tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92187135865275518122024-02-01T22:25:52.294-06:00The Blog of a Straight Male KnitterA crafty guy's blog, of knitting, crocheting and all things crafty.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-69433317966308060222011-02-06T16:57:00.001-06:002011-02-06T16:59:17.138-06:00Time For ChangeTHIS BLOG IS MOVING TO A NEW ADDRESS!!!<br /><br />It is now<br />Not Just Another Knitting blog <br /><br />Web Address: www.NJAKB.blogspot.com<br /><br />:)Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-40161587273838397272010-07-12T07:33:00.002-05:002010-07-12T07:40:17.011-05:00July's Knit-A-Long<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-ihRJ5FMnUz6r1jxURzqT1AHHu7oLANtsIbrPeqYPbADaoC7dmVPFebvMjl1QoWdBnYXyK9yWPjq8C7ap5ba2D64N8JQKfpCgfxIKDIKamKNxNUJyBG7iBKle3HUkanfRhPXqxAf8es/s1600/clapoutisALT.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-ihRJ5FMnUz6r1jxURzqT1AHHu7oLANtsIbrPeqYPbADaoC7dmVPFebvMjl1QoWdBnYXyK9yWPjq8C7ap5ba2D64N8JQKfpCgfxIKDIKamKNxNUJyBG7iBKle3HUkanfRhPXqxAf8es/s320/clapoutisALT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492998608571547890" /></a><br />This months knit-a-long is the everloving Clapotis!<br /><br /><br /> For this project you will need:<br /><br />Lorna's Laces Lion and Lamb [50% silk, 50% wool; 205yd/184m per 100g skein]; <br />color: Bittersweet; 4 skeins or and other worsted weight yarn of your choice * NOTE: you can use fingering weight and size 4 needles*<br /><br />1 set US #8/5mm straight needles<br />18 stitch markers<br />tapestry needleCalebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-83894692687131959072010-07-12T07:12:00.002-05:002010-07-12T07:20:30.917-05:00Its time to start clearing your stash!You all know that you have that yarn that you bought for a project that you really wanted to knit or crochet. And then, big shocker, you didn't make it, and there the yarn still sits. Well now its time to start using up that stash of yours. Just think of it as making room for new yarn! Which in return gives you a reason to buy more!<br /><br />Here are a few simple ideas that you can use to stashbust:<br /><br />Knit/crochet an afghan in a particular colorway, mixing lots of different yarns<br />Make mittens/Hats/Scarves for charity<br />Donate the yarn to a good cause<br />Make pillows to match your mis-match afghan<br />Make something felted like a bag, or slippers<br /><br />Now wouldn't it feel better to use up some of that yarn to make room for all of the new yarn you recently purchased, but still havent told your spouse you had bought it!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-60533699445990155212010-04-16T22:48:00.002-05:002010-04-16T22:55:53.673-05:00April's Knit-A-Long<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioI3iU3kz_F5XkABm0xRN9faM9WsxT9QARwOIbeb4xyA47FAcWy07HmcmCIb3hq05oAwud4JlgxVqSa9CRJcSwU6ZH_KrsSTvSX2fnufnoBpAjzRhk2zCvxTVmQzATU4T40SLSUDbLuZA/s1600/Dane+Shawl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioI3iU3kz_F5XkABm0xRN9faM9WsxT9QARwOIbeb4xyA47FAcWy07HmcmCIb3hq05oAwud4JlgxVqSa9CRJcSwU6ZH_KrsSTvSX2fnufnoBpAjzRhk2zCvxTVmQzATU4T40SLSUDbLuZA/s320/Dane+Shawl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460950049263585874" /></a><br />Alright folks here is April's knit-a-long. Dane shawl, by Jane Tanner.<br /><br />Here is what you need:<br /><br />Materials: 3.5 oz (100g) fingering weight yarn (350 yards), US size 6 needles (4 mm) ( I would use a circular, at least 32 inches so the stitches aren't crowded)<br /><br /><br />Use different weights of yarn and needles. For example: Worsted weight yarn (400 yards), on US size 9 needles, for three repeats would make a<br />smaller scarf/shawl. Using 600 yards and four repeats would give you a shawl 24" deep and 60" along the top curve, blocked. For a sport/DK weight<br />yarn, I'd suggest a US size 7 needle.