Welcome to Stitch & Unwind‘s I Love Yarn Day 2016 celebration! This year’s theme is “Stitch It Forward,” and though #ILoveYarnDay is on October 15th, we’re going to #StitchItForward all week by leading a fantastic crochet along taught by the wonderfully talented Mary Beth Temple. Every day this week, we’ll be providing a step-by-step video tutorial explaining how to complete the colorful and eye-catching, four-panel Groovy Berry Crochet Messenger Bag, shown below.
For this pattern you’ll need:
- Patons Shetland Chunky: 5 skeins #24107878046 Oxford Grey (MC), 1 skein each #24107878310 Lilac Lace (A), #24107878008 Aran (B), and #24107878416 Pretty in Pink (C)
- US size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
For a sneak peek at what this week will bring, take a look at the video below.
Be sure to show off your I Love Yarn Day Crochet Along progress and excitement on social media by using the hashtags #StitchItForward and #ILoveYarnDay all week long. We would love to see your Groovy Berry Crochet Messenger Bag!
Our office is full of crocheters and knitters, and as our way of stitching it forward amongst ourselves, we began hosting monthly employee-led classes on how to crochet and knit. Our office supplied the yarn and hooks/needles for everyone interested and let us take part of our day to work with yarn and learn how to craft.
Our first sessions were all about the basics: casting on and the knit stitch for our beginner knitting class, and chaining a foundation row, turning and the single crochet stitch for crochet. We all sat around and helped each other navigate the stitches and properly hold our tools, asking questions along the way and giving individual guidance when someone was struggling. So many people got hooked, actually, that we now have a weekly “Stitch Circle” in our employee lounge, a time we blocked off where we can spend our lunch hour just hanging out with other like-minded fiber lovers and working on our projects.
Being able to spread the crafting love in such a way has been so much fun… and many of our friends that started off struggling with a slip knot have gone on to teach themselves new stitches and even complete multiple projects!
To continue stitching it forward, we’re excited to announce some fun events and contests:
- The Craft Yarn Council is running an I Love Yarn Day Scavenger Hunt (happening now!)
- There will be an online Facebook Yarn Bomb on I Love Yarn Day (October 15th)
- AND, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be running an #ILoveYarnDay giveaway, all this week!
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win all the goodies you see in the photo below, including yarn, ribbon, crochet hooks, stitch markers, a yarn ball winder, and an assortment of fabulous knit and crochet books!
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post, or any #ILoveYarnDay post throughout the week, answering the question we post on each day. You will have until 11:59 pm CST on Saturday, October 15th to enter, so be sure to check back throughout the week for more chances to win! The winner will be announced right here on Monday, October 17th!
Official Contest Rules:
- Commenting on this page will enter you to win the prize. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- The winner will be selected at random from the comments on this page.
- You have until October 15th, 2016 at 11:59 CST to leave your comment on this post, or any I Love Yarn Day post this week. Comments after that or on any other post will not be counted.
- Contest is open to anyone 18+ in the US and Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, the Province of Quebec and where prohibited.
- The winner will be contacted by the e-mail address provided in their account (please do NOT leave your e-mail address in the comments – you already provided it when you created your account.)
How are you planning to “stitch it forward?”
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I haven’t knit since I was a girl scout – about 25 years ago. I’m going to refresh on all the basics and get together with some of my friends who craft to start some very basic projects, eg. scarves to give out as Christmas gifts.
I also have friends who crochet who have voluteered to loan me hooks to see if I like crocheting as well.
where can i get the tutorial
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i can’t seem to find the pattern anywhere
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will the video go away tomorrow
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I would stitch it forward by teaching by daughter how to crochet. One of my favorite memories with my grandmother is the time we spent together when she taught me how to crochet.
#iloveyarnday
I am helping my daughter-in-law to further her crochet techniques.
