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This month we are fortunate to be able to give away FIVE copies of KNIT NOW! and CROCHET NOW! thanks to the generousity of our publisher, F+W Publications. Follow the simple directions below. Please, one entry only per book per person. Winners will be chosen at random and then notified via email and announced on Facebook.
Don't delay! Entries close midnight August 1, 2010.
 Click to enter the drawing for Knit Now! Put your full name in the body of the email.
 Click to enter the drawing for Crochet Now! Put your full name in the body of the email.
If the links don't work on your computer, you may email directly by cutting and pasting the following: For knit book: knit@knitandcrochetnow.com. Type "Knit Now!" in the subject line and put your full name in the body.
For crochet book: crochet@knitandcrochetnow.com. Type "Crochet Now!" in the subject line and put your full name in the body.
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Congratulations to Last Month's Winners!
Design It! Knit! Babies: Deborah Dargaty, Lynn Fuhrman and Cara Miller
CandyCrochet: Donna St. Amand, Gay Fox and Linda Meziere |
Light up your life
with a  knitted lamp....
In June we visited the Dwell Design Conference in L.A. At the Sleekidentity Booth we were bowled over by the clever accessories and furniture. And, of course, being avid knitters and crocheters, we fell in love with this knitted lamp by design firm llot llov.
Made using natural fibers, a cool-to-the-touch silicone covered light bulb and a longgggg cord, you could drape these lamps throughout your house. A custom design available through decorators, it isn't cheap, but if you love the idea, start practicing your I-cord or get out that old spool knitter. Inspired DIY! Visit the Sleekidentity website to see a multitude of other original home furnishings. |
If you are traveling to the mid-west this summer, don't miss these two great crafting events.
Click the logos to learn more about each event.
Detroit, MI - July 31-August 1
 A two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful people who like to tinker and love to make things. Experience it here, in the birthplace and showplace of one of the world's most famous tinkerers, Henry Ford. Regular adult tickets are only $28 for all day admission to Maker Faire AND Henry Ford Museum! GET IN FOR FREE: The National NeedleArts Association needs volunteers to demo needle arts in their "Stitch Zone" booth. If you are comfortable teaching beginning knitting, crochet, needlepoint or cross-stitch, your admission will be waived for the day you volunteer. Learn More or Sign Up Now.
Minneapolis, MN - September 15-18
 This 3-day conference, crafting extravaganza and shopping emporium for creative women, women entrepreneurs and "mompreneurs" will bring together women who are passionate about being creative in their everyday lives as artists, bloggers, cooks, business owners and crafters. Come learn, create, market, shop and connect with like-minded women from all across the United States! Well known designer Amy Butler will be the keynote speaker. Our own Executive Producer, Candi Jensen, KCN Host, Brett Bara and KCN Expert Kristin Nicholas will all be members of various panel discussions. Stop by to say hello. |
FREE PATTERNS FOR THE PERFECT
ON-THE-GO PROJECTS
Nobody wants to lug along a bulky afghan-in-progress when traveling, but this month's two free afghan patterns, courtesy of Bernat Yarns, are perfect traveling companions because they are made up of individual blocks. Complete a block between rest stops or airports, then tuck the completed square in your suitcase. By the time vacation is over, you may have a complete afghan!
 Download this knitted Mitered Mosaic Motifs afghan to take along. This lovely afghan uses just one mitered square pattern and Bernat's unusual multi-colored yarn. The long color changes in Bernat Mosaic Yarn work perfectly with the simple pattern to make every square unique.
 The crochet Circles in Squares afghan is made of just four different motifs worked in differnt color combinations. Choose Bernat Mosaic to make it using just one yarn or choose Bernat Super Saver Yarn for your main color and accents from your stash to make the look your own.
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