A Blue Cowl and a Giveaway
I knit another cowl yesterday (the Delores Park Cowl) with yarn I'd received the day before from Eat.Sleep.Knit. My local yarn shop doesn't carry the chunky Malabrigo and I wanted to use the yarn that the pattern called for, so when Ravelry recommended Eat.Sleep.Knit in the online store options, I clicked it. Service was super-fast and my yarn arrived on a day (Monday) when most yarn shops are closed anyway. I'd never knit with the chunky before and I loved it, so it's definitely on my list to knit again. This serene blue is the Blue Surf colorway.
The cowl craziness is due to my wanting to find some quick knits for loved ones who need some warmth. They're one-skein, instant gratification projects and fast enough to knit during other ongoing projects.
For a Socktoberfest surprise, click behind the cut:
So I'm having a giveaway for Socktoberfest! It's been a crazy couple of weeks here and stressful too, so I didn't get to blog about Socktoberfest like I had planned. On my initial Socktoberfest post, I showed you a sock-in-progress and several of you commented that you liked the color (Morello Mash), so I bought another skein to give away to a lucky reader to celebrate the end of Socktoberfest. Included in the package will be a mix CD created with the help of iTunes new "Genius" feature, which I love. (If you haven't tried it already, please do)! NO rules - just leave a comment and I'll draw a name based on the random number generator. You have until midnight (in YOUR local time zone) on October 31st to leave a comment!
Comments
Oh, pick me, pick me! I LOVE that color.
Posted by: Sallie | October 29, 2008 10:25 AM
Count me in! :D Love the cowl. I love malabrigo chunky but not as much as the worsted. I went to the eat.sleep.knit site last night after you posted this on Ravelry and I'm impressed with their design. Such a great looking site.
Posted by: Liz | October 29, 2008 10:33 AM
What a gorgeous cowl. I think I might have to get on board and knit myself one.
Posted by: jaya | October 29, 2008 10:34 AM
Yum yum yum. And I love your embossed leaves socks - they look just right in a semi-solid, I think.
Posted by: Kate | October 29, 2008 10:58 AM
Yummy cowl and yummy yarn! I hope you pick me as a winner! ; )
Posted by: Valerie | October 29, 2008 11:32 AM
Lovely cowl! Can't resist red yarn...it's so seasonal:~D
Posted by: Lana | October 29, 2008 11:39 AM
I'm in. Loving the Genius playlists too!
Posted by: Lauren | October 29, 2008 11:55 AM
How nice of you to have a giveaway! I would love to receive that gorgeous yarn.
Posted by: Niki | October 29, 2008 12:03 PM
Love the cowl, I'm definitely remembering this pattern for future Christmas gifts!
Posted by: Ellen | October 29, 2008 12:18 PM
Lovely color. And I'm a huge fan of Genius as well!
Posted by: la güera | October 29, 2008 12:27 PM
I'm really getting into the "instant gratification" projects with the holidays looming. I might actually get my Christmas knitting finished on time! :)
Posted by: Kristen | October 29, 2008 12:54 PM
OMG OMG OMG I loooove that color! But I don't want any more yarn! ;) If I get chosen, let's think of some fun way to give it away to someone else.
And yah, I *love* the Genius feature in iTunes! We have a HUGE music collection, but I never listen to it, because I never know where to start! Now, I can queue up 100 songs and rock out all night (and then some)!
Posted by: Vanessa | October 29, 2008 01:37 PM
I have been hesitant to try the Genius feature but I will give it a go. Love the cowl!
Posted by: Amber | October 29, 2008 01:45 PM
Oh that looks lovely, the blue is very pretty!
Posted by: Laura | October 29, 2008 01:50 PM
Genius is great! The cowl looks very snuggly and the morello mash color is to die-for! thx for the opportunity.
Posted by: gina | October 29, 2008 01:54 PM
Both the cowl and the yarn look so yummy!
Posted by: Jackie | October 29, 2008 01:59 PM
Love your cowl! Please enter me in your contest.
Posted by: Karen | October 29, 2008 02:01 PM
The cowl and the yarn are both lovely. Very nice!
Posted by: Karin | October 29, 2008 02:02 PM
I didn't know malabrigo made a chunky!!!! Where have I been!?!?!?
Posted by: Nell | October 29, 2008 02:10 PM
*elbows Sallie out of the way*
No, no, pick me! That red is gorgeous! :o)
Posted by: elizabeth | October 29, 2008 02:15 PM
heeeee What, am I commenter number seven eleven?? :D It IS pretty yarn though.
Posted by: stacey | October 29, 2008 02:21 PM
What a lovely, generous prize.
That cowl does look wonderfully soft and cozy.
Posted by: Pork with Bones | October 29, 2008 03:04 PM
No entry from me. Just wanted to say the blue cowl is such a pretty pretty color!
