12.18.2009

Crazy Lace Giveaway


Please leave a comment under this post to enter the Crazy Lace drawing giveaway!

If you are chosen as the winner, you will receive this signed copy of Crazy Lace by Myra Wood.
Also included in the prize is this gorgeous 950 yard skein of Madelinetosh Lace from
The Backwards Loop to create your own "crazy lace" with.

(Please listen to Episode 30 of the NeverNotKnitting podcast for a review of Madelinetosh and an interview with author Myra Wood.)

You have until Jan 1, 2010 to enter the drawing! Please check back then to see if you've won!


Drawing now closed! Winner is Wooly Knits and Bits! Congratulations!





358 comments:

  1. me! me! i just saw your tweet & had to come over and enter :)
    i hope you have the nicest holiday season!

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  2. I love lace, but it makes me crazy so this might be the book for me!

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  3. I love the color of that yarn. It has me dreaming wildly of lace. :)

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  4. I am scared of lace-- so maybe this book will break the spell.

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  5. That book looks amzing! Thanks for the contest!

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  6. I love lace and LOVE that yarn! Also, really love your podcasts.

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  7. My goodness, that yarn is absolutely gorgeous!

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  8. Looks like a wonderful book! I would love to have this in my library!

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  9. Myra is an amazing artist and a wonderful person. She is very talented and I admire her greatly!
    Andrea

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  10. I love lacy knitting!! That yarn is gorgeous and I would really like to add that book to my knitting library. Thanks for the contest!!

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  11. Lace and I aren't exactly the best of friends...yet. I'm working on it! This book looks great, and the yarn is gorgeous.

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  12. Wow, that yarn looks amazing! I haven't done any real lacework yet, but I'm working towards it :D

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  13. Oh, that is so beautiful. And a person can't have too many lace projects going on at once :)

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  14. Wow Alana, you're the sweetest knitter/designer ever! I love lace and not to mention the yummy yarn you're talking about! I'm in for the draw please!!!

    angel

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  15. Oh yeah... this is GORGEOUS! (I don't mean to shout, but I'm excited). I've never tried lace knitting before but I'm game!

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  16. I'll do it!
    Thanks for the contest!

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  17. Yes please. I would love the book and the yarn. I will need to make something pretty for myself after I have this baby. God knows with a Toddler and a newborn I will not be pretty every day.

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  18. Ooh, nice - lace! And the yarn colorway is dreamy...

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  19. ooohhhh! Pick me! I'd love this book and the yarn is amazing...

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  20. I would love to win--esp since it is autographed! Beautiful yarn too

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  21. I never win these things, but I love knitting lace, that book looks awesome, and that yarn... oh, my. So I'm throwing my hat into the ring!

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  22. Crazy knitting sounds awesome, I'd love to win the book! I really enjoyed your latest podcast.

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  23. Lace knitting is my FAVORITE! Pick me! :D

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  24. Wow! What a gorgeous skein! And the book looks fabulous! Happy holidays!

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  25. I'm working on a lace piece right now! I would love this book!

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  26. How beautiful! I would love to try the book and the yarn.

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  27. ooooo, sounds wonderful! And the yarn is beautiful!

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  28. The color is beautiful. I'm sure the book is just as good. I need to make a new shawl soon.

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  29. Me please! Came over from Facebook.

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  30. i can't wait to do my first lace project. that yarn is beautiful.

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  31. What a wonderful way to start the new year!!!
    Please think of me for you awesome drawing.
    Happy Ho Ho Ho :))

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  32. WOW, that color of MadTosh is gorrrrrgeous. Pick me! pick me!

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  33. that is beautiful enough to make me mad for knitting again! thank you for the contest and happy holidays!

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  34. I can't believe that deep red colorway, it's just gorgeous.

    I can't wait to get the madelinetosh yarn I ordered for your Cedar Leaf Shawlette either!

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  35. I would love to get a peak inside this book...there has been great buzz about it. Happy Everything.

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  36. There is no such thing as too many lace knitting books.. or lace shawls, for that matter. : )

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  37. I'll take that if you would like to give it away!!!!!! I love lace! Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

    :) Hugs N Smiles :)
    Barbara

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  38. Thanks for doing the interview. I think it's nice to have a different segment every now and then. And the yarn is just gorgeous! I've never actually seen it in person but it does seem that everyone raves about it.