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-46101349424650836502010-04-16T22:38:00.003-05:002010-04-16T22:42:30.735-05:00My Sock Madness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdm7I_s3ZoBLYf3uOh6WQpP-IZ8XSd5quReNc1soVlsQMXD-CIaS4n8jfESOGRr1oXaTeyjCQytHzHJ6F-TX2jH6X_Q5RLRyqO0xeFfom99kABntqkvDeVdqvjDmugI3hxTD82fc_pPH4/s1600/Sock+madness+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdm7I_s3ZoBLYf3uOh6WQpP-IZ8XSd5quReNc1soVlsQMXD-CIaS4n8jfESOGRr1oXaTeyjCQytHzHJ6F-TX2jH6X_Q5RLRyqO0xeFfom99kABntqkvDeVdqvjDmugI3hxTD82fc_pPH4/s320/Sock+madness+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460946696711907314" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxModyDRdxuHC9IMx_CFT8xOQndCIQzLA1frIoWyasD46zmwWXiYsth22KatVuOjh7ZZjgtqyQykyfA9Uz6nj3Aturx5gl7XSq8nbiRI7wu2LG3fEozXZ-hNolZuRhtKR8UVn1NylWlk/s1600/Sock+madness+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxModyDRdxuHC9IMx_CFT8xOQndCIQzLA1frIoWyasD46zmwWXiYsth22KatVuOjh7ZZjgtqyQykyfA9Uz6nj3Aturx5gl7XSq8nbiRI7wu2LG3fEozXZ-hNolZuRhtKR8UVn1NylWlk/s320/Sock+madness+004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460946688630522466" /></a><br />Just a little thing that I have finished recently.I am currently in Sock Madness, a ravelry group similar to Sock wars. Here is my 2nd round pair od socks. Called Cool Beans, resembling coffee beans. They are made out of Happy Feet and Alpaca Prima.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-2610146413135543862010-04-04T09:55:00.004-05:002010-04-04T09:58:17.396-05:00Happy Easter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3MOFbzaiPXN147DMbF90ZtV5vuIPdf7Hrr_rUjd568YOpNAWrlnjXAMsjDAPCYb-jdnYdYV6GIggUH7kMJEgxjuyFGUWqc70qnDeRj8iFv6HW4g0NiHnY0Mttb9M6NS_HLJO0IhSCRk/s1600/redenv_easter1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3MOFbzaiPXN147DMbF90ZtV5vuIPdf7Hrr_rUjd568YOpNAWrlnjXAMsjDAPCYb-jdnYdYV6GIggUH7kMJEgxjuyFGUWqc70qnDeRj8iFv6HW4g0NiHnY0Mttb9M6NS_HLJO0IhSCRk/s320/redenv_easter1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456296460050297090" /></a><br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter! Now that Easter has arrived it now means that Spring is officially on it's way!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-64762374905015747532010-03-21T11:43:00.003-05:002010-03-21T11:47:08.253-05:00My Katarina Sweater, for Mom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlSM_WLDsZyHznU-rDuqwYsWmjYe32FhbSu8LY0gCq6fjDMGXDdLvragnJu9XjE5MpjQEjGWYyPbCaoLeU3T2M-olAjDF-5MQy3TiDYCANoXNJnPkKzpkvFufsaSh6UMKhBhngX1qigg/s1600-h/blog+020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlSM_WLDsZyHznU-rDuqwYsWmjYe32FhbSu8LY0gCq6fjDMGXDdLvragnJu9XjE5MpjQEjGWYyPbCaoLeU3T2M-olAjDF-5MQy3TiDYCANoXNJnPkKzpkvFufsaSh6UMKhBhngX1qigg/s320/blog+020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451129512966195522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B2x78nFL3T2I2e3VGynhqmQfFFw5MX8EIYiuvzwALeURPYlVU9Y-FfQ8sKqJb8yA_i5SNOSY1H1NJS7rCjGN8PGKmw2bX5ahWEg7F_YcIYtlXNY0QvUfOe1ZFJ8yMaPoGm59-H0luT8/s1600-h/blog+009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B2x78nFL3T2I2e3VGynhqmQfFFw5MX8EIYiuvzwALeURPYlVU9Y-FfQ8sKqJb8yA_i5SNOSY1H1NJS7rCjGN8PGKmw2bX5ahWEg7F_YcIYtlXNY0QvUfOe1ZFJ8yMaPoGm59-H0luT8/s320/blog+009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451129500998847506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6TyCemhw2lFd4fSLd-P7EtFrOKk0FPZczSE5ut3SaUVVd1cZE1Kzu0LcE1x9GGr11ilqeukmzeSyIxqKzsw9DLYZaEFVhlnNSmP9MJr37ubSrJbpX0Jxeih7AiV15DD0dY1mATTUmMs/s1600-h/blog+016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6TyCemhw2lFd4fSLd-P7EtFrOKk0FPZczSE5ut3SaUVVd1cZE1Kzu0LcE1x9GGr11ilqeukmzeSyIxqKzsw9DLYZaEFVhlnNSmP9MJr37ubSrJbpX0Jxeih7AiV15DD0dY1mATTUmMs/s320/blog+016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451129492876729330" /></a><br />I have been very busy lately and yet have managed to start on my mother's Christmas Sweater! I only have 2 inches left of the back, so I will post new pictures when that's finished.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-70184011150986123602010-03-21T11:36:00.003-05:002010-03-21T11:39:58.609-05:00More of Grams Embroidery....