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Saturday, August 13, 2011
We have a winner!!
Congratulations go out to entry number 10, Robynne Savacool Cook!! You are the winner of the Original Pigtail Pal of your choice!! I will be contacting you shortly!!
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Thanks so much to all who entered.
Names have been taken down, and numbers have been assigned in the order in which the entries were received...I'll pop in to Random.org and announce the winner in the morning! Good luck to everyone who entered! ♥~Amy
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Last chance for entries!!!
Get your entries in ASAP! You could win the Pigtail Pal of your choice! The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) on Friday, August 12, 2011. I will choose and announce the random winner on Saturday, August 13, 2011. See THIS POST for more information.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Let's get ready for a giveaway!
The Tangled Skeins Facebook page has reached 300 fans! You know what that means? It‘s giveaway time!!
This giveaway is for a Pigtail Pal Hair Accessory Organizer! (from my new little addition, Pigtail Pals! The lucky winner will receive the Original Pigtail Pal of their choice!
Pictured is Emmalee.
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This giveaway is for a Pigtail Pal Hair Accessory Organizer! (from my new little addition, Pigtail Pals! The lucky winner will receive the Original Pigtail Pal of their choice!
Pictured is Emmalee.
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Tangled Skeins has...
a brand new baby sister! Recently a seed of inspiration struck my fancy...stuck and took root. It has flowered into...
Pigtail Pals Hair Accessory Organizers
It is just a newborn, lots of ideas are still in the planning stage (or are on hold while awaiting that wonderful big BROWN truck, lol), but I am simply thrilled with the possibilities! Come by and check it out, then stop by my new facebook page! Pin It
Pigtail Pals Hair Accessory Organizers
It is just a newborn, lots of ideas are still in the planning stage (or are on hold while awaiting that wonderful big BROWN truck, lol), but I am simply thrilled with the possibilities! Come by and check it out, then stop by my new facebook page! Pin It
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Did you know...
Did you know that the Tangled Skeins page on Facebook has almost reached 300 fans??? (and something tells me some of you loyal followers haven't put in a "Like" yet, lol! ;D)
Upon reaching 300 Facebook fans, I plan to run another fun giveaway here on With A Tangled Skein. If you participated in the last one, you'll know it was a lot of fun. I have a couple of awesome prizes in mind, too :)
If you haven't joined the Tangled Skeins fanpage yet, click here...
And if it has been a while since you stopped by the Tangled Skeins shop on etsy, come on by! I have lots of new goodies listed, and I'd love to hear what you think!
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Upon reaching 300 Facebook fans, I plan to run another fun giveaway here on With A Tangled Skein. If you participated in the last one, you'll know it was a lot of fun. I have a couple of awesome prizes in mind, too :)
If you haven't joined the Tangled Skeins fanpage yet, click here...
And if it has been a while since you stopped by the Tangled Skeins shop on etsy, come on by! I have lots of new goodies listed, and I'd love to hear what you think!
Friday, July 1, 2011
4th of July sale at Tangled Skeins!
I'm feeling a bit patriotic today, and have decided to have a 4th of JULY SALE!! For a limited time only, get 20% off any purchase at Tangled Skeins!! (This is a GREAT deal if you have been eying my pattern licenses!) Use coupon code 20FOR4TH at checkout. Sale ends 7/5. Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend everyone!
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The "Blue Box" Beret
"...Oh that box. Amy, (He's talking to me, I swear, LOL!!) you'll dream about that box. It'll never leave you. Big and little at the same time. Brand new and ancient and the bluest blue ever..."
Did I dream about that amazing blue box? You bet! LOL. I even crocheted a lovely one for a dear friend for Christmas. (pattern pending...it is hiding around here somewhere!) :D How glad am I that the Doctor is back? Well, it inspired a new design, so that should say quite a bit!!
The "Blue Box" Beret
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
{Example uses Lion brand Wool-Ease in Blue Heather , accented with Red Heart in white.}
Size 5 and size 8 dpn’s and/or 16 inch circulars needles
Tapestry needle
With size 5 needles(s) and blue yarn, cast on 92 stitches using your favorite stretchy cast on method (I used the knitted cast on)
R1-2 Work K2P2 rib
R3-6 K2 in blue, join and P2 with white, *k2 with blue, P2 with white* around. Carry your yarn carefully so you don’t loose stretchiness.
