Super Duper Double The Crochet Dude and Amineko Holiday Goodness Giveaway

We're not really giving away The Crochet Dude, although I could totally see him strutting his stuff at one of those bachelor auctions and I would be bidding like a fiend! But I digress. We have 2 fabulous Holiday Goodness Giveaway prize packages of The Crochet Dude hooks, stress relieving gloves, stitch markers and tools along with some great crochet books for you to enter to win today.

To enter to win this first prize package that includes The Crochet Dude Hooks and tools with a copy of the super cute book Hello My Name is Amineko, answer the question here in today's comments section by Midnight ET Tuesday, December 28, 2010 and you're in the running.

The Question:

What is your favorite crochet stitch? Or, if you aren't a crocheter, what's your favorite crochet item you have seen?

To enter to win this second prize package of The Crochet Dude goodies and the book The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet: Basics, Stitch Patterns, Projects for All Methods of Crochet, pop on over to This Post at The Crochet Dude's Blog and answer his question.

The fine print:

You may enter once at each location.

Open to US residents only; winners must provide a physical address (no PO Boxes).

More about the books:

 

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

Basics, Stitch Patterns, Projects for All Methods of Crochet

by

Margaret Hubert

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including:

• Tunisian
• Filet
• Intermeshing
• Broomstick lace
• Bruges lace
• Freeform crochet

It includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of hundreds of stitch patterns with complete instructions. This handy guide also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items!

Margaret Hubert designs for yarn companies and book and magazine publishers including Crochet, Interweave Press, Quick and Easy Crochet, Crochet Fantasy, and Belle Armoire. She teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings and rarely misses a national conference in the needle arts field. A world traveler, Margaret pays close attention to the fashions in Europe and spots style trends as they hit New York. She is equally as passionate about knitting and crochet, and can design patterns for either, in any size or shape. Among her specialties, she is a master at free-form crochet.

She is the author of 11 other books including five books in our Hooked series, Knits for Men, Plus Size Crochet, and Knit or Crochet: Have It Your Way.

And

 Hello My Name is Amineko

by

Nekoyama

Hello My Name is Amineko follows the journey of Amineko the Crochet Cat and his crocheted friends as they eat, sleep, and have lots of fun and adventures. The book comes with complete step-by-step photography and instructions for creating an Amineko of your very own and personalizing this cute cat with different facial expressions, clothing, and even bedding. Hundreds of color photographs tell the adorable tales, and mischief, that Amineko and his friends find themselves in, with complete instructions for knitting adventures of your own.

Born in Tokyo 1967, Nekoyama has been a life-long lover of cats. Cats and their endearing mischief have never failed to cheer her up. She created her first Amineko by accident and has never looked back. Today, she and her husband are the proud parents of many Aminekos. Nekoyama’s first book, A Day In the Life of Amineko, was published in Japan in 2005. 

Comments

[Snap]

I love to crochet and could really use those stress relieving gloves (not to mention all the other wonderful goodies)! I like making cables in crochet. People don't expect cables in crochet!!!!!!!

[mary]

I am dying to learn how to make a granny square blanket!!! Black with colors!

[Bonney]

I am Desperate to learn how to crochet! I saw the cutest crocheted Christmas tree on the kpixie website. I know 2 people who would love this tree and I want one too! Stress relieving gloves help with my knitting too!

[Sharon]

There are so many different types of stitches and picking a favorite is very hard! Let's say, my favorite is the "chain" because that's where it all starts! :)

[Sharon P]

My favorite crochet stitch is a cluster stitch - at the end of the stitch I am amazed at the fact it works! I like making flowers composed of cluster stitches.

[pam]

My favorite stitch is cable thanks to the crochet dude. Could really use one of those stress gloves.

[Sheila S.Glendale,AZ]

My favorite crochet stitch is the half double stitch.love the way it is worked.

[Carol Anderson]

I have entered many a give-away, but I really need new HOOKS! My favorite stitch would be the Treble Crochet, 'cause it makes me feel so "professional".

[Dianna Alford]

My favorite stitch is the hdc it easy and fun. I love to crochet and learn new things all the time.

[Barbara Moore]

What an awesome giveaway you have going on here! My favorite stitch would have to be the double crochet stitch.