Outfitters Braided Headband Kit Giveaway

You know that feeling when you're done with a big project and all you can think about is climbing a mountain and shouting that not only did you finish, but you're pretty proud of the results? Is that just me? Well even though there are mountains all around me, I'm far too out of shape to summit one. So here's me shouting! In anticipation of the release of my new pattern on Monday, I put together a kit for one lucky winner including everything you'll need to make your Outfitters Braided Headband.
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Outfitters Braided Headband Kit:

1. A  printed copy of the Outfitters Braided Headband pattern, including over 100 tutorial photos.
2. 1 Skein of Hand-Dyed Yarn by Yarn Baby, LLC - superwash merino, worsted weight, 100 yards. Super soft and squishy!
3. 1 "Single" Yarn Pop Yarn Tote in Pink Interlock - Unique, Contemporary & Bold. Yarn Pop makes it easy to stay organized while crocheting on-the-go.
4. 2 ChiaoGoo Bamboo crochet hooks - size K/10.5 - 6.5mm & size L/11 - 8.0mm
5. 1 5' Measuring Tape
6. 1 Mini Digital Finger Ring Row Counter
7. Assorted Playin' Hooky Gear - 2 Stickers, 1 Pin, 1 Button
8. Set of 16 Clover Interlocking Stitch Markers 

Outfitters Headband
Design Details:

• Yes, it's crochet! It's tunisian.
• 3 ways to braid.
• 2 different closures.
• 3 sizes: Toddler, Kids, Adults
• It's reversible (whaaat?!)

The Fine Print:

• Use Rafflecopter to the right to enter!
• Open to all countries with no shipping costs.
• Must be 18 to enter.
• Winner will be contacted on Monday, 3/31/14.
• Winner has 24 hours to claim prize. If it's not claimed another winner will be chosen.

A HUGE thank you to Amanda Wilson Photography for knowing exactly how I wanted the pictures to look (even when I didn't know myself) and taking magazine-worthy shots!

play hard... play hooky

10,000 Fan Giveaway - The Lemonade Shop

Happy Saturday!! Are you ready to find out who won the loot from Friday's 10,000 Fan Giveaway?

Drumroll please....

CONGRATULATIONS to...

Michelle C.! She'll get to pick her favorite crocheter peg doll from Happy Peg!

Jessie W.! A box of granny square and yarn ball cookies from Manjar will be soon be on their way!

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Has work been getting in the way? Did your job make you miss out on some of the prizes so far? Well, the giveaway is continuing through the weekend to give you the chance to enter. I've saved some incredible prizes for the end - well they've all been pretty great thanks to all my generous vendors.

First up this Saturday morning is the very talented Heather from the Lemonade Shop. You may have seen her odes to iconic shows and movies like Big Bang Theory, Star Wars, Walking Dead, Dr. Who - Master Yoda on the end of a crochet hook or Sheldon Cooper stitch markers - but have you seen her loveable animal designs? Totes adorbs!! (gah - I said it). I have a few hooks from her shop. They are made from high-quality wooden hooks and are even more detailed in person. It's hard not to smile when you work with them

One winner will get their very own Octopus crochet hook, size G. Squeeeee!!! She's so cute!!

play hard ~ play hooky

10,000 Fan Giveaway - Craftwich Creations

First things first! WINNERS!

Drumroll please....

CONGRATULATIONS to...

Diane C. & Kat A.! They each won a copy of Just Be Happy's book!
Laurel H. & Maria W.! The won Auntie Jen's Creations button sets!

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If you're like me, then you're pretty picky about your hooks. Just like an artist needs the right brushes, you need the right hooks! I instantly fell in love with the hooks from Craftwich Creations. Hand carved from the best branches, each one different but beautiful! You really need to check out what she can do! Best thing is? She makes more than just hooks - you can find drop spindles, and yarn, and wool dryer balls (oh my!).

This morning's prize is one green size M hook from Craftwich (the one shown on the Rafflecopter widget). You're going to want to get your hands on this one!

play hard ~ play hooky

10,000 Fan Giveaway - Mad Mad me

Next up in my 10,000 fan giveaway is Mad Mad me. If you haven't heard of Charissa, you may be living under a rock because she has a knack for bringing people together and creating networks. She likes to play with yarn and clay alike - of course she's amazing at both!

She's donating one of her signature clay covered leaf hooks. Hooking, comfort, and beauty - all in one! I bet it'll fit very nicely in your stocking ;) Use the Rafflecopter form to the right to enter! You only have until 8pm (MST) so be quick!

play hard ~ play hooky

Inspiration Mondays: HOOKS

It's Monday again (no way to avoid it) and time for another sneak peek into what inspires a hooker (me!). I had to follow last week's yarn porn with the thing that none of us could call ourselves hookers without: the hook of course. When I started crocheting I bought the standard, cheap aluminum hook set that is sold at every Walmart and Hobby Lobby. I thought they worked just fine and never imagined spending more on those fancy hooks. Until I used one. My sister-in-law taught me how to crochet and one day when everyone was together, I needed to borrow a hook, so she let me use herClover bamboo. OMG, how could I have EVER go back to cold, aluminum hooks. If you've never tried anything but your rainbow colored aluminum friends, I HIGHLY suggest it. Recently I lost my I bamboo hook, the one I use for almost EVERYTHING, and I was not a happy camper. I suspect my kids were playing with it and hid it under the bed or in the toy box, or any number of other random places. Anyway, back to the point, I ran out to get a new one IMMEDIATELY so I wouldn't have to use my aluminum stand-by!

I can't help myself around a good hook, so here are my favs (plus one hook holder by MadBird)