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june 7, 2007
charmed knits giveaway! I just got some yarn back that I had for book projects and I'm sharing it with you! There's yarn for socks, gloves, a wizard hat, lots of different house hats (remember, the pattern is available for free on the Charmed Knits Knitalong site and you can donate your finished hat to Warm Woolies with the other knitalongers!) and even some for a wizard robe! All the yarn is as pictured (some yarn might have been used for swatching and unravelled) and in complete skeins. Rather than do one big giveaway and gift some poor Gryffindor with Slytherin yarn, I'll post each item separately. Leave a comment to the post of any item you'd like to win by noon (eastern time) on Sunday. I'll randomly choose a name from the comments of each post and will notify the winner. If you could send me $2 by PayPal if you win to help with the shipping that'd be great. Thanks for playing along. Good luck and happy HP knitting! posted by alison at 11:06 am | in
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What fun! Thanks, Alison! :) Posted by: Saffron at June 7, 2007 11:15 AMBetter be...Gryffindor! Posted by: Mary Beth at June 7, 2007 11:18 AMI read your blog every day. You are a talented knitter and have the cutest baby, (aside from my own) You are inspiring in all you do. I hope I win the socks and I would say all those things even if there wasn't harry Potter Sock Yarn to be won. Sincerely, Jacqueline Posted by: Jacqueline at June 7, 2007 11:18 AMWhat a great giveaway! Thanks, Alison! Posted by: Jennifer at June 7, 2007 11:29 AMI'm a daily reader - but usually lurk only. I'll come out of lurking for this! Thank you! You don't know how badly I want that yarn! Gryffindor AND Florida State colors. Life could not get better! I LOVE this book - I went right through it in the bookstore. I hope you've thought of writing others. You are a talented designer. Posted by: Penny Munson at June 7, 2007 11:53 AMI love your book! Being an illustator/Designer the page layouts and cover are fun and inviting. I've knitted several of the hats for friends little Potter fans and will be making the socks for myself. Keep up the good work. Posted by: Jennifer Cappoen at June 7, 2007 12:16 PMWow, all these contests. I'll join them all. Thanks! Posted by: Janelle at June 7, 2007 12:32 PMLove the Harry Potter series and would love a signed copy of your book. Thanks Posted by: Marla at June 7, 2007 12:35 PMSign me up for the drawing, please! Posted by: Danielle M at June 7, 2007 12:46 PMI already have the book (had it on reserve the minute you spilled the beans) and LOVE it!!! Would LOVE to make the wizard robe for my 7 year old in time for the movie release :D Posted by: Sparkles at June 7, 2007 12:46 PMDefinately good for Harry Potter socks! Posted by: Jill Schaefer at June 7, 2007 1:00 PMI would LOVE a copy of your book. I have been saving up to get it. You Rock! Posted by: Melissa F at June 7, 2007 1:21 PMIt would be magical to receive the Charmed Knits book or the Hufflepuff Yarn. I'd truly be spellbound to win such a cool prize from the Headmaster Knitter of Hogwarts. Thanks for all the HP fun! Posted by: Ms. Knotty at June 7, 2007 1:22 PMI was definitely planning on making your book my next purchase at my LYS! Posted by: Jill at June 7, 2007 1:33 PMI was definitely planning on making your book my next purchase at my LYS! Posted by: Jill at June 7, 2007 1:33 PMHello to you Alison. Hi Allison! I would love to have a signed copy of the Charmed Knits book! I have plenty of little boys around who adore Harry Potter (as do I)! Posted by: Sandy at June 7, 2007 1:39 PMoh, sock yarn! Posted by: Lesa at June 7, 2007 1:50 PMmmmm, more yarn! Posted by: Lesa at June 7, 2007 1:51 PMLove the sock yarn! Posted by: Marion at June 7, 