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AllFreeCrochet’s Giveaway: Lion Brand Tweed Stripes Yarn

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Do you ever find yourself in the store almost every day looking for new yarn? I love shopping when I discover new yarn, or even old yarn. I’m a yarnaholic, so when I got to play around with Lion Brand Tweet Stripes Yarn, I was in heaven. Tweed Stripes is a soft, bulky yarn that I can use over and over. The mixed berries variegated color is a nice mixture allowing your project to have a fabulous self-striping design. We are giving away three skeins of this beautiful yarn!

Contest ends February 1.

Enter for your chance to win. You can enter once daily, so be sure you return often.

Good luck!

AllFreeCrochet’s Martha Stewart Crafts Yarn Giveaway

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This week’s giveaway is some of the most unique yarn I’ve ever seen. If you think Eyelash yarn is crazy then you haven’t come across this Mambo yarn yet. We are giving away three skeins of Martha Stewart Crafts Mambo yarn in zebra from Lion Brand. You can crochet it, knot it or wrap it; make jewelry, turn it into shapes or add it as an edging to an already existing project. Because this yarn is so bulky it makes it easy to work with when crocheting or knitting.

Enter for your chance to win! Contest ends January 18.

AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns Giveaway: Lion Brand Silky Twist Yarn

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I have to say, I am so excited about this giveaway. Not only is this the very first giveaway for AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns (so exciting!) but this yarn is absolutely amazing. What a way to kick things off!

Lion Brand Silk Twists Yarn is unbelievably soft but extremely durable. Frankly, I can’t stop reaching over and touching a skein during the day because it feels so good. This super bulky yarn is ideal for warm afghans, baby blankets and throws because it’s so heavy. On a cold night, you’ll want to curl up with an afghan made of Lion Brand Silky Twist Yarn. Boucle yarn can be tough to use, especially if you don’t have a ton of crochet experience, but I can tell you that the overall look and feel of of the finished project greatly outweigh the extra time it may take.

Each yarn color is vibrant but not headache inducing. For example, you’ll find that the skein of blue yarn has shades of gray and green mixed in. Conversely, the brown yarn is a deep chocolate color that doesn’t mix in any other shades. It’s a great neutral that is soothing to look at. The texture and color of each skein of Lion Brand Silky Twist Yarn make it easy to match your new crochet projects to your overall decor.

Create something that looks and feels great. Curl up with this yarn and stay warm during the upcoming winter months.

Learn more about this product.

 

Contest November 22, 2011. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

AllFreeCrochet’s Lion Brand Amazing Yarn Giveaway

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Are you looking for some new yarn to add to your stash? Now is the perfect time to enter our latest giveaway. We’ve teamed up with Lion Brand to get some of their Amazing Yarn line. This is some of the most beautiful yarn I’ve had the chance to work with. I created a scarf with it and it’s just an “Amazing” self striping variegated yarn and I cannot wait to wear it. The Aurora color, which we’re giving away is fabulously pretty with shades of pinks and purples all rolled into one variegated yarn making it a great self-striping design.

We’re giving one lucky crocheter this yarn. It could be you!

Contest ends September 28, 2011. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

AllFreeCrochet Product Review and Giveaway: Lion Brand Blue Bundle of Joy Kit

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If you have a new baby boy in your life, then this giveaway is just for you. With the blue Lion Brand Bundle of Joy Kit, a new mommy can personalize a blanket, sweater, and booties for her bundle of joy. Keep it for your own little one or create a heartfelt gift for a friend or family member.

The kit contains 20 skeins of yarn, a size J crochet hook, two buttons, a blunt needle and free crochet patterns. Soft yarn in pastel green, yellow and blue will keep baby warm and cozy in Mom’s arms.

Contest ends July 20, 2011.

Click here to enter for your chance to win. Good luck!

AllFreeCrochet Product Giveaway

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You’re going to love this new product giveaway we’re running! If you know of someone expecting a little bundle of joy or if you’re expecting a bundle of joy yourself then you’ll want to enter to win this. We’re giving away one Lion Brand Bundle of Joy Kit. This is perfect for spring as the colors are pastel. In this kit you will find many skeins of yarn, some patterns and even more to make some fabulous gifts for that little girl.

Learn more and enter now!

Contest ends May 25

FaveCrafts 365 Vanna White!

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We are all still talking about our trip to the CHA Winter Trade Show and one of the highlights was the Lion Brand Yarn Fashion Shows. At every show, Lion Brand Yarns has the most amazing fashion shows and Vanna White is the MC! Linda from FaveCrafts.com got the chance to ask Vanna a few questions asked by our Facebook fans. Vanna also has a wonderful line of yarns with Lion. The show featured apparel from casual to formal, and many of the patterns can be found on FaveCrafts.com, AllFreeCrochet.com, and AllFreeKnitting.com!

Tackling an Experienced Crochet Pattern

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Thanks to the help of the experienced crocheters in my crochet group, I have almost finished an experienced crochet pattern. It’s a Lion Brand pattern for a beautiful jacket, which hits just below the hips. I purchased a little 3 crochet pattern booklet called “Lush Texture in Homespun,” when I found HomeSpun yarn on sale for half-off. I bought four skeins. The texture of Homespun yarn is amazing. I picked a color called Tudor, though this picture is an awful representation of how pretty it really is.

In reality, the yarn has created soft, lightly changing colors of purple, blue, yellow and green as I crochet. It’s like a rainbow for adults. I really intended to finish this pattern while it was still cold, but it has taken me AGES! Instead of working on row numbers, I had to measure…constantly. All I have to finish is a few inches on this last sleeve and I intend to assemble it tonight. I love that you create a finishing edge all the way around and that you also crochet a sort of floppy collar for the jacket. I’ll post pictures tonight. Here are a few things that I have learned during this pattern:

  • Instead of weaving in yarn tails at the end, simply lay them over the last row and crochet over them. This is so much easier! Going back and weaving in all the tails is such a pain.
  • When crocheting/sewing/knitting large garments, you really need a yardstick or tape measure instead of just a ruler (though I coped just fine with stitch markers).
  • Speaking of stitch markers, do not buy them. Use safety pins. They work just fine and you can usually get them free off dry-cleaning and clothing purchases.
  • Don’t crochet right from the purchased skein, as you’ll have to keep awkwardly pulling on the yarn as you go. Instead, re-wind your yarn into a center-pull ball which will more easily feed without needing to pull and flop the purchased skein around. Here’s how to easily create that center-pull ball.

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