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The BIG 40! Podcast giveaways and a celebration
This episode of the podcast is quite heavy on milestones (and podcast giveaways!)! Its Episode 40 and we passed having 5000 subscribers over a week ago now and have almost 5100. Look out for lots of gorgeous prizes very kindly donated by many very talented people.
Just comment on the video on YouTube (click below), comment on this blog post or comment on the announcement post on my Facebook page or my IG feed to enter to win any of the podcast giveaways listed below and mentioned in the video. Both these posts will be from the evening of 12th September.
Notes for the Crafternoon Treats Podcast Episode 40
Timestamps
0.24 Introduction and what’s happening in this podcast
4.52 A bit about what I’ve been up to – mainly preparing for Yarndale
6.58 Why I find Autumn so inspiring in terms of colour for projects. This section includes information about the new Stylecraft Batik Elements yarn, new colourways in Batik, the Stylecraft blog tour and my previous contributions to that and looking a little bit forward to this year’s tour.
20.07 Why I love making scarves and a bit about my two scarf patterns, including the Sammhain scarf that I’m wearing in the podcast
27.25 A little bit about what I’m planning to do in the next two weeks – as usual a to-do list longer than my arm(s). In this section I also talk about the new Halloween stitch markers I’ve been making.
33.49 The big podcast giveaways section – all about the prizes on offer and how to enter
36.20 Focus on the Bargello Baby Blanket by Michelle Westlund that has taken Ravelry by storm this last week. Crafternoon Treats viewers and followers are being treated to a special discount code – CRAFTERBARGELLO that Michelle has set up specially. It gives 30% off this pattern on Ravelry and is valid until midnight (UK time) on September 20th.
42.30 Happy post – all about the lovely parcel I received from Joanna of the Stitching the High Notes podcast after I did a prize for one of her KALs and sent her some of my hand dyed yarn. I also show my new 6.5mm crochet hook that I bought this week from the Etsy shop of Heather of Pink Milk
Podcast giveaways for the 5000 subscriber celebration
There are loads of prizes – check out the section in the podcast. All the links to patterns and Etsy shops and websites/blogs are below.
Pattern giveaways
Crafternoon Treats patterns
I am giving away a copy of the two patterns for the scarves I talk about on Ravelry, which I did quite a while ago. I still love the scarves, particularly the Sammhain scarf with all its Halloween colours. Perfect for this time of year.
- The Sammhain scarf is available on Ravelry for a cost of £2.40
- The Sea breeze scarf is also available on Ravelry for a cost of £2.40
I’m making good progress with the version I mentioned using the pack of natural wools that I’ll be offering for sale at Yarndale and that are in my Etsy shop here.
Also up for grabs is a copy of my giant circular blanket – the Blandala
- The Blandala blanket pattern is also available on Ravelry for a cost of £2.40
PlusCrafternoon Treats Halloween stitch markers
I’m also offering a complete set of my Halloween stitch markers – that’s 11 altogether! These are available for sale in my Etsy shop, either as a complete set, or in smaller sets, or individually.
The Moonlit shawl by Sandra at Cherry Heart
Sandra has again been very generous and allowed me to offer a copy of her latest shawl pattern, the Moonlit shawl.
The Moonlit shawl is available on Ravelry for a cost of £4.50.
A Hooks ‘n Tales pattern by Jen Tyler
Jen has very kindly offered another of her wonderful motif patterns – this one is called the Amanzi block. It’s available on Ravelry at a cost of $2.40.
The Bargello baby blanket by Michelle
And, last but not least, the beautiful Bargello baby blanket pattern by Michelle Westlund. One free copy will go to a lucky winner but everyone else can take advantage of the 30% discount code until September 20th. Quote CRAFTERBARGELLO when you order.
- The Bargello Baby blanket pattern is available on Ravelry at a cost of $5.99 (about £4.70)
Yarn prizes offered as podcast giveaways
Lots of lovely people have offered yarn giveaways for this episode of the podcast.
From Stylecraft Yarns
- Two balls of the Sundae DK yarn in a lovely pale pink and pale grey.
- A 100g ball of their Head over Heels sock yarn
From Betsy Makes
The lovely Sam from Betsy Makes has offered a fantastic yarn prize – one skein of her gorgeous hand-dyed, self striping yarn in the Boy meets Girl colourway. Note that Sam is sending this to me to pick up at Yarndale, and I want to show it on a podcast after than, so the prize winner will receive the prize at the beginning of October.
You can buy the self striping yarn in her Etsy shop. I’ll be showing it and talking more about self striping yarn in the podcast after Yarndale.
