giveaway #29
The winners of the Malabrigo Rios giveaway are:
Gracie is not my name....
Maegwin
Mary
Linda H
susanmhj
Fede
Amanda
&
Jenny May (renewedmind)
Congratulations! Please contact me at yarnonthehouse@gmail.com to claim your prizes.
I have a wonderful YouTube video interview to share with you this week with the wonderful and very talented Susan B. Anderson. She is just so sweet and easy to talk to! Take a listen...
Links and such from the videos:
- Susan B. Anderson's blog
- Spud & Chloe's blog - Spud says!
- Itty-Bitty Hats, Itty-Bitty Nursery, & Itty-Bitty Toys
- Artisan Books
- Spud & Chloe
- tea leaves cardigan by Melissa LaBarre
- Garter Yoke Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre
- Shalom Cardigan by Meghan McFarlane
- Top Down Raglan KAL (keep watching the blog for more info)
- Wendy Bernard
- Wendy's book on top-down sweater techniques Custom Knits
- Flamingo free pattern
- Melissa LaBarre & Cecily Glowik MacDonald
- Spud & Chloe: Outer, Sweater, & Fine yarns
- Popsicle Socks pattern by Susan
Thank you so much, Susan, for being our guest! Please come back and visit us anytime!! This week's sponsor, Spud & Chloe, was so very generous to offer a chance for one very lucky follower to win NINE skeins of Spud & Chloe Fine, the Popsicle Socks pattern, and a super cool Spud & Chloe box!
I would like you to do the following if you would like to be entered into this week's giveaway:
1. Read over the rules if you have not done so already.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post by the end of Sunday, 8/22/10, just saying HI! Susan wanted this week's comments to be simple and without any directions. Have fun!
I'll randomly pick the winners on Sunday and post the results on Monday along with the new giveaway, so be sure to check back. Good luck everyone.
Sincerely,
Ve




















August 17, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Hi to both Ve and Susan! I love reading your blogs.
August 17, 2010 at 1:05 AM
Hi, hi, hi! Does that get me three entries? ;)
August 17, 2010 at 1:32 AM
hi!
(and thanks for this giveaway!)
August 17, 2010 at 1:34 AM
Hi! :)
ilina (ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 1:58 AM
Hi!
And!
Thanks!
August 17, 2010 at 2:42 AM
Hi! Also, thank you :)
August 17, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Hi!! and thanks!
August 17, 2010 at 4:10 AM
Hi! (What a lovely giveaway!)
August 17, 2010 at 4:11 AM
Wow! I checked it twice - yippee! First time I've won!!!!Thank you!
August 17, 2010 at 4:13 AM
Hi! These giveaways are so much fun. Have a great day.
August 17, 2010 at 4:14 AM
And good morning and hi!
August 17, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Hello!!
August 17, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Hi! And what a fabulous giveaway. I have not had the chance to knit with Spud & Cloe yarns yet, but soon, very soon. Also, I just have to say that I absolutely adore Susan B. Anderson's Patterns. I have both Itty Bitty Hats and Nursery, but the toys are my favorite yet, so I must get my hands on that one. Thanks for the giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 4:52 AM
Oh love those socks!
August 17, 2010 at 4:54 AM
I would love a chance to win some Spud and Chloe yarn. I love Susan's designs.
August 17, 2010 at 4:55 AM
Hi! (and yay for spud & chloe!)
August 17, 2010 at 4:57 AM
This is a great give away! I follow Susan's blog and Spud and Chloe's and i've always wondered what the Spud and Chloe yarn felt like! wait, not felt, but to fell felt. haha!!
August 17, 2010 at 4:59 AM
I just love stripes. Those are lovely socks!
August 17, 2010 at 5:01 AM
Hi Ve, HI Susan! I LOVE those socks and would LOVE to make them as my first pair!!!
August 17, 2010 at 5:08 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 5:11 AM
O.M.G. I LOVED this interview. I have all of Susan's Itty Bitty books and it was so fun to actually feel like I was able to sit down with her! Thank you so much, Ve!
August 17, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Hi! I love Spud & Chloe!
August 17, 2010 at 5:14 AM
What an awesome giveaway! I love Spud & Chloe!
JPeled on ravelry
August 17, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Susan rocks! (= I love the popsicle socks!
August 17, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Hi Ve and Susan! I am presently moving (what a freaking mess) but I took the time to read the blogs and watch the videos. All I can say is WONDERFUL.
August 17, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Just hi. :-)
August 17, 2010 at 5:42 AM
I've heard a lot about spud and cloe but I haven't yet seen it in person. The socks are cute!
August 17, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Wow! What a great giveaway! I love Susan B. Anderson's patterns!
