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05 August 2013

it's raining give-aways


Are you ready for the most awesome amazing and fantastic give-away ever to appear on my blog? To celebrate the release of my 7 Small Shawls Y4 eBook subscription, I'm giving away some very cool stuff, including an eBook subscription in your choice of iDevice app or PDF format, and - for those of you who have already indulged in the new subscription - 4 skeins of yarny goodness. I don't want anyone left out!

Y4 is titled "Friends"
and each pattern will be named after one of the knitters on my Ravelry forum. The first one is "A Cowl for Jeanne" and it's a little reversible bonus for fall.
This is the other side. Cool, eh?
It almost looks quilted and it is super snuggly warm for those cool fall and cold winter days. It comes in smaller and larger. :) Ready for the yarny goodness?

Give-away yarn #1 is a skein of Tactile Fiber Arts superwash merino Sock Yarn in Adobe colorway.
#2 is a skein of Little Red Bicycle Penny Farthing Sock (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) in Columbine colorway.
#3 is a skein of Alisha Goes Around Panoply (of Peacocks) Fingering (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) in a special (and especially gorgeous) aqua colorway.
#4 is a skein of Little Red Bicycle Spark Lace (75% superwash merino, 5% silk, 5% stellina) in Scarlet Sentinel colorway.
Here are the rules. Leave one comment here by midnight PDT, Friday night August 9, 2013. Each comment will be an entry. If you would like to enter more than once, tweet, or post on facebook, plurk, or Ravelry (or other social media!) about the give-away and then post another comment here telling me what you did. If you tweet and facebook, for instance, that's two extra comments for two extra entries! There's a possible little extra here, too. If you all get my pattern "A Cowl for Jeanne" trending in the Ravelry top 5 hot right now patterns by clicking, liking, and casting on, I'll give away another copy of the eBook. If it hits #1, I'll add another one on top of that! That's a total of 3 possible eBook give-aways and 4 skeins of yarn! Woot!

I will draw winners from the list of comments, using random.org's random number generator. The first one drawn gets their first choice, then the second goes, and onward down the list. Are you ready? Get set! Comment!!!

440 comments:

  1. Hi Romi - I'm very excited by the new e-book and the app. I've enjoyed every year so far and can't wait to see what's coming up. The cowl will be a great first project and I'm really curious to see how you use the app going forward.

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  2. I love the way you manipulate string! Especially special string!

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  3. I also tweeted about the give-aways!
    https://twitter.com/jeaniebabb/status/364632562271920132

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  4. That's such a lovely pattern! :) Looking forward to seeing the others as they become available!

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  5. I also re-tweeted your tweet about the giveaway :)

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  6. Looking forward to the rest of the patterns!

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  7. Michelle Lincoln11:48 PM

    Looking forward to seeing the new shawls.

    I also tweeted about your giveaway: https://twitter.com/perfectcircle77

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  8. I haven't purchased the eBook *yet* so this is perfect!

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  9. I just posted about this on Ravelry. :-)

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  10. Love, love, love your patterns! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

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  11. Also forwarding tweet to Facebook.

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  12. I have purchased the ebook, which looks to be another lovely value filled investment.
    cheers,
    gemma

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  13. And I posted on F/B

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  14. I have enjoyed the previous years very much, thank for the chance to win!

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  15. Anonymous1:50 AM

    Romi, your patterns are the best!
    From peregrineknit

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  16. Thanks for the great give away and congratulations on Y4! I posted on ravelry and retweeted about the give away

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  17. So excited to see another year of your gorgeous designs (if only I could knit faster)!

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  18. Very fun giveaway!

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  19. Would love to win the beautiful yarn...purchased both the app and ebook immediately! Love your patterns!

    Tls77065 on Ravelry

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  20. Oh that cowl is wonderful!

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  21. Pick me, pick me :-)

    I've downloaded your new app and I can't wait to see all your amazing designs.

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  22. I so love your patterns!!!

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  23. Pick me, pick me :-)

    I downloaded your app the day it was released and I can't wait to see all your amazing designs.

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  24. Wow! Great giveaway!

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  25. Looking forward to a great year of shawl knitting. I already signed up for the new eBook app and pdf but would love a chance to win a beautiful skein of yarn!