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0VbIV06z1CYHEd33S8TYxe2EknmWolnDUef89m4tQCCSLqcs6w8d3aYiD9682Vq2JzO09qX5pmk6zg6f0HH3a0CrKstT_wtZz8Ra9fjd99q00B9s25DRfO9nblExEzaJn_AF-SFORiw/s1600-h/winter+09+013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0VbIV06z1CYHEd33S8TYxe2EknmWolnDUef89m4tQCCSLqcs6w8d3aYiD9682Vq2JzO09qX5pmk6zg6f0HH3a0CrKstT_wtZz8Ra9fjd99q00B9s25DRfO9nblExEzaJn_AF-SFORiw/s320/winter+09+013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451127547905346770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OBYZqyYPMwOC3LtjADiuYwuI8rPOc1z47JbkUpT6GwJpYHvkhmIqv1r5NdcVynbI7qxurBoR3_3Q3W3s_THAy3LYau_tvJonXLxcVz2B1tXoIqR9BYnXeEskOw_YsWxzmBXbkq4ty_g/s1600-h/winter+09+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OBYZqyYPMwOC3LtjADiuYwuI8rPOc1z47JbkUpT6GwJpYHvkhmIqv1r5NdcVynbI7qxurBoR3_3Q3W3s_THAy3LYau_tvJonXLxcVz2B1tXoIqR9BYnXeEskOw_YsWxzmBXbkq4ty_g/s320/winter+09+012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451127536993481026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79yKLrcn2uTBVK21E6GGOUuJ0dxQlbcufwIPbC0RocXnLjRzcK8B9UXEwN3d-R6kZvu6m1u6ZoakIwqDX1Q7Hob-V1JMVtV8bAb3JR5hSO_XpwGythOB6BMXFjzL3gFa2CRTztf7mr6o/s1600-h/winter+09+011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79yKLrcn2uTBVK21E6GGOUuJ0dxQlbcufwIPbC0RocXnLjRzcK8B9UXEwN3d-R6kZvu6m1u6ZoakIwqDX1Q7Hob-V1JMVtV8bAb3JR5hSO_XpwGythOB6BMXFjzL3gFa2CRTztf7mr6o/s320/winter+09+011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451127528658531602" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DSx3wvk4ijxJXOwjucK3zuKFvIop2UF3ldAeasa9cFI7qpS5GE61O_zHE8l3a8x-HOgaiiS_ChUHin2SXpXAVjBsiyjK0X0l9KA_B6ITR_S1EGIrTqESPbabv2fEUmu5946qKmK2GNY/s1600-h/winter+09+010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DSx3wvk4ijxJXOwjucK3zuKFvIop2UF3ldAeasa9cFI7qpS5GE61O_zHE8l3a8x-HOgaiiS_ChUHin2SXpXAVjBsiyjK0X0l9KA_B6ITR_S1EGIrTqESPbabv2fEUmu5946qKmK2GNY/s320/winter+09+010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451127517203732034" /></a><br /><br /><br />The pictures aren't the best, Photography isn't my thing.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-15195486725662390862010-02-28T13:27:00.005-06:002010-02-28T14:03:56.605-06:00March's Knit-a-long<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LhnNTOcRnvPq5WqTbeQMtvzIADkxTnPXCt6ruG3jgp-3fFzUtjODtzInCBJVilbV5CVOGtJ4HxnQWhytIe9oLtKHcOWED74Y5rLgFCRfhYg6iN4VCboJA5gMgWgYlk-9UqSiFQ9JhP8/s1600-h/katarina_03.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LhnNTOcRnvPq5WqTbeQMtvzIADkxTnPXCt6ruG3jgp-3fFzUtjODtzInCBJVilbV5CVOGtJ4HxnQWhytIe9oLtKHcOWED74Y5rLgFCRfhYg6iN4VCboJA5gMgWgYlk-9UqSiFQ9JhP8/s320/katarina_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443380681165820082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFd0CAh9mziCciBB4wk760XmC4KITKzj6ND2Ybxs00dBBf4lzdbIqFgnRAbFtDoDfJmwxyZLf2e9Iv76ohQ0NEUwDNLu8RtQ0Xdc-4RC-92pFtPKEQFUSUPVLlPlV9Rv9CwsQG3sLDk6E/s1600-h/katarina_02.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFd0CAh9mziCciBB4wk760XmC4KITKzj6ND2Ybxs00dBBf4lzdbIqFgnRAbFtDoDfJmwxyZLf2e9Iv76ohQ0NEUwDNLu8RtQ0Xdc-4RC-92pFtPKEQFUSUPVLlPlV9Rv9CwsQG3sLDk6E/s320/katarina_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443380668418649410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-N67jFwaSkb40ulWX8Z0AiAfpCAvn4voLvarWZ6j9scEI-Hpc58KI4m_NASQp-QKj5LknT31KT427Aj_ULeKMEUFNNhiGvGhP1915vjRLxtc2j9BMsBCu_Dq6pILay7iF7m5smpz9uw/s1600-h/katarina_01.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-N67jFwaSkb40ulWX8Z0AiAfpCAvn4voLvarWZ6j9scEI-Hpc58KI4m_NASQp-QKj5LknT31KT427Aj_ULeKMEUFNNhiGvGhP1915vjRLxtc2j9BMsBCu_Dq6pILay7iF7m5smpz9uw/s320/katarina_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443380666110969714" /></a><br />I am adding a new feature to my blog to try and make it more exciting! Each month there will be a new knit-a-long and I will be giving a list of materials and other details needed for the knit-a-long! Hope you have fun knitting with us. Please leave a comment for the appropriate knit-a-long saying that you have your materials and are ready to go! Hope to see you join us!<br /><br /><strong><br />March's Knit-a-Long:</strong><br /><br />Katarina Sweater, by Julie Weisenberger of cocoknits<br /><br />Skills Needed<br />CO, BO, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing.<br /><br />Pattern Includes<br />•Detailed, thorough instructions (with pictures).<br />•Size:Small (medium, large, x-large)<br /><br />NOTE: The open design accommodates a range of sizes. It can be left open in larger sizes or closed with an inch or so of overlap in the smaller sizes.<br /><br />Finished Measurements<br />•Bust: 33-36 (36-39, 39-42, 42-46)"<br />•Length: 19 (21, 23, 25)"<br />Materials<br />Yarn<br />7 (7, 8,9) skeins Queensland Collection Kathmandu dk yarn. (85% Merino Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere, 50 g, 147 yds) Color on model is #400.