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Vote on Crochet Raffia Challenge and Giveaway

June 18, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Vote on the Summer Accessory using Yashi Raffia Design Challenge
Enter the Universal Yarn Yashi Raffia Giveaway

The challenge was given by Ewe and Me: A Yarn Boutique to us to crochet with Yashi raffia yarn (made by Universal Yarn). It’s up to you to choose which summer accessory you like better. After you vote, be sure to enter the giveaway to win the Yashi raffia yarn! If you’re in the Colorado Springs area, stop by Ewe and Me for a second chance to vote and win.

Giveaway here on the blog ends June 24, 2015 at midnight (Mountain Time).

Vote on Crochet Raffia Projects

Left: Picnic Set (Utensil & Plate Holders Right: Rosey Handbag

Below are more photos of the summer accessories. Learn more about the Crochet with Raffia patterns and see more photos in the shop.

The vote is annonymous, so vote with confidence.

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Crochet with Raffia Patterns on Etsy.

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Twins Face Off – Stashbuster with Bernat Softee Baby

May 5, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Twins Face Off – Stashbuster Crochet Design Challenge
with Bernat Softee Baby

It’s a new month and time for a new Twins Face Off crochet design challenge. We’ve each won one challenge so we’re both feeling the pressure this month!

For the May design challenge we’re raiding our stash.

We using Bernat Softee Baby in a Soft Red and Pale Blue.

We’ll each use 4 skeins of a single color for this challange. The yarn is 100% acrylic, 140 g / 5 oz / 331 m / 362 yards. It’s a soft light weight (3) yarn with a beautiful sheen.

Giveaway and Challenge

Next week we’ll announce what category of item we’re crocheting and share sneak peek photos.

In two weeks we’ll share photos of the completed items and ask you to vote for your favorite. We’ll also be giving away prizes!

1st place wins 4 skeins in the color of winner’s choice and the two patterns.
2nd place wins the two patterns.

In three weeks we’ll announce the winners of the yarn and patterns as well as the twin who designed the most popular design.

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Winners in Twins Face Off Purse Challenge

April 21, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Winners in the Twins Face Off Purse Design Challenge Sponsored by Lion Brand

Congratulations Dana Bincer for designing the winning Bohemian Handbag. It received 70% of the votes! The twins are now tied having won one challenge each.

We received lots of comments in person and in social media about the yarn. So many people loved the bright colors. Our mom raved not only about the yarn but hinted that she would like the Bohemian Handbag as a Mother’s Day gift!

Winners of the Giveaway

Drumroll please for the two winners in the Lion Brand Giveaway.

First Place: Janet C
Janet wins 3 skeins of Lion Brand yarn and the patterns for both purses.

Second Place: Lisa S
Lisa wins both patterns for the purses.

A big thank you to everyone for participating in the Twins Face Off Design Challenge. We are so thankful to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for the challenge and giveaway.

The patterns for both purses are available in the shop. Both the Bohemian Handbag and Flower Power Satchel are included in the one pattern. Learn more about the Handbags pattern.

The Handbags Pattern is available on Etsy.

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Vote in the Shrug Challenge and Giveaway

March 17, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Vote for Your Favorite Shrug and Enter to Win the Giveaway

Crochet hooks are down, now it’s time for you to vote. If you’d like to win the beautiful Red Heart yarn used in these projects and a copy of these sassy crochet patterns, enter after you vote!

Vote and giveaway close at midnight March 23, 2015.

Twins Face Off Shrug Challenge

Left: Houndstooth Shrug vs. Right: Black Cluster with White Stripe

We’ve asked a friend to model these two beautiful designs, so there’s no telling which twin designed which shrug. Don’t worry about hurt feelings; the vote is anonymous. We’re more curious to know which style is your favorite. So go ahead, cast your vote below.

If you’d like to see more photos, visit the Black and White Shrugs Pattern in the shop.

Black and White Shrugs Pattern available on Etsy.

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