From City Knits
This lovely bricks and mortar yarn shop in Birmingham is family-run and I have been there to help with their fundraising for Marie Curie. They have worked with West Yorkshire Spinners to produce a new sock colourway in Marie Curie colours and I have one 100g ball as one of our podcast giveaways.
You can buy this special edition yarn at CityKnits online, and in person at Christine’s Wool Shop in Birmingham. £2 from every ball sold is donated to Marie Curie.
From Yarn Etc
Fiona has a fantastic yarn shop in Harrogate that I love to visit frequently. She has very kindly donated a vintage cushion pack, complete with 6 balls of 100% wool, a pattern and the fastenings. Find out more about Yarn Etc.
From For the Love of Yarn
Lisa and I swapped a skein of yarn at a recent fibre show and I got this beautiful ocean colourway in a sparkle yarn for a giveaway for the podcast. Lisa has an Etsy shop selling all of her lovely yarn and will be at Yarndale.
Etsy sellers
Lynn of Stitching Fairy Crafts
Lynn send me this prize ages ago and its going to be hard to part with it! Its a beautifully hand made notions pouch and dpn holder. You can see Lynn’s other gorgeous hand makes on her Etsy shop.
Helen, AKA Florahoneypot
Helen loves amigurumi and makes these gorgeous crocheted bears. Bob Bear has been sitting in my craft space for quite a while but he is looking forward to going to a new and forever home.
Giorgian on Etsy
Ann made this lovely card that I bought recently at Salts Mill. Check out her Etsy shop for her other handmakes.
From Hiya Hiya
Hiya Hiya Europe contacted me recently and then sent this little pack of cutie stitch markers, complete with handy tin.
And that’s it for this episode. Remember to enter to win any of these prizes, you can:
- Comment on YouTube on the video for Episode 40
- Comment on this blog post
- Comment on the post announcing the podcast is live (Facebook)
- Comment on the post announcing the podcast is live (Twitter)
I’ll announce the winners straight after Yarndale 🙂
So So Happy for you.
A lot of hard work and dedication on your part for sure.
Here’s to 5000 more!!
Thank you so much for this generous giveaway.
Raverly Name is Drewbean
Lioness (Ravelry)
Bought stitch markers from you at Yarndale- lovely to meet you.
Your shop will solve some Christmas presents conundrums!
Have a good rest following the festival. See you next year!
Congratulations!! me and my son still enjoy your podcast . I was wonderful Meeting you at Edinburgh yarn festival early this year 🙂 I am Milan’s mum the kid who had a long cuddle and refused to come back hehe
And my ravelry name is Rumontherocks
I remember you and your lovely son Milan very well – it was great meeting you and I hope to see you again soon xxx
Ah, I remember turning 40…oh the distant memories. LOL Congratulations of such a wonderful milestone. You have worked hard to get here and it shows! Thank you for sharing your time with us! Penny (Ravelry name – mamascrazy)
Congratulations Kathryn on podcast 40 episode. I’m a beginner and I’m learning from you. You are my inspiration. I’m from Pakistan. I’ve tried a couple of your projects. they were good but not good as you. Because of the yarn quality and yarn colors available here. The concept of crochet and knitting is not yet developed here like Europe. Behind you, in the video, the yarn colors were very attractive. I’ll be very thankful to you to get that giveaway. My Ravelry name is Honey Abbasi.
hello Honey – what a lovely name. I am so pleased to have a follower from Pakistan and so pleased that you are feeling encouraged to crochet xxxx Kathryn
Congratulations! I love watching your podcast. My Ravelry name is miriamw
Congratulations!!! what beautiful prizes. Ravelry name – immortal_kiss
Congratulations. My ravelry name is: baumanndl
Congratulations Kathryn on you milestone. Good luck everyone! Revelry Auntmaud
Love your podcasts. There’s a lot more yarn in the background now than in the early days! I’m hbcousins on Ravelry. Thank you
Love watching your podcast! Congrats on all your accomplishments. My raverly name is MorganD93
Congratulations! My ravelry name is Tracyg52.
Congratulations on 40 episodes!
Rav name is NicoleS
Congratulations,Kathryn! Big milestone reached!
Glagolik on ravelry
How exciting to be able to celebrate all the milestones at once – congratulations! KnittingCounts on ravelry
Lovely prizes hope I’m lucky, ravelry name is isis31
Congratulations! The list of giveaways is amazing. Rav name Deserat.
Congratulations on the 5000 subscribers! And on the 40th show!! My Ravelry name is lilyanne14
Congratulations on 5000 subscribers! I always enjoy your podcasts! Ravelry name 2js1a1c. Thanks for all you do.
Congrats on the success of your podcast! They are lovely tea snd crochet breaks for me.
