February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with daily giveaways. Beginning today, we are giving away one copy of Crochet Red each day until February 14, 2014, along with a yarn bouquet that corresponds with a project from within the book.
Crochet Red is the third book in the successful Stitch Red series. First there was Sew Red and then Knit Red. Now, it’s finally time for crocheters to join the fight against women’s heart disease. Crochet Red features a collection of gorgeous crochet patterns designed by a variety of talented designers including Edie Eckman, Robyn Chachula, Kristin Omdahl, Linda Permann, Melissa Leapman, and more. Read the full review of Crochet Red here, and scroll down to enter today’s giveaway!
Bobble & Check Cowl
Today’s featured project is the Bobble & Check Cowl by Norah Gaughan. This easy crochet cowl pattern features an interesting texture created by both bobbles and checks.
Image credit: Bobble & Check Cowl designed by Norah Gaughan from Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women’s Heart Health by Laura Zander, published by Sixth&Spring Books, sixthandspringbooks.com. Model Photography by Rose Callahan and Still Photography by Marcus Tullis and pattern instructions copyright © 2013 by Sixth&Spring Books/Soho Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Enter to Win Today’s Prize:
Up for grabs today is the Berroco Vintage yarn used to crochet the Bobble & Check Cowl above. You’ll also receive a free copy of Crochet Red. To win, simply leave a comment below that answers the following question:
What is your favorite thing about February?
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My favorite thing about February is that Spring is just around the corner! It also means prime ski time for us as well. I <3 February!!!
The color red! You see it everywhere during the month of February!
This month is filled with the excitement of love in the air and a fun week long getaway with my husband.
It’s Black History Month,
Valentines day!
Considering that with the wind chill it is below zero today, I’m not feeling much love for February right now. LOL But I do love seeing lots of red everywhere!
What’s special about February? Let me tell you…it is the month of our coldest weather and to me, it is hot chocolate and crochet that make this month bearable, and don’t forget the cozy couch and lap throw! Oh, the LOVE for crochet!
I love about February that it is one step closer to spring! And since it is a shorter month, it feels like it goes by fast and before I know it, it’s March and the days are longer and warmer. 🙂
the longer daylight hours!
My son’s birthday!
Looking forward to Spring!
I love Valentine’s Day
My son was born in February…what could be better than that?
This year my favorite thing about February is watching the Olympics! I love sitting down to watch some Olympic competitions with crocheting on my lap!
Making valentine crafts with the kids and Winter Olympics!!!
The evenings are gradually starting to stay lighter and my husband and I always manage a few days away as I work in retail and can’t have any annual leave in November/December or January 🙂
February snow is pretty when I’m inside :p
Ice fishing is great in February. The ice is thick enough in some of our favorite spots!
My favorite thing about February is the daylight is lasting longer.
My favorite things about February are Valentine’s Day and the days are getting noticeably longer
My husband and I celebrate our anniversary the day before Valentines Day!
My favorite thing about february is that spring is coming and the days are getting longer.
February is a great month to get back to those crochet or knit projects you wanted to do(maybe something for yourself for once!), the holiday gifts were finished in December and I took January off. Would love this red yarn and Crochet Red book.
My favorite thing? That Spring is a little closer!
My favorite thing about February is that it’s the shortest month. I love how it just seems to zip by and get us closer to spring!
First of all it’s Heart month. Sharing love. My baby was born this month (she’s 27 now!). And even though the calendar says winter…………Spring will be making an appearance in less than 2 months! Thanks for the chance to enter!
My favorite thing about February is that it’s short and that January is over. That much closer to spring!
My favorite thing about February is giving handmade Valentines gifts to my friends to tell them just how much I love them!
Valentine’s Day! and getting closer to Spring!!
I love that spring is just around the corner!!!
Usually shortest month of year. Payday comes sooner. Lol
Snowshoeing!
Its time to start all of the seedlings for the garden!
My favorite thing about February is that the days are getting a little bit longer and we are a little bit closer to Spring and Summer! Of course, Valentine’s day is my second favorite thing about February.
I love the weather in February but my favorite thing is that I wear something red or pink every day of this month. Red is the color that makes me HAPPY!
February has two significant events: Valentine’s Day and my birthday. And 50 years ago we got the Beatles! That’s why I like February.
It’s just about time to take down the Christmas tree!
My favorite thing about February is all the reminders to love.
My favorite thing about February is the chance for snow days like today to stay in and crochet all day long!!!
February is full of family birthdays! And my favorite color is red—very common in February.
