Favorite Things Contest

How time flies! This blog was born three years ago today. All I wanted to do was to keep a record of my knitting. And since I like to write and take photos, why not do a blog?

I really didn't give much thought that people would actually read this thing!

But I'm so grateful to the folks who found Snit n'Knit and read it once--and then read it again. Over the past three years, your comments have given me cheer and comfort. My blog friends have become some of my favorite people!

From reading other blogs, I've seen such gorgeous needlework! I may never knit, crochet, tat, quilt, embroider or applique any of these projects --but I so enjoy seeing what brings challenge, joy and beauty into our lives.

So to celebrate three years of blogging, I'm giving away three prizes. Leave a comment by midnight on Friday, February 12th and you'll be eligible for one of the prizes. The winners will be chosen via a random number generator. In your comment, please:
1) List one of your favorite needlework projects. It doesn't have to be something you've made--just something that you really like. If you feel like sharing why it's a favorite, please do so.
2) Choose which prize is your favorite.

Winners will be announced on Saturday.

In the spirit of favorite things, I've chosen prizes from three of my favorite categories: books, bags and yarn. Here's the photos:

A book. Somehow I acquired two copies of Clara Parkes' wonderful book. Everything you might want to know about wool but were afraid to ask. Nice patterns in there, also.



A bag. Doesn't this Maruca bag make a cute knitting bag? A local store was closing and they were practically giving these bags away. I bought a few and this one was set aside because I knew it would be a terrific blog prize. (The more I look at this bag, the more I can't believe I'm giving it away. The colors and the vintage-look are wonderful and just so me.)



A skein of yarn. Sundara sock yarn in a pretty shade of pinky coral. The color is Dahlia and there's 350 yards. If you're not a sock-knitter, this yarn would also make a very lovely Spring scarf or shawlette.



OK, enough talk from me--let me hear about your favorites!

Nip and Tuck

Today this blog is two years old. Doesn't sound all that old. But, like a dog or a cat, blogs age at a different rate. And this old gal needs a few nips and tucks.

Expect some changes. Nothing drastic. It'll be the same Snit n'Knit. Only with some smoothing and tightening.

Many thanks to my readers for these past two years! I've gotten to know so many of you through your comments and your own blogs. It amazes me how, through the vast internet, our worlds have found each other.

You all inspire and awe me. So here's to another mahvelous year or two

PS: Run right over to my birthday twin's blog and wish Margaret a Happy Half Birthday!

C is also for. . . .

CONTEST and COMMENTS in CELEBRATION of SnitnKnit's first blogiversary today!

Yeah, I know. . . not much snitting, knitting or blogging has been happening around here. But, this blogiversary has made me think about how much I really do love connecting with all of you. I've made a few cyber-friends, discovered some wonderful blogs and have been inspired by so many of you.

So, in the spirit of blogging and connecting -- here's the contest:

Please leave a comment (Yes, even you lurkers out there!) with a link to a knitting blog that you enjoy and may be overlooked. Add a line or two about why you like that blog. You can even submit yourself and leave your own blog as the link.

Prizes?

Since I'm going into the 2nd year of blogging, there will be prizes for two people. Leave a comment on this blog posting by noon (eastern time) Friday, February 15 and your name will be placed into a Go-Knit pouch for the random drawing. Make sure you have a way I can reach you (via email address, blog, Knitters Review name or Ravelry name.)

What about the prizes?

You keep asking about the prizes. . . alright already--

One prize will be yarn:



Cascade 220 in my favorite shade of rosy red. 440 yards--big enough for a medium sized scarf

and the other prize will be yarn also:



Shi Bui sock yarn in a gorgeous shade of blue. 382 yards.

Let the contest commence!