R7-8 K2P2 for 2 rounds in blue
R9-12 Repeat R3-6 Cut white yarn leaving a tail to weave in later.
R13-14 K2P2 for 2 rounds in blue
R15 *K1 YO* Repeat around.
R16 *K1, K in back loop of YO* around (184 stitches)
R17-Knit onto size 8 needle(s)
R18-30 Knit around
R31-32 Purl around
R33 Knit 46, place a marker, knit 46, place a marker, knit 46 place a marker, knit 44 (you will have 2 stitches un-worked , knit those 2 together.
R34-R37 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R38 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R39-43 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R44 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R45-49 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R50 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R51-54 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around until 2 stitches before the marker, knit those 2 stitches separately (16 stitches)
R55 Knit around
R56 Purl around
R57-60 Join white and knit around, then cut leaving a tail to weave in.
R61 Carry up the blue yarn and knit around
R62 Purl around
R63 K2tog around
Cut a long tail and run through the 8 live stitches on the needles, pull tight, pull to the inside
Use the long tail to embroider the light separations, and weave in all loose ends.
This pattern is provided for personal use only. Items made from this pattern are not to be sold. Thank you. Pin It
Did I dream about that amazing blue box? You bet! LOL. I even crocheted a lovely one for a dear friend for Christmas. (pattern pending...it is hiding around here somewhere!) :D How glad am I that the Doctor is back? Well, it inspired a new design, so that should say quite a bit!!
The "Blue Box" Beret
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
{Example uses Lion brand Wool-Ease in Blue Heather , accented with Red Heart in white.}
Size 5 and size 8 dpn’s and/or 16 inch circulars needles
Tapestry needle
With size 5 needles(s) and blue yarn, cast on 92 stitches using your favorite stretchy cast on method (I used the knitted cast on)
R1-2 Work K2P2 rib
R3-6 K2 in blue, join and P2 with white, *k2 with blue, P2 with white* around. Carry your yarn carefully so you don’t loose stretchiness.
R7-8 K2P2 for 2 rounds in blue
R9-12 Repeat R3-6 Cut white yarn leaving a tail to weave in later.
R13-14 K2P2 for 2 rounds in blue
R15 *K1 YO* Repeat around.
R16 *K1, K in back loop of YO* around (184 stitches)
R17-Knit onto size 8 needle(s)
R18-30 Knit around
R31-32 Purl around
R33 Knit 46, place a marker, knit 46, place a marker, knit 46 place a marker, knit 44 (you will have 2 stitches un-worked , knit those 2 together.
R34-R37 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R38 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R39-43 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R44 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R45-49 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R50 SSK, Purl to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around
R51-54 SSK, knit to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, repeat around until 2 stitches before the marker, knit those 2 stitches separately (16 stitches)
R55 Knit around
R56 Purl around
R57-60 Join white and knit around, then cut leaving a tail to weave in.
R61 Carry up the blue yarn and knit around
R62 Purl around
R63 K2tog around
Cut a long tail and run through the 8 live stitches on the needles, pull tight, pull to the inside
Use the long tail to embroider the light separations, and weave in all loose ends.
This pattern is provided for personal use only. Items made from this pattern are not to be sold. Thank you. Pin It
Monday, April 11, 2011
One World Market Bag
We only have One World, with finite resources, making the use of reusable products vital to the health of our planet. We are One World, making cooperation between nations just as vital. I designed this market bag to encompass those two realities. The 70% Wool, 30% Mohair Peace Fleece yarn itself is central to the One World idea. Peace Fleece is a fiber cooperative bringing together farmers from Russia, eastern Europe, central Asia, the Middle East, and the US for mutual understanding and economic independence. And they make an incredible yarn in the process!