<br /><br />OR<br />Jo Sharp’s Silkroad dk Tweed (85% Merino Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere, 50 g, 147 yds)<br /><br />Needles<br />#7 straight ( I would also get a #7 circular at least 32 inches long for the collar) needles or size needed to obtain gauge.<br /><br />Notions<br />Optional brooch for closure<br /><br />Gauge<br />16 sts and 24 rows = 4" square in st st on #7 needles.<br /><br /><br />I will be using Plymouth Yarn Galaway Color# 753 and Cascade Yarns Bollicine, Sissi Mohair for this project and I am going to be knitting these two yarns together.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-34642277983009349212010-02-27T19:26:00.003-06:002010-02-27T19:39:23.750-06:00Look What I Did........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVn5qJC77MoKX_RD6D5EnN39kgXmDe8ConLkD9cwcph-XIdfLOdvYXvRUWTtcgri2mrL-9xKWDJrZe9uC2p2rO0qvLBf18rRyCZN8qmLGmBxXJ_dUoiKrtmYQ0dGZmRprXT1NK6NCSSPk/s1600-h/winter+09+054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443102234593987346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVn5qJC77MoKX_RD6D5EnN39kgXmDe8ConLkD9cwcph-XIdfLOdvYXvRUWTtcgri2mrL-9xKWDJrZe9uC2p2rO0qvLBf18rRyCZN8qmLGmBxXJ_dUoiKrtmYQ0dGZmRprXT1NK6NCSSPk/s400/winter+09+054.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I am sorry that I have not been posting as regularly as I promised, but I have been extremely buisy. I am going to start posting at least once a week now.</div><br /><div>Anywho there is a picture of what I have made during my Olympic knitting. I have made:</div><div> </div><div>3 Pairs of Socks</div><div>1 Shawl/ Wrap</div><div>1 Sweater-vest</div><div>1 Felted Knitting bag</div><div>1 Alpaca Knit Hat</div><div> </div><div> </div>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-70139637103479402212010-01-23T17:09:00.003-06:002010-02-27T19:40:07.061-06:00Buisy, Buisy, Buisy!Since I had this past Friday off I decided that I needed to occupy my time wisely. Thats why I dyed 6 hanks; 4 worsted weight and 2 fingeringand kept my hands buisy knitting! I will be posting pictures soon of all of the projects I recently completed. I am currently working on desiging many projects of my own and am, so far, very pleased with how everything is coming out! Today the fireplace is roaring and the weather is rainy/snowy and just the right kind of weather to sit by the fire and knit up something nice. Look forward to the near future for many interesting posts!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-52659305775089938082010-01-02T19:20:00.004-06:002010-01-02T19:45:27.580-06:00Grandma's Embroidery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDBIywmzEOPtTQC-9V6gq-gw3X61hVbUAG4R0tYgdnzUmYzwXnV7gGXTMArUbSS8itvtV1Qi0YrIslIHIaEQjhgG40dOgsP7j-YDh9CxOnM8Y5UnmLWJ5gWfLyVu4mlJvamQQ_cYzmmA/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422318570918580098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDBIywmzEOPtTQC-9V6gq-gw3X61hVbUAG4R0tYgdnzUmYzwXnV7gGXTMArUbSS8itvtV1Qi0YrIslIHIaEQjhgG40dOgsP7j-YDh9CxOnM8Y5UnmLWJ5gWfLyVu4mlJvamQQ_cYzmmA/s320/gradmas+embroidery+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyL_2rLVMRYkFWUHN3k9I5siV9VG5aUfuAbtR1xIKIdMgy2WQgKGNEbHXsUnIFHaifYolQ1PRXezMdap90Rbj4aNBbRzENsbdQGsfuFKvUUeqqQ2EeE_80-SxQw31ivhi7o-EpKCLXjvE/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422318558529324146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyL_2rLVMRYkFWUHN3k9I5siV9VG5aUfuAbtR1xIKIdMgy2WQgKGNEbHXsUnIFHaifYolQ1PRXezMdap90Rbj4aNBbRzENsbdQGsfuFKvUUeqqQ2EeE_80-SxQw31ivhi7o-EpKCLXjvE/s320/gradmas+embroidery+005.