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Lush Scarflette Knitting Kit Giveaway!

*** The #147 Lush Pull-through Scarflette Kit Giveaway! ***

2 hanks of Classic Elite Lush AND some well-deserved knitting time will produce this great gift knit!

Enter this giveaway and maybe you will be the lucky winner chosen to receive this Knitting Kit!

Here's how to enter this giveaway:

1) Post a comment on this blog post telling us what you love about knitting quick gift projects like this scarflette.  One comment per person, please.  All comments must be in by 9pm PST, May 25th, 2012.  And please also "like" this blog post using the Facebook link below.

2) For Ravelry.com members, please post a comment on the Giveaway post in the SweaterBabe.com Fans group in Ravelry. One comment per person, please.  You MUST be a member of the Group to be eligible to win. Comments must be received by 9pm PST, May 25th, 2012.  AND please also FAVE this pattern on Ravelry by clicking here.

After March 25th, I will choose ONE lucky winner to receive a Scarflette Kit: Two hanks of the gorgeous Classic Elite Lush yarn in the Vintage Blue shade I also used in the sample + the #147 Lush Pull-through Scarflette PDF knitting pattern.

Good luck to all!

Cables, cables, cables - make up a pretty versatile and unique Poncho Sweater!

Sometimes, I have a love/hate relationship with a design. Well, I am in love with the finished results of this one, but it was a design process for sure!

I was very much in the mood for cables (can you tell?!), but also wanted this piece to have the same uniqueness in details and feminine touches that I try to put into all of my designs.

I started with the back of this poncho sweater, and had so much fun doing all of the fancy cable work.  No boredom there!

Then, I did the front (with pockets -- I just couldn't resist!), and joined them together at the shoulders.

Then, I had my "Uh oh, I'm not liking how masculine and fisherman's sweater-ish this is!" moment.  Grimace and groan.  What to do?

Luckily, I still had the lower edging to do and somehow came up with the idea of further accentuating the curved bottoms with a curved border (thank you, short rows!).  The result is a slightly ruffled (yea - feminine detailing!), nicely shaped bottom edges (we all want that nicely shaped bottom, eh?) that are my "SweaterBabe" touches to an otherwise more traditional-looking piece. Whew!

I left the sides open for the true poncho effect AND because this is intended to be a transition piece (as we greet spring and head into summer), I didn't want to overheat when I threw this on as an extra layer. 

I'm very pleased now with the result and have already worn this too many times! Plus, heathered grey is an all-time favorite color of mine - call it my "neutral" of choice - and this one is the perfect heathery wear-with-everything shade of grey! 

I do think this would be so much fun in a bright spring color (light blue or a gorgeous green?).  The armbands are optional as sewing the sides at the underarm or from the underarm down to the bottom would also look great.

And thanks go to Elann.com for their fabulous Highland Chunky Wool, which I used for this sample.  And thanks also to my daughter, Sammi, who took these photos!  Who needs a tripod if you have a willing 8-year old around ;-)  LOL.

Pattern coming soon!  Gotta write it up. . .

MEANWHILE, add a comment on this blog post and enter to win one of THREE copies of this PDF pattern that I will giveaway when the pattern is released!

Here's the official rules for entering this giveaway:

1) Enter your comment on this blog post anytime before 9 pm PST, April 30, 2012. Tell us what you think of this design! One comment per person, please. And please also "like" this blog post using the Facebook link below AND Pin It on pinterest.com.

2) Purchase any SweaterBabe.com knitting or crochet pattern from now until 9 pm PST, April 30, 2012. EVERY pattern purchase counts as a single entry into this giveaway. Shop all knitting patterns.  Shop all crochet patterns.

3) For Ravelry.com members, please post a comment on the Giveaway post in the SweaterBabe.com Fans group in Ravelry. One comment per person, please.  Comments must be received by 9 pm PST, April 30, 2012.  AND please also FAVE this project here.

Thanks and good luck to all!

*** WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT AND PATTERN RELEASE ***

Congrats to the 3 randomly chosen winners of this new released #146 Cable-y Goodness Poncho Sweater PDF pattern!
-- Danielle J., who purchased a pattern on 3/31/12.

-- Sharon, who posted a comment on this blog post 3/29/12

-- bethgirl, who posted a comment on the Ravelry thread about this giveaway 3/27/12.
Thanks for all the great entries!!  All the winners have been notified by email or Ravelry private message.

The #146 Cable-y Goodness Poncho Sweater pattern is now available for sale in the pattern shop.