2007 2:07 PMWould be happy with any of the yarn! What a great giveaway. Admire your work and blog. Posted by: marion at June 7, 2007 2:09 PMI love everything I see...the book is wonderful Posted by: Patty at June 7, 2007 2:10 PMWow, that's awesome! I'm up for anything,but I'd especially love a signed copy of your book! Posted by: TheProcrastiknitter at June 7, 2007 2:12 PMGo Harry! I'd love a signed copy - what a true treat! You're a wonder to do all of this and raise up three little ones at the same time!!!!!! Posted by: Susan B at June 7, 2007 2:19 PMCooooooool. I'd love to win this. Posted by: Renee at June 7, 2007 2:30 PMThanks for doing this--what fun! Posted by: Sarah-Hope at June 7, 2007 2:42 PMI would like to second or third the notion that you are amazing to be able to do all of this with little ones around the house. I have been waiting patiently for the toddler size bell knit pants (there really are no others as nice out there). I would love to win the book as a fan of yours and a fan of HP. Posted by: Sarah, Life-with... at June 7, 2007 2:44 PMThanks for a fun giveaway! Good luck (but no drinking Felix Felicis for contests) to everyone! Posted by: Ina at June 7, 2007 2:45 PMComing out of lurking for this one! Gorgeous yarn! Posted by: Jes at June 7, 2007 2:50 PMWhat a fun giveaway. Your book is really fun. I can't decide what to make first. Posted by: Olive Brocklehurst at June 7, 2007 2:59 PMWhat a fun giveaway. Your book is full of "charming" projects. I can't decide what to make first. Thanks. Posted by: Olive Brocklehurst at June 7, 2007 3:00 PMOh! I love giveaways! And this one will be fun. Posted by: Yvonne at June 7, 2007 3:12 PMA signed copy of your book would certainly be great! Posted by: Clare Esparolini at June 7, 2007 3:13 PMI would absolutely love a signed copy of your book:) Posted by: Christina Langdon at June 7, 2007 3:16 PMMe? Me? Me? I'd love to have this! A signed copy of your book would be great too! Posted by: The Knittymommy at June 7, 2007 3:19 PMGreat idea! Wish me luck Ulla Posted by: Ulla at June 7, 2007 3:47 PMOoh how exciting! It was so awesome to see the Ravenclaw things you made. You know what's also fun to do? Embroider a t-shirt with the name of the house you want to be in! Posted by: Annemarie at June 7, 2007 4:01 PMOoh, ooh! Pick me!!! I'd love to win!!! Posted by: Kim at June 7, 2007 4:24 PMWould love the yarn; I already have the book!! Posted by: Donna at June 7, 2007 4:25 PMOoooh, would love to get the book. Like you, I have twin boys, one of whom, LOVES all things HP! Posted by: Jenifer at June 7, 2007 4:30 PMWould love to have you send me the book and I'll send you the postage--at least $2 Posted by: gail at June 7, 2007 4:51 PMHow fun! I'd love a copy! Posted by: Lori at June 7, 2007 4:58 PMEvery time a new book comes out on Harry Potter, we have to order three copies; one for husband & I, and one for each daughter. In this case, so far anyway, I only want one of this book. Hopefully, this will be my chance. Thanks for a great contest! Posted by: Marti Johnson at June 7, 2007 5:27 PMI'd love to have the book . . . Posted by: Amy Jo at June 7, 2007 5:31 PMThanks for this opportunity! A signed copy!? Posted by: natalie at June 7, 2007 5:57 PMFun! Yarn! Posted by: natalie at June 7, 2007 6:01 PMLove the book and love your blog! Posted by: Jennifer at June 7, 2007 6:15 PMYour book is on my Amazon wish list! I want to learn to knit socks! I love yarn! Posted by: Jeannie at June 7, 2007 6:21 PMFingers crossed! Posted by: Glenda at June 7, 2007 6:24 PMI would love a signed copy and will gladly pay the $2 postage. Thanks for the opportunity! Posted by: jeaniewh at June 7, 2007 6:31 PMCount me in, thanks! Posted by: Lori at June 7, 2007 6:36 PMyarn please, I have the book. Ravenclaw :D Posted by: Chelsey Kendig at June 