The One World market bag features an open but sturdy construction (I can easily carry a gallon of milk in one!) which is just stretchy enough to allow plenty of shopping space. It is perfect for the grocery or the farmers market. The addition of the drawstring allows you to close the bag to prevent run-away fruit :D
One World Market Bag
Materials used in the project:
Peace Fleece Yarn
Size I crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Ch6, Join in loop
1 ch4 (DC Ch1) around, 12 DC’s
2 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, (ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in each ch sp around.
3 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in next ch sp, ch1, *( dc, ch1, dc, ch1)* in next ch sp , repeat around
4 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, ch1, (dc, ch1) in next 2 sts, *(dc, ch1 dc ch1) in next ch sp, (dc, ch1) in next 2 ch sp*, repeat around
5-6 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in next ch1 sp and in each sp around
7 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, ch1, (dc, ch1) in next 3 ch sp, *(dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in nexc ch sp, (dc, ch1) in next 3 ch sp* repeat around.
8-20 repeat round 5
21 ch1 and sc 2 times in each ch sp around
22 ch1, sc around
23 ch1, 3 sc, dec2tog
24 ch1, sc24,, ch 32, sc 24, ch 32, join.
25-26 ch1, sc around
Join yarn inside handle, sc evenly around
Sc around, dec’ing 2 tog at the corners
Finish off, weave in ends.
You can also purchase these bags on my etsy Tangled Skeins
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The One World market bag features an open but sturdy construction (I can easily carry a gallon of milk in one!) which is just stretchy enough to allow plenty of shopping space. It is perfect for the grocery or the farmers market. The addition of the drawstring allows you to close the bag to prevent run-away fruit :D
One World Market Bag
Materials used in the project:
Peace Fleece Yarn
Size I crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Ch6, Join in loop
1 ch4 (DC Ch1) around, 12 DC’s
2 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, (ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in each ch sp around.
3 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in next ch sp, ch1, *( dc, ch1, dc, ch1)* in next ch sp , repeat around
4 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, ch1, (dc, ch1) in next 2 sts, *(dc, ch1 dc ch1) in next ch sp, (dc, ch1) in next 2 ch sp*, repeat around
5-6 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in next ch1 sp and in each sp around
7 slst in ch1 sp…Ch4, dc in same st, ch1, (dc, ch1) in next 3 ch sp, *(dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in nexc ch sp, (dc, ch1) in next 3 ch sp* repeat around.
8-20 repeat round 5
21 ch1 and sc 2 times in each ch sp around
22 ch1, sc around
23 ch1, 3 sc, dec2tog
24 ch1, sc24,, ch 32, sc 24, ch 32, join.
25-26 ch1, sc around
Join yarn inside handle, sc evenly around
Sc around, dec’ing 2 tog at the corners
Finish off, weave in ends.
You can also purchase these bags on my etsy Tangled Skeins
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Congratulations!
Sending out a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer Miller, winner of the first Tangled Skeins giveaway! Jennifer is the winner of this lovely set of stitch markers...but don't fret, there will be other chances to win coming up!!!
Much love to everyone for participating. Hope to 'see' you all again soon! :D ♥~Amy Pin It
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Last chance for entries...
The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) TONIGHT, March 24, 2011. If you haven't gotten your entries in yet, get them in now!
There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway...
1> Like the Tangled Skeins page on Facebook and post a hello.
2>Comment the 'Giveaway' post here on With A Tangled Skein with your favorite item from Tangled Skeins
3>Share the Tangled Skeins love with your friends on Facebook (tag @ Tangled Skeins so I can count our entry!). Pin It
There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway...
1> Like the Tangled Skeins page on Facebook and post a hello.
2>Comment the 'Giveaway' post here on With A Tangled Skein with your favorite item from Tangled Skeins
3>Share the Tangled Skeins love with your friends on Facebook (tag @ Tangled Skeins so I can count our entry!). Pin It
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Keep the entries coming!
32 entries as of this writing...keep them coming! :)
a reminder...
There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway...
1> Like the Tangled Skeins page on Facebook and post a hello.
2>Comment the 'Giveaway' post here on With A Tangled Skein with your favorite item from Tangled Skeins
3>Share the Tangled Skeins love with your friends on Facebook (tag @ Tangled Skeins so I can count our entry!).
