Saturday, February 11, 2012

February Giveaway

I know I say this every month, but I'm gonna say it again. It's that time again. My favorite time of the month...giveaway time. This month I am giving away a Goodie Basket.


I love this basket. It is made from 2 strands of super bulky weight yarn held together. This makes it very sturdy. It keeps its form and stands up well. I love using these baskets. If you're like me, you have more than one project going on at one time. I have yarn, buttons, hooks, etc lying around everywhere. This basket is not huge, but it's big enough for your hooks and balls of yarn or small projects. I like to keep one on the bookcase near the bed for night time crocheting.



I'm also including some of my favorite must haves. When I crochet I always keep a retractable tape measure close by. Checking gauge is so important, and I use one constantly. You'll also get some colorful buttons (see them in the top photo). I use them for eyes on my animal hats. I'm also throwing in some colorful pins for blocking or sewing. This is truly a goodie basket.


These are all the things that I love to use, and I thought it would be a great idea for a giveaway. The pattern is so easy...I'll write it out soon. I made this basket in two hours.

Just leave me a comment and I'll randomly choose a winner in about a week...next Sunday to be exact:D

Have a great weekend!

94 comments:

  1. That's a beautiful basket :) I'd like to take part in your give away, just love it!!!!!

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  2. Love the basket! Thanks for the giveaway! (I just lost my tape measure too... I blame it on the pregnancy!)

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    1. Pregnancy is fun...we can blame everything on it..tehe:D

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  3. What a great basket - I'd love to be a winner!

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  4. Love it a lot!! But I don't thing I'll win twice :)

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  5. Oh what a great giveaway, I would just love to give it a new home. I tried making a basket and the sides would just not stand up. Thanks for the chance.

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  6. WOW this is a fantastic give away!!!!

    Luv Jane XX

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  7. This is a lovely gift! I use a brown bag to keep my yarn in. I usually work a few at a time . This would be perfect to move it around the house. I have been looking for a basket this size. Would like to see the pattern on this. And the buttons are so lovely for some crochet flowers I have. Good luck to all!

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  8. Such a nice basket. I would love to win it:) Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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  9. What a brilliant idea! When I saw this, my first thought was that I should make a bunch of these and use them to organize my closet!

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  10. I am a beader. What a great way to keep my projects separated and ready to go at a moments notice!! Plus, an easy way to sort by color, style, shape..........and look cool on a shelf or on the go!!

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  11. Love the basket. Count me in in the give away!!! Would love to give it a new home!

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  12. Ooo I love this basket!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win. I'm not sure if you are sending overseas or not? I'm in Australia :)

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  13. This is such a neat basket! I can't wait for you to list the pattern! I have all kinds of uses for baskets like this! :)

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  14. Awesome! Love the basket, love your site. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. I'll turn 40 in a few hours....Does that help to win this lovely basket? ;-)

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  16. I was just blessed by Pinterest! You are talented. I just started crocheting again to try and help battle depression. Crocheting, embroidery, and knitting can be so calming. I am amazed at the tutorials! I am going to make my little Princess the owl hat. This bag is awesome. If I dont win I am surely going to make one.....or ten.

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    1. I know what you mean about crocheting to lift your spirits and to help with the blues. I hope you find something here that you would like to make for yourself.
      Thanks,
      Liz

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  17. Making something cute (and practical) in just a few hours is my kind of project! Great giveaway, Thanks!

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  18. Beautiful basket! Please count me in. Thanks :)

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  19. LOVE the basket, I would love to entered!!!

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  20. Oh yes please, I would love to enter, it's a fab basket. It will be great to have the pattern as well, it's kind of you to share it with us all!

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  21. I love this basket! I always have something on my hooks and looking for ways to store projects. This would be perfect. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Cute!! I have yarn that is asking to be made into that

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  23. Oh my! I love it! I've been wanting to crochet baskets! Can't wait for the pattern! Those other goodies are great too!