I stitch it forward all the time. A lot of people know I crochet and say I wish I knew how. I keep a bag with scrap yarn and a hook and bring it for when they ask if I could show them how. a lot of time the bag goes home with them after a basic crash course. #iloveyarnday
I want to stitch it forward by donating crochet items to cancer patients and giving gifts to those I love. #iloveyarnday
Love to crochet. The yarn is so vibrant with color and texture is Beautiful.
I will teach my granddaughter to crochet.
I enjoy giving away my work to people, either friends or the local shelters. I even donate blankets to my vet and the local humane center. Thanks for hosting this!
I love the stich it forward approach for a great way to give back or ahead to the young people in my life. I love yarn day is making my favorite things get better.
I like helping out my nieces and even one nephew learn the crafts that my grandmother taught me. They think its something new and cool and I do not discourage thier enthusiasm.
I will be teaching my daughter new stitch techniques. This is a way to spend time together and for her to be able to one day teach her children to crochet.
I purchased a knitting loom and yarn for my granddaughter, and she has loved it! I am a crocheter, but loom knitting seemed to be a good place to start for her. Crochet teaching will come later!
I will be stitching in forward by finishing up “just because” gifts for the ladies who work in my school cafeteria, and then on to crocheting ornaments for my students for Christmas/holidays presents.
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Gorgeous! Can’t wait for the tutorial!
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I have taught my daughter a bit of crochet also I have taught my younger son to finger crochet in the evening while reading as he has “fidgety hands”(his words)
my mom has been crocheting all her life.. she really enjoys patterns and this website that i have to get for her, as she is not computer friendly!! #iloveyarnday I told her she now has a Big Day to Celebrate! “I Love Yarn Day!” She is so excited that She is now baking Goodies in the oven to Celebrate Her Favorite Yarns! her name is Pat Swain! i’m her computer friendly daughter cyndi 🙂
Thank you for helping your Momma, my daughter does things like that for me.
I am relearning to crochet after a 38 year abcense. All the comments and tutorials that are available have helped so much. I have new great grandchildren and creating for them is such a pleasure. My daughter in law and I are relearning together and I cherish the time we spend together.
I love learning new stitches and trying new projects that I can give as gifts or someone in need! Not sure who will get this messenger bag, but if I can make one in orange, purple and white (Clemson colors), I know my niece would love it!
I will stitch it forward by making shawls for my church prayer shawl ministry.
I will stitch it forward by teaching my new neighbor how to crochet.
I am trying to teach my great granddaughter.how to crochet.. I use mostly Redheart yarn. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Have a a great day.
I will stitch it forward by teaching my pregnant daughter to crochet so that she can make things for her baby! I also plan to make sure my grandchild will know how to crochet, whether girl or boy!
Awesome! I did not even know there was an “I Love Yarn Day”. I have been ‘stitching it forward’ for a while now. I have been teaching friends to crochet; leading 4-Hr’s to become involved in fiber arts projects and I am starting classes at our local senior center for anyone who wants to learn to crochet, knit, embroider, needlepoint or any other type of fiber crafts they may be interested in learning or sharing. Handmade items should not become a lost art!
I meet with a few other ladies and make different items for donating people in need. We have donated fleece blankets, knit or crochet prayer shawls, and many different baby or toddler items.
I have several ladies at work who have asked me to make hats for Christmas presents for some of their family members. Since we will be having several shutdown periods (no work=no pay), money will be tight for them. So I am not charging them and just using from my stash yarn.
#ILoveYarnDay!
Planning to make the messenger bag
I have been teaching crochet and knitting for years, specializing in begginers. There is nothing like watching someone that has been struggling with how to hold the yarn or hook or reading patterns, to have the lightbulb come on and finally “get it”. The smile and confidence that beams from them is the greatest thing to see.
I can’t wait to make this messenger. Thanks for the contest.
Knitting is a mini vacation!
#ILoveYarn. Can’t wait to stitch along with everyone. I’m crocheting gifts for my nieces now and will just add this to it.