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3z3y-2SXU77uMSU8aPHOdr0zR_PYJpOzuuu5aI8W-qVGkUxGq2Bas-qBGr_I798aBwNLvNb2Wbf-JBWIdI3s6aQ-FTbmA_RMeSQZqeEuRVz-HffHe91zf20pcQzxuiCi1HIfNix32GA/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422318558186160738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3z3y-2SXU77uMSU8aPHOdr0zR_PYJpOzuuu5aI8W-qVGkUxGq2Bas-qBGr_I798aBwNLvNb2Wbf-JBWIdI3s6aQ-FTbmA_RMeSQZqeEuRVz-HffHe91zf20pcQzxuiCi1HIfNix32GA/s320/gradmas+embroidery+008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH32S1eGJ3R0cD9A5jfkjMQ3dcV2XHvzjZaGlNf39PfhQHBWDhkA4srR1F9izxdA28XZp4l-IP-aC6eQ2d73FBOUciwMAzSlKb34S3uC2-bSXpfr3yuCYNnXbE9zBrdVbca23orwpwerk/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422318545881151522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH32S1eGJ3R0cD9A5jfkjMQ3dcV2XHvzjZaGlNf39PfhQHBWDhkA4srR1F9izxdA28XZp4l-IP-aC6eQ2d73FBOUciwMAzSlKb34S3uC2-bSXpfr3yuCYNnXbE9zBrdVbca23orwpwerk/s320/gradmas+embroidery+001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEU-fIkU53pUdAWXxPw0o7lqLPuW4TuiurADpVdv5WI6DkSYf4Qa5A-sxTyazQ927fmdDP6hz-LaVcwhH6RQziq7dPqwzkt57G08OsY9qxRLeBj70vQv5aKId-q37iYU2I9a0A865pSg/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422317957227521698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEU-fIkU53pUdAWXxPw0o7lqLPuW4TuiurADpVdv5WI6DkSYf4Qa5A-sxTyazQ927fmdDP6hz-LaVcwhH6RQziq7dPqwzkt57G08OsY9qxRLeBj70vQv5aKId-q37iYU2I9a0A865pSg/s320/gradmas+embroidery+007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAe0ICJqkG4hu-awAFW7h15d_lrf1OEsIUtJpLU-WRmkM3yaBZsuchwfumhkOufcHf2uPuF640MMR7ubGYF9Ft4rdSarsjlLkcAqPDz9Jtz0McDjb0T6XxFj_0HG3k-8khE16maPK-1g/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422317951706383666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAe0ICJqkG4hu-awAFW7h15d_lrf1OEsIUtJpLU-WRmkM3yaBZsuchwfumhkOufcHf2uPuF640MMR7ubGYF9Ft4rdSarsjlLkcAqPDz9Jtz0McDjb0T6XxFj_0HG3k-8khE16maPK-1g/s320/gradmas+embroidery+006.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6qjNrHi1pogDVTxqevIi2c37auSyEItiKku_XihyphenhyphenNFohzVKbZN1Kuou15nDhrT2VaYceKQbzG_eAVFYztgCs7DS_XkqHNXnBUqzJjalRIqlt92vq_xaBp9vTWigUOK_UqF49BHGnJjk/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422317946300169490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6qjNrHi1pogDVTxqevIi2c37auSyEItiKku_XihyphenhyphenNFohzVKbZN1Kuou15nDhrT2VaYceKQbzG_eAVFYztgCs7DS_XkqHNXnBUqzJjalRIqlt92vq_xaBp9vTWigUOK_UqF49BHGnJjk/s320/gradmas+embroidery+004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzoGvwje7Mk1djiEk28th4vXGGFfms2e4HvYprsjqMR0_MHO7sKlowBlPSNJMEYyGgMd3PDypyd2mq2i2VDs9beD_6HGP1ddXYqvr-iO-Mmmv2l0NXXcCYsuCmFnDr3KAw0hR30Yb_LY/s1600-h/gradmas+embroidery+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422317941854930658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzoGvwje7Mk1djiEk28th4vXGGFfms2e4HvYprsjqMR0_MHO7sKlowBlPSNJMEYyGgMd3PDypyd2mq2i2VDs9beD_6HGP1ddXYqvr-iO-Mmmv2l0NXXcCYsuCmFnDr3KAw0hR30Yb_LY/s320/gradmas+embroidery+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here are the pictures ( not very well taken on my part) of a few of the flour sack dish towels my Grandmother Embroidered today ! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-20846744605093021712009-12-27T00:36:00.003-06:002009-12-27T00:41:11.624-06:00Sock Wars V !!! Its Almost Time..... MWhahahahah<a href="http://www.arcanavitae.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_3314.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 580px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 650px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.arcanavitae.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_3314.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Get ready everybody time to sign up for <a href="http://www.sockwars.org/">Sock Wars V</a> is almost over. Its the deadliest knitting competition in the world!</div>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-47069044387634775982009-12-19T20:06:00.002-06:002009-12-19T20:30:05.311-06:00Happy Holidays<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Merry</span> <span style="color:#006600;">Christmas</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">and</span> <span style="color:#006600;">a</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Happy</span> <span style="color:#006600;">New</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Year</span><span style="color:#006600;">!</span></span></em></div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">No matter what your religion, or the holiday you celebrate its the time for giving. Whether you are knitting up a pair of socks for Uncle Joe or crocheting up an afghan for Little Sue everyone is frantically getting their gifts finished. I know that I haven't blogged in quite a while but I have had many evening activities and have been knitting as well as crocheting my many Christmas gifts. This past Thursday was our Little Christmas party at my </span><a href="http://www.magpiescottage.