~*Winner Of The 100,000 Views Giveaway*~

To the blogs you read.

I have reached 100,000 views of my blog!!!!!

I drew a name from the 101 followers of my blog and the winner is: Isabella's Closet Congratulations:)

I want to thank all of you for visiting me and commenting and following my blog I wish I could give each and everyone of you a prize.


The Prize: A Custom with Leslie Wind the Winner Isabella's Closet will corrospond with Leslie and they will decide together what Leslie will make for her as a prize for having won:)

~*Celebrating 100,000 Visits To My Blog*~

To the blogs you read.

To celebrate when I reach 100,000 views of my blog.
I will be putting the names of all the people that are followers of my blog in a bag and draw 1 winner.


The Prize: A Custom with Leslie Wind

~*Winners Of My 2 Year Blogiversary*~

1.Bubbleknits for her follower entry-The Mermaid Shawl Ebook
2.Aunt Kathy for her entry for blogging the giveaway-Phat Fiber Mug
3.Knitnut,Karen for her follower entry-Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
4.Turtle for her comment entry-Lana Lynn The Lace Making Lamb
5.Marissa for her follower entry-The Drop Spindle Kit
6.Amybel for her comment entry- All Sterling Silver Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace
7. Vickie for most entries-The Wee Spring Sock I knit.
Ladies please email me with your full names and mailing addresses so that I can give them to the contributors so that they can send out your prizes and congratulations:)


~*From Kathleen Valentine*~


The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties: Shawls, Cocoons and Wraps
by Kathleen Valentine Why do what has already been done? More than a book of patterns, The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties, is designed to help knitters create their own works of knitted lace art.
The featured shawl was introduced in 2005 on Kathleen Valentine’s blog and subsequently described in a knit-along but throughout the knit-along Valentine encouraged knitters to make different choices to make their shawl unique to them. Now, using the same principles, she offers techniques, diagrams, charts and tips that offer knitters the opportunity to make choices and decisions that will make each shawl their own unique creation. The book contains instruction for three versatile shawl styles, how to turn a rectangular shawl into a cocoon, a chapter on knitting on the bias, and an original short-story, The Mermaid Shawl*, inspired by the featured shawl.



~*Phat Fiber*~


Phat Award Mug
Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
Dishwasher and microwave safe



~*Sandra Singh*~



Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
One skein is all it takes to knit Catherine Devine's beautiful Dogwood Blossom Wrap.
Pattern has both written instructions and chart and knit on US size 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles. Finished Measurements: Approximately 18" x 66" (46cm x 168cm)
Pattern only is being contributed by Sandra



~*My Fair Bag Lady*~




Lana Lynn is not about to endure a bikini wax to get into her new summer number nope.
She heard that she could make major cash on Etsy by selling hand-made items.
Her little metal crochet hook is busy now, and she's stripping down to her little sexy legs in the process.
Her wool is raveling toward her little project right off her leg.
I guess we will find out what she has underneath all that wool pretty soon won't we? Lana is a little sweety, and as you can see from her booty shot she has a little fluffy tail.
She's . . . well let's just say, "Rubenesque" in her endowments.
Oh Lana, Ewe's not fat, Ewe's fluffy!
Lana is made of sheep wool with enhancements of mohair, and llama wool.
She was hand formed and needle felted over a LONG . .Long . . long time.
Her little expressive lipsticked pout sits below her little soft nose and her expressive eyes with eyelashes.
A little flower sits over one ear.
Such a vixen! Lana, you go girl! Work it!



~*Extreme Spinning*~




4+ oz of hand dyed fibers that are joined together with a lovely 1.6 oz top whorl spindle.
The fibers that are in this kit are 1 oz Organic Merino Top in Lucky Leprechaun, 1 oz Icelandic/Angora Roving in Sprites, 2 oz BFL undyed, and a bonus of 1/2 oz merino/bamboo pin roving to get you started spinning easily.
The Spindle is a simple, handmade spindle that is a perfect weight for beginning spinners.
Cj feels for herself, that a top whorl works better for her when using a spindle.
This 1.8 oz is a great starting weight and the bottom of the spindle is pointed.
This makes for good supported spindling in a 9 inch length and 2.5 inch whorl.
You can even hold it between your thighs to get the feel when you're starting.
Cj uses this spindle when spinning in the car as it can touch the seat and not stop moving because of the point.
This spindle has been set-up with a leader and she has started spinning the pin roving.
The pin roving requires no drafting and will allow you to get a feel for your spindle while not worrying about this.
The bag is cotton muslin.


