On offer: some swooningly beautiful hand-dyed yarn from Nightingale Fibers, a luscious lanolin lip balm from Long Island Livestock Company, and a cheery pink mini-cozy hook or needle bag by Namaste. (Bag is 8½" long by 3" wide.)
Also included in the giveaway will be a copy of either Crochet More 2014 OR Crochetscene 2014 - whichever the winner prefers. Each one features a pattern by yours truly (details below).
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| Which would you like to win? |
How to enter:
1. Leave a comment telling me which magazine you'd like to accompany the goodies. (Be sure there's a way for me to reach you.)
OR
2. If you can't leave a comment because you don't have an online profile, send me an e-mail (see my profile for the address), and include your chosen magazine in the subject line.
That's it!
~ This giveaway is international.
~ The deadline for entries is Saturday, August 23, 2014 (midnight, US Central Daylight Time).
~ The winner will be announced on Monday, August 25th.
I'm very excited to announce two more recently published patterns. Firstly...
Mountain Shadows Bracelet, in Love of Crochet's Crochet More 2014
Mountain Shadows is a quick, fun project that uses graduated stitch heights worked in front and back loop rows to create the bead-tipped "mountains" of the name. The pattern is available in two widths, 3/4" and 1-1/8".
Here are the magazine versions, made with Capri by Steinbach Wolle:
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| Photo copyright Love of Crochet |
The purple model is my original sample, 7/8" wide and worked in Planet Penny Cotton Club yarn:
Crochet More 2014 is available now on newstands and in craft stores. To see all the lovely patterns in this issue, check out the Ravelry page or Love of Crochet's website.
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And secondly...
Atomic Rose Poncho, in Interweave Crochet's special issue Crochetscene 2014:
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| Photo copyright Interweave Crochet |
Atomic Rose features swirly floral-centered motifs with join-as-you-go chain stitch borders. Half double crochets worked in the back bar give the "roses" great texture. Each motif takes just a few minutes to make, so this project grows very quickly. The wide neck opening allows several different styling options.
I was lucky enough to see the finished poncho modelled live at the CGOA banquet this year, and I have to say it had such lovely drape and movement, it took me a moment to recognise it as my own pattern!
Here's the Atomic Rose in progress, using Soft Linen by Classic Elite Yarns:
On the blocking board (miraculous transformation by water):
And again on the model:
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| Photo copyright Interweave Crochet |
Crochetscene 2014 can be ordered online here, and will be available in stores August 12. The fun, hip patterns in this issue can also be seen on the Ravelry page.
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Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of these great magazines and the other goodies pictured above!
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Don't enter me in your giveaway - I just gave away the last of my yarn that has been sitting idle for far too long, as I finally was able to be realistic about me doing anything with it - but I do want to say your patterns are beautiful, Sue!
ReplyDeleteThat hook case is so gorgeous that I will be looking out for one of these whenever I go craft shopping. I think the patterns in Crochet More would suit my abilities, so that is the magazine I would choose.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Una of Una’s blog:
Great Balls of Wool
Wow, the poncho is amazing, blocking is a magical thing isn't it. The bracelets are lovely too, beautiful designing. Thanks for the giveaway, I think I'd choose Crochet Scene, I'm intrigued by three guys talking crochet! CJ xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the magazine patterns. I'm sure it is exciting to see your patterns in print. :-)
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your give away, I would love the yarn and the hook purse,I don't have on, they are all standing in a jar at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI love the shawl, especially the pull over the head bit.
My email is on my blog should I be lucky enough to win.
fingers crossed
Briony
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I love your poncho!!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for your lovely giveaway - I don't know either of these magazines!!
For the poncho pattern alone it would have to be Crochet Scene, that is stunning. This is an amazingly generous giveaway and that yarn looks so 'squooshable'.
ReplyDeleteoooooooooh that's one lovely skein of yummy yarn, and just for that poncho pattern alone I would like to participate in this give away. So I will go for the crochet scene magazine. thumbs up for me for good luck. greetingz Miss Mustache
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! look at your new gorgeous pattern, your design career is taking off. I am thrilled for you and I can say that from the bottom of my heart as I am finishing up my second Olive Twist Shawl. Put me in for the Crochet Scene magazine. I am in love with the pattern on the cover.
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Meredith
CONGRATULATIONS! Both projects are so beautiful. I love the bracelets. And that shawl. Gorgeous and modeled perfectly. Awesome! Not joining the giveaway. :) Just stopping by to say hi after being gone too long. Best wishes for a wonderful day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteHummm....looks like my comment didn't post so I'll try again. Yayyyyyy!!! On being in two magazines! Very cool for you :) i would pick Crochet More magazine, thanks! Happy Super-Moon Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI am not a crocheter ... Yet so I am not here for the giveaway. Your patterns are beautiful , love the atomic rose !! Some lucky crocheters will be super happy!! Lovely gifts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again Sue your patterns are beautiful! I wouldn't mind either of the magazines they both look great to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI always love your patterns and look forward to seeing new ones. I would prefer Crochet Scene magazine.
