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giveaway time!

Let's have a giveaway to perk things up around here!

Vickie Howell's fabulous new book Pop Goes Crochet arrived in my mail and what a treat it was to get this book! There are some super cute projects in here, my favs are the scarfs on page 51 & 83. I am a scarf-a-holic and if I knew how to crochet I would be whipping these up in no time!

I don't know a lick of crochet but I imagine some of you do out there! So this giveaway is for all of you!! Just post a comment below and I will pick a winner at random on Monday at 6pm EST! Don't forget to include your email address or blog so I can contact you if you are a winner!

EDITED MONDAY @ 6:30PM *** WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT**
A winner has been selected using the random number generator at random.org.
Click here to see if you are the winner!
thank you everyone for playing! We'll have more giveaways soon!!

Labels: free goodies, giveaway

:: posted @ 7:14 PM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

I'm a total beginner but I'd love to peruse those pages! :)

# posted by

kelly lautenbach : 7:39 PM

I love to crochet and would love to have this book. My grandma taught me as a child. Thanks Claudine for this giveaway! -Beth

# posted by

blogrog : 7:41 PM

oh oh me me!

i was looking through this book in the bookstore yesterday, but i was too broke to buy it! i'd love it, it looks fabulous!

# posted by

amy dame : 7:48 PM

This book looks really neat. I have had fun with crochet in the past. I made ponytale elastics for my daughters when they were little. And I actually made one afghan for my eldest daughter. Who knows, maybe with this book my other girls might get a little something too.
Thanks for doing the giveaway.
Sue

# posted by

Courtney Hollow Farm : 7:49 PM

I'm just a beginner, but would love to have this book! :)

# posted by

Katie : 7:51 PM

I would also love to have this book. You are so KEWL to do this.
sparkymom54@comcast.net

# posted by

Jackie C : 7:56 PM

My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 6 or 7 and then again when I was in college - I didn't get much practice as a kid. I have only made a couple of scarves but I have always loved it. I would love this book! Got my fingers crossed.

# posted by

Katherine : 8:01 PM

Sweet giveaway! I can't wait to check out this book.

# posted by

julie k : 8:08 PM

Looks like a fun book! I know about four crochet stitches and all I've ever made are potholders and scarves. Maybe it's time for me to branch out ;-)

Thanks for the fun giveaway!

# posted by

Amy : 8:11 PM

I don't crochet either, but wanted to say how nice of you to pass on the gift!

# posted by

luanne : 8:14 PM

Oh, I'm a crocheter, Claudine! I'd love the book! :)

# posted by

Cameron : 8:27 PM

i'm just learning crochet, and would love anything to inspire me!

# posted by

Unknown : 8:28 PM

That is a great book! Would love to have it! Your work has always inspired me. I have two books of yours.
Benedicte
bcaneill@optonline.net

# posted by

Anonymous : 8:55 PM

Would love to have Vickie's book
Thanks for the chance. Janis

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:25 PM

My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was a little girl... but I have not had a try for years. This might be the thing to kicks start me again. Thanks

# posted by

Jeanette Carlstrom : 9:32 PM

would love love LOVE to own this book! Oh random generator, please let me be the lucky whiner . . . I mean WINNER! *hee hee*

# posted by

Sherry Goodloe : 9:34 PM

I would love to win a crochet book that re-inspires me:)

# posted by

Unknown : 9:47 PM

like you, I can't do a lick of crochet, but my dear friend Ann is FAB and would love, love, love this book. my blog is: http://iamprincessmagpie.blogspot.com ... I'll gift the book to someone who will gift you back a crocheted item :-) how's THAT?!

# posted by

Davielle aka Princess Magpie : 10:44 PM

It would be great to have this book.

I love your product.

lfields624@comcast.net

# posted by

Lola : 11:04 PM

I know enough crochet to be dangerous so a new excuse to practice would be great! Thanks - Chrisi

# posted by

Chrisi : 11:41 PM

crochet certainly is having a revival! I have just been to a blog where they featured a gorgeous granny square afghan: all spring pastels and different sized blocks, I think I feel some croche coming on! It must be 30 years (yikes!) since I did any

# posted by

Queen of Scraps : 12:09 AM

hi Claudine,
I've just finished a crochet project and am looking for inspiration for the next... bet these would be fun!

cheers,
Linda
lrangus@hotmail.com

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Linda : 12:21 AM

I love to crochet especially small projects like scarves! This is the first time I've seen this title by Vicki Howell - I would love to have a copy. My blog is www.debbiehanks.com and my email is dhanks@comcast.net

# posted by

Debbie Hanks : 1:36 AM

Scarf are fun, I am an afaghan gal. I also like crochet with thread for lacey curtians. What a nice giveaway.