Featured Yarn Store and Giveaway -- Holly Tree Dyeworks!

My recent pattern, the #140 Vintage Charmer One-Ball Hat has been a great best-seller! Now, meet the company that created the gorgeous, hand-spun and hand-dyed 100% baby alpaca yarn used in this project AND enter to win one of 3 kits!

This pretty hat pattern was sponsored by hollytreedyeworks.etsy.com. 

Thanks, Sarah, the creator of all The Holly Tree Dyeworks yarns, for the beautiful seafoam green hank that you created and sent to me that inspired and really made this hat so special!

Here's more on The Holly Tree Dyeworks:

Sarah set up her shop after finding it difficult to get good quality yarn for projects she wanted to knit for her own children and eventually set up on Etsy to bring designer yarn to fellow fibre addicts at a great price. 

She runs her shop from her studio tucked away at the back of her 19th Century
Victorian House, the studio overlooks the garden and very particularly the lovely old Holly Tree where the yarn is dried in good weather and this provides a lot of inspiration for her work. 

The shop stocks lots of designer sock yarns as well as laceweights and bulky yarns with colorways inspired by trips to the surrounding countryside. 

All her colors are hand blended and hand dyed by her.

Thanks, Sarah!!  I loved knitting with the chunky baby alpaca. It was incredibly soft and light!  And the green shade had so much depth, it really made the Vintage Charmer hat a longtime keeper ;-)

Check out Sarah's current offerings at hollytreedyeworks.etsy.com,
tell them SweaterBabe.com sent you, AND enjoy 10% off with the special coupon code SWEATERBABE10!

*** And now for the Vintage Charmer Hat Kit Giveaway! ***

Sarah generously sent 3 hanks of the wonderful chunky 100% baby alpaca yarn that was used in the #140 Vintage Charmer One-Ball Hat to give away!
Only one hank is needed to make the hat!

Enter to win one of the three hanks shown:

1) Post a comment on this blog post telling us what you love about hand-spun, hand-dyed yarns like Sarah's.  One comment per person, please.  All comments must be in by 9pm PST, March 10, 2012.  And please also "like" this blog post using the Facebook link below.

2) For Ravelry.com members, please post a comment on the Giveaway post in the SweaterBabe.com Fans group in Ravelry. One comment per person, please.  Comments must be received by 9pm PST, March 10, 2012.  AND please also FAVE this pattern here.

After March 10th, I will choose 3 lucky winners to each receive a Hat Kit: One hank of the gorgeous Holly Tree Dyeworks Chunky 100% Baby Alpaca (I'll choose the color) + the #140 Vintage Charmer One-Ball Hat PDF pattern.

Sorry, the antique shell buckle not included AND winning hanks of yarn can only be shipped to U.S. or Canada addresses.

Good luck to all!

 

*** WINNERS ANNOUNCED! ***

Congrats to these 3 randomly chosen winners!

Christine, who commented on this blog post 3/9/12.

L2Jarvis, who commented on the Ravelry post for this giveaway on 2/17/12.

kathryn stevens, who commented on this blog post 3/10/12.

Woohoo!! You will each be emailed the PDF pattern and sent the hank of Chunky Alpaca for the kit.  Thanks again to HollyTreeDyeworks.etsy.com for sponsoring this giveaway!

 

Preview the Three Flavor Delight Cardigan pattern (and enter to win the PDF!)

Forgive my sense of humor. . . my DH's favorite dish at the local Chinese restaurant is called "Three Flavor Delight."  I'm thinking it's a great name for this new upcoming pattern.

As you can see, it fits all three of my girls!  And I can't decide who it looks better on (being a fair Mommy at all costs!).

It fits beautifully on my 3-year old (left) and the girly flared fit (A-line, really) is so cute on her!

On my 6-year old (right), it's bracelet-length (but so easily made longer or shorter as, yes. . .  drum roll here. . . it's a top-down design!!!!).  The fit is shorter on her, but the shape still totally works!! 

And then, my-8-year old looks great in it!  The same sleeves are more of a 3/4 length on her, and it's more fitted, but that's how she likes it too.

I'm loving this design, as I was able to make something that will truly grow with the child!  (And I've got the photos to prove it!  Ha ha.)

The design also features 3 heart motifs running down the fronts.  Two smaller hearts, then a larger heart adorns the knit-in pockets (which are perfect for little girl's treasures and were added as a response to my 6-year old asking, "Mommy, where are the pockets?").  The back features a pretty lace panel that is simple to work.