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  26. Oh! I love giveaways.

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  27. Anonymous5:11 AM

    Love your patterns and your "Monday Musings"

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  28. oooh! gorgeous! thank you for the chance to win!

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  29. I've purchased the app and the e-book, now I need yarn to go with it!

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  30. 3315/ -p35:35 AM

    Romi you are so generous! Y4 HAS to follow Y3! What are friends for?!

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  31. Hey Romi - I have knit only one of your shawls, have another on the needles but follow your group on Ravelry (always wondering where those people get the time to knit everything and chat constantly) and own all the shawl books. Keep going, I love to see what is coming next. Beth (whiteoak on Ravelry)

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  32. Hi! the string and the pattern both look very cushy! would love to try them.

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  33. ps faved the cowl on Ravelry :)

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  34. I have posted on the Rav Y4 thread too! Haven't started the cowl yet but looking for yarn!

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  35. I bought the book right away - looking forward to this year's patterns!

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  36. Added your give-away to my group on Ravelry. Always beautiful.

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  37. I linked the blog on Facebook, too.

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  38. Ooh! I love the Jeanne cowl! Looks like the perfect project to ease into fall knitting!

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  39. Can't wait to see these patterns!

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  40. love a giveway-new patterns and yarn-what's not to love.

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  41. Looking forward to another year of shawls! Thanks for the give away!!

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  42. just posted on twitter-i'm @lifeandyarn.

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  43. You are awesome. Thanks for a chance to win a beautiful skein of yarn. Of course I already purchased the ebook and app the day they came out. :-)

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  44. Anonymous6:19 AM

    How exciting more wonderful patterns. Thank you for the giveaway.Rav id busymom07755

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  45. Fantastic cowl pattern. My daughter is moving to England...it should be perfect!

    Becky in Palm Springs

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  46. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!

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  47. Janine6:39 AM

    That cowl is so lovely. I am looking forward to seeing the other patterns. My Rav name is janineny2001.

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  48. MtnMicky6:42 AM

    Romi, your new ebook is fabulous and the cowl is on the needles!

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  49. I love a cowl that is equally attractive on both sides, thanks!

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  50. I ordered the ebook already and it is the second or third time I have purchased your shawl series, love them all!

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  51. You're a wonderful designer and an even better friend.

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  52. I have loved all three of your ebooks & am looking forward to the designs in #4. I love the cowl & will definitely cast this on soon.

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  53. I would love to win a copy!

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  54. I just retweeted your tweet about the contest.

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  55. First you spoil us with a great pattern, and now a give-away? *swoon*

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  56. Of course I already bought the ebook, how could I resist? Been with you since year 1 and will continue as long as you do!

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  57. Anonymous7:21 AM

    I can to your group from Knit Companion. Purchased the app and joined the Craftsy class. Looking forward to a great year!

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  58. I tweeted about it: https://twitter.com/Wordlily/status/364753397364174848

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  59. I am excited to learn knitCompanion with Y4 app. The Cowl for Jeanne was a fun quick knit and I am planning to make another.

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  60. I have posted this to my facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/linda.sellick.3

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  61. Just tweeted your give-away here: https://twitter.com/OnedayDesigns

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  62. What a great new give-away. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these super prizes.

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  63. I can't wait to get started on this! Looking forward to year 4.

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  64. Anonymous7:39 AM

    Another great year beginning with the lovely cowl.

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  65. Looking forward to seeing the other new patterns. Good work! :)

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  66. Love the e book and the app ...so I bought them both right away...can't wait to cast on

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  67. Anonymous7:44 AM

    I also posted on Ravelry SDW forum.

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  68. How could any one not want to knit Romi Patterns! The patterns a fabulous the Instructions are great and the chat room is the best and most helpful.

    I have been knitting for a about 2 years and almost gave up after a few months, boring yarn and patterns.

    My LYS suggested I look up Designs by Romi for some yarn I had purchased and I knitted Fiori de sol as my first ever something other than knit/purl.

    Thank you Romi for making knitting so exciting.