I was taught to crochet by my grandmother amd mother . They was always crocheting, quilting, or sewing something. And it’s a great unwinding aide after a long hot or a long cold day of work .
I meet with other ladies every 2 weeks and we share our patterns and a few of us teach new techniques and stitches. We have made items to donate as well. I love going into Michael’s and sharing my knowledge and ideas with other crafters. Go Crafter!!!
I belong to a Prayer Shawl Ministry through my church. I/we are crocheting shawls and lap throws for parishioners with terminal illnesses, going through surgery etc.
I will stitch it forward with the conmunity . I do a free lessons in our small community here in Davao city philippines once a week for kids, for single moms, for people can’t find job because of their age. I’m happy to see others helping their families that they have something in their table to share. In the community we make coin purse, cellphone case, tab case / computer case, baby shoes and baby hat and many more… Even I’m not sure that im applicable in ur contest, I just want to share my exciting experience by helping other…
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I love having a hobby and selling the work i make its an amazing thing.
I crochet or knit Christmas presents every year for my family members. Last year it was a crochet celtic afghan, a knitted sampler afghan and crocheted Star Wars character pillows. This Christmas will be the same, I always try to find something different every year-I’m sure your ideas will help me to decide this year!
Beautiful, but where do I get the pattern and the viedos don’t come up. How do I find them?
I crochet hats to donate to our local hospital for the newborns. I also make gifts for all of my family and friends. I have two grand daughters (3&7) who love to watch me crochet, I hope to pass on this wonderful craft to them as they get older. The oldest is starting to work with yarn. I will always cherish the time spent at my mothers side learning to crochet, and craft. I know she is smiling down at me from above.
I love yarn day fall on what would be my dad’s 62 birthday!
I’ve been stitching it forward for a while. Hats to the homeless in NY, baby sets to missionaries overseas and cancer children events. My latest charity is Knitted Knockers. We knit prosthesis for those for some reason can’t use the regular medical ones. This has been my most rewarding thus far.
I plan to share finished projects with others and teach anyone interested in knitting or crocheting how to do it. Right now my body will not let me participate in knitting or crocheting.
Really like the messenger bag! Thank you for doing this. I always make homemade – usually crocheted – gifts for others. Kudos to those who have someone to teach!
I would stitch it forward for our own VETERANS- Here and Abroad.
I would stitch it forward by making cancer caps. There is a group of ladies I volunteer with and we make all sorts of items for our cancer bags!!
I crochet Afghans to donate to several different charities. I also knit Afghans and sew quilts to donate as well. It is so rewarding to stitch it forward. 🙂
I plan on stitching it forward by crocheting items, such as scarves, lapghans, and scrunchies, to donate various places.
If it wouldn’t be so hard I would yarn bomb myself, that is how much I love yarn. The fact that we are celebrating stitch it forward makes me want to teach my children and/or clients to crochet so that maybe they will stitch it forward someday. Thanks Red Heart for giving me my love of yarn.
I love to crochet! I make hats to give away to the clients at our Church sponsered Food Pantry.
#ILoveYarnDay Crocheting is very rewarding!
I love making little things for people, but as this is going to be a bad winter I want to do up a few pregnancy-friendly cardigans as gifts.
I will have to show my mom this site to learn new patterns.
So pretty. Now to get the school color’s for a special college girl.
I think this is amazing and I cannot wait to start! Bring itt on!
I stitch it forward by giving most of my crocheted items to others that love them but cannot crochet. I don’t have anyone that I know of right now that would be interested in learning to crochet but I have considered talking to our local community college and seeing if I could teach a crochet class there.
Not only do I make unique baby blankets I am looking forward to teaching my granddaughter how to crochet. At four months she is fascinated by what I am doing and I look forward to her creations.
Going to see a friend this Friday and planning on stitching it forward by teaching her the basics of crocheting since she has always wanted to learn! #ILoveYarnDay
I have 2 niece’s asking to learn to crochet. It will be my pleasure to grant their wish.
