November

 

First we handed out our grab bags that were purchased on Halloween :).  Check out their fiber greatness.  

We look forward to putting grab bags together next Halloween (if not sooner ;)).

 

 $50 bag for $100+ merchandise

$100 bag for $200+ merchandise

 $150 bag for $300+ merchandise

  

We had some great sales to help jump start the holiday season.  Sorry no teasers here, hope to see you next time ;).

 

Many completed their 30 day sweaters, or were at least close enough to model it for a group picture. 

Looking good ladies!

 

Ah, the days are shorter, the mornings are crisper….we need a warm drink starting our day!!

Announcing our first annual Cup Cozy Competition. 

We all have scrap yarn from various projects…and we are always looking for that next quick gift…how about a cup cozie??? Possibilities are endless… they make great gifts...

Rules:

1. Start after November 1
2. Project page/ post pictures here on the topic!
3. Finish November 30
4. Yes, you can post more than one cozie (perfect gift!), however, it needs it’s own topic listing for “Love”
5. Any yarn

Start hitting the “Love” button under the cozies you love!!

By the December monthly meeting the cozie with the most “Love” will win a $25 coffee shop gift card.

 

 

A Special End of Year Frog Holiday Dash!

We are all making gifts (make one for yourself!!)….I am sure you are making some with Hook A Frog yarns!!!

Rules of Dash

Cast on after November 1 
Project Page 
Post finished item here by January 1, 2015

Measure your yarn that is Hook A Frog yarn. Measure by yardage or grams… If you are using Hook a Frog yarn in a project with other yarns…we can help you measure it.

Most used “gifted” yardage wins.

Prize

A set of Knitters Pride Interchangeable Needles or Crochet Hooks.

September/October

Our September and October meetings went wonderfully!

 

For September thank you to our Fragile Heart Shawl Kal completers; lovely work Susan, Teresa, Heather and Sandy!  To our participants that have yet to complete, Nicole, Elaine and Christina keep up the great knitting and try to get them finished before our special get together on November 25th. 
Details on when and where this special meeting will be will be discussed on our Ravelry group board.

 

Check out the new Green Dragon yarn (with some matching project bags).

 

 

This months knit or crochet along is Falling through time with the Doctor.

Rules of the Vortex:

Pattern: Must be a Dr. Who inspired pattern. The pattern can be of your own creation, with your description and inspiration. Otherwise it must be a Ravelry linkable pattern and show it’s character or have in the designer’s notes the inspiration.

You may use this cal/kal to finish WIP’s as long as they fulfill the pattern requirement.

Yarn: Any yarn may be used, bought, gifted, from any Timey Wimey, Wibbly Wobbly other source.

Dates: We start on September 1 You will have until October 23, 2014 to finish your project.

Drawing: For your finished item you will have (1) chance in the drawing. Finish another…you will be given another chance. If you use a Hook A Frog yarn and you finsh, you will have (2) chances with that item. Finished = Project page, pictures on project page, posted picture here.

Prize - We are working on some Dr. Who awesomeness!!! I am not sure exactly what ybsquare has planned….

This year’s Dr. Who themed cal/kal kit offering is inspired by the Tom Baker Scarf check it out here.  There are also a couple of smaller Dr. themed kits available.

 

 

For October Awesome Doctor items everyone!

 

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fans-of-hook-a-frog/3008673/1-25

 

The winner of the Doctor drawing was Nharah!  Congratulations; check out her prize a special reversible Mini Project Bag!

 

 

 

 

For October we are participating in the 30 Day Sweater Challenge.