# posted by

Willnnabel : 4:55 AM

I love to crochet but at some point I lost my inspiration. This book could definitely give me a boost!

# posted by

Nina : 6:46 AM

pick me! pick me!

# posted by

Brooklyn : 7:21 AM

A great gift for mother's day. I'll crochet some! :)

# posted by

Kemmy : 7:35 AM

I just became interested in crochet again after many years so this would be great. Thanks!

stampczy@clearviewcatv.net

# posted by

Cathy W. : 8:10 AM

My dear grandmother TRIED to teach me crocheting and I did do one little thing. I would love to win the book to get back into it. Marlynn

# posted by

Marlynn : 9:07 AM

hi claudine!

oh how fun! i just recently found vicki's work and i LOVE to crochet.

thank you for this fun giveaway!

:) melissa
http://pugnotes.blogspot.com

# posted by

Archie and Melissa : 9:43 AM

Ohh I love Vicki...and I'm acutally taking my first crochet class tomorrow. Thanks for the give-away opp!

Katherine

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Katherine : 10:21 AM

I would absolutely LOVE to win this book!! I'm a knitter who learned to crochet a few months back and am smitten!

knitpurlgurl@gmail.com

# posted by

Knit Purl Gurl : 10:37 AM

I love Vickie Howell and I love crochet!! Thanks for holding this contest!

http://everythingflowersfromwithin.blogspot.com

# posted by

DianeG : 10:43 AM

**Drooling*** I feel I should win 'cause I never win anything! :) And I LOVE crochet.

Please enter me.

# posted by

Lovely : 10:47 AM

I'm soo excited to get this book! Been looking forward to it for a while now. I love Vickie's designs.

# posted by

Nudista : 10:51 AM

I LUV to crochet..hope I win it!

Hope you're doing well...I miss seeing Toby on your blog. He was so adorable. He will be missed by many! Hugs to you!

# posted by

Dawn D. Sokol : 10:57 AM

I LOVE this book! I can't wait to get it, but it may be a while unless I win one. These patterns look extremely fun.

# posted by

Sursi : 10:59 AM

Would love to win this...thanks for the chance to participate!

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Beth : 11:00 AM

How nice of you!!!
My grandmother taught my mom to crochet (and knit)... my mom taught me, and now I am teaching my daughter... I am loving this book... and have been wanting it since I first saw it.. it is PERFECT for my daughter and I.. I bet she will think I am a SUPER COOL MOM!!!
Thank you for holding this contest... <3
~Angie
bella_italiana@carolina.rr.com

# posted by

Angelina : 11:00 AM

pick me! pick me! :-)

cha4onda@gmail.com

# posted by

chawesome : 11:05 AM

I can't wait to get this book!

# posted by

Kristen & Jeff : 11:13 AM

My blog is Stix on the Beach: Tales From The Happy Hooker! .... and winning this book would make me very, very happy! =)
Jill@BellaKarma.com

# posted by

BellaKarma : 11:23 AM

What a fun sounding book. I would love to add it to my library!
Sherri

# posted by

Sherri Osborn : 11:29 AM

What a fun book and what a sweet thing for you to do.
What fun! Count me in.
:)Bea
//dog-in-the-hole-studio.blogspot.com//

# posted by

Bea : 11:40 AM

I love to crochet and would love to get a copy of Vickie's new book!

Marna
marnasanders@gmail.com

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:47 AM

Thanks for the chance to win Vickie's book! I love to crochet!!

# posted by

Rebecca : 11:52 AM

You should check out Debbie Stoller's "Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet." It's a good resource guide. I refer to it and her knitting book all the time!

I'm more of a crocheter, though. Still trying to learn out to knit. :)

Beth
easeagraves@gmail.com
http://bethscraftythings.blogspot.com

# posted by

Unknown : 12:13 PM

If I win this book, you will have to tell me what color scarf you want for this Fall! I'll just "POP" it off in the mail!

# posted by

Erin Glee : 12:17 PM

Forgot to include: eringlee (at) sbcglobal.net

# posted by

Erin Glee : 12:19 PM

i'd love to add it to my crochet library!

# posted by

linda p : 1:04 PM

What a fun-looking book! thanks for the opportunity to win it!