I will stitch it forward by making items for our pet ministry and refugee ministry (Project Survivor) at the church.
Thank you for the videos and the giveaways. AWESOMENESS!!!!!
I love, love, love to crochet and create things for people to enjoy! I welcome any ideas!
I have started to teach my children. They love to make things out of yarn and stick with it even though crocheting can be tricky for 4-9 year olds.
I plan to crochet items that will then be donated to the local transition house.
I love yarn!!!
I’m a first time grandma trying to make adorable items for my grandson(crochet)
I like making practical and fun/funny items.
i just discovered this site. i must check my email more often. loving it
I can not wait to start
I love making crochet hats for premies at the hospital
I am going to teach my co-worker to crochet to help get her mind off the tough times she is going through. You just can’t crochet and think about your problems at the same time. I also recently talked to a lady who takes donations of sewn/crocheted/knitted items for veterans. I hope to make scarves and hats to donate for homeless Vets. My spouse and son are veterans, I work for the VA and this will be another way of giving back.
Yarn is like gold!
I plan to stitch if forward by teaching my son and daughter how to crotchet and soon teach my youngest son.
I plan to stitch it forward by taking time out from all my current w.i.p. and, teach my 4 yr old granddaughter how to crochet and/or knit. Whether finger knit/crochet, arm knit, spool knit, loom knit, or other form. I habe plenty of love, patience and supplies we can use!
I am helping one of the ladies who lives in my apartment building learn how to crochet. She’s about 80 years young and wants to learn how to crochet. This will be an adventure for me and her. She’ll probably start crocheting and become better than me. Looking forward to our second session today. Can’t wait to see the scrub cloth she is making.
Currently working on two surprise gifts to cheer up friends going through hard times,.
I love to crochet, unfortunately, I’ve been having hand pain and haven’t spent much time hooking the past couple of years. I have a list of projects that I had put aside for a while. My next project is a baby blanket for my cousin’s grandbaby, hoping to finish this and get it sent of soon. I love every kind of yarn and love the full spectrum of colors and colorways available in today’s market. I LOVE YARN and I LOVE I LOVE YARN DAY!! Thank you for this giveaway!
I am working with novice crocheters on how to follow a pattern.
I crochet mittens year round and donate to charity. I have a tote with hook, yarn, scissors and pattern that goes everywhere with me. Just in waiting rooms with my elderly parents this year I have crocheted 12-15 pairs of mittens. I had a big cone of green yarn and by the 6th pair of mittens my Mother went and bought yarn at a rummage sale to have a new color. This summer when I was asked what I was making my Dad answered, “The hottest day of the year and she’s making mittens.” But, here in Wisconsin little ones need warm mittens in the winter.
I love to knit and crochet!!! I stitched it forward by teaching anyone that wants to learn. Last summer I taught my granddaughter, her friend and my grandson how to knit. They really had a lot of fun. So did I.
I plan to stitch it forward by teaching all 3 of my children to crochet. My 8 and 10 year old have started learning. I can’t wait til my 2 year old is ready. I am also crocheting a bunch of Christmas ornaments this year for a charity that gives out trees and decorations each year for families that cannot afford to get one.
I love to crochet items for the nicu units of our local hospitals and also crochet prayer shawls and chemo hats for cancer patients. I have enjoyed teaching many people to crochet and hope they too learn to love the craft and enjoy the feeling of giving handmade gifts to friends and family.
My Grandmother taught me to Crochet when I was 10 years old. I have had a passion for it every since. I taught my self to Knit when I was about 20. Used a book to learn the knitting. I am grateful I have the knowledge to crochet now that I am on disability waiting for a lung transplant. It gives me a relaxing and worth while pastime.
I’m a firm believer that the one with the most yarn wins.
I love crocheting and donating to local charities. But my biggest passion is to teach others how to crochet, and I do it every chance I get
I teach knitting classes with our local Parks and Rec. Many students struggle to masterthe stitches and complete a project within our alotted time. I meet at a local coffeeshop weekly to both help them to completion and continue with projects of their chosing.
