Pin It to Win Valentine's Contest

Wow! What they say is true time really flys when you are having fun! I can honestly say that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year have all been a blur of yarn and crochet hooks and I am not complaining one bit!

Now that 2013 is in full effect I couldn't think of a better way to kick off the New Year than with a contest. I was inspired by the beautiful Lynzy from Sparkling Footsteps who paired a Red Big Hook, Big Yarn Infinity Scarf with a gorgeous pink sweater, and a pair of Shoemint Adrienne Heels in you guessed it pink and red!

Now I can't help you create this entire look but I can help you create the part that I created and just in time for Valentine's you can enter the Don't Get it Twisted Crochet Pin It To Win It Valentine's Day Contest. All you have to do to enter is pin the picture below to Pinterest and then come back and leave a comment with a link to your pin. Contest will close January 11th at 7pm EST and winner will be chosen randomly. Winner will receive a Red Big Hook, Big Yarn Scarf by February 11th.




Red Big Hook, Big Yarn Infinity Scarf

 

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Power of Word of Mouth and Twenty Scarves in Three Days

It started with this picture...I posted it on my Facebook page on September 11th. I was just sharing with my page something I had been working on. I was excited because it was a new yarn and I also was working with a larger hook. The response on the picture was "where can I buy this?" So I added it to my Etsy Shop and my newest Fall collection was born... Big Hook + Big Yarn = The Perfect Infinity Scarf funny how things just fall into place somethimes.

What happened next I am still not sure I was ready for...everyday I would get an order and a message saying "my friend said I would love this scarf can't wait to receive it." or "my friend just got her scarf can you make me one in a different color" to say I was happy and excited would be an under statement and of course I broke out in my happy dance!

Then I received a message that went something like this: One of my co workers had on your beautiful wool blend scarf at an event we attended this weekend. I love the scarf and was wondering if you offer a discount for larger orders thinking about ordering 10. I replied back stating the discount that I could offer and her response simply blew me away. "Thanks lets make it 20!"

And that is how and why I made 20 Big Hook + Big Yarn = The Perfect Infinity Scarf in three days! (I did have two weeks to make them but my schedule and other orders pushed these to a 3 day time frame).

 

Packaged and Ready To Go!


I am writing this post to say thank you! Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported my hobby turned into a full fledge small business. Thank you for telling your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends to Don't Get it Twisted, Get it Crocheted!

 

I am also writing this to encourage my other small business friends to keep going and to keep telling other folks what you do. Don't be afraid to say you knit, bake, sew, draw, paint, or whatever crafty or non crafty thing for that matter it is that you are called to do. You never know who they may tell and that very person may just say lets make that TWENTY!

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Don't Get it Twisted Crochet Signature Infinity Scarf Back for Fall

Wow...I can hardly believe it has been three months since my last post. I guess what they say is true time flys when you are having fun! I wish I could say that I have spent my summer crocheting away but really I have spent most of my summer enjoying my mini me son.

With the first day of school less than a week away and fall right around the corner it is time to put my hooking into full effect.  First on the hooks is my most popular item, which is probably why I have made it my Signature Item the Don't Get it Twisted Crochet Infinity Scarf. I love crocheting this scarf. I love using the bulky yarn and the larger size hook. I love the different color combinations you all request but also learned very early that Black seems to be everyone's favorite color. So I am happy to say that it is back I have already worked up a few of the black ones and they are ready to ship; but as always I am happy to take your custom request.

In addition to the finished infinity scarf I have also decided to release the pattern so my fellow hookers can make their very own. The scarf is not difficult to make at all and makes a great beginner pattern if you are new to hooking but also a great pattern for the more experienced hooker. The pattern is available on Craftsy or in my Etsy Shop.

I have a few other things in the works for this fall so be on the lookout for a fall preview soon. In the meantime remember Don't Get it Twisted, Get it Crocheted!

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Spring and Summer Crochet

I was prepared for winter. Like really prepared I got snow boots, a new coat and crocheted myself a really nice thick chunky infinity scarf that I absolutely love but somehow I didn't get the memo that this was going to be a really mild winter. Don't get me wrong we have had some cold days, days like today where I am all bundled up but the temperature has been above 55 degrees more days this winter than it has been below freezing. So as we close out another week in February it is clear that Spring is in the air and I am happy to oblige with crocheting some beautiful things for spring and summer.

A lot of people think crochet is just for scarves, hats, and beautiful blankets and I get asked often what do I crochet during the spring and summer months and honestly I crochet a lot of scarves, hats, and blankets to prepare for the fall rush but I also love to put some lightweight yarn on my hook.  Check out some looks I have found that are inspiration for Don't Get it Twisted Crochet Spring and Summer Collections.

Crochet Poncho from Chico's Spring Collection.

Scally Newsboy Cap found on Raverly.
How cute is this for spring

Love this crochet Maxi Dress
A friend found this on Etsy
Vintage and modern at the same time.
I may do a crochet a long for this one so stay tuned

Would love to know what you have on your hooks and or needles for this spring and summer.

As I prepare my shop for spring enjoy 15% off everything in the shop. No coupon code needed. Happy Shopping!

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