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MARCH GIVEAWAY – WEEK #4

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Allegro Madil is a bulky boucle yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% nylon with 82 yards per 50 gram ball.   The color in this picture is a bit brighter than the skein I have in front of me.  I’d describe it as a lime green with flecks of grape and deep mauve.  Please don’t hold me to those color names.  Color is not my forte!  Suffice it to say that this yarn is about the color of the skin of a lime with flecks of two purplish colors.  Good enough???

ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO ENTER THE MARCH GIVEAWAY:

What’s your favorite yarn to use for Spring crochet?  Brand name, weight, fiber content, a link to a specific yarn is nice, too – as much information as you can give us.

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 LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 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

  3. Caron Spa yarn. It’s light and easy to work with and the colors make it look lush and spring like. You can see their colors at NaturallyCaron.com

  4. I’m going to get back to one of my UFOs – a short-sleeved sweater that I’m making with Red Heart Lustersheen in Flamingo (discontinued salmon color). I love this yarn – it’s 100% acrylic so it has easy care, but it feels a lot like cotton when working with it.

  6. I love Caron Simply Soft – working on a pair of fingerless gloves (a pattern on the skein wrapper) that I really hope to finish soon.
    Thanks!

  7. I’m a fan of Bamboo yarn, and the blend I’m using right now is Caron Spa, available at http://www.naturallycaron.com/ . I’m interested in trying other blends but have not found another that I find both interesting and affordable.

  8. That’s hard. There are so many I enjoy. Lately I think Vanna White’s brand is a favorite. I am making spring shawls for my daughter and her friends.

    The other I like is Bernat Jaquards (love this yarn) it’s a finger weight yarn and works up very nicely.

  11. I like Caron Simply Soft, especially the Brights line. I have a dragon I need to finish in Limelight, a lovely bright green.
    Recently I’ve fallen in love with Crystal Palace Yarns http://www.straw.com. The fingerless gloves I worked up in the Taos color scheme, 100% Wool, turned out lovely. I’d call it a 3 weight, perhaps 4. Love it!

  12. Ok, I looked at the Crystal Palace Yarn website, and Taos is the line of this yarn, it looks like my color was Carlsbad. Greens & Purples. It was lovely yarn to work with.

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Crocheting bobbles can add a beautiful, textured detail to your projects, but mastering them takes a little practice. Here are some handy tips to make your bobble crochet journey smooth and enjoyable:

A bobble stitch typically involves working several partial double crochet (dc) stitches (or other specified stitches) into the same stitch, leaving the last loop of each on the hook.

Once you’ve completed the required number of partial stitches, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook to finish the bobble.
Yarn Weight: A smooth yarn helps you see your stitches better. Avoid fuzzy or textured yarns until you’re comfortable with the technique.
Hook Size: Use the recommended hook size for your yarn. A slightly larger hook can make it easier to pull through multiple loops.

Maintain an even tension while making the partial stitches to avoid overly tight or loose bobbles.
If your bobbles don’t “pop,” try crocheting a little more loosely when making the partial stitches.

After completing the stitch, use your finger to gently push the bobble through to the right side of your work, ensuring it sits prominently.

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