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Giveaway: Two Kinds of Homespun

December 7, 2015 by Sarah White

homespun giveaway

Congratulations to Lisa!

If you’re a knitter or crocheter on Instagram, you might have noticed the hashtag #getyouryarnwishesgranted. This is something that started around this time last year and I was so excited to see it back this year.

It’s been going on for several days now, and it’s such a lovely thing. Knitters and other yarn crafters put out into the world something they’re wishing for — specific yarn, project bags, patterns, etc. — and another knitter grants their wish. The idea is that you grant a wish and then you can ask for something, and continue to do so as long as you like.

I’ve granted three wishes so far and I always love doing it, so I thought I’d share a little yarn love over here this week.

I’m giving away the lot above, which is three balls each of Lion Brand Homespun and Homespun Thick & Quick, both in the colorway Tudor (one of the Thick & Quick skeins is missing its ball band, but as far as I know it’s at least pretty close to a full skein).

If you’d like a chance to have this yarn come to you, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, December 13. I’d love to know if you have any yarn craft related wishes this year, or if you participated in #getyouryarnwishesgranted. I’m ourdailycraft on Instagram if you’re over there and want to give me a follow, by the way.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Get some baby sweaters knitted for my cousin and Doctor. They are both new Mom’s and I just want to make something special for them.

  2. yolanda v says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I have been on a crochet “holy cow I can’t stop” stint for
    a couple of months! Lots a crochet thread projects and gifts. I would like to get back to knitting soon. I’d love to improve and get better at it. Love the getyouryarnwishes granted idea. Going to check that out! Thanks.

  3. Lisa Brown says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I have been wanting to make a scarf, it’s been busy, so I have not started yet. Thanks for the chance 🙂
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot ocm

  4. Priyanka says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Recently saw these beautiful Pom-Pom keychains on Pinterest.. I wish to make lots of yarn Pom-poems for all the keys in my house n for my bag zip-pulls 🙂

  5. teresa says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I would love another 6 hour afghan

  6. Deb says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I made a “quilted patchwork” knitted blanket for my son with all the left over yarn I had from 10 years of knitting. It is so bright with every color and pattern I could get my hands on. It was very heavy by the time I hand sewed all the pieces together. BUT, I loved it and most importantly he loved it and will sleep under it with his newborn son. Maybe it will hold up enuf to become a family heirloom.

  7. knittingdancer on Raverly says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I would love to win this yarn for a friend that uses it to knit prayer shawls for her church.

  8. Candece Downey says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Would love to use this to make my niece an afghan!!

  9. Kay says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve been wanting to make a big soft sweater for a new mom who wants something to cuddle up in the PNW.

  10. Helen King says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I have been working on a witch, I know I am very late getting her done but she will be ready by next Halloween!

  11. craftilady says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I am working on an afghan, but I don’t think it will be finished by Christmas.

  12. Maureen says

    December 7, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I am usually wishing I had some sort of yarn and I do now and I am wanting some certain needles as well.

  13. Madison McGraw says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I am super new to knitting and would love this! My grandmother (mawmaw) is currently teaching me how to knit a scarf. She taught me to crochet, so now I am learning knitting!

  14. Chantel Lee says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I am heartily wishing, but in vain, for a new spinning wheel! My old, warped one isn’t working right and I really need to make some white wool socks for my dad!

  15. carrie says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I love using lion brand yarn. I use it on every other project I do!

  16. Sara says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Not so much yarn-related, but I’d like a scrapbox craft organizer for all my crafts.

  17. Carmen N says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I haven’t participated in #getyouryarnwishesgranted but there’s a RAK (random acts of kindness) group on Ravelry that does something similar all the time; I’ve participated in that (giving and receiving)

  18. Kat F. says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Hi. I just started following you on Instagram. I am new to crocheting and with the guidance from some friends I would love to create some blankets for each of my grandkids.

  19. Nancy D says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:21 am

    I’m working on a shawl for a Christmas gift. I always have a list of cute knit and crochet ornaments I’d like to get done. Guess I’ll see how much time I have!

  20. lindarumsey says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:18 am

    I have just learnt to crochet after being a life long knitter and am now tackling a hat for my daughter.

  21. Alice C. says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Homespun is a lovely yarn and the color would be ideal for many projects! I’ve made many scarves and hats this year . . . there’s always next year for more projects!

  22. Bradi says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I just finished a hat and have socks, a shawl, and a sweater all in progress. I am looking for some chunky yarn for a cowl.

  23. Chris says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Homespun is my favorite yarn and I’d love to make a sweater with it!

  24. evans s says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I made my daughter a crochet hat and scarf and I am going to make a matching set for myself.

  25. Ellen Quinones says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I would love to make a few scarves for my daughter my 3 nieces and 2 nephews! keep them warm if it gets cold here in Florida lol.

  26. Teresa Stephens says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I am working on a crocheted granny square blanket to fit a king sized bed using Homespun yarn. I’d also like to make a poncho for a co-worker who seems to always be cold! I love the way the color variations work up in a square.