    The book wasn't available locally so thanks for featuring it.

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  39. What a great prize! I'd love to win this!

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  40. lovely yarn, lovely book ... thanks!
    Maryjo

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  41. I get more hooked on lace knitting with every project. I'm game for some craziness.

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  42. I WOULD LOVE TO START KNITTING LACE. I JUST DISCOVERED YOUR BLOG, IT'S GREAT AND VERY ENJOYABLE. DONT EVER STOP THE POD CASTS !

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  43. I am so excited to try the crazy lace concept. Great interview by the way.

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  44. Pick me!! Just finished a big pink mohair shawl and my needles could use another challenge.

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  45. I've very much been enjoying your blog. What a beautiful color of yarn.

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  46. Ooh pick me pick me! I'm going to try to knit several lace shawls this coming year and I would love to look at this book!!! :)

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  47. this book would be quite special along with the crazy lovely yarn to make a creative shawl

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  48. The yarn is beautiful.
    And knitting lace? Something I want to try but don't have the courage. So maybe if I won that book.... :-)

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  49. I just found your podcast and I love your content. I am going to listen to them all. Thank you

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  50. Love your draws, and love that book! Happy Holidays!

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  51. Seems a lovely book and yarn is gorgeous!

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  52. Looks like a great book and the yarn would be sweet too. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  53. What a beautiful book! I love lace knitting.

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  54. That book looks so fascinating. What a great blog contest!

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  55. I haven't tackled lace knitting yet... maybe this could be the right book :-D

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  56. I'd like to have this! Not easy to find in France!
    Thank you for the contest, ou're generous!

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  57. What an awesome that...lace not being scary. Love it.

    Lisa - Staten Island, NY

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  58. I have been wondering about getting the book myself, but if I could win it here, then...!

    And I have been wanting to try out madeline-yarn for quite some time now!

    By the way - I have been listeling to your podcast and I really enjoy it.

    /Julia

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  59. I would love to win Myra's book, have known her ten years, from the beginning of my freeform days. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  60. Sweet!! Pick me! Pick me! (Thanks for the offer!)

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  61. GORGEOUS lace and the book sounds interesting! thanks!

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  62. If at first you don't succeed try, try again!

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  63. Beautiful lace yarn and book. Would love it!

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  64. Thanks for the contest! Merry Christmas

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  65. Love Madelinetosh, addicted I should say! Thanks for the contest!

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  66. Thank you for the contest! That yarn looks beautiful.

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  67. It's so fun to see what people design with lace!

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  68. Enter me please....love the lace yarn!!!!

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  69. I would love to give this as a gift to my friend who is crazy about lace.

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  70. Oooh, I'd love be in this drawing. I'm knittynwitty on ravelry, and my email is marie.quackk@gmail.com

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  71. Oh how gorgeous is that skein of yarn? oh there is a book near it I didn't even notice!

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  72. The skein of tosh lace looks so gorgeous!

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  73. Oh, lovely! I'm lace-obsessed at the moment.

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  74. That looks like such a fun book! Hope you are enjoying the holiday season - we are getting our first snow today!

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  75. Oh how wonderful! I would love lace to knit!

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  76. That would be a great project for the long winter months ahead! Wishing you the best HOliday Season with family and friends!

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  77. That color is georgous! ;)

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  78. I love lace, it alwasy really makes me want to knit one more row before I stop :)

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  79. Your latest podcast was interesting, as always.
    I would love to win the book. The yarn is beautiful!
    Happy Holidays.

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  80. Oh I love lace and I love to win the book and yarn. So cool :-)

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  81. Ooh! What a neat book, I would love that for Christmas! And that yarn is a gorgeous colour. Thanks Santa!

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  82. wow that colourway of tosh is delicious!!

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  83. Gorgeous yarn! And the book looks great.

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  84. What an intriguing looking book! I am learning to love lace knitting so this would be a challenge.

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  85. Me please?? That looks fabulous. Sadly I don't see the patterns on Ravelry yet...the book and the yarn look scrumptious!

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  86. pretty! I would love to win!!
    I've decided 2010 will be the year I master lace knitting so this would be perfect!!

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  87. I look forward to your podcasts everyday and re-listen to them when I am waiting for a new one. Have a wonderful holiday!!
    Stephanie

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  88. Oh awesome giveaway! I hope I win!!!