7, 2007 6:36 PMSock yarn or signed book for me. Thanks for sharing! Posted by: Phoebe at June 7, 2007 6:47 PMYay! Please put my name in the hat! :) Posted by: Karma at June 7, 2007 7:05 PMPut me in the sorting hat for the book! Thanks! Posted by: Liz at June 7, 2007 8:01 PMYour book or sock yarn would be great! What fun! Posted by: Sherri at June 7, 2007 8:06 PMOh, if only I could win! Posted by: Rosie at June 7, 2007 8:06 PMI read your blog everyday ... and miss it desperately on the weekends! I'd love to win your book! Posted by: Heddy at June 7, 2007 8:13 PMI follow your blog daily ... love to hear all your adventures in knitting! Posted by: Heddy at June 7, 2007 8:14 PMYou are VERY generous! I'd love to win this yarn to knit a hat for one of my kids - of course then I'll have to make one for all of them LOL. Posted by: sandra at June 7, 2007 8:21 PMOoh, I don't have any Cascade yarn. Posted by: sandra at June 7, 2007 8:24 PMHmmm, I'm leaving comments for each item, but they seem to be coming up on the same one (scratches head). Posted by: sandra at June 7, 2007 8:26 PMmy grandsons would love for me to knit projects from this book. would love to be picked. Posted by: joy at June 7, 2007 8:32 PMThanks for this ALISON!!! Much love! Posted by: KnittingHawkeye at June 7, 2007 8:33 PMThanks for this ALISON!!! Much love! Posted by: KnittingHawkeye at June 7, 2007 8:35 PMThanks for this ALISON!!! Much love! Sock yarn Pwease Posted by: KnittingHawkeye at June 7, 2007 8:35 PMThe first 2 were an accident. . . .using my mom's comp & it's slow =/ i would love to have the cascadia green and gray...i am a true slytherin at heart! Posted by: Leigh at June 7, 2007 8:40 PMi would love the book . . . Posted by: sharon at June 7, 2007 8:45 PMi would love any of the items that you have listed!! no matter what, i will definitely buy your book. my nephew is a HUGE HP fan. i'm crossing my fingers.... Posted by: vicki at June 7, 2007 8:55 PMyou are amazing... :) I'm keeping my toes crossed for the book. Even though I was sorted Ravenclaw I would love the Gryffindor sock yarn! I have a copy of your great book already, great stuff. Posted by: sheryl at June 7, 2007 9:26 PMYour blog is one that has inspired me in the frustrating days of beginner knitting. I especially enjoyed being able to be part of the lead up to both the birth of your daughter and the birth of your book. I'm in for the drawing! Posted by: Jyoti at June 7, 2007 11:07 PMWhat a wonderful idea. I'll try anything! Posted by: Angela at June 7, 2007 11:09 PMWow a contest. I love em. Hi Alison - just received your book in the mail and excited to get started on scarf 3-4 ASAP, but the color suggestions are confusing among Cascade's site, their selected house colors, the item name & numbers listed on Cascade vendor sites, and your proposed colors. May I contact you for suggestions? Posted by: Christine at June 8, 2007 1:20 AMWonderful contest. Thank you for your generosity. Posted by: Sereknitty at June 8, 2007 1:21 AMAdd me to this, too (and I have the same question Christine, above, has, but seeing all the yarns you're giving away will help, I think). Posted by: Susan at June 8, 2007 1:59 AMwicked cool contest. wicked cool projects as well! thanks for thinking of all of us Posted by: a rose is a rose at June 8, 2007 2:15 AMoh my god a yarn give away, sure you can count me in :-D Oh...I'd love a copy!!! And signed too!!! Pick me, pick me!!!! Posted by: Rachel at June 8, 2007 6:46 AMIt would be awesome to win an autographed copy of your book. Thanks for the chance! Posted by: Debby at June 8, 2007 7:20 AMI'd love to win. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks. Posted by: Debby at June 8, 2007 7:29 AMPlease enter me in the drawing. Posted by: Melissa at June 8, 2007 8:47 AMPlease enter me in the drawing. Posted by: Melissa at June 8, 2007 8:49 AMLove your blog. Read it every day. My favorite are the baby items, and of course, your beautiful daughter and adorable boys! Posted by: bonnie at June 8, 2007 9:58 AMPlease kiss the beautiful baby for me! Posted by: Kelly Primmer at June 8, 2007 10:42 AMthanks for having a contest!! Posted by: laurie h at June 8, 2007 10:59 AMI'd love to be entered in any of the drawings! I love reading your blog :) Posted by: Mary at June 8, 2007 12:09 PMHi Alison! I'd love to be entered to win this - I've got a friend who is sooo Slytherin and needs a hat... :) Posted by: Becca at June 8, 2007 12:39 PMI love the book! It is the perfect way to prepare for book 7! Posted by: Zoe at June 8, 2007 12:52 PMHi, What a fantastic giveaway! I'm definitely in! I can't wait for the new book and movie to come out this summer. Although I am sad that it's the last book in the series. Posted by: ELC at June 8, 2007 1:26 PMWould love a copy! Posted by: Cath at June 8, 2007 1:33 PMI'm in desperate need of sock yarn! Cool contest. Posted by: Shayna at June 8, 2007 2:23 PMThanks for the great give away. Posted by: Jessica at June 8, 2007 2:51 PM:) Would love the yarn Posted by: Jessica at June 8, 2007 3:00 PMCongratulations on your beautiful book! Posted by: pat d. at June 8, 2007 3:26 PMWould love an autographed copy of your book, but the regia nation socks are nice too. Posted by: Chrissie at June 8, 2007 3:40 PMI love the Gryffindor self-striping sock yarn! If I saw it in a store I'd buy it like a flash but winning it would be even better. :-) I hope all the Knitsmiths are doing well! Posted by: Susanne at June 8, 2007 4:58 PMYAY!!! Pick me:) Heather Posted by: Heather at June 8, 2007 6:36 PMI would love the book. I volunteer with children with muscular dystrophy, and several of the kids are HUGE Harry Potter fans. I would love to knit them some fun things that I would know they would enjoy! Posted by: Paula at June 8, 2007 6:48 PMI would love the book. I volunteer with children with muscular dystrophy, and several of the kids are HUGE Harry Potter fans. I would love to knit them some fun things that I would know they would enjoy! Posted by: Paula at June 8, 2007 6:48 PMI find myself signing up for all things Alison-related these day! First Sockapalooza 4 and now Charmed Knits! I love reading your blog and admire your knitting and patterns and mostly your big heart for starting the Warm Woolies knit along. Cheers! Posted by: Courtney at June 8, 2007 9:42 PMI love your blog, love the book, and have loved doing sockapalooza, though I didn't sign up for this one. Big hugs to you. Posted by: Danielle at June 8, 2007 10:51 PMI knit for some little HP fans who would go nuts for a knitted HP gift! Would love the book or sock yarn. SOCKAPALOOZA!! Posted by: Emmie at June 8, 2007 11:01 PMI just turned on "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and tuned into your blog... Charmed knits give-away! How exciting! Yippee! Oh wow, this sounds like an awesome book! XD Posted by: Erin at June 9, 2007 2:50 AMthanks for a give away---!!! Posted by: laurie h at June 9, 2007 7:59 AMWe are crazy Harry Potter fans in our family! I made the striped scarf when the pattern was first posted on the Knitlist and I would love to create some new patterns from this book! Posted by: Tensy at June 9, 2007 2:45 PMWonderful giveaway...thanks! Posted by: Tensy at June 9, 2007 2:47 PMI would love the Regia sock yarn. Congrats on your new book. I will be picking up a copy. I've just started Mrs. Weasley's Bag. LOL it has been so much fun. I would love an autographed copy of the book.