I have also started knitting hats to be distributed to the homeless.
I love crochet along week.
I stitch it forward with every project which is given lovingly to family and friends. Very rarely do I make and keep something for myself. The last was 2 years ago when I crocheted all the flowers for my wedding.
I remember my grandmother teaching me how to crochet when I was a little girl. I would love to remember everything she taught me. I am hoping with the tutorials to pick up this beautiful art once again.
I crochet blankets and toys for my neighbors baby. I donate other crochet items to others I love crocheting You could say I’m addicted
If I won I would use the things for Christmas presents
I am going to #Stitch it Forward by moving from my stagnant state to an active one. I love that messenger bag and would love to make one for myself. I always seem to be making something for someone else, or give away afghans that I have made in past years. This will be all mine. Something that I can carry with me to work on when I’m not at home. Thank you for the pattern I can’t wait to crochet along.
I’ve taught my daughters and my best friend how to crochet – she swore she ‘couldn’t do it’. She was recovering from spinal surgery when she really took off and made several afghans for her nieces and nephews.
I only taught myself to crochet a year ago in July watching YouTube videos. I wish I would have known about your classes before now but I will definitely put up a post on my Facebook for my beginner friends!
They are really good about showing you how to do it
I am stitching it forward by teaching my 10yr old how to knit and crochet. She’s recently expressed an interest and is very eager to learn!
Love love love the messenger bag. Thanks for all the free patterns! Everyone will be getting crocheted gifts for Christmas this year. Many thanks!
I will be stitching it forward by creating as I crochet the many totes full of yarn I discovered in my craft storage space! It is now time for those skeins to become “active” and realize their true identity, whatever it might be! I am happy to accommodate.
I have taught my granddaughter to crochet and currently create preemie beanies to donate to our local hospitals. I also create prayer shawls for our Church. That’s how I stitch it forward right at the moment. #Iloveyarnday
My email address was incorrect. 🙁 Sorry to have to re-post.
For five years I have been celebrating I Love Yarn Day with my second grade students. I teach them all to do finger crochet. Some of my alums have gone on to learn how to do arm knitting, traditional knitting and crochet.
My kids have had fun making simple finger crocheted necklaces, bracelets, headbands, and even rings.
We have so much fun!!!!!!
So I wish you all Happy I Love Yarn Day 2016!!!!!!!
I am going to make a few baby items for a friend with a small boutique, they are not for her shop they are for her soon to be grandson, YEAH, thank you for letting me sign up for the contest.
I am going to crochet a cuff bracelet for my husbands grandmother to wear her medical alert pendant on. It hurts her neck to have the cord rub against her skin. And she has fallen and no one knew because it was attached to her walker.
I watched videos and learned how to crochet by myself 9 months ago. So far I have been teaching my mother, my daughter, my niece and a few other young girls who have asked me to teach them. I Love crocheting and will teach anyone that asks me too. I will be teaching my sister in law as well when she comes to visit us.
I love to crochet. It relaxes me. I made four baby blankets this year and I am currently working on a blanket for my niece.
I knit and crochet. So I would love to win this wonderful gift. Thank you for the opportunity.
I’m going to be making this bag in my niece’s colors. She baby sits with her two youngest grand babies all week, feeds them supper too! She does so much for her family and her church, it’s time to do something sweet and unexpected for her!
I’m so excited to have found this!
I take my projects to work on almost everywhere I go, and it’s awesome when people notice and share their fond memories of family members that have passed down their love of fiber arts, or when people are inspired to learn something new and I can point them in the right direction. Watching the stitching community grow is so cool!