    Can you keep making these and give one away every month until I win? :) Just kidding..but really..

    Love,
    Genevieve
    jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net

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    1. Genevieve,
      That's an idea...hhmmm? Maybe

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    2. Oh...you've inspired another idea. Maybe make different colors. I want a turquoise colored basket for myself. Maybe I could do other giveaways with baskets in different colors. An idea?:D

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    3. Would love a chance to win. This would be great for a working project!!!!

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  24. Absolutely love that little basket! Looking forward to the pattern. I live in Australia so don't include me in the giveaway as the postage would be too much.I will look forward to making one from te pattern and sending you a pic :)

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  25. What a cute little basket, it's perfect for anything. I love it!

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  26. Lovely basket. This would be fun to make as an Easter basket for my daughter. (I give her a basket full of goodies without candy).

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  27. What an awesome basket! I would love to win it, plus all the goodies ;) can't wait to get the pattern...thanks in advance for posting it ;)

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  28. Love the basket. I already have my wool picked out...just need the pattern. Look forward to the pattern or the win!

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  29. I love the basket! Can't wait to see who wins!!!

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  30. Just discovered your blog via Bunny Mummy. Love the basket! Going to read through your archives now hehe.
    Celeste x

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  31. I really love the basket. Hurry up with that pattern!!!

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  32. very nice basket,thank you for a chance to win.

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  33. I would love to win this lovely basket! So pretty and so handy!! Maggie xx

    http://prettyflowersinthewindow.blogspot.com/

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  34. Oh, I LOVE this basket!! Have always wanted to make one.. Thanks for the chance to win it!! It's great..

    bur300@gmail.com

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  35. Oh do I love this - am looking forward to the pattern.

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  36. Hi Liz,

    Another winner of a pattern.....what is so amazing isthe heart to give it away,!! I raelly appreciate that, great to have the pattern fro abasket which stands up so well unlike my previous attempts!! Have made the owl hat for my lil gi rl and it garners so much praise...I dont forget to credit you with the pattern!!

    Would love to be afirst time winner...fingers crossed !

    Hugs,
    Ramya

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  37. Love the basket and would love to give it a new home...Looking forward to the pattern..

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  38. What a beautiful basket. I would love to win since it is my Birthday on the 14th. And if I win this would be my first time winning a give away. I have to make one of these baskets if I win or not.

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    1. Congrats...I'll try to get the pattern posted by Wednesday.

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  39. Love this basket, and would be thrilled if I won it!

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  40. Wow,love this,wonderful idea.Lovely giveaway,count me in,please.

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  41. What a great giveaway!
    I love your little basket - please count me in!

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  42. love this little basket... would be great for keeping items for crochet close at hand! :)

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  43. Beautiful basket and awesome blog....thanks for the inspiration that I get every time that I visit!

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  44. that is a great giveaway. if not wining i'm planing on making one as soon as i get my muse back.... thank you!

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  45. I love this basket!!! And I keep trying to come up with ideas to keep projects accessible without making a huge mess! If I don't win, I plan to make at least one!!

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  46. New follower from SC. Found you thru Bunny Mummy. Love the crochet!

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  47. Beautiful Basket. Can't wait for the pattern I will def. be making one... even if I win ;)

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  48. I LOVE this basket! So stinkin' cute :) I found your blog through Pinterest and now I am totally addicted. Love your projects. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you:D I'm glad you found me. Also glad that someone other than me says "So stinkin' cute" hahaha

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  49. Love, love, love the basket! Actually I love all that you make - you have such a great eye!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Andrea

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  50. I would be so excited to win this basket! Will be pleased to see the pattern posted as well...what a great gift!

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  51. Love this -- will love to make my own as gifts and having one from you would be great inspiration!

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  52. Cute basket! And I love buttons.

