Yarn Fanatic Party #52

This is a place to share your crafty projects that use yarn, see what others have made, support one another, and sometimes even enter a giveaway!

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I wish I had learned to knit before Catherine was born, because then she would have a dress like this adorable one!

I'm always a sucker for a cute granny square pattern, like this one from my co-host EyeLoveKnots.

Giveaway

Our October giveaway sponsor is Chaleur Hand Dyed Yarn.  She's also on Facebook, and I just love when her yarn photos come through my feed.  I've been following Jessica for a while now and I think you would enjoy following her as well.  Also, just so you know, anyone who signs up for the Chaleur Hand Dyed Yarn Newsletter gets a coupon code for 15% off their next purchase.

Don't you just love this yarn?  It's named "Caribbean Waves". It's a sport weight yarn, 75% superwash wool/25% Nylon, with 274 yards/100 grams just waiting for your creative input.  This wonderful prize has a $22 value.

Fine Print and Details: Giveaway ends October 31, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. Entrants must be 18+ and US residents.   (Yarn will only be shipped within the US.) The winner will be picked via Rafflecopter, so use the form below to enter. The winner will have 48 hours to claim the prize. Void where prohibited. The Philosopher's Wife is not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link up Your Projects

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.
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Yarn Fanatic Party #51

It's a new week, which means it's time for another round of the Yarn Fanatic Party! This is a place to share your crafty projects that use yarn, see what others have made, support one another, and sometimes even enter a giveaway!

Feature

I can't believe that Halloween is just around the corner!  It's still pretty hot where I live, which makes it harder to believe.  Isn't this monster hat by Over the Apple Tree adorable?

Giveaway

Again, I have to apologize, I really thought that I'd have more things organized by now.  Such as some giveaways for the month of September. But I don't!  Life just got in the way.

Link up Your Projects

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.
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WIPS

Yikes!  It's been awhile since I've shared a Works in Progress post!

My Traveling Woman Shawl got put on the back burner during our move.  (Technically, it was in the TV console drawer.)  I finally got it back out a couple of days ago and have made quite a bit of progress.  It's my first knitted shawl project and I think I'm going to like it!

I cast off Catherine's In Threes Sweater, I just need to block it and add buttons.  I LOVE how it turned out.  I totally understand why this pattern came so highly recommended.  The String Theory Yarn is so soft and such a great color -- it just is perfect!

I also recently whipped up a Star Wars purse as a gift; unfortunately, I did neglect to take a picture.  I've got some other sewing projects on my table.  I'm hoping the kids will give me some peace this afternoon to cut out another Julia Cardigan.

So many crafts, so little time.

I'll be linking up at Small Things and Frontier Dreams.  

I'd also like to extend an invitation to you to join me at my Yarn Fanatic Party.

Yarn Fanatic Party #50

It's a new week, which means it's time for another round of the Yarn Fanatic Party! This is a place to share your crafty projects that use yarn, see what others have made, support one another, and sometimes even enter a giveaway!

Feature

This scarf by Viola isn't quite finished yet, but I love it nonetheless!

Giveaway

Again, I have to apologize, I really thought that I'd have more things organized by now.  Such as some giveaways for the month of September. But I don't!  Life just got in the way.

Link up Your Projects

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.  To help encourage this a new entry option has been added to the giveaway.  I've been crazy busy lately, and not able to comment on everyone's links, but I will try to comment on everyone's this week!)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.

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Yarn Fanatic Party #49

It's time for a new Yarn Fanatic Party!  This is a place to share your crafty projects that use yarn, see what others have made, support one another, and sometimes even enter a giveaway!

How many of you were able to enjoy a long weekend?  This is the first time in years that my husband got the day off, so our little family had a great family fun day.

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As always, I love all of the projects linked up each week!  Isn't this shawl that Sarah knitted perfectly elegant?

Giveaway

Again, I have to apologize, I really thought that I'd have more things organized by now.  Such as some giveaways for the month of September. But I don't!  Life just got in the way.

Link up Your Projects

What have you created with yarn?  It could be something you crocheted, knitted, or anything that used yarn.  It can be a new project or an old one.  (I would appreciate it though if it had not been linked up to a previous Yarn Fanatic Party.)  I can't wait to see what you've created!

The only rule is that everything you link to must be family friendly.

I would appreciate it very much if you:

• Add my Yarn Fanatic Party button to your post or party page.

• Follow The Philosopher's Wife and Eye Love Knots.
• Check out some of the other yarn goodies people have finished.
• Leave comments here, there, and everywhere.  (Please, take a moment to visit at least other blog and leave a comment.  I want this to be a supportive community of yarn lovers.  To help encourage this a new entry option has been added to the giveaway.  I've been crazy busy lately, and not able to comment on everyone's links, but I will try to comment on everyone's this week!)  
• If you're not a blogger, but want to participate, feel free to upload a picture from Flicker!
• By linking up you are giving me permission to share your photos, with the appropriate credit, of course!
• PLEASE NOTE: Per InLinkz guidelines, listings linked to purchase options isn't permitted.  This means that you cannot link directly to Etsy listings or Ravelry pages where there is an option to buy the pattern. You may link to a Pin, or a Facebook page, or a Flickr page, etc.  Links to where to buy the pattern included in a blog post are permitted.
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