Jan
jtatomir@mi.rr.com

# posted by

SAR girls : 1:21 PM

Would love to win this one :)

# posted by

Merrilee : 1:36 PM

Oh! I love Vickie Howell! I know how to do granny squares but that is about it. Would love to win this book!

# posted by

Contessa Kris : 1:51 PM

I need some crochet books. Please enter me!
amaryllis_wings@yahoo.ca

# posted by

Nova0437 : 2:28 PM

I love to crochet, especially scarves. Thanks for the chance.

# posted by

Viki Banaszak : 2:32 PM

I've been crocheting more than knitting for some strange reason (ADD most likely). I would LOVE the book. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Barb

# posted by

Barbara : 2:59 PM

I love giveaways!!!!

# posted by

Becky : 3:31 PM

I want this book so much!! Thanks for the contest!

hamsterslug@hotmail.com

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:58 PM

Super/duper! Congrats on your book! Woop-woop!

# posted by

Terri Lynn : 4:22 PM

I love to crochet. this book looks like fun!

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Joyful Darkness : 5:09 PM

I learned to crochet when I was just a pup. I'm always looking for more interesting patterns to crochet and my birthday is May 29 so this would be a great birthday gift and would make this Gemini very happy! <3

# posted by

Natalie : 6:51 PM

You really should learn how to crochet, Claudine, what with all your spare time. :D I'd love to revisit this old standby hobby.

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Carol Weimer : 9:58 PM

Yep - I do crochet but certainly could use a book since I need help. Thanks for thos chance to win. Also, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Toby was the dog of my dreams. Know that he's in heaven, pain free and happy.

# posted by

SuZeQ : 8:33 AM

Dear Claudine,
Such generosity ! If I win, I'll make you a beautiful scarf ! :-)
I'm a fan of crochet, always have two or three projects running at the same time !
Manon Gemme (manoushka@openface.ca)

# posted by

Anonymous : 8:52 AM

I have a friend who's been making all these cute little crochet projects...maybe if I give her this book she'll make me something!!

# posted by

Formerly.Lisa.S. : 11:08 AM

what timing! i am trying to re learn what my nana taught me about crocheting many years ago!
happy days,
Joanie

# posted by

Joanie Hoffman : 3:15 PM

I would love to learn! What a great challenge.

www.turnupthesoundlulu.blogspot.com

# posted by

LR : 4:31 PM

oooohhh I am such a vickie howell fan but get her on tv anymore...

# posted by

Terri : 4:37 PM

Please enter me in the giveaway and thanks for having the giveaway!

# posted by

Aliogator : 5:45 PM

I only know a little crocheting - but it beats my knitting ! thank you for the giveaway - this looks interesting - updated and fun.

# posted by

leslieb : 5:56 PM

I THINK THIS IS A GREAT IDEA I STARTED CROCHETING WITH MY GRANDMOTHER MANY YEARS AGO SHE HAD SO MUCH PATIENCE IT TOOK A WHILE BUT I CAUGHT ON FINALY AND NOW EVERY TIME I MAKE SOMETHING I THINK ABOUT WHAT A GREAT TEACHER SHE WAS.

patdonovan53@hotmail.com

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:26 PM

That looks like an awesome book!!!

# posted by

Apple : 9:16 AM

I learned to crochet with my Grandma when I was a kid. I forgot it all as an adult, but years (and years) later, I'm now learning again with my 9 year old daughter. This book would be great for both of us!
robynshopsalot @ gmail . com

# posted by

Robyn : 1:19 PM

whee! i like crochet! i am getting better, i like to make scarves especially! thanks for a fun giveaway!

# posted by

Kirsten : 4:04 PM

Love the book.
Janis1Rae@aol.com

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:00 PM

Your giveaways looks funny !!! I love crochet !!!! but I never know what to do ...

Thanks to share
Helena from Spain

# posted by

Marie-Hélène à Madrid : 2:17 AM

Thanks for this GREAT give-away!!!! This book looks like so much fun!

Greetings from Holland.

# posted by

Jenneke : 6:54 AM

My kids know how to crochet. It's time Mama got on board!

Thanks for sharing!

# posted by

Sharon Delman : 10:57 AM

you should learn! It's soooo relaxing. My Mum taught me many, many years ago and I've been crocheting again recently whilst off work long term sick. It's so stress releasing.
Would love to win :)
Sarah

# posted by

Sarah Anderson : 3:52 AM

Thanks for a chance to win!

http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com

# posted by

Tifany : 6:17 PM

I love crocheting and need some inspiration!!!!!!thanks Jennie

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Anonymous : 6:39 PM