Category Archives: Just for Fun

Congrats to June’s Winner – Enter July Prize Giveaway Now

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jackiees

June Prize Giveaway Winner Congratulations to Mary Mauz, winner of the KnitHeartStrings June Prize Drawing for the special one-time kit with yarn, beads and autographed pattern for making Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl. Thanks so much for everyone’s entries. Mary has … Continue reading →

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Enter June’s Prize Giveaway

Posted on June 25, 2013 by jackiees

For June’s Giveaway, the prize is a special one-time kit for knitting Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl in the very same colors of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock yarn and Miyuki size 6/0 beads as shown in the pattern photo. The winner will … Continue reading →

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For Art’s Sake vs. Utilitarian – Does your knitting have to have a practical purpose?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jackiees

Decorative Art – art for art’s sake vs. Applied Art – utilitarian / functional Where does the Art of Knitting fit? I’ve always thought of knitting primarily as serving the purpose of utilitarian art, although there certainly are many recent … Continue reading →

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May Prize Giveaway (and KHS Store “Summer Hours”)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jackiees

Prize Drawing Have you entered yet? In celebration of Memorial Day this month, Flag Day next month, and US Independence Day in July, this month’s Prize Pack to be given to a lucky winner at the end of May 2013 … Continue reading →

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April Prize Giveaway

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jackiees

Win a complete kit with all the materials to make several Mini Lace and Beaded Flags AND a beautiful set of coordinating lace knitting needles with blue lapis gemstone heart end caps. The Prize Package to be given to a … Continue reading →

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Winner of the March Prize Drawing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jackiees

Congratulations to Samalee J, winner of the KnitHeartStrings Prize Drawing for March. Samalee’s Prize Pack contains all these delightful goodies to make a Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch: 1) Crystal Palace Panda Silk in color 3035  Light Periwinkle 2) Miyuki beads 3) Satin ribbon … Continue reading →

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Results of I Hate to Purl Poll

Posted on March 22, 2013 by jackiees

Although I did throw a few purl stitches in the lace edging of the Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch to help control the edge from curling, it looks like not too many people will hate me for it. Here are the results … Continue reading →

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