~*Leslie Wind & Darcy*~



Leslie Wind and I are also giving away an all sterling silver butterfly cable needle necklace.
The Cable Needle Necklace works for needle sizes #2 and bigger due to it's unique shape.
This elegant necklace doubles as a multi-purpose tool for knitters.
Watch Darcy's instructional video's in her side bar to see how to use one:)



~*Darcy*~



I knit this lovely wee spring sock on size #0 needles and I'm going to give it to the person with the most entries.

~*These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things*~ And A Giveaway

My 2 year Blogaversary is April 14th 2009.

To celebrate with me, some of my friends who's shops are favorites of mine are contributing to the giveaway:)
There are 6 ways to enter.
You can pick and choose how many you want to do.
There are 7 prizes so that means there will be 7 winners!!!!!

So to enter...

1) head over to each of the contributors shops and browse around, come back here and leave a comment letting me know what a few of your favorites things are from each shop... Easy right!


2) Subscribe to my blog (in my side bar) click on/Follow my blog to find out how to follow me, then leave me a comment saying you did.(if you are already a follower you will automatically get an entry:)

3) Leave a comment telling me what keeps you coming back to read a blog.

4) Blog about the giveaway with a link to this post.
Return to my blog and leave a comment with a link to your blog post.

5) grab my button and add it to your blogs side bar and leave a comment telling me you did.

6) For every person that leaves a comment saying they came from your blog you get another entry.(only one comment per friend)
This will help better your chances for the Bonus Prize!!

Please leave me a way to contact you in your comment. (it can be your Ravelry Id or email)

Deadline April 14th 2009 at midnight.


These are the 7 prizes:


~*From Kathleen Valentine*~


The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties: Shawls, Cocoons and Wraps
by Kathleen Valentine Why do what has already been done? More than a book of patterns, The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties, is designed to help knitters create their own works of knitted lace art.
The featured shawl was introduced in 2005 on Kathleen Valentine’s blog and subsequently described in a knit-along but throughout the knit-along Valentine encouraged knitters to make different choices to make their shawl unique to them. Now, using the same principles, she offers techniques, diagrams, charts and tips that offer knitters the opportunity to make choices and decisions that will make each shawl their own unique creation. The book contains instruction for three versatile shawl styles, how to turn a rectangular shawl into a cocoon, a chapter on knitting on the bias, and an original short-story, The Mermaid Shawl*, inspired by the featured shawl.



~*Phat Fiber*~


Phat Award Mug
Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
Dishwasher and microwave safe



~*Sandra Singh*~



Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
One skein is all it takes to knit Catherine Devine's beautiful Dogwood Blossom Wrap.
Pattern has both written instructions and chart and knit on US size 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles. Finished Measurements: Approximately 18" x 66" (46cm x 168cm)
Pattern only is being contributed by Sandra



~*My Fair Bag Lady*~




Lana Lynn is not about to endure a bikini wax to get into her new summer number nope.
She heard that she could make major cash on Etsy by selling hand-made items.
Her little metal crochet hook is busy now, and she's stripping down to her little sexy legs in the process.
Her wool is raveling toward her little project right off her leg.
I guess we will find out what she has underneath all that wool pretty soon won't we? Lana is a little sweety, and as you can see from her booty shot she has a little fluffy tail.
She's . . . well let's just say, "Rubenesque" in her endowments.
Oh Lana, Ewe's not fat, Ewe's fluffy!
Lana is made of sheep wool with enhancements of mohair, and llama wool.
She was hand formed and needle felted over a LONG . .Long . . long time.
Her little expressive lipsticked pout sits below her little soft nose and her expressive eyes with eyelashes.
A little flower sits over one ear.
Such a vixen! Lana, you go girl! Work it!



~*Extreme Spinning*~




4+ oz of hand dyed fibers that are joined together with a lovely 1.6 oz top whorl spindle.
The fibers that are in this kit are 1 oz Organic Merino Top in Lucky Leprechaun, 1 oz Icelandic/Angora Roving in Sprites, 2 oz BFL undyed, and a bonus of 1/2 oz merino/bamboo pin roving to get you started spinning easily.
The Spindle is a simple, handmade spindle that is a perfect weight for beginning spinners.
Cj feels for herself, that a top whorl works better for her when using a spindle.
This 1.8 oz is a great starting weight and the bottom of the spindle is pointed.
This makes for good supported spindling in a 9 inch length and 2.5 inch whorl.
You can even hold it between your thighs to get the feel when you're starting.
Cj uses this spindle when spinning in the car as it can touch the seat and not stop moving because of the point.
This spindle has been set-up with a leader and she has started spinning the pin roving.
The pin roving requires no drafting and will allow you to get a feel for your spindle while not worrying about this.
The bag is cotton muslin.


