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Giveaway: Two Kinds of Homespun

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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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  2. I’d love to win the yarn..I’ve been learning to knit by myself so i don’t do really complicated things but practice makes perfect! 🙂

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For example, a button down collared shirt. This is a classic design, of course, and it looks great in a knit version, but it’s just not something you see much of. 

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