January Winner and New Giveaway for February

Congratulations to Sue Honig, winner of the January Prize Drawing. Thanks so much to everyone who participated. Are you ready for another giveaway?

No other month of the year says “pink” to me as much as February. How about you? So, for the February giveaway, I’ve put together a special edition “pink” kit of yarn and beads for you to play with and create whatever your heart desires.

February Giveaway: Heart’s Desire Special Edition Prize

This prize includes yarn and beads to play with in whatever way you want:

• 2 skeins of  yarn, each in a different, yet compatible colorway
• beads in contrast color for bold design accents
• beads for sparkly tone-on-tone accents

Each skein is 2 oz (57 g) /  215 yards of Lorna’s Lace Shepherd Sock 4-ply fingering weight 80% superwash wool and 20% nylon. 4 oz (114 g) / 430 yards total.

The colorway on the left is called “Girly Stripe”; the one on the right is “Tickled Pink”.

This yarn is luscious-feeling, yet sturdy. There is plenty enough yarn to use for separate 1-skein projects such as scarves, hats/berets, etc. Or use together for one-of-kind, serendipitous color play.

The glass seed beads are high quality Miyuki size 6/0 (4 mm diameter) in 2 colors of 10 g (approx 120 beads) each: silver-lined violet and silver-lined crystal. A total of 20 g (approx 240 beads).

If you need inspiration or guidance on using beads, there are lots of ideas in lessons we’ve had for past KAL’s. (these are still available to view for free whatever member level you are). And there will be even more ideas in the March KAL, but for now that’s a secret, lol.

To Participate in the February Prize Giveaway

You don’t have to do anything if you are Premium Level member — you are automatically entered as part of your Premium members benefits! However, if you want to increase your chances of winning even more, any purchase from the KnitHeartStrings Store during Feburary 2014 counts as an additional entry.

Not  a Premium member? To enter the giveaway, you can purchase anything from the KnitHeartStrings Store during February 2014 (any purchase already made this month will count). This includes upgrading to a paid membership level (Basic or Premium) or making a donation (see sidebar to right).

The random drawing  will be held on March 1, 2014. Good luck!