Increases along the sides create the slight flare/A-line shape that is just so adorable on girls IMHO and is easily continued if the length of the cardigan needs to be longer.

Oh - and did I forget to mention that this sample was knit with just 2 hanks of Malabrigo worsted?  So, it's incredibly soft, has beautiful color options (this color is called Dusty), and is a wonderful yarn to work with!  No "Mommy, this is so itchy!" complaints from these models ;-)

I've not written this one up yet, but it will be ready most likely in March.

*** PDF Pattern Giveaway!  Enter to win a copy of the Three Flavor Delight pattern when it gets released! ***

Here's how to enter this giveaway:

1) Post a comment on this blog post telling us what you think of this pattern.  One comment per person, please.  All comments must be in by 9pm PST, February 29, 2012.  And please also "like" this blog post using the Facebook link below.

2) Purchase any SweaterBabe.com knitting or crochet pattern from now until 9pm PST, February 29, 2012.  EACH pattern purchase counts as a separate contest entry (so, buy 3 patterns, get entered 3 times!).  Start shopping knitting patterns, or crochet patterns now.

3) For Ravelry.com members, please post a comment on the Giveaway post in the SweaterBabe.com Fans group in Ravelry. One comment per person, please.  Comments must be received by 9pm PST, February 29, 2012.  AND please also FAVE this project here.

When this pattern gets released, I'll choose THREE (of course!) winners to each win a copy of this new PDF pattern.

Good luck to all!

Pin It

*** Winners Announcement! ***

Congrats go to Patricia H. (who placed an order on 2/6/12), Ingrid Lynch, who commented on the blog post 2/6/12, and Elisabeth B. who purchased on 2/20/12. I've emailed the three winners their PDF already.

This pattern is NOW available at: http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knitting-patterns/three-flavor-delight-top-down-cardi.htm.

 

Featured Yarn Company - Namaste Farms and a giveaway

Calling Namaste Farms a cool Yarn Company is accurate, but a complete understatement!

Not only do they produce one-of-a-kind yarns that I've never seen before, but the y hand create the yarns from the rare, award-winning sheep breeds they raise on the farm!

Natalie Redding is the fiber artist behind the Namaste Farms line of luxury fibers.  On her farm in Temucula, CA, she has: 

• Champion Wensleydale Longwools
• Gotlands and Bluefaced Leicesters
• Racka Sheep
• Old English Babydoll Southdowns
• Angora and Pygora goats

And that's only a partial list of the animals she raises at her farm!

As if running a farm with 85 to 100 animals isn't keeping her busy enough, Natalie hand spins and hand dyes all of the yarns with only a few others to help, so each hank is incredibly special and unique. (And if you are curious about the process of creating and handling fine fibers, spinning, etc., check out her YouTube videos!)

When she approached me to design something with her yarns, I just had to say yes!  Plus, she developed a special color, called "Babe" just for me!  "Babe" features a gorgeous blend of pinks and mango tones with hints of turquoise.  And it's the perfect backdrop for the Hello Kitty Charms that are part of the yarn (see the top hank below)!  I'm a sucker for Hello Kitty, so combining my love of yarn + knitting + Hello Kitty is like a dream come true!

"Babe" is also available as a color in her "Ohm Kid Mohair" yarn (see the bottom two hanks here, which I'll be giving away later in this post, BTW!)

To buy Namste Farms yarns, see the line exclusively at YarnMarket.com.

To learn more about this unique Yarn Company, visit their website at www.namastefarms.com, on YouTube (namastefarms), and on blogtalk radio at
blogtalk: Namaste Farms, where Natalie talks about farming, interviews designers, and much more!

And thank you, Natalie, for sponsoring my latest pattern, the #135 Babe Zip-Front Hello Kitty Cardigan (with matching Cowl!)   This top-down design features the Charmed-Hello Kitty yarn mentioned above that is completely one-of-a-kind! See it exclusively at YarnMarket.com.

The all-over cable design wth short-sleeves is in a coordinating color of Malabrigo Worsted.  The Charmed-Hello Kitty yarn worked perfectly with it as an accent on the knit-in pockets and along the bottom border.

See more photos and purchase info for the #135 Babe Zip-Front Hello Kitty Cardigan, now available in the Knitting Patterns shop!

AND lastly, I have 2 hanks of Namaste Farms Ohm Mohair yarn (sorry, NOT the one with the Hello Kitty charms!) in color "Babe" to give away!