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  69. Great contest, Romi - I'm working through your Craftsy class. Marla

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  70. It is now on my Facebook page too

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  71. Ooh, ooh, pick me! pick me! I haven't bought the e-book (yet - I'm bound to succumb sooner or later) and the yarns look absolutely scrumptious. Thanks so much for offering this fantastic giveaway.

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  72. Anonymous8:22 AM

    I am looking forward to the new e-book and app. I love your patterns!
    bfgoodstitch on Ravelry

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  73. Greetings Pattern Genius! My life has been changed dramatically since I found Romi designs. My obsession with "knitting them all" has taken over!! My daughter said that I am knitting "art". I'm very sure that your challenging and beautiful designs will help me maintain memory as I ... ahem... age. Thank you for all your hard work and the endearing ways you interact with us, your devoted fans! Blessings Romi!

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  74. Boom-GP8:26 AM

    I'm so excited about the new e-book!! It's always such fun to see that there's a new pattern that's been added

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  75. I have the e book in my Rav cart, just waiting for payday to purchase.

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  76. I have your first ebook but would love to add this one to my collection.

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  77. Anonymous8:47 AM

    Love the cowl!

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  78. LaurenS8:51 AM

    Please enter me -- I love your patterns.

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  79. How awful of me is it that I wondered if the cute doggy was part of the giveaway? Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovely designs or some gorgeous yarn.

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  80. Pinned the giveaway.

    http://pinterest.com/pin/227713324882118846/

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  81. Tweeted about the giveaway.

    https://twitter.com/Sheila_OKeefe/status/364779712612016129

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  82. Diana C (rav: dianac)9:15 AM

    great prizes! Your app has me seriously thinking about an iPad (but just thinking)!

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  83. Anonymous9:17 AM

    The cowl is lovely!

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  84. jadedisc on Rav9:28 AM

    Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for Year 4!

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  85. I've bought your last two e-books, so this will definitely be my next purchase, but I'll wait to see if I win first! Thanks Romi for your beautiful patterns and giveaway.

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  86. Romi, I am so happy another season of shawls, etc. is starting, even if I am still working my way through years 1,2, and 3. ;) Nice to have it already for KC too.

    Now, I need to go look for suitable for A Cowl for Jeanne.

    Thanks, SharonO

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  87. So excited about the new book - Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    xx

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  88. Linda P/thumbsupknit10:00 AM

    I cannot wait to see Y 4. I love the Cowl for Jeanne.

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  89. Did my first comment go through? I got an error link when I hit post. Anyway, I love it, knitting the cowl for the KAL now. Thanks, Romi!

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  90. I would love to win anything designed by you, especially Y4. Thanks so much for the generous giveaway.

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  91. Just purchased the new e-book and also this years pins&lace and have also cast on for the new cowl. Looking forward to knitting through the rest of the year with you:)

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  92. litfoh10:29 AM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Samantha (litfoh on Ravelry)

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  93. Romi, I love your patterns!

    lmecoll on Ravelry

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  94. How exciting! I always love watching to see what you come up with next!

    katherinelynn04 on rav

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  95. What a very generous giveaway!

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  96. Vivienne11:09 AM

    I love that the new eBook is on knit companion. Now all I need to do is get my Apple/iTunes account fixed, so that I can download and start knitting. (Pinqueen on Ravelry)

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  97. I loved your Small Shawls series! Now, if only I could knit faster...

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  98. Susan (sjanova)11:18 AM

    A new year, a new book. Terrific! (I have no idea where all that creativity comes from! **smile**)

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  99. I have just recently discovered your designs and blog. So delighted you have this generous giveaway.

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  100. Great giveaway. Gonna go share it on FB.

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  101. Another beautiful Rosemary pattern!

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  102. Love your designs!

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  103. This is great. I'm going to share it on FB now.

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  104. Exciting! what a neat app!

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  105. By the way, I love your patterns!

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  106. Shared on Facebook

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  107. Fun! I love seeing ways social media can be used like this.

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  108. tweeted here https://twitter.com/flamingwitch/status/364814240579719170

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  109. How exciting. Please enter me!

    Jamie Lea

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  110. Posted to the Contestants Enter Here thread on Ravelry. I love sharing good news.