I will stitch it forward by teaching my daughter how to crochet !!!
always love learning new stitches
I love yarn, I’d love to win this yarn, because I make blankets and hats and all sorts Of good things for ppl without I don’t charge anything I donut bc I love crocheting and knitting!! Thank you
I am crocheting donations for hospitals, rehab centers, and shelters. I go to our local Resale Shop, and purchase yarn for my projects. It is nice to know that any money I give to the Resale Shop, is donated to numerous charities…extra bonus! I also inform friends, that I am able and willing to take any unwanted yarn off their hands! When people hear it is all being used for donations, they spread the word for me. 🙂
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I will stitch it forward by teaching my friend’s daughter to crochet herself a pair of mittens and then making extras for charity.
One of my fondest memories was a red crocheted dress for my Barbie, my grandmother made it. I just got 18″ dolls for my granddaughters Christmas presents and I would like to have something crocheted for them.
For whoever wins this is a dream come true! Absolutely beautiful colors and such useful items. I must be the only selfish one that’s entered, I want the “I Love Yarn Day” giveaway myself. I love to crochet, I don’t know how to knit, but I want to learn. I have my grandmother’s knitting needles and crochet hooks, some are older than I am and I’m 60. I treasure them. I teach my grandchildren and great grandchildren as I was taught by my grandma, the ones that are interested. It’s such a beautiful memory and making more memories, it’s our legacy.
I will stitch it forward by teaching my best friend’s mother (Shirley) how to crochet. She is a senior going through a difficult time right now. She lost her husband to cancer a year ago and she is stuck at home because she is in a lot of pain and waiting the typical 12 to 18 months to have her knee replacement surgery done. Canada’s health care may be free but plan on waiting. Her only child, a daughter lives over 2 hours away and is confined to a wheelchair. My husband as I try to help in any way we can.
I crochet for charity all the time, mostly for Project Linus and Snuggles Project, but for other charities as well, such as Mother Bear Project or my local public library. Perhaps the local crisis pregnancy center or the local chapter of my diocese’s Christ Child Society would like some of the baby blankets I make too!
I stitch it forward by teaching my young nephew and nieces how to knit – they are amazed at their own skills!
I love yarn ♡ And these patterns are Beautiful !!
This a really great celebration. I’m excited to participate! Thank you for your creativity.
I will stitch it forward by donating crocheted winter wear to those in need. #iloveyarnday
I love yarn! I can never get enough. I will stitch it forward by making hats and blankets for preemies for my local hospital.
I’m a beginner with yarn so it’s a challenge finding websites offering lessons on stitches. I have a huge collection of yarn, so someday I can make an afghan Like my mother used to make. I don’t know how to read instructions just yet, but I think I will eventually watch some youtube video’s so I can learn this. As a child, I taught myself how to knit with yarn = another area I’d like to return to during these coming cold months!
I am stitching it forward by teaching my great-granddaughters how to crochet. In the past I also taught my granddaughters and daughters how to crochet. This is a craft that will live on long after I have left this earth! What a wonderful way to be remembered.
I make scrap yarn afghans for homeless shelters.
I’ve always “stitched it forward” whenever possible. When my mom taught me how to tat and I realized how easy it was (and the results were so beautiful) I taught a friend during our lunch hours. I’ve even taught someone to crochet left-handed (I’m a righty!). I give away more than I keep, it seems, and usually under the premise of “just because” and not because it’s Xmas or some other special occasion. It’s just filling a need that you see…
I want to teach my daughter to crochet because it is a lost talent I also been asked to start a class because two other ladies I know want to learn I love that
I would love this yarn for my charity knit/crochet group.
I just taught my friends 8 year old granddaughter to knit
My stitching forward to date has been giving my made items as gifts to family members.
My great grandmother taught me yarncrafts when I was preschool age, and I have shared what I’ve learned with many through the years, but I’m excited to now teach my own granddaughters the love of yarncrafts!
I LOVE YARN, I love to crochet. Currently I am stitching it forward. I crochet hats for cancer patients where my husband goes for his treatments, I crochet scarves for the veterans, and I am trying to teach my granddaughter to crochet to keep it going. I only had two sons and so now I have someone to pass it on to. And crocheting is my way to work off my stress.