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  53. Hi everyone,
    I have gotten lots of emails and messages asking for the pattern. I will post it on Wednesday. Right now is crazy, I'm finishing up another pattern now (my due date is in a matter of days), and I have some class work due tomorrow. I'll hurry...I promise:D
    Liz

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  54. What a nice basket! I love your blog. I recommend to it all new crocheters

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  55. What a fun giveaway! Thank you so much for giving us the chance to win such a lovely and generous gift. :)

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  56. What a great basket! Looking forward to the pattern! Of course would love to win this one! I could have used this to pack up the project I worked on while on the road over the weekend! I just started blogging and following your blog. Thank you for the ideas and look forward to reading your blog! Norma

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  57. Great basket!! I just found your blog and I'm excited to check out your other posts :D

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  58. Please enter me in your giveaway. I am going to make your Sock monkey hat for my new grandbaby Hunter. Lori

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  59. Love this! Love the way it stands up so well. I think I need to make a larger one, same height for my nieces felines... seems to me they would love it too! :)

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  60. I would soooo love to win this!! I LOVE all of your creations :)

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  61. Hi Liz
    Thank you for the giveaway, It's so generous of you
    I love it, I love basket color, size
    Please, count me in
    Thank you

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  62. Love this basket! Glad you made the pattern available - just in case I don't' win! :-)

    sharity

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  63. I love this basket. It makes me want to run make one. Except I don't have the yarn. Thanks for the chance to win one.

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  64. Love your basket and the color, also your way of doing of doing a line to separate the bottom and sides is great. Will definitely be making one when I find some yarn.

    Bev

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  65. I have been looking for a good basket to make for my small yarn/thread balls and this will be great! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern with us. I look forward to creating it for my stash during the next CAL.
    I would also like to share your site with my fellow crocheters on my page if you don't mind? You have some wonderful designs.
    Good luck to who ever may win!
    Thank you!


    https://www.facebook.com/Hookin.n.Cookin

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  66. Just came across your blog from Pinterest! Love it. I will be making this basket. I also love your owl hat. I have a few patterns, but I will give yours a try. I love the way it looks...so much better than the ones I already have! Please enter me in your giveaway! I'm also going to check out the swap on Ravelry! I'm on Ravelry, but don't spend enough time there!

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  67. Thank you so much for the wonderful basket pattern, I've just found your blog it's great and I know I'm going to be busy!
    I'd love the chance to win this super basket, thank you so much.

    Linda x

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  68. Thank you so much for this pattern! I am planning on making this so I'll have one even if I don't win!

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  69. This is so cool, and such a great idea I'm like you said I have yarn everywhere this will be so cool to make to keep my projects together, but then again I'd need several :)

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  70. Love the basket!! I'm going to try making one myself but would love to win one also :)

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  71. I can't wait to make one of these! I love the idea of doing in hemp too, then maybe wrap the handles in leather or canvas.

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  72. SO cute. i love it!! what a fun giveaway. :)

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  73. Oh I love this little basket, I know my cat would lie in there and hide away from me and the world. I like the stiff look because then it means it is strong and carry heavy things in it.
    I've been making pink and orange cell phone covers ever since my niece loved her orange and pink heart one I made for her new phone. Angy scratched her Tracfone LG800G smart preapaid phone the other day and I thought let me rather crochet a cute pouch for it, even though the phone cost $50. My boyfriend now wants me to crochet a little jacket for his nook tablet as he crushed the screen of the last nook while packing it in his overly full suitcase before a trip. I can't believe how expensive the ipad, nook and cell phone covers are in the shops and all I pay is the price of a ball of wool. Crochet is such an amazing, satisfying and rewarding craft.

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  74. I never thought about using two strands held together. I've been playing around to make my own without a pattern and it's a little floppy. I'll have to try that. Thanks! Cool giveaway :)

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  75. Love this basket I'm disabled and I'm always looking for something like this to occupy my time.

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  76. I just love this idea and would love to have the pattern for my nieces' baby showers. I can think of so many uses in a nursery. Thanks!

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