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  111. Oh and shared on Facebook as well.

    Jamie Lea

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  112. A giveaway! How exciting! :-) I can't wait to see all the patterns in the book. If I don't win a copy, I'm going to buy it right away! All of these books so far have been wonderful.

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  113. Terri Miles11:30 AM

    Just love the new E-Book. It is so nice to start with a cowl for Jeanne! Great choice.

    tmiles

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  114. ZOMG yes! I totally agree -- I NEEEEEEEED THIS. It's beautiful. I want. *twitch*

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  115. Anonymous11:32 AM

    Uhh I love reversable cowls, shawls and well just plain stitch patterns.

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  116. Terri Miles11:32 AM

    Just spent time with my spinning group and told them all about the new e-book. I know they all like the samples I bring in all year of completed projects so I hope they will check it out.

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  117. Such a lovely cowl & a wonderful giveaway!!

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  118. Anonymous11:32 AM

    Uhh I love a reversable cowl. can't wiat to see the other designs.

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  119. Such pretty pretty patterns and yarn! What a lovely surprise!

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  120. I just found out about your patterns, and they look really cool! Giveaways are lots of fun, even if we don't win, yeah?

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  121. This is too good not to enter.

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  122. Thanks Romi! I purchased the e-book last week and am looking forward to another year of adventurous knitting!

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  123. how can it be Year 4? i'm still knitting away on 3!!

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  124. Jean arthur11:47 AM

    I love the new app!

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  125. Jean Arthur11:54 AM

    Just put this up on my knitting guild on Rav. North Bay knitting Guild!

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  126. Love your patterns! Think the ebook is a great idea.

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  127. ,jean Arthur11:57 AM

    I've tried to post on here saying how much I love the new pattern!

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  128. Anonymous12:00 PM

    Great giveaway, fingers crossed:))
    rosebob on ravelry

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  129. Just what I need another cowl pattern to fall in love with~ but then those small shawls! I need more time off work, fact! ;)

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  130. Oh man, those look fabulous. I've been wondering what my next cast on should be.

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  131. I have the first 7 Small Shawls to knit book and I love it. The cowl you are showing off looks really good too. Cowls are my new favorite.
    LaVelle

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  132. Have I commented yet? I don't think so.

    Sorry, moving is eating my brain.

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  133. I shared and commented on Facebook just now

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  134. I just love when it rains giveaways! I don't have the ebook yet.

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  135. Romi, Thank you for the giveaway! The pattern is perfect.

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  136. I also shared the giveaway on Facebook.

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  137. Love the cowl! Thanks for the generous giveaway!
    gussek on Ravelry

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  138. Gorgeous! I am RowdyGirl on Ravelry.

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  139. And I just shared your blog/giveaway on Facebook.

    RowdyGirl (Rav)

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  140. I tweeted here:
    https://twitter.com/DebbieGussek/status/364830363572371456

    gussek on Ravelry

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  141. I shared on Facebook here:
    https://www.facebook.com/dhallamek/posts/10200547007740798

    gussek on Ravelry

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  142. Pdkeller12:42 PM

    I am starting with the Jeanne Cowl.

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  143. Candace12:51 PM

    So awesome, Romi, that you honored Jeanne with the first Friends pattern. She works so hard for all of us and you are a very kind and generous friend to her.

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  144. How exciting! The cowl is beautiful!

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  145. Thanks for the giveaway! beautiful yarns and I love your designs.

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  146. I bought the zoo (love KnitCompanion!) (Kate64 from Ravelry)

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  147. The pattern is gorgeous as is all of your shawls! And the yarn looks delicious....yum:)

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  148. Anonymous12:59 PM

    Beautiful patterns:)
    apple380 on ravelry

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  149. Anonymous1:00 PM

    Congratulations! It is wonderful to see your patterns:)
    Yknitt on ravelry

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  150. Congrats on the new book, Romi!

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  151. so lovely, and that cowl looks super warm and snuggly!

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  152. Great give-away. I was showing a very new knitter my Elektra the other day. She was very impressed by lace and can't wait to learn purl.

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  153. Also shared the link on Facebook

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  154. Also tweeted @farliz

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  155. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  156. That is one beautiful cowl! I'm normally not a cowl person, but I think that one just made its way into my queue! Nice work!