~*Leslie Wind & Darcy*~



Leslie Wind and I are also giving away an all sterling silver butterfly cable needle necklace.
The Cable Needle Necklace works for needle sizes #2 and bigger due to it's unique shape.
This elegant necklace doubles as a multi-purpose tool for knitters.
Watch Darcy's instructional video's in her side bar to see how to use one:)


Bonus Prize!!!


~*Darcy*~



I knit this lovely wee spring sock on size #0 needles and I'm going to give it to the person with the most entries.
For every person that leaves a comment saying they came from your blog you get another entry.(only one comment per friend)
This will help better your chances for the Bonus Prize!!

may the person who wants it the most win!!!!

~Winners Of Dylans Raffle Incentive Giveaway~

~ARIEL~


~5ELEMENTKNITR~
Please ladies contact me with your full names and addressess at
darcysknottyknitter[AT]gmail[DoT]com

~Valentine Special~

A special Valentines offer!

Only Available For Purchase ~February 1-10th~

The Silver Classic Heart Bracelet in my side bar.
The bracelet is $40, price includes engraving of a short message on the inside.
Shipping for this bracelet is $5 that includes insurance.

A Raffle For Dylan

Peace Soup blog is having a raffle for Dylan when you donate please leave a comment with your donation that you came from my blog.
Then come back here and leave a comment on this post that you donated this will get you an entry into the drawing for the heart bracelet and yarn needle.

There will be 2 names drawn one will win a sterling silver heart bracelet the other winner will receive a sterling silver and bronze yarn needle.

Together we can give this little boy who has lost so much a great birthday and a good start to his future.So head on over to Peace Soup and Donate:)

Deadline is Febuary 7th 2009
I will pick the 2 winners on Valentines Day

Winners Of The Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace & Matching Bracelet & Yarn Needle Giveaway

I drew the names for the winners of the giveaway
The Winners Are:
Trudy she won the Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace and Matching Bracelet
CornalsDaughter won The Yarn Needle please contact me with your information. I would like to say Thankyou to all who participated in the giveaway:)Hugs Darcy

Introducing New Designs From Leslie Wind And A Drawing!!!!

Matching All Sterling Silver Butterfly Bracelet

Now Available For Purchase On the Website In My Sidebar

With the popularity of the Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace, Darcy and I thought this bracelet would be the natural next step. It can adorn a wrist and corral your stitch markers at the same time. The standard size measures about 7", but send a wrist measurement and we will add a 1/2 " and make one to order. If this is a gift, there is plenty of room inside for a message.




All Sterling, and also Mixed Bronze and Sterling Yarn Needles

Now Available For Purchase On the Website In My SideBar

In wanting to make a gift for a special knitting friend, Leslie came up with the idea of these needles. The thicker one is suitable for working on items made with larger knitting needles or crochet hooks. It ranges in length from 2"- 2 1/2". The lighter weight needle runs about 2". Please specify all sterling or mixed bronze and sterling when ordering.


So to celebrate the newest additions to our collection we are having a drawing for the butterfly set and a drawing for One Yarn Needle that means there will be 2 winners:)
The Winners Are:
Trudy she won the Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace and Matching Bracelet
CornalsDaughter won The Yarn Needle please contact me with your information I would like to say Thankyou to all who participated in the giveaway:)
There are 5 ways to enter. You can pick and choose how many you want to do so only 5 entries per person.

1. Leave a comment telling me what keeps you coming back to read a blog.

2.Blog about and link back to the drawing leaving a comment saying you have done so.

3. If one person says they heard about the drawing from your blog.(Even if more than one person comments that they came from your blog it still only counts as 1 entry)

4. post a comment saying what you think of the instructional video's on how to use the cable needle necklace that are in my side bar.

(please Double Click on the center of the video's to enlarge the video for clearer viewing)

5. Leave a comment on one of the cable needle necklace instructional video's posted on "youtube" and rate it.
You can do this by Double Clicking on the center of the video's in my sidebar it will take you to the youtube page where you can leave your comment and click on the red stars that rates it. if you dont have a youtube account you will need to sign up for a free one to leave a comment and rating.

You can enter in any of the 5 ways or all of them.

Deadline is December 15th at Midnight

Spin•Off Fall 2008 Issue Is Here!!!

