Many of you have discovered our new Loopy Webcam already. Isn’t it fun? We talked about where to aim it, and I thought it’d be fun to aim it at the order packing island, because there is activity going on there the whole day. (The Elves vetoed that idea.) We settled on the front entry, just because that’s where it says our name, and that’s where new boxes come in and get unpacked from day to day.
Why a webcam? We had to install security cameras due to shoplifting. (Note to shoplifter: bring back my grandma’s vintage knitting needles that you took from the red cabinet in the front room. And the yarn that you put in your purse. Seriously.) As long as we were doing cameras for a not-so-fun reason, why not do one camera for a positive reason? If you come to shop in person and want to have your webcam photo saved in the Webcam Gallery, just let us know and we’ll make sure your photo gets saved. Are you on Twitter? Tweet and let your peeps know that you’re shopping at Loopy and will wave to them on camera. Wondering what it looks like when all of the Spring Fling shoppers are here? Now you can peek in and take a look! Want a clue as to what will be up in next week’s Update? Watch and see if you can catch it.
The photo changes once a minute, during our normal working hours (9 am – 4 pm, Central time.) Sometimes it will look the same, because nothing changed right there during that minute. Other times you’ll see someone pulling an order, sorting inventory, matching skeins, stocking shelves, or shopping. Today, you might have see me updating yarn signs for our shop. Yesterday you may have seen our Cascade Rep Michael, when he stopped by for a visit. Or Tammy, or Kathy, or Joy. Once in awhile we’ll do a contest, and let’s start that today. I put a pile of yarn (same colorway) on the island. The first person in the comments to identify the yarn, will win a skein. (It’ll be a little bit of a challenge, since you can’t zoom in and get up close to it. Are you up for it? Somehow I think someone will figure it out. You all are smart like that.) If you can’t identify it, you can leave a comment telling me what yarn you WISH was sitting there – ha! If no one guesses correctly, we’ll randomly draw a winner from all comments. If someone guesses quickly, then maybe I’ll put a second pile up there! Edit: Jenna guessed the first one correctly – Three Irish Girls Adorn. The second batch was Fiber Optic and Seanna Lea guessed it right away. Third batch was Mountain Colors Bearfoot, won by Elizabeth. Our fourth and final batch was correctly identified by LisaPB – a skein of Dream in Color Everlasting. Thanks for playing along today. We’ll do it again sometime! And for those of you in the comments, wondering where the yarn pile is – we did this during the day on Friday.
Remember my Cable Challenge problem? Turns out it’s all user-error. (Um, that would mean it’s my own fault. The user.) I know that’s no surprise to anyone. 🙂 The lovely Judy (Hollygrove designer) contacted me and could not have been sweeter in helping me figure out my snafu. Apparently I started the first chart row in error. It was supposed to be a WS and I made it into a RS, which puts the whole chart off. One of these days I will have this chart thing completely under my belt, I’m just sure of it. Cables ARE easy – I promise. And one day I will learn to read directions more thoroughly, instead of breezing through them and figuring, “I got it.” Despite my snafu, the pattern is turning out just right, after my self-imposed adaptations. I usually like to make things as complicated as possible.
Finally, one more big round of appreciation for all of you who participated in our RAK’s contests on the blog throughout December. It has become one of my favorite parts of the season, over the past few years! The final winner for the last week’s contest is Carrie in ND, who wins a tub of our Soak Heel creme, two skeins of The Loopy Ewe Solid Series in her choice of color, and a pattern of her choice. Congratulations, Carrie!
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I think the yarn is Hand Maiden Camel Spin in the Autumn Apple colorway.
No idea on the yarn but I’ll make a guess of Yarn Love. Love the new camera though I wish it was there for a happier reason.
I’m going to guess Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock or Sport. The camera is very cool!
Yarn Love Juliet in Sweet Sheri? Because you would be so sweet to send me a skein. =)
I can’t tell what it is… could it possible be Woolmeise? We can only hope! (I’ve never been able to snag one)
Looks like Lorna’s Laces sock or sport.
I agree with Sheri, Shoplifter bring the stuff back!!!!!! It makes me so mad when people steal stuff. I am sorry that someone would do that to you.
I don’t know what the yarn is but it looks like it is beautiful.
Is it Enchanted Knoll Farm EKF sock yarn? Whatever it is, it looks gorgeous!!
