a chance to win...

Well, we normally save our freebie's for our occasional Random Friday Freebie, but this week is special! Susan at www.CrochetAddictuk.com is hosting a give-away on our behalf. Yay!!! And thanks Susan for taking that on!! 

You can win a package of 10 crochet patterns of your choosing! How fabulous!!  
 

Want to get in on the action? Hop on over to Crochet Addick UK to enter. There are lots of ways to enter the contest, and the more you participate in the greater your chance of winning. Hurry on over!!!! The contest ends on February 1st, 2014.

tara and kim.

new crochet pattern - simple pompom hood by kim miller.

 

 

Skill Level: Easy

You can crochet this fun, simple pompom hood!!!

If you are comfortable with post stitches, and working in the round then you will be able to crochet this chic, modern looking hood. The pattern is written in American Standard terms, and uses the following crochet stitches and techniques: half double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, and the adjustable ring.

This crochet pattern calls for 3 balls of Lion Brand Amazing® Yarn [50 g (1.75 oz)/135 meters (147 yds) per ball], which is an worsted weight (4), and a 4.00 mm (G) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge). Pompom instructions are included.

The crochet instructions are written for one size only.

 

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(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code "pompomhood20" at the checkout!

Offer valid until Wednesday - January 29th, 2014) 

 

 

 

kim.

sneak peek.

The crochet pattern for this fun, simple pompom hood is nearing completion....

 

 

 

kim.

and the winner is...

Welcome to Monday!! Wow...the weekend blew by didn't it? It will be a great start to the week for at least one of you as today is the day we announce the winner of the give-away for the new "Under 100 Crochet Collection" book and a few balls of Knit Picks' scrumptious Gloss DK!!

We won't hold back from telling you what everyone is waiting to hear...the winner is Tomoko L.  who left us a lovely message on our email.  Thanks Tomoko and congrats!!  We will be emailing you shortly to get all the information we need to get it sent off to you. 

Thanks to all who participated! We always enjoy hearing from our dear customers and reading your comments. You are a great group and we thank you for your support over the years! It is you, our loyal customers, that keep us going!! 

Don't forget...if you are wanting a book of your very own, you can get a printed copy or an e-book from www.knitpicks.com. Or if you prefer, each individual pattern from the collection is also available as a download exclusively at Knit Picks for the low price of $1.99. Great deal!!

Keep on crafting!!!

tara and kim.

random friday freebie.

Welcome to Friday!!  So...we promised you that we had more in store regarding Knit Picks' new release of the "Under 100 Crochet Collection", and today is the day we get to share that with you. Knit Picks has generously donated a printed copy of the publication to pass along to one of our wonderful and deserving readers!! So, we are offering it this week for random friday freebie!!  YAY...thanks so much Knit Picks!!

Not only are we giving away the book but we are throwing in 2 balls of Knit Picks Gloss DK, which is enough yarn to make your very own pair of fingerless mitts as seen on the cover! 

The draw will begin today and it will end Sunday, January 5th, 2014 at midnight (Pacific Standard Time). The winner will be randomly picked using random.org on Monday, January 6th, and will be contacted the same day via email. Be sure to check on Monday to see if you are the winner!!

To enter the draw:

Just comment to this post, even to say "Hi". Please make sure to leave us your email address in your comment so we can contact you if your name is drawn. If you prefer to keep your email private, just email us at knotsewcute@gmail.com.

To receive a second chance to win, simply tell your friends about our blog via facebook, twitter, personal blog, whatever and come back and share the link with us in another comment. Again, please leave us your email address. Maximum of 2 entries per person. All entries must be in by Sunday, January 5th, 2013 at midnight PST to be valid. The draw is open worldwide so we look forward to hearing from our international customers too!

kim and tara.

woohoo....tara made the cover!

 

Knit Picks put out a call for submissions last spring and Tara's "Lattice Work Fingerless Mitts" pattern was accepted, but we've been unable to share the excitement with you until today! The book called "Under 100 Crochet Collection" was just released today and what a surprise when we seen that Tara's pattern had made the cover!!! Woohoo and congrats....Tara! I am so super excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book features 10 must have crochet patterns, and the best part is that each project requires under 100 grams of yarn. Not only will you be able to blow through your stash but you will be able to complete each project in record time!

This collection can be purchased as an e-book, hard copy, or if you prefer each pattern in the collection can be purchased individually from knitpicks.com for $1.99!!  

Be sure to check back with us soon as we have more in store for you regarding this new release!

kim.

new crochet pattern - cabled hot water bottle cozy by kim miller.

 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Once considered old fashioned, hot water bottles have become a new trend, and stylish cozies for hot water bottles are popping up everywhere!

This knit-look cozy crochets up quickly, and the main body is a 4 row repeat that is easy to memorize. The cozy is designed to slip easily over your bottle and features a button-up closure on the back side.

This crochet pattern calls for 1¾ skeins of Cascade Yarns® 220 [100 g (3.53 oz)/201 meters (220 yds) per skein], which is a worsted weight (4). The pattern features the blue (Summer Sky - 7815) cozy and you should be comfortable with the following stitches and techniques: adjustable ring, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, front post treble crochet, half double crochet 2 together, front post double crochet 2 together, and front post double crochet 3 together.

The crochet instructions are written for one size only, but post stitches and cabling allow lots of room for stretch. The finished hot water bottle cozy measures approximately 19 cm (7.5”) wide and 35.5 cm (14”) at it's highest point.

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(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code "cabledcozy20" at the checkout!

Offer valid until Friday - January 3rd, 2014) 

 

 

 

kim.