To enter this contest:

1) Post a comment on this blog entry by 9pm PST, January 31, 2012 and tell us what you would do with a hank of this gorgeous yarn!  One comment per person, please.  And please also SHARE this post using the Twitter, Google+, and Facebook links below.

2) Post a comment on the Ravelry.com Forum post in the SweaterBabe.com Fans group announcing this giveaway by 9pm PST, January 31, 2012, telling us what you would do with a hank of this gorgeous yarn.  One comment per person, please.  Also, please "fave" this pattern on the SweaterBabe patterns page at Ravelry.com. 

After the end of the month, I'll choose 2 random commenters to each be sent a hank of the Namaste Yarns Ohm yarn in "Babe" color. 

Good luck to all! Sorry, but winning hanks can only be sent to U.S. and Canada addresses.

 

*** Winners Announcement ***

Congrats to go CoriInKansas on Ravelry, who commented on Ravelry January 24th and to Ann, who commented on the SweaterBabe.com Blog for this giveaway on January 24th.

You'll each be receiving one hank of the Ohm yarn in Babe (Each hank retails for $44.85!)  Woohoo!

Preview of some upcoming patterns. . . and a Giveaway!

I've been in a hat mood of late. . . guess it partly due to the changing weather. But, to be honest, it may be more due to my need for some fast, gift projects, and to try out a new set of short circular needles that I just treated myself to ;-)  (Clover 16" circulars - they have been fabulous for working hats in the round!)

Also, it feels good to destash once in a while AND try out some new pattern stitches!

The first hat shown above is in a Trellis Cable stitch that was a fun challenge to work.  Bobble clusters and intertwining cables made for a very interesting knit with wonderfully textured results!

The second hat is a one-ball pattern (yippee!) in Classic Elite Montera yarn.  LOVE the vibrant orange color.  Very fall, and yet very bright and cheery.  This is a nice chunky hat with a wide cuff for warmth and a very cozy look.  The stitch pattern is a simple, yet unique stitch that mimics a cable, but just consists of some strategic lifted increases.  Cool technique to try out and a very quick knit that would be great for a man or woman!

I've also just completed the Zip-Front Cardigan you see here. It's a really eye-catching cardigan (IMHO!), featuring a wonderful cable and lace all-over stitch pattern, contrasted with Garter stitch neckband, front bands, and Ribbed sleeve cuffs. AND, truly whimsical Hello Kitty charms were built into the "Charmed - Hello Kitty" yarn that I got from Natalie of Namaste Farms, and used for the pocket openings and bottom edging.

The Namaste Farms yarn is the what inspired the project. . . and Natalie created the special colors in the accent yarn for me and called it "Babe!" The main yarn used in the cardigan is the ever-popular Malabrigo Worsted. This is a truly unique cardigan! It has a matching cowl as well.

All of these patterns are coming soon!  Still have to write them up!

*** SPECIAL PATTERN GIVEAWAY ***

As a special giveaway, please comment on this blog post by 9pm PST, November 15th, 2011.  Tell us what you think of these new upcoming patterns! One comment per person, please.  And please also SHARE this post using the Twitter, Google+, and Facebook links below. 

I will choose THREE winners to each receive PDF copies of all THREE of these patterns (when they are all published)!  Good luck to all!

 

** 11/12/11 Update ** The #134 Slouchy Trellis Cabled Hat pattern is now available!

** Update ** The #136 One-Ball Chunky Cuffed Hat pattern is now available!  The #135 Babe Hello Kitty Top-Down Cardigan pattern is now available too!

** Jan 2012 Update ** So, now that all 3 of these patterns are available, here's the announcement of the 3 winners:

Congrats to Muireann, Ashley Taylor, and Leslie!  You have each won a PDF copy of each of these 3 patterns (they have been emailed to you already).

Another Charming Giveaway from our friends at Kamibashi.com

Our friends at Kamibashi.com sent us more of their fabulously detailed String Dolls, so it's time to give TWO of them away!

Here's a photo of the String Dolls and String Doll Magnets they sent.  Thanks, Chris!!

The TWO that are for this giveaway are the ones below. 

The one on the right is named Isabelly and she "shimmies your shyness away." And on the left is Twinkle who "sprinkles enchantment throughout your life."

You can read my full review of these great dolls, including the wonderful "Purl" doll just for knitters, here.

