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Win A Beamer

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I’m not offering this Giveaway on my blog, but wanted to let my readers know about it.  Despite the press (ahem..), this will work nicely for crocheters as well as for any other needle artist.  Check out the details and links below to enter the Giveaway.

Crocheters can win an LED light by commenting how their proposed gift recipient would use the hands free light. Each blog is hosting a separate giveaway. The giveaway features the Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light with 6 LEDs in a row shining an extra bright and wide light.

 

The Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light lights up personal space anywhere – a chair, car, plane, or even in bed. The extra wide light is especially useful for quilting, knitting, and crochet. The extra bright light is also helpful for aging baby boomers and others who benefit from brighter light for reading, caregiving, and other activities. As a reading light it works with eReaders such as the Kindle and Nook, printed books, and newspapers. For mobility, it leaves hands free walking in dim or dark places. The extra long battery life makes it ideal as a mobility and task light during a power outage and for travel and camping.

Giveaway participating sites and dates are:

Giveaways will be posted on each blog’s start date. Participating blogs with updated links is available on the Beam N Read News & Events page (http://bit.ly/byjLkn) of readinglight.com.

 

Let us know what you think of this device.  Is it something you’d like to add to your Wish List?

Comments

  1. This would be a fabulous gift for my husband. He makes toys for our grandkids and there are so many times when the intricate work is hard to see. If I win, can’t wait to surprise him with this!

  3. For myself, who crochets with fine threads needs good light. I’m not quite 70 yet, but my readers glasses are up to 4.00 nowadays and bright light for us older persons is a must have. Perhaps Santa will bring us both one.

    Any of my friends could use this light. Good light is a must for any person doing any type of needlework.

  4. I cold use this for my 94 year old mother who loves to do fancy work.
    She was using a lamp we bought her a few years ao but it is no longer working.
    It would be nice to finally give hr something useable instead of the books and sweaters she usually gets.

  5. This is a fab must have. It is on my OH PLEASE list. I was on a ferry boat and watched a lady knitting away with one of these for assistance. It was incredible.
    What a wonderful gift. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Blessed Thanksgiving
    Cheers
    Cathy

  6. I do crocheting for hospice and they request darker colors for the menfolk. This would sure help me see those stitches!

Have you read?

The Forest Valley Shawl – Crochet Pattern

This is one of those shawl patterns that feels instantly calming, even before you pick up a hook. The Forest Valley Shawl (After Party Pattern 23) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, has a very gentle, nature-inspired feel that really lives up to its name.

What I love about this design is how wearable it is. Some shawls are beautiful but awkward to style; this one feels practical in the best way. It drapes naturally, sits nicely on the shoulders, and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for something a little dressier. It’s the sort of piece you grab when the air cools in the evening and you don’t want anything heavy.

From a crochet perspective, this is a lovely “slow and steady” project. The stitch pattern has enough variation to keep your interest, but it’s not overly complicated. It’s very much the kind of crochet you can sink into — the sort that lets your mind wander while your hands keep moving. Perfect for quiet afternoons or evening crochet sessions.

Skill-wise, this one is best suited to confident beginners moving into intermediate territory. If you’re comfortable following a pattern and keeping your stitch count in check, you’ll enjoy this a lot. It’s also a great pattern for appreciating beautiful yarn — especially colourways that shift and flow, as the shawl really lets them shine.

Overall, the Forest Valley Shawl is one of those free crochet patterns that feels thoughtful and soothing. It’s wearable, relaxing to make, and finished with a look that feels timeless rather than trendy. If you enjoy shawls that are as comforting to crochet as they are to wear, this one is definitely worth bookmarking.