The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) on Thursday, March 24, 2011.
Good luck!! ♥~Amy Pin It
a reminder...
There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway...
1> Like the Tangled Skeins page on Facebook and post a hello.
2>Comment the 'Giveaway' post here on With A Tangled Skein with your favorite item from Tangled Skeins
3>Share the Tangled Skeins love with your friends on Facebook (tag @ Tangled Skeins so I can count our entry!).
The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) on Thursday, March 24, 2011.
Good luck!! ♥~Amy Pin It
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tangled Skeins is having a Fan-tastic Giveaway!
To get myself, and all of you wonderful fans and followers back into the swing of things, I'm going to have a little giveaway!
This giveaway is for a lovely set of handmade knitting and crochet markers. (Made by yours truely, of course!) A little something special for yourself, or for the crafter in your life.
Set of 2 stitch markers, fitting up to US 15 knitting needle, and 1 lobster-claw clasp row/crochet marker. Hand-rolled, sealed paper beads in shades of green, with green glass accent beads and cat themed charms (in honor of Aspen Clive!).
Official Giveaway Rules
1. Eligibility. Giveaways are open to readers and fans in the US and Canada
2. How to Enter.
1> Like Tangled Skeins on Facebook (counts as your first entry. Post to say hello, so I can count your entry. Open to current and new fans!!)
2> Visit Tangled Skeins on Etsy, (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN GIVEAWAYS)....then...
3> Comment this post and tell me what your favorite item is at Tangled Skeins! (counts as your second entry) A limit of one entry is allowed per blog follower.
4> Share the Tangled Skeins Facebook page with your friends. (Counts as a 3rd entry. Don't forget to tag Tangled Skeins in your post so I can count your entry!)
3. Disclaimer. Tangled Skeins will not be responsible for: (a) any late or lost entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer or communications-related malfunctions or failures; any giveaway disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Tangled Skeins or by unauthorized human intervention; or (c) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the giveaway.
4. Entry Deadline Date. The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) on Thursday, March 24, 2011. I will choose and announce the random winner on Friday, March 25, 2011. All entries for giveaways through With A Tangled Skein and Tangled Skeins must be received on or before the given “Entry Deadline Date” to be eligible to win a prize.
5. Winner Selection. A prize number will be assigned to your entry upon receipt of your entry on either the With A Tangled Skein blog, or the Tangled Skeins Facebook page. A winning number will be generated using Random.org on or shortly after the Entry Deadline Date. If your Prize Number matches the Winning Number, and you meet the eligibility requirements and otherwise comply with these Official Giveaway Rules, you win the prize.
6. Winner Notification. You will be notified via Facebook and/or email within three (3) days after the Entry Deadline Date if you win the prize.
7. Claiming Your Prize. Winner must respond within three (3) days of notification or forfeit the prize, in which case an alternate winner will be selected.
8. Prize Substitution. Winner may not substitute the prize for any other prize or for cash, however, Tangled Skeins may substitute the prize for any other prize of equal or greater value, in its reasonable discretion, in the event the prize is not available for any reason outside of Tangled Skein’s reasonable control.
9. Publicity. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winner’s name and prize information for promotional purposes in any medium, except where prohibited by law, without further payment or other consideration.
10. Errors and Disputes. In the event of a dispute as to the ownership of any entry, the person whose name appears on the entry form associated with the prize for the winning entry will be deemed to be the winner. It is your responsibility to control access to your email account. In the unlikely event that the winning prize number is duplicated, or a similar error occurs, Tangled Skeins may conduct a random drawing among such inadvertently duplicated numbers or apply another equitable remedy in its discretion to determine the winner. Decisions made by Tangled Skeins are final. By entering the giveaway, you agree to be bound by the decisions of Tangled Skeins and these official rules. You and your entries may be disqualified if you attempt to circumvent these official rules.
11. Technical Problems. The giveaway may be canceled, suspended and/or modified, in whole or in part, if in the opinion of Tangled Skeins any fraud, technical failure or other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity of the giveaway.