August 17, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Hi and thanks for these wonderful blog and yarn !!
August 17, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Hi!!! and thak you!!!! Lots of kisses
August 17, 2010 at 5:50 AM
Yay!! Luuuuuuv S&C. Awesome giveaway! Thanks, Ve. :-)
August 17, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Hi! :-D
August 17, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Hi ~ Thanks.
August 17, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Hi! Ooooh, fun pattern & gorgeous yarn!
August 17, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Hi! I love the range of knitting stuff you cover on your blog.
August 17, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Hi to both of you! Love S&C!! Love this blog! Have a fantastic week!
August 17, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Hi Susan!, What a great giveaway this week. :)
August 17, 2010 at 6:07 AM
HI! OMG me this time puleeeeease.
August 17, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Fun and great Giveaway! Enjoying the interviews.
August 17, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Hi! I love Susan's books and general awesomeness. Spud & Chloe has been a great development
August 17, 2010 at 6:14 AM
I love Susan and Spud and Chloe :) Would love to have all of this beautiful yarn!
August 17, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Hi All! The yarn in is gorgeous!
August 17, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Hi - What a great box of yarn.
Becky
August 17, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Hey!
August 17, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Hi! S&C is my fav! Thanks!
August 17, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Hi Susan!
August 17, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Hi. I just love those popsicle socks. I love the designs in the Itty Bitty books! I have to knit the flamingo!
August 17, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Hi all!
I met Susan when she was promoting "Itty Bitty Toys," and she is seriously the NICEST person!
August 17, 2010 at 6:36 AM
What a great giveaway! I read Susan's blog, too - love it!
August 17, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Hi and WOW!
August 17, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Hi
August 17, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Hi to you and Susan. I am in love with Spud and Chloe Sweater, and would love the chance to work with Fine.
August 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Hi! Hello!
August 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Hello! :)
I love S&C - such a great yarn! But I've only had the chance to try sweater. Trying fine would be great! :)
August 17, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Hi! I love the Spud and Chloe line!
August 17, 2010 at 6:59 AM
GREETINGS & WOW quite the giveaway, that 29th one. Count me in!
August 17, 2010 at 7:01 AM
HHIIIII!!! WOO HOO! I LOVE Spud and Chloe!!! And Susan is AWESOME!! Thank you for these give aways!
Amanda
amanda dot werling at gmail dot com
August 17, 2010 at 7:02 AM
Hi Ve and Susan!!! Love S&C :)
August 17, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Hi Susan! Love seeing you in the video!
Rhonda/Rhondito
August 17, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Good morning! Awesome giveaway! I've heard lots about Spud & Chloe but have never knit with it! I love all the patterns on the website.
August 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Hi id love to win that box
Thanks
August 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Oooh, I love "happy feet" socks. These look particularly happy. Never knit with this yarn yet.
August 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Hi! :D
Rav ID: kristyh1981
August 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Hi!
(And thanks!)
August 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Helloooooo!
August 17, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Good morning gals!
Thanks for having the giveaway.
I'm a big fan of Susan's and Spud and Chloe.
Great interview!
August 17, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Hi!
(Rav ID Whitney728)
August 17, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Love Spud and Chloe yarn. Currently having a grand time knitting the Dream Catcher Baby Blanket.
August 17, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Hi! What a great giveaway! Thanks!
August 17, 2010 at 7:09 AM
I have never used Spud & Cloe yarns before! THe do look yummy!
August 17, 2010 at 7:10 AM
Just Subscribed to your blog - AWESOME giveaway - TY!! Susan B. Anderson & S&C rocks :)
Ravelry @~ mamajoss
August 17, 2010 at 7:13 AM
I really love Spud and Chloe, and have been eying that sock pattern for a while now. This is such a great giveaway!!
August 17, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Howdy. :) Love the giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Hi Susan,
What a great giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Loved the interview!
August 17, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Hi, I just found your blog today after reading Knitted Bliss then clicking on the link to the lovely Never Not Knitting (which was new to me too)! I have all of Susan's Itty Bitty Books and love her patterns, this is a great giveaway and I'd love a chance to win. :) I'm adding you to my reads too. Love your blog.
Hugs Denise
ravelry - knittingden
August 17, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Hi! Great blog, and great video interview format! Knit on!
August 17, 2010 at 7:25 AM
Thanks for the give away. I just found the spud and chloe blog a few days ago and love it.
August 17, 2010 at 7:28 AM
hi! i love the yarn (and susan) this is a great giveaway :]
August 17, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Hi! That sock pattern makes my heart skip a beat!
August 17, 2010 at 7:32 AM
hello!
i love the spud & chloe blog! susan makes everything about it so interesting, and her personal style goes so well with that yarn.
the yarn includes some of my favourite colours, i'd love to win it!
cheers!