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">LYS </span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">and it was a blast. Christmas is definitely going to be white this year as the snow storm that hit Wisconsin has pretty much covered the entire nation with a thick blanket of the white stuff. But rest assured it just means to look forward to a nice green and fresh start to the upcoming year. Speaking of the New Year stay tuned to see many more projects as well as maybe a possible Christmas/ New Year giveaway! </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">All of my Christmas baking and candy making is finally complete. As a matter of fact i just finished today. I made a batch of delicious and moist Stollen and some spicy yet sweet gingerbread tasting Lebkuchen. To German recipes that are now added to my collection to stay for good.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">As the New Year comes around I will be much more active eon my blog than in the past few months so stay tuned for some great things!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Hope everyone's holidays are merry and bright! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, God Bless !</span>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-70113141545324771462009-10-23T21:44:00.002-05:002009-10-23T22:03:29.539-05:00The Biggest Contest Yet!I was talking to a friend while doing some community service. We were cooking at the salvation army and together came up with this great idea.<br /><br />Here is the contest:<br /><br />Since it is beginning to get kind of frosty outside people are going to be wearing mittens,hats, scarves, and what not, right? Well the contest is......<br /><br />Knit or crochet as many mittens as you can in all sizes( larger ones for adults and teenagers are better but child and infant sizes are also needed, since winter is right around the corner and send full pairs to my address. The person that will be chosen to win is the one who makes the most mittens and sends them before November 17<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! The prize will be a hand dyed hank of worsted and sock weight yarn, a set of handmade stitch markers, a pair of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">dpns</span>, and a sense of knowing that you helped a lot of less fortunate people out this season.<br /><br />The fine print...... All entries must be postmarked by November 17<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> to be in the contest. When sending entries be sure to include your name and address in with the mittens to help me keep track of your count and if you win to send you your prize. All entries will be handed out at my local salvation army center to those in need. All sizes are acceptable but there are more older people in the salvation center usually than younger ones. And have fun making them!<br /><br /><br />I hope you will enjoy this contest and good luck!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-86711953362761374742009-10-18T19:08:00.001-05:002009-10-18T19:11:52.489-05:00Funny E-MailI thought I would share this cause I thought it was just darn right funny!<br /><br />The title of this e-mail is called:<br /><br /> ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE<br /><br />Yesterday I had a flat tire on the interstate. So I eased my car over to the shoulder of the road, carefully got out of the car and opened the trunk. I took out 2 cardboard men, unfolded them and stood them at the rear of my car facing oncoming traffic. They look so life like you wouldn't believe it! They are in trench coats exposing their nude bodies to the approaching drivers. To my surprise, cars start slowing down looking at my lifelike men which made it safer for me to work at the side of the road. And of course, traffic starts backing up. Everybody is tooting their horns and waving like crazy. It wasn't long before a state trooper pulls up behind me. He gets out of his car and starts walking towards me. I could tell he was not a happy camper! 