I have been knitting for 50 years & love it-started when I was 10. My mom crocheted. It might be time to learn that as well.
My Grandchildren (10 and 7) started knitting a few weeks ago. My granddaughter is making me a scarf! I would love to share yarn with them.
I love this bag. I am going to stitch it forward by donating this bag into an auction that raises money to help with vet bills when people are in financial hardships.
I crocheted 55 circles of various shapes and sizes for a stop motion animation project in a digital arts class at UO. I plan to turn them all into hats to donate to charity. I also love the idea of making “knitted knockers” to donate to survivors of breast cancer.
I Love Yarn Day
I stitch it forward by making hats and slippers to donate to our troops, and I donate hats to a local cancer treatment center.
I stitch it forward by making items for both a church outreach, and my local senior center.
This CAL is a great way to celebrate I Love Yarn Day
I can’t believe I can love yarn on only one day each year…I guess I just strongly like it the rest of the time.
I am a beginner crocheter. I am really enjoying it and plan to teach my sons when they are big enough. My 3 year old is already showing interest.
Going to Sedona at end month. Friend sent me a pattern. I suggested I teach her to knit while there. Packing yarn and needles. She learned as a child in England so it will be interesting to see which style works best #iloveyarn
Most everything that I crochet I give away – scarves, toys, prayer shawls…
Whenever a non-profit is having a fundraising event, I will crochet something for them.
I assist fellow knitters and crocheters at two LYS and knit andcrochet for charity, in particular knitted knockers for breast cancer survivors, infant hats for hospitals, hats and scarves for the homeless, and blankets for Project Linus. I’ve taught my younger daughter to knit and encourage my grandsons in finger andarm knitting
I love creating and putting love and joy into everything I make!
I want to stitch it forward by teaching my daughter how to crochet! I also love making things to give away! Learning to knit is next on my to do list!
I have been crocheting for 58 years. I crochet every day. It is my way to calm down in the evenings. So yarn is very exciting to me. I can spend a lot of time in a yarn shop. This year for Christmas for my family I have made 2 afghans,8 baskets, 4 shawls and 4 rugs. Can’t wait till the family opens them.
I love giveaways and I love crocheting! This win would be a win-win situation ^^
I stitch it forward by making crochet scarfs for missionary wives .And sell some too to help pay for yarn this giveaway would help me greatly to keep doing the scarfs for Gods work .Thank you for this wonderful give away. God bless you
I love to crochet for the fun of it. Living in a larger city with a significant homeless population, my MIL and I make hats to give out to help those individuals stay warmer during the colder months.
#iloveyarnday I make hats for premature babies!
I Love To Crochet!!! Sometimes I get so into crocheting I forget to eat! Love the different textures and colors of the yarns! The patterns are all so unique it’s hard to choose what to try next!
Beautiful selection. I’d probably make a doll dress for my granddaughter or possibly find an interesting afghan pattern and make that.
I crochet for charities that help single moms and homeless people. I also crochet and donate to their silent auction fundraisers held each Autumn. In addiction to this I crochet gift sweaters and hats to send to distant relatives like my cousins’ great-grandchildren when they are born.
I have been knitting items for the homeless and distributing them. Not only could I use the extra yarn, I would love the books to find some new items to make, or how to make some different sizes…I get bored knitting the same things all of the time.
I plan on teaching my grandkids to knit and keep encouraging my daughters to pick up knitting.
#Iloveyarnday
I’m learning a new yarn craft: Swedish Weaving. I’m making my first baby blanket for my newest great niece, Lexi Jane. It’s a great way to do handwork and create a nice art piece. Looking forward to learning more yarn crafts!
I usually have leftover yarn. I pick up extra hooks at dollar stores when i see them. Usually a visiting aunt will come for a “quick trip” over the weekend and wants something to occupy their hands. They invariably end up taking the yarn and hook with them when they leave, So they don’t forget the new pattern or block I showed them.
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I am moving and have so many items I can’t take with me so I will stitch it forward by donating all my supplies to the knitting group at my local church.