August 17, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Hi! Spud & Chloe yarn makes me happy!
August 17, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Hi from thankfully much cooler MN!
August 17, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Doh - the MN comment was from me, ccknits on Ravelry. Apparently I should drink my caffeine before posting. Sorry!
August 17, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Hi, Just found the Spud and Chloe blog last night. Love what I saw.
August 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM
HI!!!!!
August 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Wonderful to see Susan over here at YOtH.
August 17, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Hi!
Hi!
Hi!
3 times because it's from Europe, can you hear me?
August 17, 2010 at 8:01 AM
HI...I am addicted to Spud and Chloe yarn!
August 17, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Hi Susan. Love your patterns and yarn!
August 17, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Hi! What a cute little box of colors. :)
August 17, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM
hi-diddly-ho, what a great giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Hi! Thanks so much for an awesome giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Hi!
I follow Susan on twitter and found your blog with her interview from her tweet. I'm so glad that I did! Great interview and great blog!!!!
August 17, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Hello! Thanks for hosting the giveaway :)
SarahVV on Rav
August 17, 2010 at 8:41 AM
I love Spud and Chloe!!!!
August 17, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Hi! :D
August 17, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Howdy!
Thanks for everything!
August 17, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Hi! Love the blogs!!
August 17, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Hi! Such great colors!
August 17, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Hi. I love all the Itty Bitty Books! I have yet to try the Spud and Chloe yarns, but every intention of doing so.
(Let's see if I can get this comment thingy to work this week...)
August 17, 2010 at 8:53 AM
greetings from MN!
August 17, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Hi there!
August 17, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Greetings and Salutations from San Diego!!! Thanks for this great giveaway.
August 17, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Hi there! Always wanted to work with Spud n' Chloe.
August 17, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Hello! May your day be full of knitting goodness! :)
August 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Hi! greetings from Chile :D.
August 17, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Hi to Susan! I am an avid reader of her blog and an adoring fan. I have all the Itty Bitty books and have made several of the hats for my daughter. I'm currently working on the hippo toy from Itty Bitty toys. Her patterns are so fun and classic. I also really love Spud & Chloe yarn and patterns. I have the baby bartlett set pattern & yarn that I need to knit at some point.
August 17, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Hi! And I have to also say that the prize this week is simply drool-worthy!
(Muppetfeet on Ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Hello! Thanks so much for another great drawing!
August 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Hi! Thanks for the giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Hi! Love Spud & Chloe!!
Lorie
August 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Hi Susan. Just found your blog through another blog of one of your winners! Don't you love word of "typing"? :) And HI!!! Or....Guten Tag in German (where I"m living now!)
August 17, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Hi! I love Spud & Chloe!
August 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM
HI!! I love, too, the Spud & Chloe yarn. :-)
Zowmom on ravelry
August 17, 2010 at 9:45 AM
oooo I am loving Spud and Chloe and Yarn on the house and would welcome these goodies.
August 17, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Hi! I've been wanting to try Spud and Chloe for awhile now. Those yarns look so fun!
Thanks :)
August 17, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Hi
August 17, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Hi Ve and Susan! love those socks.
Good luck everyone :D
August 17, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Hi, thanks for another great giveaway. Jenny (tiedyedmomma on Ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Ooooh!!! I love love love Spud and Chloe yarn and patterns. Would love to win this giveaway too. Thanks so much! (Crossing my fingers!)
August 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Hi! :D Love Susan, love Susan's books & blogs, love YOTH, love Spud and Chloe....love all around!
August 17, 2010 at 10:11 AM
hi! this is an AWESOME giveaway- i love making socks!
August 17, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Hi! I'm so happy that I found the Rav group today! Now I have a chance at that wonderful prize! samm@ravelry
August 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Hi! Oooh, lovely colours.
August 17, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Hi - I just finished knitting a pair of socks made w/Spud and Chloe...first time using the yarn and it was fabulous. I love the color (Bright pink) and it provides wonderful stitch definition. Have a super day!
August 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Thanks for a great interview with Susan B. Anderson. I love her and her patterns!
August 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I have been seeing information on this yarn for quite some time and I have followed Susan B since I first started reading knitting blogs.
August 17, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Hi! Enjoyed the interview!
August 17, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Hi! I've been wanting to try that yarn...
August 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Hi! I love a give-away! I never win, but I "meet" lots of new blogs and yarn sites this way. :) thanks!!
August 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Hi! I loved the "chat" with Susan B. Anderson. I have her Itty Bitty Toys and I LOVE it! It was fun to learn more about one of my favorite designers :-)
August 17, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I would love to win!
August 17, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Hi Susan! I m here! Thank you so much!
marcelamacari on ravelry
August 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Hi! Love the blog!
mohknits
August 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Hi there! Love Spud and Chloe - thanks for the opportunity!