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  89. ooo! I love lace I love madeline tosh!

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  90. Wow, what a gorgeous colour that yarn is. The book, I hadn't heard of yet; I'll have to look it up now.

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  91. I'm just getting more into lace, so this would be great!

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  92. The book and yarn are gorgeous. Please enter me! Thank you!

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  93. Oh, please pick me. Oh, please. Oh, please :)

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  94. Love the color :-) and love lace knitting.. You just have to pick me :-)

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  95. Wow, that's awesome! I love lace!

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  96. I would so much love a copy of this book, it´s so cool...

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  97. Inspiring interview. I'm nervous about free-form knitting, but this makes me want to try!

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  98. What a lovely giveaway! Thanks for offering it :)

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  99. wow, sounds like an endoftheyear deal! Please count me in.
    A listener.

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  100. I love the idea of freeform lace. Can't wait to give it a try.

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  101. Oh, that color is absolutely gorgeous! I love Madtosh! Hope you have a happy holiday season.

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  102. I have had Crazy Lace in my amazon wish list for a while now...and the yarn is LOVELY. I have more laceweight yarn than I'll probably ever be able to use, but that's not a reason to stop getting it :-)

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  103. I love knitting lace! It makes knitting so interesting. The first pair of socks I ever did had a lace pattern

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  104. I was inspired to look at lace knitting in a new light. I hope I am chosen for the book and yarn :)

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  105. That book sounds very inspiring, especially for an beginner lace knitter like me :)

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  106. Love the lace knitting! Beautiful yarn.

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  107. I have been thinking of trying more lace for some scarves and shawls. This would be great motivation to start!!

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  108. I listened to the podcast. I even checked out the book on Amazon and put it on my wish list. This sounds like my kind of lace knitting.

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  109. Knitted my first lace scarf for a friend. Time for a new Lace project. This would be great!

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  110. oops. 120 comments! Gorgeous yarn and a lovely book. Had to give it a shot :-)

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  111. Lovely! And you are a generous elf for offering such a nice prize!

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  112. Having just ripped back two rows on the Luna Moth shawl I know crazy. Actually it wasn't too painful, only 110 stitches X2. Loved your interview and the book sounds really interesting.
    I'm looking forward to what you come up with next year. All the best to you and yours!

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  113. i'm crazy about lace-thanks for the chance to win.

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  114. Just finished listening to your latest podcast:) Have a great break.
    I've never done lace and the book looks excellent.
    Happy Holidays

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  115. I've never knit lace before, but I've been looking for a project to try and this seems perfect!

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  116. Wow another amazing giveaway Alana. I'm just rediscovering my love of knitting lace and would love to be in the draw :-)

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  117. Please enter me in your generous draw & happy holidays!

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  118. I really enjoyed that interview. I love to crochet, even though knitting is my first love. Where can her book be purchased?

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  119. Ooh, what lovely goodies! I love your podcasts...I'm busy catching up on all of them.

    Kim in IA

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  120. Oh! I 've only tried little bits of lace up to now! Maybe this could be a good reason to start lacing!

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  121. I love lace knitting! The yarn is beautiful!

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  122. Ok, I went out and bought the Jared Flood book, is it my turn now? Just kidding - Merry Christmas!

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  123. I love lace knitting! I can't wait till I finish my x-mas gifts so I can knit a big lacey something.

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  124. I love seeing your beautiful projects! I am a new knitter (1 year old) and LOVE it! I've never done a lace project, but I'm ready! Please consider me in the drawing. Thank you.

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  125. Awesome giveaway idea!! And the color is just gorgeous. I've been wanting to try madelinetosh but haven't gotten the chance yet..perhaps after christmas. :)

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  126. What a fabulous book and the yarn is absolutely stunning!

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  127. I am longing to start something lacy, and being of the crazy nature I think this is the ticket.

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  128. well, a try is good - it's such a lovely color!

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  129. Ooooh, so great book! Please count me in! And thanks for amazing giveaway :)

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  130. Fabulous. And on the principle that if you're not in, ye can't win. I'm in!

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  131. Oooh, I love lace. I would be so so happy to win this!

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  132. Ohhh, I love lace and the yarn and book looks amazing!

