

  53. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:39 pm | Permalink
    53

    I’ll guess 152. Nice concept for the colorway!

  54. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:54 pm | Permalink
    54

    The pics are awesome–the top one is way cool, nice muscles :).
    My entry guess: 180 :)

  55. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:55 pm | Permalink
    55

    hmmm, 213 - you’re a popular girl, but you value your sanity too!

  56. Posted June 17, 2007 at 10:56 pm | Permalink
    56

    Love it! :) I’m going to guess 113, because 13 seems way too low. eheheh :)

  57. Posted June 17, 2007 at 11:52 pm | Permalink
    57

    ok, I’ll guess 243! Love that Kill Bill!

  58. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:17 am | Permalink
    58

    hmmm….i’m gonna guess 137;)

  59. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:35 am | Permalink
    59

    Absolutely beautiful colorway! As always! My guess would have to be 275.

  60. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:35 am | Permalink
    60

    Since I know nothing of how fast you can actually dye yarn I’m going to guess 53. Just because.

    Very bold colourway. And very “Kill Bill”!

  61. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:35 am | Permalink
    61

    I’m going to go with 176, pick me pick me!!! Beautiful colors!

  62. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:42 am | Permalink
    62

    279 is my guess!

  63. Posted June 18, 2007 at 12:56 am | Permalink
    63

    Guessing 102 skeins? What a great colourway!

  64. Posted June 18, 2007 at 1:51 am | Permalink
    64

    My guess is 142!

  65. Christine
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 2:52 am | Permalink
    65

    I’m going for 127.

  66. sara
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 3:17 am | Permalink
    66

    My guess is 61.
    What a colour!!

  67. Posted June 18, 2007 at 3:30 am | Permalink
    67

    Wild guess… 109…

  68. Posted June 18, 2007 at 3:45 am | Permalink
    68

    My guess is 108.

  69. Posted June 18, 2007 at 3:57 am | Permalink
    69

    85–that’s the number that popped in my head!

  70. Rachel
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 4:17 am | Permalink
    70

    77 - but after reading the other guesses I think I am low.

  71. Posted June 18, 2007 at 4:18 am | Permalink
    71

    Okay, it makes me feel bad for you to say it, but I’ll guess 163 - I have a feeling all of these people are being too nice. I’ll also make it worse by saying that if I do win, I’ll finally break down and order Needles on Fire too….

  72. Posted June 18, 2007 at 4:26 am | Permalink
    72

    How many hours are in your day? I’ll guess 42. That would be skeins, not hours. Although 42 hours would be a good thing some days!

  73. Posted June 18, 2007 at 4:30 am | Permalink
    73

    Hrm, I am thinking 168. The yarn looks awesome! I love the Kill Bill Movies. =)

  74. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:01 am | Permalink
    74

    My guess is . . . 163. That’s a lot of yarn! :)

  75. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:19 am | Permalink
    75

    Woman! You would kill Bill with those arms! Awesome, Awesome yarn. Yellow is my favorite color!

  76. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:19 am | Permalink
    76

    I say 86!

  77. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:19 am | Permalink
    77

    32. NOT like my age.

  78. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:21 am | Permalink
    78

    BTW Congrats on the buff arms! Perfect for this photo shoot. You’d definitely Kick Bill’s butt!

  79. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:22 am | Permalink
    79

    I’m gonna go crazy and say, 214.

    And that’s an awesome colorway, and an even more-awesome pic. Whoo!!

  80. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:38 am | Permalink
    80

    You’re going to be pretty busy no matter what the answer is. I’m going with 136.

  81. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:41 am | Permalink
    81

    Nice biceps. :)

    The first number that popped into my mind is outrageous, so I’m going with my second instinct and saying 172.

  82. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:41 am | Permalink
    82

    My guess is 126.

  83. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:45 am | Permalink
    83

    Cool photo op! I’m going to guess 156…

  84. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:49 am | Permalink
    84

    I’ll go with 73.

    Love the new colorway!

  85. Posted June 18, 2007 at 5:56 am | Permalink
    85

    I’m guessing you will be busy with packaging and mailing the Indie Swag yarns and will only make it to the dye pot once. 44?

  86. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:02 am | Permalink
    86

    This colorway kicks ass :)!

    Umm, I guess 83.

    Sounds like a lot of work right?

    -K

  87. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:06 am | Permalink
    87

    Great colorway! I’m going to guess 120.

  88. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:16 am | Permalink
    88

    $1! ok seriously i say 151. love the colorway!

  89. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:19 am | Permalink
    89

    201. Woo! Love the knife sharpener. Heh.

  90. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:22 am | Permalink
    90

    Hmm, maybe 120?

  91. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:28 am | Permalink
    91

    I love Kill Bill! My guess is 216.

  92. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:29 am | Permalink
    92

    I guess 150. Love “Kill Bill” but what I’m really in awe of is your arms, girlfriend you have been working out.
    Looking good.

  93. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:34 am | Permalink
    93

    209

  94. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:36 am | Permalink
    94

    I am going to say 83…

  95. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:38 am | Permalink
    95

    Um.. 43? That colorway is snazzy!

  96. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:43 am | Permalink
    96

    i’m gonna go with 72. love the color, and nice biceps! =]

  97. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:44 am | Permalink
    97

    Those colors are gorgeous!!!

    My guess - 107

  98. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:46 am | Permalink
    98

    I’ll go with 127. The new colorway is gorgeous!

  99. Karin
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:52 am | Permalink
    99

    97 - Just because :). Love the story behind the yarn, revenge is sweet!

  100. Susan
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:55 am | Permalink
    100

    My guess is 147 - Love those colors!

