Sunday, March 2, 2014

Happy Crochet Month! GIVEAWAY!



Did you see Shelby Allaho's awesome post yesterday to kick of Crochet Month?  Go check it out and see what crochet has to do with awesome wrapping paper.... you're going to love it.

My gift to you on this Crochet Month is a GIVEAWAY!  I have a set of YARN to giveaway to make both sets of the kids mittens in my book with Shelby Allaho, Crocheting Clothes Kids Love. 

 

The prize pack includes 5 skeins of Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash (which you are going to love!). It's enough to make both sets of mittens from our book! 
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on THIS post with your first name, last initial and something to identify you, a unique nickname, a town, etc.  This giveaway if for US residents. You may enter between now and March 14th. A winner will be chosen at random from the valid entries.  The winner will be announced on March 15th. The winner needs to contact me by March 30th with your shipping address so I can mail you the yarn! 

I have a FREE PATTERN coming up before St. Patrick's Day (March 17th). So keep checking back here for more Crochet Month fun!

My post today, and Shelby's post yesterday are part of Crochetville's 2014 Blog Tour for National Crochet Month! Crochetville chose Halos of Hope this year as our charity to promote. If you aren't familiar with this wonderful organization, they accept donations of crocheted, knitted, and sewn hats, that they distribute to 450 cancer treatment centers in the US each month. If you are interested in donating hats or money to help get the hats distributed, please visit their website.  The Underground Crafter also has a post up for Crochet Month, go check her out!


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72 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    London O.
    Shelbyville, TN

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  2. KCGGGMarch 2, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Kim G. Victorville, Calif. Yes! Crochet Month I am so looking forward to all the great deals and crocheting u a storm this month!! Thanks for the giveaway it is great :)

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  3. ajzMarch 2, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Happy crochet Month!
    Anne J-Z
    New Haven

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  4. Mrs. MotenMarch 2, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I haven't seen this book, but now I'm on the lookout! So excited
    Susie M. From Garland, TX

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  5. KathyFullerMarch 2, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    I love that crochet has an entire month to celebrate!!!

    Kathy F.
    Cowtown

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  6. Mrs. CMarch 2, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Yay! A month dedicated to crochet! :)
    Tery (Mrs.C)
    Oak Ridge, New Jersey

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  7. CropperhopperMarch 2, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    I would absolutely love to win! I may be an aunt soon, and this book Would be perfect!

    Copperhopper

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  8. MindySueMarch 2, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    MindySue D
    Pueblo, CO

    Didn't know about crochet month so I now have something new to celebrate

    Thank You

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  9. PattyMarch 2, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    A lovely way to begin the month! Thanks for the giveaway.
    Patty B, Munroe Falls.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    What a wonderful gift to start off a wonderful month of Crocheting. Not that every month isn't filled with hooks & yarns ;)

    ChrisW ~ I-hook

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  11. Dayana KnitsMarch 2, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and Happy National Crochet Month! Dayana K. (New York). dayana on Ravelry, www.dayanaknits.com

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  12. Luv2CUSmileMarch 2, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Happy Crochet Month All!
    Cheri E. in Sanford
    Luv2CUSmile

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  13. Knittingdancer on RavelryMarch 2, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Teresa C
    Florence, AL
    knittingdancer on Ravelry

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  14. Mary CregerMarch 2, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    I love the idea of celebrating the art of crochet all month long. Does that mean I get to buy yarn all month long too? :)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Happy Crocheting Everyone!
    Susan N.
    Elkmont, AL

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  16. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Happy Crochet Month!
    Susan N.
    Elkmont, AL

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  17. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    I love the idea of celebrating the art of crochet all month long! Does that mean that I can buy yarn all month too?? :)

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  18. ZabbersMarch 2, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Carrie P., known as Zabbers!

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  19. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Celebrate National Crochet Month at the Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild Irish Crochet Lace Retreat, March 14-16. Can't make it to Cincinnati? Take a class at your local JoAnn, Michaels, yarn shop, or online to expand your skills.

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  20. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Last post from Cathy R. In Loveland, OH...

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  21. d a arlausMarch 2, 2014 at 4:52 PM

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  22. d a arlausMarch 2, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Denise A sealed4ever
    Great give away. Thanks, Ellen! Let's all Go Crochet.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Happy Crochet Month
    Nikki W
    Orem, UT.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Lynn R. Ravelry: Lynn12345

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  25. sparky136March 2, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Patsy C.
    Florence, Al

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  26. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway Ellen!

    Amy E. Midwest City, OK

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  27. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Jordyn D.
    Pampa, Texas

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  28. JKH51March 2, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Would love to win this yarn! Thanks for a great giveaway!

    Jody H.
    JKnits51 on Ravelry

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  29. AnonymousMarch 2, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    I love crochet month........thanks for the great giveawy

    fracksmom on Ravley

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  30. Carmen NMarch 2, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Carmen N from ASimpleHomestead.com. I live in Wisconsin

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  31. AnonymousMarch 3, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Isn't every month Crochet Month? Well, this is a good reason to overdo our crocheting! Thanks for the giveaway. Linda D.