Leslie and I are happy to announce that our cable needle necklace has been chosen by Interweave Press for their "Get This!"section of the Spin•Off Fall 2008 Issue.They said, "Leslie Wind's Cable Needle Necklace does double duty as both a knitting tool and a beautiful piece of jewelry.The curved end of the necklace pendant functions as a cable needle, keeping those pesky cables firmly under control while knitting.The tapered metal end can also be used to hold stitch markers, a row counter, or other small knitting notions firmly within reach.The pendants are made from silver, bronze, or gold, and custom orders are available."

Winner Of The Cat Cable Needle Necklace:)

My daughter Alora picked the winner
gramknits
I asked Jane to share a little about herself:

I live in Maine, across the bay from Bar Harbor, have three children and three grandchildren. I've been teaching at our local school for 26 years (k,1 & 2). Love knitting, reading and the Red Sox!

These were my first instructional video's.
I want to Thank everyone for their comments they were so helpful:)

Drawing For A Cat Cable Needle Necklace!!!!

Leslie and I are celebrating the new Buy Now button in my side bar for the cable needle necklaces. There are 4 designs available for purchase:)So we are having a drawing for a cat cable needle necklace.The cat is sterling silver and the needle is bronze hand crafted by Leslie Wind and comes with an adjustable leather cord.
There are 3 ways to get your name entered:




The first way is to post a comment saying what you think of the instructional video on how to use the cable needle necklace that is in my side bar
(please Double Click on the center of the video's to enlarge the video for clearer viewing)


For a second entry leave a comment on the video posted on youtube and rate it(You can do this by Double Clicking on the center of the video's it will take you to the youtube page where you can leave your comment and click on the red stars that rates it. if you dont have a youtube account you will need to sign up for one to leave a comment and rating)


For a 3rd entry link back to this post from your blog and leave a comment saying you have done so.


You can enter in any of the 3 ways or all of them.Deadline is August 28th at midnight

Cable Needle Necklace Promotional Giveaway!!!

Leslie Wind's Cable Needle Necklaces are now available to purchase in my side bar:)

For a limited time only with the purchase of a butterfly or heart cable needle necklace (Only)

you will get a complimentary Tack Sheep included with your order shipped within the united states for $40
36" leather cord included

Leslie Wind cuts out free hand each sterling silver tack sheep and each is unique.Wear it on your collar,hat or favorite knitting bag. Retail value: $20
they are shipped priority mail.
The Cable Needle Necklace works for needle sizes #2 and bigger due to it's unique shape. For sizes #0 , #1 needle sizes please make note of that in your order.36" leather cord included

Cable Needle Necklace Testimonial:)

Leslie Wind's Cable Needle Necklaces are now available to purchase in my side bar:)

Here is Alice Jean/LizzieW's testimonial
of how the cable needle necklace works:)

"Some time ago Darcy send me this parcel. The Silky Malabrigo party pink was sent with a purpose, Darcy asked me if I'd test a pattern she designed. As there was some cabling in the pattern, a cable needle would be helpful. So she and Leslie Wind decided to send me also a set of two necklace cable needles to test as well. They are just beautiful!
Testing is what I did. I started with the cable needle to make the Snowflake, an excellent pattern to try cables.
I am pretty pleased to work with this kind of cable needle. As I was used to the type with two open ends, I had to figure out a bit how this one worked, but it is really easy peasy. You just have to work always from the left to the right. And because of its weight the stitches stay on this needle.There are some very clear video's on this blog for using the cable needle necklace to do cabling.

About Necklace Cable Needles and Knotty Fingerless Mitts

My second project was the fingerless mitts, the pattern to be tested.
This is a fun pattern to knit, easily done as they are knitted both at once and only approximately 30 grams of yarn is needed.
The is the best part: one size fits all!"

200Th Blog Post Drawing Winners!!!!

I awoke at dawn and had my husband
knakedknitter draw the names of the winners from my new bag I bought fromBea at Baa Baa Blacksheep She has some great Knitmare on Elm Street bags I had to purchase one after seeing Grace comment on her bags.

Winners Are:
JennaZ won leslie wind's Shawl Pin
Kimbo won LizzieW's custom dyed yarn
Katnmouse won Fyrestorm Creations BBQ Stitch Markers
Erin blog is Molasses and Mohair she won Malabrigo Lace from Sandrasingh
Jennifer won the Cable Needle Necklace From Leslie Wind
I need all winners to contact me at darcyknittingdiva@gmail.com
please send me your full names and addresses
I loved all the wonderful comments and helpful advice I received from everyone who commented and want to thank all of you for coming to visit me and helping me celebrate my 200th post:)
I also want to thank everyone who donated prizes for this drawing:
Leslie Wind
Lizzie's Wonderland
Fyrestorm Creations
Sandrasingh

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