I love the webcam, I’ve been home sick for a few days now, and living on the other side of the world, I’m dreaming of visitin TLE on day. This way, I can almost do it everyday. Now if you only had several cameras…. 😉
I think I’m gonna guess that the yarn is Yarn Love Juliet. Happy Friday!
I really wish it was Wollmeise, but I think it’s Lorna’s Laces!
I think it looks kind of like Three Irish Girls Adorn. Maybe?
Like the new camera, hate why you had to get it! Could the yarn be bugga.
It looks like Alchemy Juniper to me….and if it is, I hope I win two skeins! 🙂
Happy New Year, Sheri. The yarn looks like something from Madelinetosh. Really like the webcam! Why do people have to be so mean, though?! I can’t imagine stealing at all, let alone from a wonderful place like TLE! Hope you and the elves have a good weekend.
I’m just sorry the webcam didn’t catch my hubby being cute and holding up the credit card, looking completely resigned to my shopping trip, LOL!
My guess is the yarn is Dream in Color, but do I have to guess if it’s Smooshy or Classy?
(And seriously, I cannot believe that someone would steal from you – well, I can – but sheesh
I think it’s Fiesta Baby Boom in Devotion. But if I am wrong, and my name got pulled, what I would really want, :), is enough India from the Juniper Colorways of Alchemy yarns. LOL
It looks like Loopy Ewe Solid Series to me.
Jamaican Spice – Fiesta 🙂
I am sorry about the reasons for the webcam and the security system.
I just read where some yarn shops lose between 13-20 % of their inventory over a year due to theft.
When people shoplift they are stealing from YOU. A person who is running a business to help them.
grrrr.
I did enjoy my time on the webcam-thanks!
I am very saddened that someone would take those needles from you let alone skeins of yarn! They are irreplacable!
No idea on the yarn. But I am going to guess, Gales Art Sock Yarn cuz I am wanting a skein!
Is it Twisted? Or is that just wishful thinking….. Anyway, love the webcam! It would be great if you put a link to it in the sidebar on the right so we could find it easily. Trust you to make something fun out of something bad, you are so inspiring!
Jenna gets the prize – Three Irish Girls Adorn! Ok – I’m putting another batch up. See if you can guess the next one …..
Since someone has already guessed my number one guess, I’ll guess it’s a Loopy Solid in grape.
The second batch (because I was trying to figure out the first batch and then the image changed) looks to me like Fiber Optic, but that might just be wishful thinking!
Tosh Sock in magenta?
Seanna – good eyes! You just won a skein of Fiber Optic! I’m putting the next batch up now ….
Could that be Amber Trinket? Madtosh?
Hmmm…I’m going to guess this second round is Tosh sock in the Magenta colorway. (Though I wish it was WM Fliederbrush.) The reason behind the camera stinks, but it’s fun getting a peak into the store, and trying to guess yarn! 🙂
Or maybe Rios? Whatever it is it is gorgeous.
It really stinks that you need security cameras!
Mountain Colours Bearfoot?
String Theory?
It looks kinda like Malabrigo Sock in Archangel
Looks like Sundara MCN to me. (If not, I wish it was!)
Malabrigo Sock in Candombe?
Wow, Groupies have fast fingers! Let’s see…this new batch looks a lot like Malabrigo’s Archangel colorway, but since none is in stock at the moment (yes, I checked) I’m going to guess Tosh Sock in Amber Trinket.
I can’t believe there are knitters who steal!
Gosh, I was just there, if I had known about the camera I would have smiled and waved!
Wool Candy Meringue in Red Velvet Cake?
It looks like a Madeline Tosh sock yarn to me.
What about Gales Art?
I love to get at peek from your shop! And I would really like to be there in person too, but it’s too far from Norway…
I can’t believe someone stole yarn and your needles…..fps……I love the webcam…thanks for sharing your beautiful shop with us……..
Or, perhaps Mountain Colors?
(No, I don’t have anything better to do than to look at yarn on a desk thousands of miles away…)
How about Ella Rae Splendor?
IDK…but I am going to take a guess! Could it be Claudia Handpainted Yarns?
Sneaky Sheri, now I can’t stop looking at your yarn! Enchanted Knoll Farm Rom is gorgeous too!
I’m with you, Jennifer!
My guess now is Yarn Love.
It is a super fun game! Best use of a web cam I think.
Now I’m thinking Dye Dreams in Dream Sox.
Perchance to Knit, then!
I’m guessing Dream in Color
I somehow feel that I’m spamming this comment section now…
How about Three Irish Girls?