  27. Mary Helene says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Working on a scarf for my sister.

  28. Mary says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    I used homespun for the first time last year in an afghan that had several different types of yarn. I love it…in fact, I have a scarf on my needles right now. I would love to have some more to “play” with. ;>) MS

  29. Darlene Holte says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    I hadn’t heard of #getyouryarnwishesgranted but I am going to check it out!! Thanks!

  30. Barbara says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    I’ve been thinking I might make a scarf or two (prizes) for our genealogy seminar in July. Surely folks could think ahead to cool weather and think they might need a scarf. I don’t knit all that well but knit every row with large needles in Homespun turns out a nice scarf.

  31. Angie boss says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I’ve never heard of the yarn wishes but what a lovely idea! How spun makes such fabulously soft yarn -thanks for the giveaway!

  32. joyce says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I have never heard of that program. I would be embarassed to ask for more yarn, since I have so much, but I always love receiving it.

  33. Terri Heyne says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I was able to snag some Homespun on clearance at my local Walmart that was perfect for the Christmas gift I had in mind for my daughter! I would love to win some more; I LOVE this yarn!

  34. yarnaddicted says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I am wishing this year for enough cream color yarn to knit a large blanket for the king bed!
    Thanks, Kim R.

  35. Julie says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I want to try and arm knit! 🙂

  36. Donna says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    With 5 Grandkids and only one blanket done, I could sure use some new yarns for these crochet projects! Thanks for the chance to win them.

  37. LILLIAN A STEWART says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    This would come in handy for my knit hats I make for cancer patients on my loom!!

  38. 3stairs says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    My yarn wishes include finding some in my very favorite color (a very pale green-gray) and storage to properly store my yarn. Thank you for the generous giveaway!

  39. Edy burtis says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I’ve been busy making a couple of dozen preemie Santa Caps for NICU unit at a couple of hospitals and I’m also working on caps, scarves and maybe mittens for one of the local shelters. The list is waiting for family, but my heart is with doing something for those who don’t have much.
    I love this yarn and would use it for a pretty hat and scarf combo!
    Thanks for the opportunity.

  40. Theresa K says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    I made snowflake coasters for the ladies at the Christmas luncheon. Now I am working on 2 sets of 8 coasters at the request of the two waitresses. Everyone really liked them!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

  41. Nancy says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Homespun is my favorite yarn for making our church prayer shawls.

  42. Karey says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Thick and Quick is a nice yarn to work with. I love the colors on the skeins you are giving away!

  43. annehaun says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    One can never have too much yarn!! I am hoping to finish two baby blankets by Christmas – wish me luck!

  44. Martha Donley says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    I am wishing for a Zoom loom for making samples from my spinning. Other than that my only wish would be more time to spend with my fiber.

  45. Zil says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:00 am

    I would love to win this to use for my charity knitting. Thank you for the chance

  46. kitblue says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:58 am

    What gorgeous yarn. I used to live in area with a multitude of artists and crafters. Some raised sheep to provide the wool for their addiction 🙂 I crocheted a beautiful tote bag (note to self – find out where it is) but am interested in building my own (small) loom and that`s where I would use this yarn.

  47. Pat Schwab says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:17 am

    I would like to try weaving and need yarn. Thanks

  48. Megan says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:13 am

    This would be great for a small blanket when added to the few skeins of Homespun I have in my stash!. Thanks for the chance..

  49. karen powell says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:27 am

    I don’t have instagram….but would love to win yarn. I had some of this stuff with no label from a bag i bought at a thrift store, it was blue and silvery white, I used it on my niece’s Elsa doll. Made slippers out of the rest, it was so soft.

  50. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Hi, Happy Holiday. I was wishin for some yarn to make a scarf for the cold weather if it ever gets here. Thanks for a chance.

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Make Your Knitting Machine Scarves Better

I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve shared any patterns for our circular knitting machine users. I know these devices aren’t for everyone but even though I much prefer knitting by hand, it is kind of fun to crank things out on these machines.

One of the most common early projects for a circular knitting machine is a scarf. Which makes sense, because it’s just one long tube and you can make it as long as you like.

One problem that comes from knitting scarves on the circular knitting machine, though, is that it can be hard to know how to finish the ends of the tube so that it looks like a finished scarf and not a tube of knitting.

If you’re not a knitter or crocheter, the most basic way to finish a circular knitting machine scarf is just by cinching up the ends and maybe adding a pompom to each end to cover up any hole that might still be visible at the end.

But if you have a little knitting or crochet skill or are willing to learn, there are a lot of different options for closing up the ends of a scarf. And this would also be true if you hand knit a tube scarf!

I recently wrote a post over at Our Daily Craft that includes five different ways to close up the ends of a tube scarf:

  • the simple cinching method mentioned above
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Grafting is my favorite because I feel like it gives the cleanest, closest to a seamless look. If you’re a knitter you may already know how to do it but even if you don’t it’s not that hard to learn.

Do you knit tube scarves by hand or machine? I’d love to know how you like to finish them!

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