Posted by: tiennie | October 29, 2008 03:27 PM
Hmmm... I got a bunch of chunky in the great malabrigo mauling of 2008. Maybe I should use a skein for something simple.
Posted by: chrispy | October 29, 2008 03:37 PM
No entry for me either...I'm not a very good sock knitter.
The cowl is so pretty! What a great gift!
Posted by: Christie | October 29, 2008 04:18 PM
no entry for me Janet(I already have that same yummy yarn!) beautiful cowl.
Posted by: Theresa | October 29, 2008 04:49 PM
Ooo pretty! Happy Socktoberfest. :)
Posted by: edina | October 29, 2008 04:53 PM
So sweet of you to share! Thanks!
Posted by: Sonya | October 29, 2008 05:51 PM
I am cowl crazy and sock crazy, too! I'd love to win.
Posted by: Sally B | October 29, 2008 07:29 PM
mmmmmmmmorellomash!
I haven't tried Genius yet - I really must - would be interesting to see what iTunes would come up with out of my (somewhat eclectic) song collection!
Posted by: Rose Red | October 29, 2008 07:35 PM
Love the cowl, love the color, love the blog. Need I say more???
Posted by: Rita | October 29, 2008 07:44 PM
My comment went away I think, so I'll try again.
Lovely cowl--chunky malabrigo sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Brenda | October 29, 2008 08:40 PM
What a gorgeous color! (both of them that is). The sock yarn makes me think of cranberry sauce...
Posted by: porpoise | October 29, 2008 08:54 PM
What a pretty cowl - I never thought to use a chunky yarn. I am worried about making a cowl out of Malabrigo...I would just keep rubbing the cowl against my face when wearing it :)
Posted by: kelly-ann | October 29, 2008 09:12 PM
Yarn, yes please! Nice colour, one I doesn`t have in my stash (maybe the only one, judging by the proportions of it...)
Posted by: Siena | October 30, 2008 04:30 AM
Pick me! Pick Me! gorgeous cowl by the way. I think I am going to have to give this Malabrigo chunky a try.
Posted by: Rachel | October 30, 2008 05:28 AM
I just knit with my first Malabrigo, both chunky and worsted. Almost yummy enough to make me want to move where it's cold enough to wear it! I knit a Delores Park Cowl too (and matching wristers) and despite it being over 80 last week, I didn't want to take it off :)
Posted by: Debi | October 30, 2008 05:58 AM
Beautiful cowl! I may have to make one out of that yarn :)
Posted by: Theresa | October 30, 2008 08:02 AM
What a great color. I'm always amazed by your knits and how wonderful your work is.
Posted by: Wendy | October 30, 2008 08:56 AM
Love the yarn especially the color...
Posted by: Geri | October 30, 2008 09:51 AM
Didn't October go so fast? I didn't even get round to joining Soctoberfest! I love the blue cowl.
Posted by: Lin | October 30, 2008 10:39 AM
That yarn color is super yummy!! I hope my name pops up:) This is fun:)
Posted by: Jeanie | October 30, 2008 12:06 PM
what fun! love the cowl - and love the color. Best wishes to all entrants for such a great give-away! You're the best, Janet.
Posted by: seashoreknits | October 30, 2008 12:08 PM
Please pick me. I love the color.
Posted by: Pat | October 30, 2008 01:25 PM
Janet: You KNOW that is my favorite color. Your long lost friend, Mariann. Back in Wisconsin, where it is COLD.
Posted by: Mariann W | October 30, 2008 01:27 PM
I have never entered anything like this before. What fun! I'll keep my knitting needles crossed.
Posted by: Beverly Bortner | October 30, 2008 02:45 PM
Yes please!!!!! Yarn and music!!!!!
Posted by: Catherine | October 30, 2008 02:50 PM
Hi! I just learned how to knit a few weeks ago, and found your blog. Wow, knitting is addictive, huh? I had no idea! I've been knitting every day since I started. :)
Posted by: Nicole | October 30, 2008 03:27 PM
You done gone Cowl Crazy! Ark ark.
Posted by: Debbie | October 30, 2008 04:51 PM
Yum, what a decadent, delicious red!! I covet that skein.
Posted by: Katie | October 30, 2008 05:48 PM
Lovely squooshy looking cowl there! And that Jitterbug is gorgeous, too.
Posted by: Chris | October 30, 2008 07:23 PM
The yarn in Embossed Leaves is a great combo to celebrate Socktober!
Posted by: Diane | October 31, 2008 05:47 AM
Gorgeous deep red!
Posted by: Nuala | October 31, 2008 05:55 AM
What a beautiful prize. Please add me to the list.
Posted by: Lucette | October 31, 2008 06:27 AM
And Eat.Sleep.Knit. has pretty good prices, too!
