Much love to everyone for participating. Hope to 'see' you all again soon! :D ♥~Amy Pin It
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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
Much love to everyone for participating. Hope to 'see' you all again soon! :D ♥~Amy Pin It
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
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Licensing...
I have been approached by quite a few people about licensing the Little Fire and Li'l Aries patterns...and after much much debate and mulling it over, I think I might give it a try. I am in the process of writing up licensing agreements for both lines, as well as logos to go with them for 'authorized sellers'. I am actually very excited about the prospect, and honored that so many wish to use my designs! Right now I am trying to nail down fair pricing...and whether I want to do only lifetime agreements or offer yearly options too. I welcome any feedback you might have!!
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UPDATE!! You can now purchase license agreements for the Little Fire line, and for the Li'l Aries line on my etsy!! Tangled Skeins-Tangled For Crafters
It was a lot of work, and took several weeks to get in motion, but I am really excited about this new venture. :D Pin It
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UPDATE!! You can now purchase license agreements for the Little Fire line, and for the Li'l Aries line on my etsy!! Tangled Skeins-Tangled For Crafters
It was a lot of work, and took several weeks to get in motion, but I am really excited about this new venture. :D Pin It
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tangled Skeins on Facebook!
You can now keep up with all things Tangled Skeins (blog and etsy shop) on facebook!! Come by and 'like' the new page!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Little Whale Tail Newborn Hat
Materials:
Sport weight yarn (example uses Knit Picks Shine Sport in River, about 2/3 of a skein)
US 5 DPN’s
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
Hat:
CO 80 stitches (on US 6, then transfer to US5 or DPNs)
R1 K for 24 rounds for rolled brim (for a ribbed brim, K2P2 for 6 rounds then knit for 14 rounds)
R2 (K4, K2tog) around (*Note: do not worry if decs do not come out even, it will work out in the end :D)
R3 K for 3 rounds
R4 (K3, K2tog) around
R5 K for 3 rounds
R6 (K2, K2tog) around
R7 K for 3 rounds
R8 (K, K2tog) around
R9 K for 3 rounds
R10 (K2tog) around (14 sts)
R11 K for 3 rounds
Tail fin 1:
R12 K1, M1, K5, M1, K2, M1, K5, M1, K1
R13 K around
R14 K1, M1, K7, M1, K2, M1, K7, M1, K1
R15 K around
R16 K1, M1, K9, M1, K2, M1, K9, M1, K1
R17 Purl back 6 stitches, turn
R18 **K5, M1, K2, M1, K4, K2tog, turn
R19 Purl across, turn
R20 K2tog, K4, M1, K2, M1, K4, K2tog, turn
R21 Purl across, turn
R22 K2tog, k10, K2tog, turn
R23 Purl across, turn
R24 K2tog across, turn
R25 Purl across, turn
R26 K2tog, across, turn
R27 Purl across, turn
R28 K3tog, pull yarn through last stitch, and cut, leaving a long enough end to seam that half of the tail.**
Tail fin 2:
Join yarn with wrong (purl side) facing and purl across
Repeat fin instructions as for fin 1, from ** to ** (rows 18 to 28)
Seam the open parts of the tail, pull ends to the inside, and weave in.
Some suggested supplies for this project:
Sunday, January 24, 2010
No Scratchies Newborn Mitts
Materials:
Sport weight yarn (the softer the better…examples use Knit Picks Shine Sport)
US5 DPS’s
Tapestry needle
CO 24 stitches
R1 Join in a loop witout twisting and work K2P2 rib for 12 rounds
R2 (K4, M1) around (30 sts)
R3 K around
R4 (K5, M1) around (36 sts)
R5 K around for 10 rounds
R6 (K7, K2tog) around (32 sts)
R7 (K6, K2tog) around (28 sts)
R8 (K5, K2tog) around (24 sts)
R9 (K4, K2tog) around (20 sts)
R10 (K3, K2tog) around (16 sts)
R11 (K2, K2tog) around (12 sts)
R12 (K1, K2tog) around (8 sts)
Cut yarn and draw the tail through the remaining stitches, pull to the inside of the mitt, pull tight, tie off, and weave in the ends. Repeat for the second mitt.
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Newborn Froggie Hat
Materials:
Sport weight yarn (example uses Knit Picks Shine Sport in Grass, about 2/3 of a skein, and scraps of White)
US 5 DPN’s
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
Hat:
CO 80 stitches (on US 6, then transfer to US5 or DPNs)
R1 K2P2 rib for 6 rounds
R2 K for 2 inches
R3 (K4, K2tog) around (*Note: do not worry if decs do not come out even, it will work out in the end :D)
R4 K for 3 rounds
R5 (K3, K2tog) around
R6 K for 3 rounds
R7 (K2, K2tog) around
R8 K for 3 rounds
R9 (K, K2tog) around
R10 K for 3 rounds
R11 (K2tog) around
R12 K for 3 rounds
Break off yarn leaving a long enough tail to run through the remaining live stitches, tie off, and weave in.
Eyes:
CO 20 sts in main color on US5
R1 K across
R2 P across
R3 K, K2tog, K14, SSK, K
R4 P across
R5 K, K2tog, K12, SSK, K
R6 P across
R7 K, K2tog, K10, Ssk, K
R8 P across
R9 Bind off
CO 8 sts in white
R1 P across
R2 K, K2tog, K2, SSK, K
R3 P across
R4 K, K2tog, SSK, K
R5 P across
R6 Bind off, leaving a long enough tail to attach the whites to the outer eye piece.
Sew the white and outer eye pieces together using a whip stitch, embroider the iris in the eye, sew the eyes in place (about 8 to 10 rounds down from the crown) stuffing with a tiny bit of poly. Embroider ‘nostrils’ in place if desired.
Some suggested supplies for this project:
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