August 17, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Hi.
August 17, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Great interview! Love the giveaway, I can't wait to see who the lucky winner is.
August 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Hi! Beautiful stuff!
jwandpjc@yahoo.com
August 17, 2010 at 11:23 AM
hello!
(this site is awesome!)
August 17, 2010 at 11:31 AM
I love Susan's patterns. She has the sweetest baby designs. :)
August 17, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Hi and thank you for this :)
August 17, 2010 at 11:34 AM
HI Ve! Thanks for the mega awesome offer! That's a super special prize, good luck to everyone! I'm PurlVerde on Ravelry, see ya 'round!
August 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Hi! :)
August 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM
hi!
August 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Thanks for offering this opportunity to win S&C - one of my fave yarns for sure ! Nice interview Susan with Ve - thanks to you both - I have become a follower of your blog. thanks Melody Bryan
mbryan10@comcast.net
August 17, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Hi!
Jen (zgma on Ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Hi susan! Summer is winding down, hope your relaxing and not stuck in the traffic with the presidents visit today!
August 17, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Hi! Thank you for this awesome giveaway. I would love to win! :)
Kristi ~ Ohio
queenbee1958 (on Ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM
HI!!!!!!!
August 17, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Wow, what a giveaway - thanks for sharing on Rav (again!)
Hi! :)
That box of yarns looks just like a bowl of jellybeans... off to raid the cupboard, thanks :)
August 17, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Hi to both of you. I'm new to this blog but its great!
jsample (on ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
I have never made socks- this would surely be a great reason to give them a go!
August 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Hi to both of you. I'm new to this blog but its great!
jsample (on ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM
August 17, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Hi!
mhrycauk(ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 12:12 PM
hi, just love the spud and chloe yarn!!!
August 17, 2010 at 12:15 PM
wow! what a great prize. so much yummy yarn!
August 17, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Hi!!! The yarn is gorgeous and I would love to win! (:
(JMJ697MN at Ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Wow, can you say awesome? Hello and pick me, please!
August 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM
What a great interview! I love hearing about the new book that Susan is working on. I can't wait until it comes out. How fun! The giveaway is amazing too! Wow! I would love to win. :)
August 17, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Hi! This looks great!
August 17, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Hi and thanks!
August 17, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Hi-- Enjoyed the show. Looking forward to the raglan knitalong.
August 17, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Hi! Susie is awesome :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Hi!
August 17, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Hi! :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Hi Susan and Ve.
August 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Thanks for the Spud & Chloe giveaway.
August 17, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Hi ladies! Thanks so much for the wonderful podcast! I enjoy susan's designs so much!
k-knits on ravelry
August 17, 2010 at 1:31 PM
I love Spud & Chloe, and those socks are so great!
August 17, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Hi :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Susan is great and so is this giveaway!! :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:49 PM
We LOVE crocheting with S&C in this house! Thanks for the cool interview. :-)
August 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Hi there! :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Hello!
August 17, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Hi! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Hi Susan...love you and your blog! :)
August 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Hi! I'd love some new fancy yarn to make up baby stuff!!! (Due 1/27)
August 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Hi Susan!
August 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Hi! :0) Love the Itty Bitty Toys book! I'm working my way through the projects. The socks look awesome, and I'd love to try the yarn out! I don't think I've seen it in the LYS's around here.
August 17, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Hi! What a wonderful Giveaway!
Sam buckets19@hotmail.com
August 17, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Hi! :)
August 17, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Hi! What a great giveaway.
eawilson (on ravelry)
August 17, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Hi! I love Susan's patterns and Spud & Chloe!
August 17, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Hi! Great giveaway - thanks for the chance to win!
edina_tien@yahoo.com
August 17, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Hi Susan!
August 17, 2010 at 2:22 PM
I am very excited about this giveaway. I have been knitting with S&C Sweater since it first came out and LOVE it! My first knit was from Susan Itty Bitty Hats book and I have been hooked ever since. I would love to win this sock yarn and begin knitting socks....I have several S&C patterns to put in the box....Thanks for the opportunity!
Jimberlys
jnp1982@msn.com
August 17, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Hi! Wonderful giveaway!
August 17, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Love the blogs ! Thanks !Kim O
August 17, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Hi Susan, I love your patterns and keeping up with your blog!
August 17, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Hi! love the sock yarn! love to win it!
liz@lizmonroe.com
August 17, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Hi,
I have the book Itty Bitty Toys, and it's adorable!
August 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Susan looks adorable in her interview. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. I'm a huge fan of Susan and S & C!
August 17, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Hi! Love S&C and Susan. This is a great blog and I need to add it to my list!
Kelly
Dallas, TX
klmccown (ravelry)