I would love to win all these things. It would push me into knitting again.
I would love to win all these things, I am just getting into Crochet, maybe this will make me learn to knit.
I would make lots of warm hats and scarves for the Salvation Army in Wooster Ohio even though I live in FL.
Would love to win this giveaway, thanks for the opportunity!
I give away most of my projects to the needy through various charities
A group of ladies at Sheltering Arms (Club Rec) is putting together several “shoe box” gift packs that will go overseas at Christmas. I have 2 scarves done and working on a third. After that I hope to have time to make a couple of hats to go along.
Just found your blog
Very lovely
#Iloveyarnday
#Iloveyarnday
I am teaching a couple of girls at work to crochet
Plus I make hats for the nursery at our local.hospital
Love the pattern!
Would love to win – Christmas presents
I have taught my daughter how to crochet. I am knitting things to give to people who need a lift in their day.
I will continue to teach people I know who are underprivileged to crochet as a resource and skill to enable themselves. My Grandfather and Grandmother taught me to Crochet when I was 11 and I love this all crafts really.
Every year, from the time I was old enough to hold a hook, my mother, sisters and I would pull out our yarn and begin knitting or crocheting a project. It reminded me of Little Women. That was more than 60 years ago and I still pull out my yarn and hook when I smell the cold air. My husband, children and grandchildren have learned that the true harbinger of Winter, is me, sitting in “my chair” happily crocheting away.
I am a retired widow, my day consists of knitting and crocheting scarves and bed socks for everyone, doing this keeps my hands and mind busy, and seeing the faces of those that receive such an item is priceless.
There’s a homeless shelter just across the street from me… I would donate all of the scarfs, mitts, hats and socks to their organization
FABULOUS .
I was pleasantly surprised to find this CAL. I just broke my foot and will be out of the” running” for about 5 months. I do have something’s on my list for Christmas, but needed something for the church’s sale and this fits the bill by using what I have and bring unique. Thanks.
I started knitting in January to stay sober and have taught myself a lot. I’m knitting it forward for people trying to stay sober and a couple local charities
My daughter has once again outgrown her cold-weather gear, so I see a lot of knitting and crocheting in my near future.
I’m teaching my husband cousin how to crochet
Love the colors! All my books were lost in a fire, thanks for the opportunity to replace some.
I crochet hats for the VVA to donate to the VA hospital.
I would stitch it forward by helping my daughter in law learn to crochet and by giving the things I make for Christmas presents.
I love to knit and crochet, I have knitted and crocheted about 20 lap blankets for a Senior Citizens in a nursing home.
I like to stitch it forward by making things for others. I would like to get involved in a charity that makes things for people in need.
Helping my wife put together crocheted squares to make blankets for the homeless!
I love to knit and would make good use of gift.
I honestly don’t know what I’m going to knit or crochet. I’m looking for an easy kid’s hat pattern. I’m thinking grandchildren. I would like to pass on my skill to my grandchildren.
I just love to crochet, I do it everyday…I am always looking for new projects and learning new stitches. Thanks so much for having this page and having patterns
At the end of every day I look forward to watching tv with a knit or crochet project. Love to look at new patterns everyday. My morning starts with reading my e-mails and looking at the latest patterns. Guess you could call me a yarn alacholic. Would like to gather a group of fellow crafters and make plastic bag mats for the homeless.
Anna
I plan to “Stitch It Forward” by crocheting and knitting for my church bazaar.
I LOVE crocheting and knitting! #ILoveYarnDay
I am Stitching it forward by teaching my oldest daughter, her friend, and her friend’s mom. We are having an “I love yard day” party tonight and trying to make fall scarves 🙂
I sure wish the prize included a lot of free time! #iloveyarnday
I stitch it forward by making prayer shawls, chemo caps, baby snuggle pods/sacks for premies, premie hats and booties. Uses up even the smallest amounts of leftover yarn.
This would make so many preemie hats!