We Have a Winner... er... Winners! Free Knitting Pattern & Yarn Giveaway

Thank you to everyone who visited my blog in the last month, left comments and congratulations about my blogiversary, and added me as a friend on Ravelry.  Although I dragged my heels for years about starting a blog, I have truly enjoyed the last year, especially becoming acquainted with so many wonderful knitters, crocheters and spinners among the nearly 30,000 (!!!) readers in that period.  

Because I love to give away patterns, yarn, and prizes in thanks and celebration, I couldn't help myself and after drawing one entry for the grand prize, let the random number generator choose a bonus additional winner for a second free pattern prize package!  This person has won the same free patterns as the grand prize winner.

And without further ado, the winners are...

Grand prize yarn and pattern package winner is - Tora Consolo

Surprise bonus pattern prize package winner is - Madam Butterfly

Congratulations to both winners! Tora Consolo you have through Saturday, July 30th, 2011 to message me on Ravelry and I will inform you of how to receive your prizes! Madam Butterfly, I will add the patterns to your Ravelry pattern library automatically. 

Thanks again everyone, Check back here on my blog again for more prize events in the future. 

 

I wish to close this post by offering my heartfelt condolences to my Norwegian readers on the terrible tragedy that befell their country this week.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.  

Peace, blessings and happy knitting to you.

Blogiversary Yarn & Pattern Giveaway Contest!

Today marks the first 'blogiversary' for Robin Ulrich Studio the blog.  One goal I had when I began blogging was to post at least 4 times per month and I've mostly exceeded that.  Another goal was to hopefully have at least 1,000 page views within one year, and I've been amazed that this page has been viewed over 26,000 times by visitors from 100 different nations! 

As I've occasionally mentioned, I put off the idea of starting a blog for a very long time for several reasons, the main one being that I am a very quiet, simple person. But I wanted to find a way to journal our family's day-to-day activities and adventures, share works-in-progress, finished objects and patterns, look at new yarns, ideas and techniques and provide a way for my curious, non-knitting family and friends to get a picture of my favorite interests.

I also liked the idea of another outlet for my passion for fibery things - I can talk about knitting, spinning, crocheting, designing and other related arts all day long, and I even dream about those things as well.

And lastly, since I know only a few knitters in person, I thought this might be a fun way to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Through the past year I've had the opportunity to 'meet' many lovely knitters and readers, discover wonderful bloggers and designers, dabble in my interest in photography, brush up on writing skills, and explore so much more in the world of knitting.  

To celebrate this milestone, I'm holding a give-away contest!  The prize will include (of course) yarn including Cascade's Kid Seta super kid mohair/ silk blend,

Crystal Palace's Kid Merino,

and Claudia Hand Painted Yarns' Short Sport.

In addition to the yarn I am adding free copies of a few of my patterns including the Brandywine Falls capelet, Lingonberry Loop scarf, and my new shawlette pattern, Sothia. 

It's easy to enter the contest, here's how:

• Be a member of Ravelry (it's free, educational and fun!).
• Add me to your Ravelry 'Friends' list (if we aren't already friends).
• Leave a comment to any post on or before July 21st, 2011.

Only one entry is necessary to participate, and each individual's name shall be entered into the drawing only once, regardless of number of comments received.

That's it!  Using a random selector, I will draw one name from all those entered to win the whole kit and caboodle of prizes.  I will announce your name in a post on this blog, after which the winner can contact me via a Ravelry message with their mailing address within 7 days, and I will add the patterns to your Ravelry pattern library and ship your prize to you!  International entries are welcome. 

Thanks everyone for a fantastic year, I appreciate your taking time to read my blog and leave comments.  I've got lots of fun posts planned including yarn and needle reviews, WIP updates, pattern sneak peeks, wool festivals, techniques, and much more.  I look forward to many more posts of knitting together!