Posted by: trek | October 31, 2008 06:37 AM
Janet, I love the genius feature, too! Also, Eat.Sleep.Knit is a great little store, and did you know that she's now having a 20% sale at the moment?
Posted by: Heather | October 31, 2008 06:57 AM
I would love to be entered. That is a beautiful cowl! :)
Posted by: Jenn | October 31, 2008 07:46 AM
I would love a chance to win that lovely yarn. Your cowl is cozy and soft-looking and I love the idea that it can be knit up so quickly...Christmas is coming too fast. :)
Posted by: Beth | October 31, 2008 07:52 AM
I've just cast on my first cowl, but I can already tell that it won't be my last one! They're fun, addictive knits, and yours is beautiful!
Posted by: Gladys | October 31, 2008 08:18 AM
I just had to comment on that cowl - malabrigo yumminess to keep you warm!
Posted by: Guinifer | October 31, 2008 08:20 AM
Gorgeous Cowl! I've never used Malibrigo before... it's on my wish list.
Posted by: Heide | October 31, 2008 08:29 AM
Yo-happy scary day to you! Chris sent me here- very nice yarn you got there around your neck!
Posted by: olga | October 31, 2008 08:37 AM
Ooo! Love that Malabrigo color. Must resist the urge to run to the yarn store and buy some for myself....
Posted by: BunnyQueen | October 31, 2008 08:40 AM
Would love a CD mix, oh and yarn too.
Posted by: laurie | October 31, 2008 08:44 AM
I will delurk...the color is very pretty.
Posted by: Mary | October 31, 2008 08:45 AM
I love your cowl, and please count me in - that's gorgeous yarn!
Posted by: Nicole (ikkinlala) | October 31, 2008 08:52 AM
Mmmm. Red! I love red.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 31, 2008 10:10 AM
Ooooh very nice colour... I adore red! And I like your cowl, it looks really comfy and nice (and in malabrigo it should feel nice too)
Posted by: Karen S | October 31, 2008 10:19 AM
I've got to make one of those cowls. It looks sooo warm and comfortable.
Happy Halloween! Stop reading and go eat candy.
Posted by: Diane | October 31, 2008 10:23 AM
Love the color - pick me! I know I'll win : - )
Posted by: HB | October 31, 2008 10:43 AM
that is a gorgeous color!
Posted by: Mary | October 31, 2008 11:19 AM
I heart red. Pick me!
Posted by: kmkat | October 31, 2008 11:29 AM
Gorgeous yarn!! :)
Posted by: Kassia | October 31, 2008 11:39 AM
Thanks for the review of Malabrigo chunky--I will definitely add that to my "must-try" list!
My husband and I have tried out the Genuis feature of iTunes a few times, and we're pretty impressed. Occasionally there's a surprise (how does Simon and Garfunkel's "Homeward Bound" connect to the Cranberries?), but most of the suggestions make sense.
Posted by: Marsha | October 31, 2008 12:14 PM
Love the cowl and the yarn. Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 31, 2008 12:23 PM
Ooh, lots of 'pick me's'!
I came over from Stumbling Over Chaos and am glad I did! Nice cowl! I love reds, so if randomness is kind to me, I will give the yarn (and the mix CD) a good home. Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Cathy-Cate | October 31, 2008 12:38 PM
The yarn loves beautiful...and I really need to add some red to my stash....thanks.
Posted by: sharon | October 31, 2008 01:41 PM
What a gorgeous color! That cowl is lovely. And the Jitterbug, too!
Posted by: 5elementknitr | October 31, 2008 02:43 PM
I followed Chaotic Chris' contest link and found your cowl. Perfect! I have a skein of Malabrigo Chunky languishing in my stash. Using that will make room for the lushess skein of sock yarn. :-)
Posted by: Betty | October 31, 2008 02:49 PM
Beautifuk cowl, love the color. Found you thro Stumblingover Chaos.
Posted by: paula | October 31, 2008 04:03 PM
One skein projects are fab, aren't they? Happy Halloween.
Posted by: mrspao | October 31, 2008 04:33 PM
I like the speckliness of your cowl. (I'll have to actually try Genius now!)
Posted by: naomi | October 31, 2008 07:03 PM
*throwing elbows in wildly*
gorgeous cowl! one-skein warmness rules.
i *love* the colour of that skein. if the random no. genny doesn't pick me i might have to buy me some... =)
Posted by: obsidiankitten | October 31, 2008 07:28 PM
oh! Cowls appear to be all the rage...and I love the color of both of those yarns! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Spritely Stephanie | October 31, 2008 10:09 PM
I love your cowl and I'm in to knitting them too - I just did the Birthday Cowl for a gift, they're so quick to knit ;)
I'm too late for the giveaway, but best of luck to everyone that entered :)
Posted by: Denise | November 2, 2008 06:18 PM
Oh, what a bad time to go on vacation!
Posted by: Celeste | November 3, 2008 01:14 PM