 

To enter this giveaway, do the following by 9pm PST, September 20th, 2011:
1) Please "Like" this blog post by clicking on the Facebook "Like" button just under this post AND post your comment here on this blog post. One comment per person, please. Tell us which Kamibashi Doll you NEED most!

and/or

2) Purchase a pattern at http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knittingpatterns.htm or at http://www.sweaterbabe.com/crochetpatterns.htm.  Every pattern purchased counts as an entry.

Dolls can only be sent to U.S. or Canadian address.  Thanks!

*** Sept. 29, 2011: Announcing the winners of this giveaway!  ***
Congrats to Sherry M. (who purchased a pattern on 8/31/11) and Anna W. (who purchased a pattern on 9/8/11).  Sherry is the winner of the Isabelly doll, and Anna is the winner of the Twinkle doll.  I've emailed both of you!

Enjoy!

Glittery High Low Cardigan - a Preview and Giveaway!

The latest project off of my knitting needles is this high-low glittery cardigan. I've never used sequins in my knitting, so trying out this Disco Lights yarn from Tilli Tomas was quite awesome!   Big thanks to Melinda of Unwound: Unique Yarns and Accessories yarn shop in Blowing Rock, NC, who sponsored this pattern and introduced me to this fabulous yarn!

Oh - and the high-low isn't referring to the short sleeve vs. long sleeve! Ha ha. My finished cardigan is actually a long sleeved one (well, technically "bracelet length"!), but I wanted to take some photos of the cardigan with a short sleeve, so I can include that option in the finished pattern.

This cardigan also features a mix of textures.

I worked the fronts in Garter stitch, as it is a lovely contrast to the glittery little sequins. The back of the cardigan is mostly Stockinette stitch, with a little nipped in waist detail and a little bit of lace.

I used short rows to shape the back curved hem.  And yes, this is a top-down design, so you can play with the sleeve lengths for sure!

Watch for this pattern release in early fall!

*** GIVEAWAY Details! ***

WHEN this pattern gets released, I will send out PDF copies to THREE winners randomly chosen from all comments on this blog post.

To enter this giveaway, please Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter (include the hashtag #sweaterbabe in your Tweet so we can track it) OR post a comment here by 9pm PST, August 7th, 2011.  One comment per person, please. 

Tell us which sleeve length you would knit?  Have you tried out Tilli Tomas or other beaded/sequined yarns before? 

*** August 30th Winners Announced! ***
The pattern is NOW available!! Find it at: http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knitting-patterns/high-low-glam-cardigan.htm.

But first, check if you are one of the 3 winners of this PDF pattern. . . the 3 randomly chosen winners are:

Frederica Z, who commented on July 9th;
Charlie Nonhof, who commented on July 9th; and
Suzanne Reichel, who commented on July 15th.

Congrats to the 3 of you! I've emailed you the PDF of this pattern.  Woohoo!

Sexy Knitter - a Review and Giveaway

I have ziploc bags with whatever basic knitting tools I need for each particular project in them. Not exactly cute or nifty, but it does the job.

But here is a much classier and "sexier" solution from http://thesexyknitter.etsy.com! Sarah, the woman behind thesexyknitter.etsy.com, created these compact Knitter's Tool Tins (she has a Crochet version too!) and sent me some to review and giveaway.  Thanks so much, Sarah! 

First, I am just amazed at how many great tools she manages to fit nicely into these Altoid-sized tins!

Each Knitter's Tool Tin includes: a stitch holder, a cable needle, a double-ended crochet hook, a set of origami star stitch markers, Puppy Snips scissors (so cute!), 2 yarn needles, a sewing needle, a measuring tape, and a magnetic strip to keep the needles in place.  WOW!  It's so easy to keep all you need in one place and just toss this tin into your project bag!

The tins come with fun and striking knitting stitch pattern graphics decorating the tops.  You can ALSO personalize them with your own image!  I LOVE that option, of course, as all I had to do was email Sarah an image of what I wanted, and she did all the rest.  Cool, huh?

The customization option makes it such a great gift option.  You and your knitting/crochet group can get matching ones!  Or put your best finished project photo on there ;-)

The stitch markers included in the Tool Tin are also sold separately, along with other stitch marker sets on her etsy site.  The ones Sarah sent me to review are the Origami Paper Stars.  So beautiful, modern, and seemingly delicate, but they really are surprisingly sturdy (as she notes on her site).  Very unique!  They come in a small glass tube with cork stopper (nice packaging!). The fact that they are lightweight is ideal, as you really don't want stitch markers to ever weigh down your needles.