The candy hearts and pep hearts! 🙂 LOVE LOVE them… as I pop a candy heart in my mouth and chew 🙂
February is prime “selfish” crocheting time: Christmas gifts are behind me and the weather is too cold to do outdoor work. I can sit contentedly in front of the fire and crochet or knit to enhance my own wardrobe. It’s also time to start some pretty flower seeds, knowing that spring is on its way.
National Organ Donor Day is Feb 14th. Organ donation has personally touched my family. Please consider celebrating Valentine’s Day, with your loved ones, by signing up to be a donor.
I can’t help feeling the love just a bit more in February with hearts and Valentines everywhere! And even tho it’s cold today in Seattle I can tell Spring is getting close!
Love the color red & my daughter, Robin was born in February!
My favorite thing about February is the hope of the coming spring and the knowledge that the winter cannot last much longer!
February is the heart of winter, and I love it!
That spring is *hopefully* coming soon! Thanx for the chance!! 🙂
Remembering the love of my life, who continues to be!
My birthday-February 21st.
Happy Birthday!
I have a lot of things I like about Feb. My youngest grandson was born in the mo of Feb, Valentines Day, it snows a lot where I live so it is great to have knit/crochet time. great month to bake comfort foods.
My favorite thing about February is that it is filled with my favorite color: RED! And who doesn’t look good in red (even my red headed sisters…)
My favorite thing is Staying healthy. Having heart condition is the only thing i wish for.
This is beautiful! I would love it!
candy hearts.
My son was born in Feb., Valentine’s Day, Turning of the cold weather toward the warmth of Spring! More daylight hours, cold hot cocoa nights, evenings to crochet and enjoy the thrill of making something for someone else to enjoy!
My favorite thing about February is …. hmmm….. let’s see…..it’s the heaviest winter weather we have all season usually, that’s not it…it’s the coldest month of the year, that’s not it either….my older daughter’s birthday is the 7th! That’s it!!! That, and it’s too cold to spend much time outside so I get lots of time with the hooks and needles in front of a warm fire!
I love February this year because my husband is having a special pendant made from diamonds he’s given me over the 30yrs we’ve been married. I can’t wait to see it!
February represents LOVE with Valentine’s Day, and the promise of Spring and a new beginning of the year.
My favorite thing about February is that it is my son’s and father’s birthday month!
February is my favorite time of year! Valentines Day is my most favorite holiday! I love knitting special things for my family, making homemade heart cookies, special handmade valentines cards and just the special feeling of showing love to your family and friends!
Valentine’s Day and it is the month about love!
My youngest child was born on Feb 1st…23 yrs ago! What a great way each year to kick off the month 🙂
February is the month for romance. Valentines Day and my anniversary are both in February …though not on the same day. So it is the month we celebrate our love for each other. ♥
When I wear red I often realize that I feel confident – I would love to win this kit and pass along the scarf to my daughter so she can feel confident
Honestly, I think my favorite thing about February is that it’s short, it’s usually our rainy month
( California ) we need rain. I get to see a lot of the color red I love red! And Valentines day , of course!!
It is a short month of cold weather.
February usually brings the first early blossoms in my yard and that’s a great thing!
February means that Spring is almost here, pretty flowers, rain showers, etc. This year it means that my husband will get his hip replacement and be able to walk without pain again.
February means that Spring is shortly coming upon us!
My favorite thing about February is that it is short and the crocuses and daffodils will make their appearance soon.
The weather is usually cold but more daylight and a great time to sit cuddled up knitting or crocheting. Afghans are nice to curl up with as you work on your project.
My favorite thing is that it is a short month!
My favorite thing about February is my birthday!
My favorite things about February ate: Valentine’s Day, Spring is closer to being here & all the shades of red that most people are wearing.
Red yarn blah blah blah . Pick me! ;-D
My favorite thing about February is Valentine’s Day is my wedding anniversary!
I love all the cuddly couple time I get to spend with my Hubby! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over in February, so we are more relaxed. Also all the snow keeps us in…perfect for romantic evenings! <3
My favorite thing about February is that it is the month of my mother’s birthday. She will be 93 on the 20th and I know that there may not be many more to celebrate with her. Every year I make her something from the paper and paste creations of a five year old to my latest knit creation. Every year she loves it like it was golden. I will always love Februarys because it is the month that I learned the joy of giving.
I would love to give it a try to make the cowl, but i know i wont be picked since i have no luck. Thanks for the chance though.
I love the new beginnings. The shoots starting to poke their head from the soil. The birds beginning to lay their eggs. The sun starting to shine a little brighter and the days lasts a little longer.
Sunshine, cold and hot chocolate!
This year…when it is over it will almost be spring!!!! I can not wait!
