Designer Blog Tour 2015-National Crochet Month

Welcome Friends!

Thank you for visiting my blog today in celebration of National Crochet Month! Keep reading to see how you can enter a drawing to win a copy of my newest book, Colorful Crochet Lace! My freebe for today is a pattern for a pair of crochet socks with no increases or decreases.

If you'very been following the designer blog tour, you know that it is sponsored by Crochetville, a huge crochet community of people everywhere just as eager as ýou are with this craft. The founders, Amy Shelton and Donna Houlka, have been doing major things for years now to promote crochet. If you've never been to their site, you really need to do that! You will meet many other crocheters you can get to know, have access to free patterns, as well as finding tons of information on crochet.

Introducing my new book, Colorful Crochet Lace, 
published by Interweave / F+W. This book contains a variety of all lace projects - garments and accessories. The Fitted Pepum Top on the cover is the only one that is not entirely lace. Patterns are written for sizes xs to 2x with some in size 3x. I've included 4 garments with my Graduated Stitch Methid. For the description and how you can enter a 
drawing to win a copy, please keep reading!

During March we are also promoving CGOA (Crochet Guild of America). If you are not familiar with this National group you will want to read all about it! There are many benefits to joining and you will find a truckload of information.  You'll get a free subscription to Crochet! Magazine and also receive discounts to the annual Knit and Crochet Conference, known as Chain Link. In the past this has been held in Manchester, NJ and PA, but is being held in sunny San Diego this year, July, 2015.  I cannot tell you what a fun time this is. It has always been a highlight of my year! If you have aspirations of becoming a designer, in my opinion it is imperative that you attend this conference, where you will be able to attend informative classes. you'll get to meet other crocbeters, designers, publishers and editors. Other highlights include the fashion show on Saturday and the "market", where
vendors are set up selling yarn, books, and other gadgets.

Free sock pattern worked with my Graduated Stitch Method of making shaped garments
without using increases or decreases

This beginner pattern is super easy, with no increases or decreases and is worked in 1 piece, then seamed up the sides. My pattern, which has an optional lace edging, includes women's foot sizes 4-12 and men's sizes 6-14. It is easily adaptable for young children or a baby. Click on the link at bottom of page to receive your free sock pattern.

True color of yarn - Panda Silk by Crystal Palace

Crocheters everywhere are also encouraged to participate in Halos of Hope, an organization that collects hats for cancer patients. If you are able to crochet or knit a hat (any size) that would be very much appreciated! Click on the link for more info.

Description of Colorful Crochet Lace on Amazon

"A colorful take on crochet lace!"

Crochet lace is more popular than ever, and Colorful Crochet Lace brings it to life in living color. Designer Mary Jane Hall has created a stunning collection of 22 chic and wearable lace garments and accessories. You'll find a wardrobe's worth of colorful lace designs from chic shrugs and scarves, to cozy cardigans and tunics, to stylish dresses, T-shirts, and totes. The designs include simple, allover openwork patterns, as well as more intricate crochet lace patterns and motifs, which are worked in a variety of yarn weights and in a glorious range of colors from elegant jewel tones to earthy neutrals.

Several of the projects are constructed using the Graduated Stitch Method, a technique Mary Jane developed that allows for shaping and customized fit without increases or decreases, and many of the patterns include instructions for modifying designs and creating variations. With clear instructions, detailed stitch diagrams, and gorgeous photography, Colorful Crochet Lace makes it easy and fun to create exquisite crochet fashions.

*How To Enter The Contest For a*     
 Chance to Win A Copy!

All you have to do to enter the contest is to make a comment at the end of this post with your name and a way I can contact you, either through email, Facebook, Instant Messenger, or Ravelry, in case your name is drawn as a lucky winner! Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I hope you will comeback often!

*How to Access Your Free Sock Pattern*

Click on the link below for your free copy

http://positivelycrochet.blogspot.com/2015/04/free-sock-pattern-finished.html

Enter Contest to Win Subscription to Crochet Today! Magazine!

Crochet Today! Magazine

This is my first ever contest here on my Positively Crochet! blog, and this is open to any person who does not currently have a subscription to Crochet Today! magazine. You do not have to buy anything, but there are a few things you have to do in order to win, which are:  

1. You do not currently have a subscription to the magazine.
2. This cannot be a renewal to the magazine
3. You must LOVE crochet!
4. You need to promote my blog to your other crochet friends and ask them to "follow" my blog.
5. The contest will last for 2 weeks starting today, Monday, November 14, 2011, and will end at midnight on Monday, November 27, 2011.
6. This contest is open to anyone worldwide! Please pass the word that the contest is open to anyone outside the US. 

The person who has been able to get the most people to "follow" my blog, will be the winner! It's that simple. Do you know very many people who crochet that would be interested in the content of my blog? (things about crochet, fashion trends, books I recommend, thrift store finds, recipes, free patterns, patterns for sale, etc) All you have to do is direct them to my blog by giving them my blog address, and have them "follow" me. When you find out that they are following me, you need to write down the names of those people and email their names to me (blog also if they have one) But please, do not email the names one at a time. I ask that you send me 1 email at the end of the contest, to make it easier for me to keep up with everyone.

Please email me if you have any questions! This could be a great Christmas gift for yourself or for someone else. If you are not familiar with Crochet Today! magazine, see details at their website here.