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  157. Oh man oh man, I'm really pushing my luck here if I do happen to win again. In the off chance that I do, I am buying the eBook now just to make me eligible for that special, yarny goodness.

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  158. I love your patterns. Thank you for the giveaway. Shared on Facebook.

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  159. That's a pretty cowl & the yarn looks fabulous! Hope the pattern makes it to #1.

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  160. How very exciting!

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  161. Shared on Facebook.

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  162. Romi, I finally set up my blog but now cant figure out how to add my photo or friends. Hopefully you can find me The Wright Hands knit in Google. Hugs Karola

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  163. Shared on Ravelry.

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  164. I shared on Facebook

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  165. Love your Cowl for Jeanne (she does too!). Looking forward to seeing more.

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  166. I just bought the app on my iPhone, whoot!

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  167. Thanks for the giveaway. I am taking your class on Raverly.

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  168. I just bought the app on my iPhone. How fun Romi:-)

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  169. Anonymous1:57 PM


    Hurray! Congratulations on your new e-book. That is awesome!

    Thank you for sharing your patterns and yarny goodness with us. If selected, I'd love yarn #2 or yarn #3.

    Thanks!
    Purlescence on Ravelry

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  170. I commented on facebook, then I "shared" and posted to my timeline (Lucille Magilicutty) and I'm trying to find a way to post this on Knitting Paradise. Such lovely patterns and beautiful yarns...good luck everyone!

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  171. Beautiful cowl pattern. Would love to win.

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  172. Oooh... Patterns AND yarn? Happy face.

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  173. I posted on Twitter (@jenniferbatt)!

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  174. And, I posted on Facebook!

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  175. Absolutely Lovely shawls!!!! And pretty pretty yarn!!!
    ~Jessica, MonkeyButtBabies on Ravlery

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  176. Knitting this intriguing cowl will be my first one ever - couldn't resist starting it right now while I am on my summer holidays!
    sissu on Ravelry

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  177. Anonymous2:59 PM

    Oh please! Oh please pick my entry. My swap mate in the Ravelry Worldwide Shawl Exchange sent me Romi's first shawl collection. Any one of the yarn prizes would make a very special shawl.

    Thanks for such a great giveaway.


    Elky on Ravelry

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  178. Anonymous3:07 PM

    Ooh, excited for new Romi designs and in loooove with that aqua skein! I retweeted your contest: http://twitter.com/FeelGoodKnits

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  179. Anonymous3:11 PM

    How lovely of you. :-D
    - Joliekay from Ravelry

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  180. My Jeanne Cowl is my take along project this month to the local and state fairs to work on while I chaperone some fabulous 4-H Teens!! (Baby Llama and silk......just what might be needed for a little de-stress squooshing!!)

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  181. The cowl pattern is gorgeous and your giveaway is so generous.

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  182. Ready to cast on! Already purchased app and can't wait to get started.

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  183. Sounds like fun, Romi.
    Am about to queue Jeanne's Cowl now!

    rdtebby

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  184. stitchalong4:05 PM

    I am loving your new e-book and the app. Your projects are all beautiful and each one builds our skills and knowledge. Maybe by using your Y4 app I will actually figure out KC.

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  185. Signed up for 7 Small Shawls Y4 eBook subscription, can't wait to see what lovelies you have planned for this year.

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  186. How exciting! I have all of your other ebooks and am planning to buy this one soon. Maybe I will be lucky and win!

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  187. I love the cowl. It is beautiful! And the skeins of yarn are just stunning. I am excited to see the shawl patterns! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  188. My fingers are crossed that I will win!!! What a wonderful giveaway!

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  189. Thrilled to discover your blog! Great giveaway. Rav amchart

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  190. I am looking forward to the Year 4 designs and learning how to use knitCompanion at the same time.

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  191. I love all the choices. Always love your beautiful shawl patterns

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  192. Anonymous4:51 PM

    Such an awesome giveaway! I am a big fan of your designs, so this is quite exciting :) .

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  193. Anonymous4:53 PM

    Your on a roll, Rosemary!!

    Ba

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