Happy days,
Jenn
JennsCraftyWorld on Ravelry
Congratulations on your milestone and thanks for all the inspiration!
Ravelry name is jojogeee
BIG CONGRATS on the milestones and super-happy podcast, Kathryn–hooray! So maaany lovely prizes! My Ravelry name is PinkMagic. Thank you for all the fun! :)))
Congratulations! These are all wonderful prizes, but I’m crazy about those Hallowe’en stitch markers. I’ve always loved ornate Dia de los muertes skulls. Thanks for the giveaway, I’m KittenWhiplash on ravelry.
I would love to enter for a prize Kathryn. Congrats on 40 episodes of your terrific podcast. My Rav name is Emslittlenest
Awesome!! Ravelry: Bugg774
Sorry I forgot my ravelry name – annehaun – thanks for the giveaway.
I love all the beautiful things you create with crochet. I’m HappilyCrafting on Ravelry.
Quite a fabulous array of prizes. Your podcasts with all the colorful yarns makes me want to cast on lots of things. Thanks for being so upbeat and chatty. Ravelry name: rosie 8
Congrats! (Rav: Loralit4)
Very much enjoy your podcast and am happy for you in reaching this milestone! Wombatknitter from Ravelry. 🙂
Congratulations on reaching so many milestones. Thank you for sharing so many beautiful things with us on your podcasts. My Ravelry name is esteresa
Thank you for your lovely podcast and congratulations on reaching 5000 subscribers and 40 episodes. I hope there are many more. My ravelry username is sarahy75
Love your yarn colors! Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Susan
Such a lovely selection of prizes. Congratulations on 5000 subscribers and the Big 4 0 podcast. My Ravelry name is jo9919.
Thank you for another enjoyable and inspiring podcast. My Ravelry name is Wiggleshope.
Congratulations again on reaching your 5000 YouTube subscriber milestone Kathryn. I love the way your podcast is always so well organised and I appreciate the time that it must take you to do this. I absolutely love the stitch marker holders and would love one in a Rose quartz and one in a turquoise stone when you get the time please. I hope you have a fantastic time at Yarndale and come back with an empty boot. I hope to go one year. Oh and my ravelry name is HooksandNails xx
Congratulations on a fabulous 40th podcast and what lovely prizes you have to offer! 78thStitch
Congratulations Kathryn. Great podcast too!! Ravelry name is Sharonxx.
A lovely selection of patterns and yarn for the prizes. craftedlady58
Congratulations on all you achievements this year. Wishing you another great year!! Michelle’s blanket design is really unique and gorgeous! ( InspiredProfessor on Ravelry , inspired_professor on IG)
Ravelry name: Coquelucheknit. Love your blog and podcast! Thanks for inspiring new crochet ideas.
Fantastic blog and podcast! AronR on Ravelry.
Yay!! So excited for you!! Congratulations!!
Raverly name kmarie0113
Wow! Lovely prizes! My Ravelry name is: lyndsay5
Congratulations on reaching so many wonderful milestones! I’ve been watching since episode 1 and always look forward to the next. I agree with Juanita, your photos and podcasts are always so colorful and cheery! I am jodimars on Ravelry.
Wow – these are wonderful prizes. Lynn does such wonderful work – have followed her blog for a long time. I am drooling over the beautiful yarns! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway.
I love your podcasting style Kathyrn! I’m RosalbaB on Raverly.
Thoroughly enjoyed the podcast, thank you Kathryn! Peafizz
Lovely prizes. My Ravelry name is NinaCamilleri. Xxx
Congratulations on 5000 subscribers! My Rav ID is Trishrapleygiles.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I enjoy your podcasts! My ravelry name is TheArtsyPescy
Another great podcast. I’m Arntydi on Ravelry.
Hi, I may be double posting if so I’m sorry. I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your Podcast and to say congratulations on The Big 40 and over 5000 subscribers. Love seeing all the different yarn and colors and I too like the autumn colors as inspiration. My Ravelry name is anniem98 to enter the giveaways. Thanks for sharing your talent with everyone and I would love to see a pattern and tutorial for the hexagon blanket. Thanks again.
Congratulations on all of the big mile stones!!
my ravelry name is The Zencha
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Congratulations on The Big 40 podcast and over 5000 subscribers. I enjoy your podcast very much and love seeing all the different yarns and colors. You are right about autumn being very inspiring in the way of colors. I would love to see a pattern and video on your hexagon blanket.. That is one I would enjoy making and using.
My Ravelry name is anniem98 to enter for your give aways, and thank you so much for taking the time to share with everyone, I am in Alabama USA.
Yeah! Beautiful pictures on your blog post.
Thanks Juanita – remember your Rav name if you want to enter the giveaways xxx