ReplyDeleteThat alpaca looks scrummy! I love the poncho so crochet scene for me!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn! I would prefer the crochet scene magazine!
ReplyDeleteCrochet More 2014 looks like a great magazine. I really like that bracelet, I have been wanting to do a project with beads. I did dust off my hook, and made a round pillow, just need to get a pillow form for it. That poncho is so beautiful. A bit above my skill level I think, but maybe I just need to keep my hook in motion to build some skills.
ReplyDeleteWonderful designs, the poncho is amazing. I'd love a copy of crochet more if I was very lucky! Well done, again, for such clever designs. Juliex
ReplyDeleteI think Crochet More suits me better. Thank you for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful designs. I just picked up the issue of Crochet More but haven't been able to find Crochet Scene yet- so if chosen, I'd choose that one. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway, Sue.
ReplyDeleteI have never sean Crochet Scene before so that's the one for me! Love the shawl design and the blue yarn is to die for! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love Crochet Scene mag. Love the yarn and both your designs.
ReplyDeleteI'll say Crochet More mag please! Love the yarn color and the Pink bag
ReplyDeleteWould love Crochet More, please! Thank you for offering this giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog via a post on "Linda's Crafty Corner" blog. I've poked around a bit and quickly become a fan. I'm fascinated by your Atomic Rose pattern. It's so pretty and looks like fun to make. That bracelet is cute too! I'd love to enter your give-away. That yarn is very pretty...blues are one of my color faves. The magazine on the left looks most interesting to me (Crochet Scene). Thanks for the opportunity to enter. Happy stitching! :-D
ReplyDeleteI love your work, I have been lurking in the background admiring all your work. Thank you for this giveaway .I have never read crochet scene before and would love to be entered
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a fab giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIf I was lucky enough to win I would love the Crochet Scene mag please.
Helenxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI've just popped over from Linda at Crafty Corner's blog following the link to your giveaway. I would very much like to participate in your generous giveaway and should I win I don't mind which magazine I receive. I would be delighted with either of them.
I am now going to sit back with a cuppa tea and have a browse around your blog. :-)
keep well
Amanda :-)
What an exciting giveaway! If I were to win, I would like the Crochet Scene, although, I would enjoy either one. :) Thank you for entering me in your giveaway. I really enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteHello, I am visiting via Linda's Crafty Corner blog. I would love to take part in the giveaway if you don't mind posting to New Zealand. Either magazine would be lovely. Your bracelets are lovely and that shawl is awesome. We get Interweave here but usually 2 months late.They have awesome patterns. Now I am going to explore your blog.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I'm anxious to try making the lovely butterfly tiebacks. Thank you for the easy to follow tutorial! If I were to win, I would like Crochet More as I am envisioning making the bracelet you designed in a fall color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn! If I were to win I would choose the crochet scene magazine.
ReplyDeleteIf I won I'd choose the Crochet More magazine - love your bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy receiving the "Crochet More" magazine. Thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteThe case is lovely, Crochet Scenewould be the mag. Thank you
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool giveaway, so much awesome stuff! Please enter me - I'd love to try that CrochetScene poncho!
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway, Sue! Earlier today I put several of your patterns in my rav library and planned to find the mag with the olive twist shawl/scarf. I would like the crochet scene mag if I were lucky enough to win.
ReplyDeleteplease consider me for your give away.. in choosing between either book I think I would like Crochet More if I am lucky enough to win *fingers crossed*.. would love the hook case... I dont know how many bags my hooks have gone thru.. been crocheting with crochet cotton so using the small ones which makes more damage then one would think being that small.. even had to throw one hook out cause it got bent.. if i had the case it wouldnt have happened.. I love your site.. several items I wanna try out..
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I've just found your blog and I do like it very much. First I wanted to go to bed early and read a few lines in my book but then I kept on reading your post and it is quite late by now. I would very much like to participate in your fabulous giveaway and should I win I do not mind which magazine I'll get. I would be fine with either of them. You can contact me via my own blog, colourcrochetlove.blogspot.com. Have a nice weekend, VIola
ReplyDeleteOh Sue, what a great giveaway! I l would love the Crochet Scene magazine, that Atomic Rose just blows me away! HA!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so talented!
Bravo for all your published patterns, Sue!!! I am excited for you and us :) And thanks for such a generous giveaway. The winner will be blessed! xx
ReplyDeleteI would love the Crochet More magazine. It would be a lovely birthday present to me since the winner is being announced the day before my birthday :) Love your site
ReplyDeleteI love your Blog and also your crochet designs. You have many talents. I especially enjoy your wildflower photography! Crochet More would be my choice, if I were to win. Thank you!
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