'What's going on here? ' 'My car has a flat tire', I said calmly. 'Well, what are those obscene cardboard men doing here by the road? ' I couldn't believe that he didn't know. So I told him, 'Helloooo, those are my emergency flashers! 'Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-11036718282226244012009-10-18T19:00:00.001-05:002009-10-18T19:03:34.802-05:00White Witch Mitts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmk4OqjATtVA8YnMxRFoaMOdgRIJVv8DU0j5Hjp_0aohFBUqmS_sCXkR-tp83RlYXKbdVGBTtMOQggz1lNURBC-kaJUxfhS4Jw0vqrxZrFQLDR2IZDt7UyLw8MJ8PhZXokxKtuOmgPRA/s1600-h/mitts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 86px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394094983471902946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmk4OqjATtVA8YnMxRFoaMOdgRIJVv8DU0j5Hjp_0aohFBUqmS_sCXkR-tp83RlYXKbdVGBTtMOQggz1lNURBC-kaJUxfhS4Jw0vqrxZrFQLDR2IZDt7UyLw8MJ8PhZXokxKtuOmgPRA/s400/mitts.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am currently working on these bad boys! Mine are in a cream and chocolate brown. I will be posting pictures soon!</div>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-6050196904771122112009-09-27T11:39:00.001-05:002009-09-27T11:40:12.488-05:00Links to the ebooks are fixedSorry about that. The link is now fixed for both underlined.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-60186161317516088232009-09-20T10:57:00.003-05:002009-09-26T15:14:29.766-05:005 Free Craft ebooksThanks to my sister <a href="http://mommyscored.blogspot.com/">Wisconsin Coupon Mommy</a> for this great find!<br /><br /><br />Here is the link for her blog where you can find the <a href="http://mommyscored.blogspot.com/2009/09/5-free-craft-books.html">5 Free Craft E-books</a>:o)Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-78159418589337641332009-09-01T18:52:00.002-05:002009-09-01T19:36:41.986-05:00Fall is Approaching<span style="color:#ff6600;">You know that fall is slowly approaching when the Hostas begging to bloom, the apples are falling from their massive trees, and the days and nights beginning to be cooler each day. The smell of Autumn in the air tells</span> <span style="color:#990000;">us knitters and crocheters that our busiest time of the year has arrived! Fall is when we begin frantically knitting and crocheting hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and any other thing we can manage to whip up for</span> <span style="color:#666600;">gifts before Christmas. I certainly know that being back at school now means less time to knit and crochet but I will be always finding time to do either one. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Speaking of fall, let's talk about fall fashion. Everyone leans towards earthy, some jewel, and fall tones maybe even bold reds and oranges that make a statement. Whatever you knit or crochet</span> <span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="color:#993300;">cables are in the big, the bold, and the beautiful ones, even tiny cables. Also whats in is color work and simple designs. It seems that now</span> days less it more meaning that if you knit a cardigan in a nice deep rust with simple textures like a few large </span><span style="color:#cc9933;">cables sitting in a field of purl and knit stitches can look amazing even though its simplicity. It's really simplicity that counts!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#996633;">In our hurting economy in America it seems to be a growing trend especially this year that we tend to knit or crochet gifts that are simple yet lovely for those we love. I highly recommend knitting and crocheting gifts this year for the ones that you love, but always remember that you shouldn't spend days on a knit or crocheted gift for someone</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">that won't appreciate it. Don't waste your time on people that won't care. Also you can find wonderful yarns that are inexpensive. Take a look at </span><a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">knitpicks</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"> or </span><a href="http://www.yarn.