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  32. amchartMarch 3, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Anne Marie H.
    Wahoo, NE

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  33. JulieMarch 3, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I love crochet month! And the book looks wonderful, what a great giveaway, thank you!

    Julie K.
    Ellicott City

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  34. TN teacherMarch 3, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    I have the book and would love the yarn to make the mittens.

    Jane B
    Clarksville, TN

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  35. RoseMarch 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    I love to crochet and had no idea it had an entire month dedicated to it. Thank you for an awesome giveaway.

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  36. CerridwenMarch 3, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Kyla L
    Dystini on Ravelry

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  37. Patti B., Round LakeMarch 3, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Love those projects in the kids' crochet book!

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  38. ryllisseMarch 3, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Sarah C from Iowa City! :)

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  39. leebabyMarch 4, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Lisa L from Haywood, OK, I love to crochet. I try to everyday. With 10 grandkids I have lots to make!

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  40. Michelle (The Beartwinsmom)March 4, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Michelle G.
    Bears!!!

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  41. Lili BirchflowerMarch 4, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Melody R in Chilhowee, MO - Crochet that kids will love to wear? SUPER idea!

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  42. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Christina R... Strattanville!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Julie G. Hancock

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  44. Akua Lezli HopeMarch 4, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    My nivlings have grown, but now there are friends with grandkids! What a lovely way to celebrate National Crochet Month! I'm offering free patterns too: Akua H. @ zencrochet.blogspot.com

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  45. Toni Dixson BufordMarch 4, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Happy Crochet Month
    Toni B
    Hook Em Real Good Saginaw, Michigan!!! :D

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  46. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Barbara C
    San Gabriel, CA

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  47. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Would <3 LOVE to win this!!!

    Christy H.
    Mustang, OK

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  48. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    :-) Happy Crochet month!!
    Gail P.
    Bolingbrook,Il

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  49. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Happy Crochet month. :-) !!!
    Gail P.
    Bolingbrook,Il

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  50. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Crocheting Clothes Kids Love is on my wish list. With 2 granddaughters I would love to win the yarn giveaway and crochet those mittens. Marsha L., East Woodstock, CT

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  51. wahoo_momMarch 4, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Happy Crochet Month!

    Heidi A.
    Wahoo, NE

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  52. wahoo_momMarch 4, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Happy Crochet Month! What a great excuse to create something!

    Heidi A.
    Wahoo, NE

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  53. leslieMarch 5, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    Leslie C. From Birmingham AL. I would like love to win this giveaway since I'm on disability and it's hard for me just to go out and buy yarn. Crochet is what keeps me going. I have a chronic in pain disease and it helps to take my mind off the pain.

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  54. SheilaMarch 5, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Sheila OK from Corvallis Oregon.

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  55. JudyMarch 6, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Judy W.
    Santa Fe, NM

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  56. KatelynMarch 6, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    I love this month. It is crochet month and my birthday! Thanks for the chance to win! Kate M from PA

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  57. CropperhopperMarch 6, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I love crochet month! It's also my birthday month! Can't beat that!

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  58. jackie-tnMarch 6, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Jackie W
    Harriman TN

    Juat call me kroshey!

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  59. jackie-tnMarch 6, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    Jackie W
    Harriman TN

    @kroshey

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  60. Stephanie B.March 6, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Amazing giveaway
    Stephanie B.
    Pandastamper
    Medina, OH

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  61. SherryG.March 7, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    Happy Crochet Month.
    Welcome to the World today: Malcolm

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  62. JessMarch 7, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Woot!

    Jess G.
    Chicago, IL

    Thanks!

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  63. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Liz T.
    Aurora, CO
    I crochet to keep sane!!!

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  64. LizMarch 7, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Liz T.
    Aurora, CO
    TBoutiqueCritters on Ravelry

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  65. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    honeymadeit
    Magnolia, TX

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  66. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Amy B.
    My nickname is Nessi named after my maiden name Nussbaum. My best friend is also an Amy..so this was the way everyone could differentiate between us both. Now I do craft shows and I call it Nessi's
    Thank you so much for the give away. Happy and blessed CROCHETING!!

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  67. lmecoll on RavleryMarch 8, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Happy crochet month. Thanks for the chance to win some yarn.
    Linda C
    Lmecoll on Ravelry

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  68. LaurenMarch 8, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Lauren M. Ljm2150 on Ravelry. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  69. AnonymousMarch 9, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Every month is crochet month around here, but I love the blog crawl idea!
    Laurie T
    Auntie Lulu
    Reading, MA

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  70. Stephanie A.March 11, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Everyday is a crochet month! :)
    Stephanie A.
    (aka)MsCookie, Cookie45
    Arvada, CO

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  71. AnonymousMarch 14, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Crocheting Everyone! Crochet is a great enjoyment to me and I spend many hours a day crocheting. Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to be the winner. Susan, Elkmont, AL

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  72. AnonymousMarch 14, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    I LOVE CROCHETING! Susan N, Elkmont, AL

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