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  133. Here's hoping I'm a winner! I've been dying to try some of the Madeline Tosh yarn and enjoyed your interview with Myra.
    Thanks for the opportunity... winning would be a lovely way to kick off the new year, especially since lace shawl knitting is on my calendar.
    :)

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  134. wow - gorgous yarn! and the book looks very interesting!

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  135. Wow! Another great giveaway! You're the best! Thanks again Alana. Have a great holiday.

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  136. Hi!

    This book looks fun! Lace is so beautiful and interesting to knit! Keeps you on your toes! Jill Pickle

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  137. Yummmmmm! That yarn looks so delicious! Happy Holidays!

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  138. I would rather knit lace than anything else!

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  139. Have a MErry CHristmas and a happy new year! That yarn is a very pretty color.

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  140. I really need to do a lace project this would be perfect.

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  141. Oh my,that yarn and lace book would be a Fabulous Win! My Fingers are crossed on this one! I love lace!

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  142. Love your podcast--having a bit of trouble leaving a post--user error. Would love, love, love to try the Madelinetosh yars. Happy Holidays!

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  143. Oh how beautiful! Merry Christmas to you!

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  144. Wow! I love lace knitting and the yarn is GORGEOUS!

    Have a great Christmas :)
    -April

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  145. Love the podcast. Would love to win the book and yarn.

    Sheri from KY

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  146. Ooooh, how beautiful! Would love to enter the drawing :)

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  147. I have wanted to try lace for a while now but have been scared maybe winning would be the push I need...~fourpeanuts on ravelry

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  148. Lace is my favorite thing to knit. I would love to have a book al about lace.

    Enjoy your break and know that we will be waiting to hear from you in March.

    Thanks so much for the great podcast!

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  149. Wow! Pick me pick me! Great give away!

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  150. I love knitting lace. Happy Holidays!

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  151. ooo, Gorgeous! I have never knit lace before and I would love to try it with that beautiful yarn and great book.

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  152. I'm a new knitter and haven't been brave enough to try lace weight yarn.....maybe this is my chance.......

    sending wishes for a Joyful Holiday Season!

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  153. Fun, fun, fun! I'm game! Thanks for the contest.

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  154. It sounded like so much fun I'd love to give it a try, and the yarn ....oh my!.

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  155. Hi! I'm new to your blog. The lace yarn looks yummy.

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  156. I love your giveaways, but I never win....it would be a Merry Christmas to me if I did. Thanks!

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  157. Wow,lovely yarn and lace.Count me in please :-)Cheers

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  158. What an awesome podcast! I would love to win the book and yarn. Thank you for sponsoring this great giveaway.

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  159. I was very intereested in the interview with Myra Woods---I have some some freeform crochet; but never thought about applying it to knitted lace. Susan in Weiser, Idaho Great podcast---love your style.

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  160. You have the best giveaways!
    Jan. 1st is my birthday...crossing
    my fingers. :)
    Thank you for generous giveaways.
    Happy Holidays!

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  161. I love to knit lace, never a dull moment! That yarn is in my absolute favorite color. My granddaughter wrote a book about me for my birthday one year, " The Memaw Who Loves Red!".

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  162. Oooh, that yarn looks heavenly! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

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  163. thanks for the chance to win. Such a cool book and lovely skein!

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  164. Please enter me. I have recently fallen in love with Madelinetosh yarns also and I would love to win the book. Thanks!

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  165. Great Contest, great prize. Hope I win :-) LOVE the podcast, keep em' coming please.

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  166. Hoping to win the Crazy Lace!
    Ana
    anahuron@gmail.com

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  167. Apparently, my 1st comment didn't go thru. I'm in!

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  168. I remember Myra from Knitty Gritty. I would love to be in the running for her book. Thanks Alana.
    Love, Angela

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  169. Just saw your tweet about this giveaway. That yarn is absolutely gorgeous.

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  170. crazy lace sounds like it might just be my thing-if you make a mistake, it's just your creativity coming out.

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  171. Oh, I love the colour of the wool! I haven't seen the book yet, but that wool makes me drool!

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  172. Never thought of myself as a lace knitter until this year! And that yarn is lovely. Thanks for offering it.

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  173. That yarn looks gorgeous and the book. Well I love lace crazy or not.

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  174. I'm totally on a lace kick at the moment and have been dying to try the MT yarn ... in my very fave share of plum/burgandy!

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  175. I would love this!!! Have a happy holidays :)

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