Here is to what is hopefully the first of many fun giveaways!!♥♥~Amy Pin It
This giveaway is for a lovely set of handmade knitting and crochet markers. (Made by yours truely, of course!) A little something special for yourself, or for the crafter in your life.
Set of 2 stitch markers, fitting up to US 15 knitting needle, and 1 lobster-claw clasp row/crochet marker. Hand-rolled, sealed paper beads in shades of green, with green glass accent beads and cat themed charms (in honor of Aspen Clive!).
Official Giveaway Rules
1. Eligibility. Giveaways are open to readers and fans in the US and Canada
2. How to Enter.
1> Like Tangled Skeins on Facebook (counts as your first entry. Post to say hello, so I can count your entry. Open to current and new fans!!)
2> Visit Tangled Skeins on Etsy, (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN GIVEAWAYS)....then...
3> Comment this post and tell me what your favorite item is at Tangled Skeins! (counts as your second entry) A limit of one entry is allowed per blog follower.
4> Share the Tangled Skeins Facebook page with your friends. (Counts as a 3rd entry. Don't forget to tag Tangled Skeins in your post so I can count your entry!)
3. Disclaimer. Tangled Skeins will not be responsible for: (a) any late or lost entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer or communications-related malfunctions or failures; any giveaway disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Tangled Skeins or by unauthorized human intervention; or (c) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the giveaway.
4. Entry Deadline Date. The deadline for comments/entries is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard/NYC time) on Thursday, March 24, 2011. I will choose and announce the random winner on Friday, March 25, 2011. All entries for giveaways through With A Tangled Skein and Tangled Skeins must be received on or before the given “Entry Deadline Date” to be eligible to win a prize.
5. Winner Selection. A prize number will be assigned to your entry upon receipt of your entry on either the With A Tangled Skein blog, or the Tangled Skeins Facebook page. A winning number will be generated using Random.org on or shortly after the Entry Deadline Date. If your Prize Number matches the Winning Number, and you meet the eligibility requirements and otherwise comply with these Official Giveaway Rules, you win the prize.
6. Winner Notification. You will be notified via Facebook and/or email within three (3) days after the Entry Deadline Date if you win the prize.
7. Claiming Your Prize. Winner must respond within three (3) days of notification or forfeit the prize, in which case an alternate winner will be selected.
8. Prize Substitution. Winner may not substitute the prize for any other prize or for cash, however, Tangled Skeins may substitute the prize for any other prize of equal or greater value, in its reasonable discretion, in the event the prize is not available for any reason outside of Tangled Skein’s reasonable control.
9. Publicity. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winner’s name and prize information for promotional purposes in any medium, except where prohibited by law, without further payment or other consideration.
10. Errors and Disputes. In the event of a dispute as to the ownership of any entry, the person whose name appears on the entry form associated with the prize for the winning entry will be deemed to be the winner. It is your responsibility to control access to your email account. In the unlikely event that the winning prize number is duplicated, or a similar error occurs, Tangled Skeins may conduct a random drawing among such inadvertently duplicated numbers or apply another equitable remedy in its discretion to determine the winner. Decisions made by Tangled Skeins are final. By entering the giveaway, you agree to be bound by the decisions of Tangled Skeins and these official rules. You and your entries may be disqualified if you attempt to circumvent these official rules.
11. Technical Problems. The giveaway may be canceled, suspended and/or modified, in whole or in part, if in the opinion of Tangled Skeins any fraud, technical failure or other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity of the giveaway.
Here is to what is hopefully the first of many fun giveaways!!♥♥~Amy Pin It
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wow, it has been a while!
Life seems to have a way of catching up with you sometimes, doesn't it? The birth of my youngest son, Brenden, seemed to throw the balance of daily life a bit out of kilter for me, LOL. I shouldn't be surprised after so many, LOL! Each addition has it's blessings and challanges, and you can't have one without the other. A million other things have been my focus of late...my kids, our extended family, the crumbling job market...but I haven't stopped writing. I have several new designs that I hope to have fully edited and ready to share very soon.
I will be back soon, so keep your eyes out! Pin It
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