  101. Saffron
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:57 am | Permalink
    101

    169 - just a wild guess

  102. Posted June 18, 2007 at 6:58 am | Permalink
    102

    Everyone is going so low. I thought it was 423. I mean, what do I have to lose by going big?

  103. Rachel
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:03 am | Permalink
    103

    Hmmm… 173. Love the colorway, btw.

  104. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:06 am | Permalink
    104

    130?? Good luck with all that!

  105. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:11 am | Permalink
    105

    My guess is 108.

    LOVE the Kill Bill shots.

  106. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:19 am | Permalink
    106

    I have to guess 230.

  107. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:25 am | Permalink
    107

    I love it!!!
    My guess is 47.

  108. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:39 am | Permalink
    108

    I’m going to guess 128. (And I love the fact that your “sword” is a knife sharpener).

  109. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:42 am | Permalink
    109

    I’ll go with 99.

  110. Diana
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:48 am | Permalink
    110

    I’m guessing 148- very cool!

  111. Belinda
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:54 am | Permalink
    111

    I love the colorway! 117 is my guess.

  112. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:54 am | Permalink
    112

    I’ll say - 46

  113. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:56 am | Permalink
    113

    66…probably wrong but oh well ;o)

  114. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:58 am | Permalink
    114

    i’m guessing 217.

    GREAT colorway! right now, i’m doing jaywalkers in harlot’s mums and i promise a picture when they are done (but don’t hold you’re breath-it may take a while) AND i’m planning on monkey socks for gimlet. so many projects, so little (knitting) time…

  115. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:58 am | Permalink
    115

    also- LOVE the knife sharpener as the sword…

  116. Posted June 18, 2007 at 7:59 am | Permalink
    116

    my initial guess is 28 and altough i might guess higher if i had a better idea of the volume you typically produce, i think i’ll stick with that ;)

  117. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:08 am | Permalink
    117

    Oy! I never win any of these contests, but I keep on trying. I know you are a busy lady…..and my swag should be coming soon! (Yippee!) My initial guess was to go high, because you probably have special orders and projects up your sleeve, but I think I may go low and say that since you are busy with swag, you will just do that and then worry about other orders later……so
    55 (since so many numbers are taken already!) Happy Dying! Great pic!

  118. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:13 am | Permalink
    118

    138. That seems like a reasonable number! ;)

  119. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:14 am | Permalink
    119

    Love the colors and the name. I’ll guess 151.

  120. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:19 am | Permalink
    120

    Great colorway! It is perfect for the title! Oh, I just don’t know what to guess……I think I’ll go with 109.

  121. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:21 am | Permalink
    121

    I guess 351 skeins!

  122. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:23 am | Permalink
    122

    99. Nice tan and muscles!

  123. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:32 am | Permalink
    123

    nice. you do look like you kick some ass! i say 72 skeins.

  124. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:36 am | Permalink
    124

    217 skeins!! Love the pictures!

  125. Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:43 am | Permalink
    125

    Love it! My guess is 66!

  126. Lisa
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 8:47 am | Permalink
    126

    My guess is 145.

  127. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:10 am | Permalink
    127

    I think 101.

  128. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:12 am | Permalink
    128

    I’m going to guess 62!

  129. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:14 am | Permalink
    129

    My guess is 150. A nice even number.

  130. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:31 am | Permalink
    130

    I’m going to guess….318!

  131. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:33 am | Permalink
    131

    Hmm. 250.

  132. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:34 am | Permalink
    132

    Just to be different, I’m going to guess 826 (even though I don’t think that it’s humanly possible). Love the new colorway.

  133. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:48 am | Permalink
    133

    Love the colorway. My old high school colors!
    My guess will be 167.

  134. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:57 am | Permalink
    134

    Has anybody guessed 204 yet? I call dibs on 204!

  135. Posted June 18, 2007 at 9:57 am | Permalink
    135

    I guess 115….the yarn is gorgeous!

  136. Stephanie
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:01 am | Permalink
    136

    I’ll go with 103…..

  137. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:01 am | Permalink
    137

    My guess is 124…I love the colors!

  138. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:05 am | Permalink
    138

    Also going big, 242

    Love the yellowness!

  139. Sonia
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:08 am | Permalink
    139

    147 is my guess. Sounds like your having a great time. This is fun.

  140. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:13 am | Permalink
    140

    Fun colors! My money is on 123. :)

  141. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:23 am | Permalink
    141

    278
    I love the colors and I love that you used a hurtful experience to create! Way to rise above it.

  142. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:28 am | Permalink
    142

    206. I’m not even close, but it sounded good. :)

    ps, Love the pics and Amy is a great enabler.
    pss, ask about the bunnies! (Squeeze and Boeing)

  143. Kel
    Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:28 am | Permalink
    143

    My guess is 91. Good for you kicking ass in the way you know best!

  144. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:38 am | Permalink
    144

    I think I am going to guess….113

    P.S. Those are my High School colors also :) Love them!

  145. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:40 am | Permalink
    145

    oooh ooh! I wanna play

    138. I didn’t check to see if anyone else guessed it… but we’ll see :)

  146. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:44 am | Permalink
    146

    Look how tan and buff you are!

    How stressed out are you? ;^) I’ll guess 250.

  147. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:48 am | Permalink
    147

    I’ve no idea but I’ll give 141 a shot.

    Came over from your flickr stream. Dang you are talented…yarns, photos, ass-kicking…woot!

  148. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:49 am | Permalink
    148

    my guesstimate is 250

  149. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:49 am | Permalink
    149

    144 & with HP coming out soon it is perfect for Hufflepuff socks too. Geeky me, I know…

  150. Posted June 18, 2007 at 10:52 am | Permalink
    150

    Just because it said “149 shots of espresso” - I’ll guess 149