Easter is not too far off. My favorite time of,the year.
Valentines day
My partner’s birthday. He’s was a Valentine’s Baby!
My favorite things about February are all the shades of purple, that it’s okay to love pink n red all month. And women’s heart health.
My favorite part of February is the emphasis on love because after all is said and done love will be the only thing that remains.
I get to celebrate several things in this month. My parents anniversary, my youngest sons birthday, my nieces birthday, my great grandparents anniversary and both my grandkids birthdays one at the begining of the month and one at the end of the month. Yea Me!!!!!!!!
The days are starting to get longer!
The fact that love is in the air and all aroud you!
The thing I like about February is; That winter is nearing its end and spring is around the corner. I do love St Valentine’s Day
My birthday on the 15th!!
Happy birthday to me!.
My grandson was born on the 4th in 2012, so we celebrate in on Super Bowl Sunday. That way we have a two for one celebration.
My favorite thing about February is that it is the shortest month.
Spring is almost here!
My favorite thing about February is that I have a birthday (the 22nd) and always have a happy celebration with my family. Also, it is a reminder that Spring is just one month away and it is time to get ready to enjoy the outdoors.
It the month of love! Valentine’s month! It is bitter cold at night in Laramie Wy and perfect time to cuddle time with my honey!
My son’s B’day!
February is filled with love and the color red 🙂
Red, a vital color…life…love…happiness! Thank you!
Spring is approaching…and the longer days!
My favorite thing about February is that winter is over half over!
Looking forward to the Olympics and also celebrating the birthday of my son, the baby of the family.
Valentine’s day 😀 something nice and cozy to do together 🙂
Sitting by a fireplace knitting or crocheting.
My favorite thing about february is the time right after valentines when all the candy is on sale! Chocolate overload!
That Disneyland is mostly empty in February lol
I love February because it is my month to catch up on all those craft projects I have been longing to complete. The brutal weather forces me to stay indoors allowing ample hours to do the fun projects. No cabin fever at my home.
My favorite thing about February is that my kids have a week off of school! We don’t go anywhere I just love having them home with me, no schedule to keep & snuggling with them while they still want to!!! Soon enough they will have more important things to do than hang out with their mom.
This year my favorite thing is the Olympics. In general though, February means we’re getting closer to Spring and maybe I’ll warm up soon.
My favorite thing about February is the concept that it’s all about “love”. Wish “love” was an every day thought for everyone…but the idea of “true love” “love at first sight” and “unconditional love” will forever be associated with February for me, because my oldest daughter was born in February 19 years ago.She makes my heart happy. ♡♥♡♥♡♥
February and life are great with my husband of 51 years living in Arizona. No snow/no cold.
Valentine’s Day!
What a fantastic gift this would be for me! My birthday is February 21 and it’s a big one 70. I would love to win this prize and make the cowl for my sister. I love making and giving away things to people who appreciate hand knitted items. She took care of our Mother till she died in Oct. for over 3 years and I would love to make her something special and different.
The things I like about February is Valentine Day , Spring is just around the corner, it is Heart awareness month, my Father’s birthday
February in Arizona is great. No snow/no cold. Only knitting and crocheting.
There is still time to do winter knitting and weaving before switching to lighter weight yarns.
I love that love is celebrated in February:
love for self via heart health month focusing on a healthy inside while a cozy crochet wrap warms your outside;
love for others via Valentine’s day, perfect for wrapping your arms around a loved one while a crocheted throw is wrapped around the two of you;
& love for culture and heritage via Black History month when I wear my colors proudly – red,, black, and green pins, hats, cozies, and scarves.
My birthday!
My husband and I started dating in February. We celebrate that.
4 family birthdays, Valentines Day, shortest month, heart health month, longer days ……
My daughter’s birthday!
My favorite thing about February is celebrating Chinese New Year with my family! A great way to get in touch with your culture and have a great time eating a feast with family.
I don’t usually wear scarves because I get too hot, but this year has been unseasonably cold and snowy. Wearing a beautiful cowl like this pattern is a treat and looks good on everyone! Thanks for your willingness to share this pattern! Keep up the good work!
Blessings!!
It’s my sister’s birthday and red, my favorite color!
My favorite thing about February is the chocolate that’s on clearance everywhere after valentines day! 🙂
My favorite thing about February is Valentines Day, and knowing that winter will soon be over.
I love the snow in February. I usually don’t have to travel as much as in Dec/Jan and can just enjoy watching it fall, cozy in my house.
Our daffodils start peaking above the ground in February. That lets me know that no matter how cold it has been, spring is coming! That’s my favorite thing about February.