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">WEBS</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"> or maybe even host a swap at you</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">r LYS and who knows you might end up with someones trash that is now your treasure! I recommend that you go searching for yarns that are less expensive first before you spend your life savings on really expensive yarns you never know what you might find. Give it a try!Whatever you do just</span> <span style="color:#993300;">remember to knit or crochet from the heart and love what you have made. Don't go through life pointing out your mistakes but pointing out your accomplishments and creations!</span><br /><span style="color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Right now I am currently working on knit socks, a knit tam, a crocheted granny square afghan, a crocheted lace sweater. I am also dyeing more yarn each day and will soon have pictures of everything as soon as I can:o)</span>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-67312030405100955932009-08-02T20:52:00.000-05:002009-08-02T20:54:32.517-05:00My Sister is Due....My sister Heather is going to have a baby and she is due sometime next week! I feel so ashamed because I haven't made the baby anything yet. Would anyone be willing to help me with a project?Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-41708104282200508372009-08-02T20:50:00.002-05:002009-08-02T20:52:54.770-05:00Quick Question?....If I were to come out with my own yarn line and sell it would you buy it? Also what weight of yarn would you want me to dye the most of. I planned on dyeing mostly sock yarn and other weight yarns too. Thanks!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-12280188524198081532009-08-02T20:45:00.002-05:002009-08-02T20:47:20.723-05:00Long time no post......Sorry everyone my computer got a really big virus and I haven't been able to go online for quite some time. I will soon be posting pictures of my most recent dye jobs and the hank of yarn that I gave away.Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-79237446058491709522009-07-17T12:59:00.003-05:002009-07-17T13:04:42.846-05:00And THE WINNER IS.......This is the time you all have been waiting for. The winner will have to send me their mailing address on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ravelry</span> and the prize will be shipped within a few days.<br /><br />I would just like to thank everyone for entering and would just like to say there will be more contests and giveaways in the future! I think this one went pretty well considering this was my first contest/ giveaway.<br /><br />Well I suppose I should tell you the winner. The winner chosen by Random.org is ( <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Drum roll</span> please......)<br /><br />Kathleen!<br /><br />Congrats Kathleen! Your prize will be shipped soon and Good Luck to everyone else who entered on my next contest/ giveaway!Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218713586527551812.post-32965878868140111742009-07-09T07:42:00.004-05:002009-07-17T11:03:06.853-05:00The Contest!<div align="center">Alright everyone the time is here! </div>Here are the rules for the contest.......<br />1. To enter you must tell me your best knitting and crocheting secrets to win the yarn and maybe other materials included.<br />2. All <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">entries must be recieved by July 17th at 11:30 am.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">3. A winner will be chosen at random on July 19th and the winner will be announced later that day.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">4. You must claim your prize within 5 Days of contest end date!</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">GOOD LUCK!</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">There will be pictures of the yarn to be won soon and yes I hand dyed it myself. It is purple, red,and pink. The color changes aren't very drastic and it looks very nice. The colors are pretty bold but the fade in areas. I will find out more about the yarn because it was gifted to me so I don't quite know all of its details.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span>Calebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179687350999799289noreply@blogger.com17