Category Archives: Contest

Book Giveaway – Knitting at Home

I think I'm just obsessed with coziness right now - I'm working on three different knit and crochet blankets, making throw pillows for our couch, and hunting around for the perfect pair of slippers. I don't know if you've seen Knitting at Home yet, but it's perfect for fueling any Must Get Warm At Any Cost feelings you might be having this holiday season. Even when my kitchen sink is full of dirty party dishes and the laundry is out of control, this book allows me to escape into a world of snuggly throws, hot cups of tea, and afternoons curled up on the couch.

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Contest Winner – Modern Top-Down Knitting

It’s time to announce the three winners of our Modern Top-Down Knitting book giveaway!  I used a random number generator to pick winners from 1196 comments. #634 – Sarah #872 – Pam P #57 – Anita Congratulations!  We’ll be emailing the winners to get their addresses so we can mail these out.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Book Giveaway – Modern Top Down Knitting

Ready for another book giveaway? ;) Modern Top-Down Knitting is a treat - the collection of patterns includes clever accessories in addition to some beautiful sweaters. We're knitting several of these projects for our April catalog, so stay tuned to see them in new colors!

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Wish List Contest Winner

I'm very happy to announce that Sarah C. from Rochester, NY is our lucky "Win Your Wish List" contest winner this year. Sarah won Sweater Wizard 3.0 and a knitting yarn meter from her wish list, a prize worth $118. Now she can organize her entire stash and plan out custom-designed sweaters! Congratulations Sarah, and thank you to everyone who participated. I hope all your holiday wishes come true this year.

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Vampire Contest

UPDATE 9/13 - Contest is now over!  We've posted our winners here!   Are you a fan of Buffy, Twilight, True Blood, Angel and The Vampire Diaries? (or like me & your vampire tastes run classic like the orginal Dracula)  Do we have a book for you! Vampire Knits a brand new book coming out next week and honestly, I was so excited to see it.  Mainly because several IDP designers are featured in it!

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Vampire Knits Contest winners!

Wow, it’s so great to see so many people excited about this book!  We had 2091 entries before 5pm PST on September 13.  I went to my trusty Random Number Generator and picked 7 winners! Winner #1 #1920 – Beth R.! Winner #2 #1389 – Amanda T.! Winner #3 #83 – The Knitting Archaeologist! Winner #4 #451 – Amy D! Winner #5 #625 – H3Dakota! Winner #6 # 1615 – Michelle! Winner #7 #947 – Denise! I’ve sent emails to the address on the comment so if you’re a winner check your mailbox! And be sure to pick up your copy of Vampire Knits – there are so many great projects to keep you entertained through a rewatch of all the Buffy seasons!

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Cowl Girls contest deadline extended

UPDATE 9/28 – Contest is now over!  We’ve posted our winners here! Stacey is on vacation, lucky girl! And it’s lucky for you too! I told her I’d go ahead and pick the winners of the Cowl Girls contest for her today since she isn’t in the office, but I am swamped today so I’m making the executive decision to extend the contest deadline until 12pm Pacific on Monday, 9/27. So keep those entries coming and have a great weekend! Enter here.

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TheYarn Bowl pattern and WoTA yarn Contest Winner!

WOW, I can’t believe how many of you tried out for this contest!!  We had 3,878 comments!!!!  Using a random # generator, we have a winner for the Wool of the Andes yarn and Beautiful Yarn Bowl pattern…  We would like to congratulate Stephanie B. (# 3264)  We’ll be sending her an email shortly to make arrangements for shipping this marvelous selection of Wool of the Andes and pattern to her… Also, I would like to thank you all for the wonderful, encouraging comments about our new book pattern download program.  In the next week or two we’ll be adding 4 more books (from Martingale & Company) and there will be many more coming later as more publishers join this great new venue…  Thanks again!!!

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And the winners are…

I’m excited to *finally* announce the winners of our Cowl Girls giveway (picked by the Random Number Generator!). Congratulations to: 1. Nadine B.2. Bitsy Busby3. Nicole I’ve sent each of you an e-mail to get your mailing address, so check your inboxes. Thank you to everyone who entered. Cowl Girls is available now on our web site if you’d like to pick up a copy, and it’s 40% off during our book sale, so you can get it for under $12.

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New Source of Patterns and a Contest!

Thanks! This contest is over!  We would like to congratulate Stepanie B. (# 3264)...  Have you ever seen a book and there’s only a couple of patterns in it that you would really like?  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just purchase just the one or two patterns?  

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