When I’m not reading, I’m knitting & February is the perfect month to stay inside out of the cold & knit!!!
My oldest son got married in February ten years ago.
My favorite thing about February is that the color red represents the heart through the celebration of love on Valentine’s Day and the healthy heart with the Go Red for Women’s heart health. Today is wear Red Day!
Normally I would say my Mom’s birthday but after the cold and snowy winter here in MN I would say the shortest month of the winter and knowing spring (or at least warmer temps) is on it’s way soon!
My favorite thing about February is the huge hershey kisses that my sisters love and all the amazing historical events and holidays that I get to research!
I love red and February makes me happy!
It is a good time to start crocheting Christmas gifts!!!
I love the nice cold weather, so I can wear nice cozy sweaters.
February is the month I got engaged (11 years ago).
my favorite thing about February is the start of spring colors! i love when new seasons start and spring colors popping up everywhere are AWESOME. not only do i stock of up winter clearance yarns, i’m so excited to go through all the new ones hitting the shelf too…watch out pocket book, i’m going shopping! Just ask the american veterans who receive all the projects.
I love the Valentine’s Day atmosphere that pervades the month! All of the hearts, romance, and chocolate make the month so much better!
My favorite thing about February is that once every 4 years it has an extra day!
I love February <3 I have a rare disease Myelofibrosis and God has let me live to see this beautiful day! Praying to see many beautiful months that I can crochet pretty's before he calls me home <3
Valentine’s Day, of course 🙂
Sitting by the fire crocheting!
So many things to love about February: shortest winter month, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, my sister’s birthday on the 11th, Mom’s the next day on the 12th and then Auntie Eileen’s on the 24th, and SPRING TRAINING BEGINS!!!
February 1st is the the day my son that now resides in heaven was born.
And without February 14th I wouldn’t be here. 🙂 Thanks mom and dad.
My favourite part of February is Candlemas, the second of February. I love the special music set aside by the church for this feast.
Fresh white snow covering the state of New Hampshire.
My favourite thing about February is helping my children with their Valentines that they pass out to friends and teachers at school. Also knowing the days are getting longer as Winter is on its’ way out and Spring is coming soon. I would enjoy making this cowl if I win as it looks warm without alot of bulkiness to it. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
The feelings of love everywhere and in everything.
Go RED. Heart healthy!
That Feb is a short month and I get paid sooner.
My husband asked me to marry him in February. It is the month that people celebrate Love!!!
My favorite thing about thing about February is the warmth I feel from everyone as they anticipate love, spring and new beginnings.
the love and all the birthdays of family and friends soooooooooooooooo many
the red all the red everywhere
It means I have almost survived another winter.
My favorite thing about this February is that my daughter turns sweet sixteen. She is an amazing young woman and I couldn’t be more proud of the person she has turned out to be. I love my girl!
It’s the home stretch of winter (and it’s short!)
I love red, I love valentine’s day and chocolate, it’s one of my son’s birthday, I love that it’s closer to spring and I love the warmth of the sun. Mostly, I just love!
The things I love most about February are the longer days with beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the excitement of Spring being only a few more days away, and that I can surround myself with yarn and projects and hot chocolate on those cold days while I wait for warmer ones!
Spring is just around the corner….I hope!
It is a beautiful day. I enjoy making toboggans out of red as they stand out and are noticeable, a great safety feature when you are in a crowd and need to find someone. Just look for the RED HEAD.
February for me means Sping is just around the corner and days are longer!
All the hugs my students give me on V-day. 🙂
My favorite thing about February is that both of my daughters were born in this month. Instead of one Valentine gift, I always get two…the opportunity to celebrate the births of two wonderful young women!
Only a month or so until the first early sping flowers make their appearance
I love that February is the shortest month, meaning that Spring is getting closer! Valentine’s Day brings beautiful shades of red that make us dream of tulips; one of the first flowers to bloom … but it’s still cold, so I love to curl up with a good book or some crochet work and a hot cup of tea! xox
Birthdays (sister, niece, & mine) and the Westminster Dog Show –a nice change of pace after football season. And this year, the winter Olympics, a great opportunity to knit or crochet in front of the TV.
I loved the Knit Red book and can’t wait to do the projects in the Crochet Red book, too!
My favorite thing… my birthday!!!
My favourite part about February is the need to curl up inside with knitting or crochet and fun movies.
The color red and the really good chocolates that all of the stores keep at this time of year!!
My son was born in February.
Valentines Day, for sure.
