Conest is over - thanks everyone! We'll announce the winners soon!
One of the best things about this job is the fact that I finally was introduced to crochet, much to my mom's delight. She had tried to teach me so many times but it never stuck until about a year ago - and now I have so many great crochet patterns to choose from!
Two of my all time favorite crochet designers are Ann Marie Ivins and Linda Permann - both of of whom I've discussed here on the blog. Because I think they are both so wonderful, I figured I'd hold a blog contest to celebrate them!
Ann Marie designs such cute unique creates that I absolutely adore. She had sent in her samples of Qinyao the Happy Dragon and Roxy the Ringtailed Cat and while I normally just return the samples to the desingers when we are done, Ann Marie asked if I wanted them! Well I do, but I thought our blog friends would enjoy one of these little guys just as much!
So there's Qinyao:
and Roxy
ready to come home to you!
In addition, Potter Craft sent us a couple of extra copies of Little Crochet, Linda Perman's awesome new book.
There are so many adorable projects in here - I can't wait to make so many of them. I mean check out this adorable mobile!
Since I have a copy already (that you couldn't pry from my cold dead hands!) I'm going to give away one of Ann Marie's creatures with a copy of Linda's book to 2 lucky winners, just to celebrate my love (and hopefully yours as well) for crochet!
To enter, just leave a comment below! Tell me your most favorite crochet pattern of all time and let me know if you want Roxy or Qinyao! We'll announce the winner on Monday October 17th.
Rules: One entry per person. Must have a US or Canada mailing address. No purchase necessary. All comments must be posted on THIS blog post. Comments on other blog posts will not be valid for this contest.
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Oct 16, 2011 at 11:06 PM Qinyao is my favorite. I usually knit but when I crochet it is usually amigurumi critters. I also love crochet lace sweaters.
Oct 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM I want Qinyao because he is an amazing piece of work. I am just learning to crochet and not brave enough to attempt amigurumi myself. Qinyao woud definetly be an inspiration!
Oct 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM They are both so cute!!!! I'd love the book, and either one of the critters. My favorite crochet pattern is a free mouse pattern from (I think) kristie's kids. It's adorable, and quick.
Oct 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM I love any of the wonderful patterns and ideas that come from Attic 24
Oct 15, 2011 at 4:03 PM I only learned to crochet 5 months ago, after years of trying on and off. I haven't found a favorite pattern to crochet. But my Great Aunt Edith made me a poncho in the 70's that I wore it all the time!! I loved it.
Oct 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM I would LOVE to give Qinyao a home!! I downloaded the pattern the day it was posted but have not been successful in completing him. He is my all time favorite pattern!
Oct 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM I would LOVE to win Roxy. Ring tailed cats are rare, but are still around here in San Antonio. I've only seen one once several years ago, but it was as cute as Roxy.
Oct 15, 2011 at 12:29 AM My favorite crochet pattern is a potholder I made years ago, I don' t remember the name of the pattern but it's like a big granny with the corners folded in and the sides seamed together to make it double layer. It's very pretty and very useful. I would love a copy of the book.
Oct 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM My most favorite pattern of all time is a little sweater and hat set. The hat and sweater were blue with a block pattern all over. The hat and the sweater had a little crocheted snail sewn on. I would love to win Qinyao.
Oct 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM Of the crochet projects I've done, I think my favorite is a yellow baby dress and bonnet I made several years ago. It's just bright and cheery. (Don't know the pattern.) For this contest, I would LOVE the book - I've been wanting to buy it because of the owl pillow I want to make for a friend who is adopting and having an owl themed nursery. Thanks!!
Oct 14, 2011 at 9:32 AM I have been making bead & crochet jewelry recently, so presently this is my favorite. (Although I really like the booties on the cover of the book. If I am chosen I would love the book. Thanks
Oct 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM I would love the book, and the dragon is awesome! I haven't learned to crochet (I knit), but I would really like to do so. I have my eye on some adorable crochet Christmas ornaments!
Oct 14, 2011 at 7:38 AM I think my favorite crochet project so far is the shawl that i'm working on that doubles as a shrug (the sleeves button together). I would love a copy of Linda's book as I'm in baby crochet mode having a 2-month old myself, two friends expecting twins and two other friends expecting as well so I have lots of gifts to make! :) That and I'm also very much in love with her designs!
Oct 14, 2011 at 6:47 AM I love lot's of crochet patterns, I bought books and patterns online. Some of them were done, many are waiting to be done. I love the granny strip blanket I am currently making for my son. I would love the book :) Thanks you!
Oct 14, 2011 at 4:08 AM My favorite crochet project is one that I received as a gift. It's a hat (sounds simple, but I love it).
Oct 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM My favorite crochet pattern of all time is probably Monet Pineapple, by Janie Herrin (RIP). This was my very first pineapple and I made several afghans from this pattern as gifts. I would love the Roxy, please, if I win. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM I don't have any "one" single favorite pattern. However I do have a favorite designer in the lace and thread arena. I love Patricia Kristofferson's style of design. I have made several of her doily and coaster patterns in No. 10 crochet thread and they are beautiful designs as well as easy to follow. I'm a new first time grandmother and would love the book. I'm totally loving Nina's "How to Knit a Sweater" tutorials. They will help me lots with my new passion of learning to expand my fiber talents into the knit family. Shalom
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM I haven't crocheted yet, but I am learning and I love the little creatures! I think I'd like to have the book best, though, because I'm a sucker for anything baby and toddler and the little booties on the front are adorable!
Oct 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM My favorite crochet pattern is the Tunisian Mitered Square afghan. I'm making one right now. And I would love to have Qinyao.