Please do visit TheSexyKnitter at http://www.theSexyKnitter.etsy.com.  Sarah has a fun selection to check out at reasonable prices (Knitter's Tool Tins are $22 - $25; Stitch Marker Sets are $5.00)!  Tell her SweaterBabe.com sent you!

*** And now for the giveaway details!  ***

I have one customized SweaterBabe.com Knitter's Tool Tin and a set of 5 Origami Paper Star Stitch Markers to give away.  TWO lucky winners will be chosen randomly after July 15th. 

Here are the THREE ways you can enter this giveaway (do one or ALL THREE!):

1) Add your comment to this Blog Post by 9pm PST on July 15th, 2011.  One comment per person, please.  Telll us how you keep your knitting tools handy!

2) Make a pattern purchase from www.SweaterBabe.com anytime from now until 9pm PST on July 15th, 2011.  Each pattern purchased counts as a separate entry!

3) Comment in the thread announcing this giveaway in my Ravelry Fans Group at: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sweaterbabecom-fans.  Comment must be made by 9pm PST, July 15th.  One comment per person, please.  This link will only work if you are a member of Ravelry.com.

Good luck to all!

*** July 15th announcement ***

AND the Winner's are . . . Julianne M, who placed an order on 6/30, and Judi A., who left a comment on this blog post on 6/30.   Congrats!!  Julianne, you have won the Knitter's Tool Tin and Judi, you have won the Origami Paper Star Stitch Markers.  Woohoo!

Fun storage solutions!

Storing knitting stuff is always a challenge.  I've got my many WIPs (works in progress), a huge yarn stash, plenty of accessories and notions, and so much more stuff! 

Bags and Ikea sure do come in handy.  As do these great solutions from a company called Great Useful Stuff that really lives up to its company name!

Thanks to Sarah, from www.greatusefulstuff.com, for sending us these sweet Cupcake Storage Bags and Organizer Totes for review and to giveaway! 

Who doesn't smile when they think of cupcakes? No one I know!

When I first opened the Cupcake Storage Bag, I let out a delighted squeal when I found the smaller bag nested in the bigger one.  Too cute.  My DH had a good laugh at me over that!  YES - the bags nest and make a really cute set.

Each bag has a bottom compartment that zips and a top compartment that has the string pull.  When closed, the top looks like it's got a cherry on it!  The bottom is a nice, sturdy canvas material. The top is like a soft, brushed cotton material (the better to resemble icing, me thinks!). 

Each Cupcake Bag actually fits a decent amount of finished knit projects and/or yarn.  You can see the scale of them since my 2 1/2 year old decided she needed to be in the photo too!  A sweater's worth of yarn can definitely fit into a cupcake!

Sarah also sent a cute organizing tote - with more pockets than I've ever seen on a tote!  This purple tote has nice, deep, open pockets all around and a great big center pouch.  It's also made in a sturdy, high quality canvas with pretty contrast trim piping. It comes in a lot of other great color combos as well.  Love it!  It's the perfect size for a project.  You can keep all the accessories, like post it notes, pens, calculators, gauge ruler, stitch holders, etc. all handy and separate in the outer pockets.  The tote is great for any kind of crafting.

NOW, for the Giveaway Details!

I'll be giving away:
ONE Cupcake Storage Bag set and ONE Purple Organizing Tote.  Two lucky random winners will be chosen from among all giveaway entries.

To enter, please do ANY or ALL of the following:
1) Post your comment here on how you store your knitting and crochet stuff and what you think about the Cupcake Bags and Pocket Tote!  ONE comment on the blog per person, please.  Comments must be entered by 9pm PST, June 15th, 2011.

2) Post your comment on Ravelry.com in the SweaterBabe.com Fans Group discussion announcing this contest by 9pm PST, June 15th, 2011.  Here's the link: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sweaterbabecom-fans/1665033/1-25.  One comment on Ravelry per person, please.

3) Make any pattern purchase at SweaterBabe.com from now until 9pm PST, June 15th, 2011.  Each purchase counts as an entry, so multiple purchases are ok!

Good luck to everyone and be sure to check out all the other "great stuff" at http://www.greatusefulstuff.com!

*** June 18th, 2011 Winner Announcement!  ***
And the randomly chosen winner are. . .
Mary (made a pattern purchase on 5/19/11) who wins the Cupcake Storage Bags and
Janie Holley (commented on the blog 5/18/11) who wins the Purple Kangaroo Tote.  Congrats!!!