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HALF A HUNDRED – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!

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There were many entries for this contest, but only two lucky winners.  In a random drawing, these names were drawn:

Cathy Campion

Kelli Robinson

Congratulations to Cathy and Kelli!  I’ll be emailing them privately.  The rules stated that the winner(s) must reply within 24 hours or I’d draw another name.  I wasn’t planning ahead very well.  Since this is a holiday weekend (July 4 is Independence Day in the USA), these winners will have some additional time.  Monday, July 5 is the actual government holiday, so I need to hear from these winners by midnight July 6.  That seems like a reasonable time frame to me.

Also, what were you readers thinking?  Half a HUNDRED!  It’s half a THOUSAND – and no one called me on it!  I just caught it myself when I began to draw names.  Half a hundred is nothing.  Half a THOUSAND – now, that’s more meaningful.

I’m skipping this Monday, but will post a new contest the following Monday, July 12.  Please check back.  There will be plenty of interesting reading before then.

The winner of Uncommon Crochet is ……. Cathy Campion.  She’s practically a neighbor but I’ve never met her.  This was a random drawing.  Congratulations, Cathy!

The winner of Crochet For Bears To Wear is Kelli Robinson!

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Why Brava Yarn Is a Great Choice for Crochet Projects

If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off throughout September, with no discount code required.

Brava is a soft, premium acrylic yarn designed for projects that will be used, washed and loved. That makes it particularly useful for crochet blankets, granny-square projects, amigurumi, children’s clothing, baby gifts and everyday accessories.

Why Crocheters Will Love Brava

One of Brava’s biggest selling points is its generous colour range. Granny-square blankets and colourwork projects can quickly require a surprisingly large selection of shades, so having plenty of coordinating colours available makes planning your palette much easier.

It is also available in four different yarn weights. You can choose a lighter option for garments and accessories, a classic weight for blankets and toys or a heavier yarn when you want a quick and cosy project.

Because Brava is acrylic, finished items are easier to care for than projects made with more delicate fibres. This is especially helpful when crocheting baby blankets, toys, pet blankets or gifts for people who may not want to hand-wash their crochet.

What Would I Crochet With Brava?

I would use Brava for a colourful granny-square blanket, a washable baby afghan or a collection of amigurumi toys. It would also be a practical option for donation projects because it combines softness, durability and affordability.

The current 20% discount makes September a good time to experiment with a new colour palette or stock up for a larger crochet blanket. If you have a project sitting in your queue that needs multiple balls of yarn, this might be the little push you needed to finally start it.