Oct 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM sorry so busy remembering I forgot to say I would like the book.
Oct 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM My favorite has to be a sweater with sailboats that I made for my son when he was two. It was so cute and buttoned at the shoulder. At age two he had a strong opinion and said he was not going to wear it. Well after I made him wear it and folks complemented him on it and it became his favorite. He would proudly say "my mom made it". Now that's the best thing ever !
Oct 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM Oops I forgot a word, the Book would be a great kick in the pants to try crochet again!
Oct 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM Would be a great kick in the pants to try crochet again!
Oct 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM I would love Qinyao... My favorite crochet pattern of all time isn't really a pattern. It is picking up the hook and a bag full of scrap yarn and beginning with a general idea of what I want to make (a triangle or rectangular shawl, some bowls to be felted, a free-form doll perhaps, or if it's a BIG bag, maybe a lapghan or afghan. It is so relaxing to create without following any rules :-}
Oct 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM The crochet pattern I use the most is a simple one for a prayer shawl. 3 single crochet, 3 double crochet across a number of stiches in a multiple of 6 (60, 66). I would love the book!
Oct 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM I haven't been crocheting long, but my favourite patterns are the amigurumi in Creepy Cute Crochet. They're fun and easy and quick :) I would love to have a copy of Little Crochet to add to my collection!
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM my current fave crochet pattern is the african violet hexagon pattern..im making an afghan with it now and i love it..id love to win the happy dragon! so adorable!
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM my dear grandmother taught me (i'm left handed) to crochet right handed (without my awareness) over 50 years ago and i got hooked and am still learning. this book looks fabulous and i would love to add it to my collection to make new things for all the little one in my life. thank you-pam
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM I'm trying to crochet the dragon for my daughter's school (their mascot is a dragon) I'd love to have a well done one to offer! I'm new to crochet but it's been fun so far!
Oct 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM I think my favorite crochet pattern is the candy corn pocket pal I designed for my etsy shop. I would totally love to win this book... my brother will be having his first child soon and it would be great to have on hand to make stuff for the baby. Both the ami are really great but I think the dragon is too cool to not pick.
Oct 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM I love granny squares and ripple patterns because you can easily personalize them with your colour choices and they are classic. I would love the book!
Oct 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM I don't know if I have a favorite pattern. I like to make blankets where there are squares. It makes the project easy to manage and I feel like I am making accomplishments throughout the process.--would love the book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oct 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM What is my favorite pattern...that is a really hard question. I would have to say that I love to make blankets with different motifs! I love anything that I can combine colors to make something interesting. The next thing on my project list is a pair of granny square slippers for my sister-in-law for Christmas!--Thanks for the great giveaway!
Oct 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM Adorable !!! I'd love to win any of the items !! The animals are very cute, and my favorite pattern is the mobile - my sister-in-law is due in Dec, and it would make a perfect baby gift !!!
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:54 AM I only dabble in crochet and that book looks like some great quick projects!
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM I love that book! My favorite crochet pattern is the car seat blanket in Happy Hooker. I've made it so many times!
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:46 AM I have a favorite baby sweater pattern that I made for my boy when he was six months old. Blue, with a little yellow up the sleeves.. so cute. I would choose the book in this giveaway.
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:40 AM I'm a new crocheter, and I love color so I would definitely choose Qinyao the Happy Dragon ! So far, I've been making scarves and wraps just using stitches I like, but I'm now starting my first "pattern" which is for a pillow.
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:39 AM What a fabulous giveaway. My favourite crochet pattern is African Violets from Planet June.
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM I'd love the book! My favourite crochet pattern is that of a ball because from that you can make so many useful and cute things! Octopus, turtle, cat toy, christmas ornament, bird, etc etc!
Oct 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM Thank you for showing the Crochet Love!!! <3
Oct 13, 2011 at 4:41 AM My faviorte patteren is what ever one I am working on at the time. I enjoy crocheting scarfs and sweaters I think the most. I would choose the book
Oct 13, 2011 at 3:34 AM I'd love either of the animals, please. My favorite crochet pattern is one from the 70's. It's a crochet potholder that's the best.
Oct 13, 2011 at 12:59 AM I would love the book! *fingers crossed*
Oct 12, 2011 at 10:44 PM Book please! My favorite crochet pattern is Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket. The tunisian stitches make it super thick and soft. I love to make it in stripes with a ruffle edge.
Oct 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM Book, please! that mobile would be perfect for my baby girl's room. And my fav crochet pattern ever is Mary Jane Sliders for a quick pair of baby shoes in an evening. Google it, I'm too lazy to look up the link right now. Or instead of google, look it up on ravelry...
Oct 12, 2011 at 8:54 PM I already crochet, but I've never tried making creatures like that. I have friends expecting babies, so the babies crochet book is just what I need!
Oct 12, 2011 at 8:42 PM I just crocheted my granddaughter a flapper hat, so so cute...also a blanket for her doll...have done baby blankets, (various patterns includeing a granny square and and hats...made many worm book marks for children... would love to have the book...always looking for new and creative patterns...
Oct 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM I would prefer the book, so that I could crochet a few things for a friend, who is pregnant. As for my favorite crochet pattern... I don't know. I'm mostly crocheted doilies from crochet yarn that my grand-mother gave me (got too many, and only a skein or less of each... =/). Maybe that irish flower doily I crocheted this summer. Thanks! Have a nice day! :)
Oct 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM I would love to win the book. I have mostly used crochet to finish knitting projects, but it would be challenging to actually make something. I have crocheted a tiny beaded purse that was fun to make.