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APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #4

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First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967.  It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens.  The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine.  These are not in mint condition – NOT.  But, they are intact and full of amazing patterns, recipes, gardening tips, etc.  If you’re not familiar with Workbasket, you’ve been missing out!

READ THE RULES BELOW AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

IF  YOU COULD CROCHET ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD THAT BE?

Here are the rules:

Each item will be mailed to the winner by USPS – books by media mail.  For now, this contest will only be open to participants with a U.S. mailing address.

This is how it will work.  Each Monday, I’ll pose a question on my blog.  Everyone who answers the questions will be entered in the drawing on the last day of that month.  Some ‘answers’ may require you to post a link to a specific pattern or site.  The winner will be announced along with the next Monday’s question.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me with mailing information.  If the winner doesn’t contact me, the prize will be offered on another occasion.

RESPONSES MUST BE POSTED HERE AND NOT EMAILED TO ME PRIVATELY OR POSTED ELSEWHERE FOR ENTRY.

TO MAKE IT CRYSTAL CLEAR, THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE DAY OF EACH MONTH (OR SHORTLY THEREAFTER) AND THE WINNER MUST EMAIL ME ([email protected]) WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.  So, for sanity’s sake, that deadline will really mean that I need to hear from you no later than 8 PM the following Monday (so you have plenty of time to email me and I’ll get the email for sure even if I don’t sign on to my email on a Sunday).

Simply enter to win by leaving a comment on this post answering the question posed.

Comments

  1. My dream crochet spot would be by the ocean in a cottage that has a big sun-porch, a big over stuffed chair,lots of windows,hot cups of coffee and easy listening music. Oh and my cat curled up purring on the back of the chair. mmmmmmmm take me away.

  2. On a sandy beach looking out at the vastness of the ocean and listening to the gentle lapping of the water as it hits the shore. 🙂 Lynn

  3. If I had a chance I would love to go to New Zealand, find a nice quiet spot near some lake and crochet or do any other crafting there. New Zealand is just my dream land.. 🙂

  4. I would luv to go to England to crochet, beautiful selection of yarns available there!

  5. I would love to be able to sit on a beach in Sri Lanka and crochet. I’ve always dreamed of going there since I was little.

  6. For me, it’s not anywhere super-specific, but I’d love to crochet under water. I’m a certified SCUBA diver, and I think it’d be really fun to sit at 15-20 feet down, start a project, and see if I can finish it before I run out of air.
    That does mean that the water would have to be relatively warm and clear, so some of the old pit mines around here would work in August, but ideally… probably the Caribbean. Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes are more accessible, though.

  7. I would love to just have the time to sit on my front porch in the south central united states and crochet. Now if only I could have a nice shop somewhere close.

  11. I wouldn’t mind sitting on a porch somewhere quiet, in a countryside. Lots of grass and flowers around. No noisy, nosy, neighbors with their equally noisy and nosy kids, lol. If I had to pick an actual location, I’d probably say Ireland, maybe learn a bit of lace making, along with my ancestry and history.

  12. In a porch full of plants, sitting on a rocking chair, listening to music. Maybe sharing some secrets or girl talk with a friend.

  13. Anywhere that would have a log cabin with a roaring fire while the weather rages outside. I wouldn’t want to pick somewhere more exotic, because then it would be challenge to pay attention to my craft.

  16. Out in the country, in a field of wildflowers, under a BIG old shade tree. No sounds but the sounds of mother nature.

  17. On the back deck at my sister’s house in Colorado, with my niece whose grandma just taught her to crochet.

  18. I would be setting on the deck of my parents home. The deck is on a small hill covered in tall trees overlooking the lake. Of course the sun is shining, birds chirping. Most important my mother would be setting there with me,crocheting. We would both be lost in our thoughts crocheting. We are able to take time to relax and share our hearts and heal wounds of years of misunderstandings between us.

Have you read?

The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book: That Rooster Had Me Hooked

Apparently, this is the year chickens took over my crafting attention. First came the emotional support chickens, then the pocket chickens, and now a rooster has managed to talk me into looking at another crochet book.

Honestly, put a crocheted chicken in front of me at this point and I’m going to stop scrolling.

That is exactly what happened with The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book. The rooster sucked me in before I had even properly investigated what else was inside. After all the emotional support chicken crochet patterns we’ve been sharing, you would think I’d have had enough poultry. Apparently, there is still room in the imaginary yarn coop.

Now, a little honesty before we go any further: I haven’t read this book yet or tried its patterns. This is a look at why it has caught my attention ahead of publication. I have a very good feeling about this one, and I’m expecting it to be a lovely addition to the crochet bookshelf.

What’s Inside The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book?

The publisher describes a collection of 25 crochet patterns with variations for more than 45 amigurumi projects, created by ConcernedApe, Megan Lapp and Ryan Novak.

The announced projects include Junimos, Slimes, chickens, a Junimo Hut and familiar game items. There are simpler projects such as Eggs alongside more challenging makes, including the Mermaid Pendant.

The chicken variations are particularly tempting, with different beaks, combs and tail feathers, plus White, Blue, Brown, Golden and Void varieties. You can probably see why my attention keeps wandering back to the coop.

It is scheduled for release on 26 January 2027 through Random House Worlds, with 240 pages in the hardcover edition.

Why This Crochet Book Is on My Radar

What appeals to me is the combination of recognisable characters and slightly ridiculous little objects. Those are often the crochet projects that make me smile most. A useful blanket is wonderful, but sometimes you simply want a tiny yarn creature keeping you company beside the sewing machine.

If you’ve enjoyed our emotional support pocket chicken crochet feature, you’ll understand the attraction. Small, characterful projects have a way of becoming much more tempting than the sensible project already waiting in your basket.

For Stardew Valley fans, there is also the pleasure of making something connected to a favourite game. We’ve previously shared a Junimo crochet pattern, so this feels like a lovely next book to explore for readers who enjoy that crossover between gaming and yarn.

Would I Add It to My Crochet Wishlist?

Absolutely. I can’t yet comment on the clarity of the instructions, the finishing details or how the patterns work up. Those are things I would want to assess with the book and a hook in hand.

But based on the announced collection, I know this is going to be a good one for my kind of crochet browsing: plenty of personality, playful projects and chickens I’m already mentally choosing yarn for.

You can take a closer look at The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book on Amazon.

I came for the rooster. I suspect I’ll stay for the rest of the farm.