My favorite thing about February is Celebrating Love with my family,Especially my only granddaughter Mckenzie.We make tons of crafts for us and for her 1st grade classes party ,and enough for the ladies in the office.My family and make a nice dinner nothing fancy.
But I believe in gathering your family together as much as you can,Its fun and Very Important!!
That we are almost through winter and so close to spring!
It’s Valentine Month! Even thought I haven’t find my Valentine, I know he still out there. This is my favorite month!
I love the snow in Feb. I like good snow for the kids to play in and make snowmen and snow couches, etc. Nothing more fun than a snow day that wears us all out. 🙂
I am wearing red today for womens heart month. Not only is February a time for love, but a time to take care of yourself. I have had a heart attack. I try to eat more fish and vegetables.
My favorite thing is the love shared on Valentine’s day.
I love Valentine’s day = chocolate! And I do enjoy the last month of winter!
My favorite thing about February is that on the 14th at Disneyland my future husband and I planned or wedding! We will celebrate 44 yrs this year! Hoping for many more! Oh and February’s color is RED.
First off it is womens heart month. It is also great to see all the people sharing their love with each other.. And February 14th is also my birthday, so I get to celebrate twice.
Valentine’s Day, even though my Valentine died Dec. 26th. Will always love him!
My friend would love this to celebrate her 16 years.
Birthdays. My Mom just turned 79 on the 5th and my brother’s birthday is on the 14’th. He is our own personal cupie doll 🙂 And, of course I get to bug my husband about another mushy romantic type day 😉
February make me think of red. It is a bright and uplifting color after a long winter. Of course Valentine’s Day and being heart month are other things that are associated with red.
My favorite things about the month of February are Black History month and Valentine’s Day. Although we share love with our family and friends daily, nothing can go wrong with having a day like this to show how much love we have for one another.
the sun seems brighter in February which lifts my spirit to more fully enjoy the love and heart theme that pervades the days………….
Honestly it used to be valentines day, but now it is my baby girl’s birth month, as of yesterday. So yeah, celebrating my most recent addition to my family.
My baby was born in Feburary…..my baby is 31 now:)….and it’s a short month meaning closer to warmer weather…..
crocheting while watching a snowfall
My favorite thing about February is that it’s close to spring time and Valentine’s Day!
Every year my hubby travels to Myrtle Beach with a group of men from Grace Brethren Church to golf for 4 days. When he returns, we still are able to spend Valentines together. Love is not selfish, always seeks good for others.
Warmer weather 🙂
I love all the beautiful reds and pinks that we see in the stores.I love the beautiful yarn and the book.I am sure there are many beautiful patterns in this book.
I forgot to say that what . I LOVE ABOUT FEBRUARY IS ALL THE DIFFerent shades of reds and pinks in t h e stores.
My favorite is Valentine’s Day since hubby and I were engaged that day!
my favorite is wearing red in confidence-sweets for Valentines and showing my strength
My favorite thing about February is that Spring can’t be too far away!
My favorite thing about February, is the celebration of my Birthday.
My favorite thing about February is that spring is right around the corner, and the snow finally starts to taper off!
February is a cold snowy month in Iowa,and I love the time staying inside to work on my favorite hobby of knitting and crocheting the time away.
It’s the beginning of our heavier snow season and, OF COURSE, Valentines Day!!!
What I like about February is…I made it past January and February is a short month!!! Spring is a little closer!!
valentines day
Favorite thing about February? January is over, Valentine’s Day is coming and maybe after the long cold winter we had, spring will get here soon. I don’t usually wish the months away, but this year is different. Can’t wait for warm, even hot, weather!!
Being in Florida away from that cold Illinois weather. I can still knit or crochet here .
I love this month. I have a son that was born in Feb. and it is the month of love. I think of the color red.
I love the fact its the last really cold month of winter and I made it through another winter 🙂
What I love about February my son’s birthday,Valentine,s dayand seeing everyone in red!
Valentine’s Day!
Feb. 11th is my b-day, and red is my color. I love the look of the cowl, fresh, sexy and a great look for the winter.
I enjoy February because it’s another month closer to Spring.
Making my Fiancee acknowledge his birthday and celebrating it as well as our Anniversary 😀
My favorite thing about February is that my Anniversary is the 26th. It is a plus to have Valentine’s Day and my husband’s birthday in February also.
I love the month of February because that is the month my son was born and it is also the month in which he is getting married.
Spring is on the horizon!
more daylight hours
My favorite thing about February is making crocheted valentines for the elderly shut ins in my community to make their holiday a little brighter. Love the beautiful color of red.
It’s that my birthday if February 27th. I’ll be 56 this year and yes, I still look forward to them.
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF VALENTINES…