Would love to win this yarn.Already ahve book,which I love. Deb Posted by: Deb at June 10, 2007 12:38 AMDelurking for a contest - what great prizes. Thanks! :) Posted by: MW at June 10, 2007 9:30 AMThe Hufflepuff yarn is the set I'm missing for my Charmed Knits hats, so I'd love to win it! Posted by: owl knits at June 10, 2007 10:20 AMActually, my oldest is a Slytherin fan....or rather she has a crush on Mr. Malfoy (the older). So yarn, book, anything...... Posted by: Judy at June 10, 2007 11:23 AMI know I'm too late for this contest, but had to jump at the opportunity to thank you for putting "Charmed Knits" together, Alison. I ordered a copy through my LYS (always support the local store!!) and it FINALLY came yesterday. My best knitting buddy and I rushed over to purchase our set-aside copies. Before we made it in (within an hour of our phone call), the LYS had already sold two of the extra copies they ordered. When we insisted they order it a few months ago, they were skeptical (neither of the 2 owners has read HP). Ha. They will wish they ordered more. My LYS didn't have the house yarn colors; while I search for the colors at other yarn stores, I am starting with a cashmere invisibility (lace) shawl/cloak they did have the yarn for. Last night I read your book cover-to-cover, including the designer bios. Your book far exceeds my hopes. I expected the sweaters and scarves (although the excellent instructions, illustrations, and sidebars are a super surprise). But you have even more! I am delighted you have **Dobby socks**! I love the Quidditch socks! The variety of hats are another big plus. This is not only a fan book... there are cool patterns with clever techniques that even someone ignorant of HP (could there be such a person?) would appreciate very much. Even the baby hats are fresh. My 12-year-old knitting daughter and I are going to love knitting through this book. I may even horrify her by making my queen-sized self a Mrs. Weesley over-the-top sweater. Mwa-ha-ha. Posted by: Gail at June 10, 2007 11:27 PMI would love to win your book. I've got 5 hats sone, 6th underway, and would love to make more. E'one I know has enuf hats, scarves & sweaters to last them and their descendents generations. I need new folks to give stuff to! Julie Posted by: Julie at June 11, 2007 11:58 AMI would love to win some yarn. Thanks for the opportunity. Julie Posted by: Julie Wileynet at June 11, 2007 12:00 PMI would love to win some yarn. Thanks for the opportunity. Julie Posted by: julie Wiley at June 11, 2007 12:01 PMI would love to win some yarn. Thanks for the opportunity. Julie Posted by: Julie Wiley at June 11, 2007 12:03 PMI would love to win some yarn for Gryffindor hats. Thanks for the opportunity. Julie Posted by: Julie Wiley at June 11, 2007 12:09 PMPlease enter me for this item. Posted by: Michelle at June 11, 2007 3:17 PMPlease enter me in for this. What a perfect thing to have when I am at the bookstore waiting for midnight so I can buy book 7. Posted by: Ginny at June 11, 2007 5:46 PMWhat a fun idea, and I loved your comment about not having a Gryffindor end up with Slytherin colors .... Posted by: Anne at June 11, 2007 10:41 PMWhat a fun idea, and I loved your comment about not having a Gryffindor end up with Slytherin colors .... Posted by: Anne at June 11, 2007 10:45 PMOh, I hope I'm not too late!! I know I've been gone awhile, but I'm trying to come back to blog-land lol. I've just returned from a 5 day Writers Conference in Homer, Alaska - sadly no knitting books, however several knitters (including me). I would love to be entered to receive your book. thank you Yes. Its me, and Yes! I am posting! Go "Not Dana"! I LOVE those ruffly multi-colored sleeves, and finally KNEE SOCKS! Knee sock patterns are so hard to find. I would love this book, especially because my step-daughter is a gigantic Harry Potter fan (although she herself is quite small). It would be fun to have something HP to knit for her. The book looks great! Posted by: Meg at June 15, 2007 5:07 PM |