My first Give Away!

Posted by Inger Carina | Filed under Crochet, granny squares

First: Thank you
During the night I had my 3000nd visitor! It’s amazing THREE THOUSAND visitors, it blows my mind! I’m so happy for all of you that has visited me and all of you that has listed me in your blogrolls. Nice people posted my stuff on Makezine & Craftzine (great webMagz check them out) My flowers on a stem was in Dagens Nyheter (Sweden’s largest morning paper) and my lovely brother did a shout out on his super funny blog (Swedish blog). Thank you all! I love that you helped me to make this connection with all you fellow crafters out there.

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Then: Story
Went on vacation without a craft project – forgot my craft-bag – so I found this yummy thick paper gift-wrap string and a nr7(millimeter) crochet hook at the supermarket in Borlänge City. Vibrant colors. Love texture, so I crocheted standard granny squares and they have a great bulky feel. They turned out big, each is 22x22cm (approx 9×9 inch) with 4 rows. Put six together to make a carpet 68x45cm (27x18inch).

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My first Give Away!

I will ship this carpet to you anywhere in the world. Just make a comment on this post before 00:00 (Stockholm time) the night to Monday 28th of January (I give it a little time because I’m not sure someone really wants it :-) If it’s more than one person posting, I use ”random.org” to draw lots. You don’t have to formulate anything if you don’t want to – just post somewhere I can get a hold of you.
Don’t worry I won’t send you my worn floral folklore clogs :-) It’s just for the image. If you are interested in folklore as The Dalahorse and clogs like this – check this site out.

Permalink | januari 6th, 2008

25 Responses to “My first Give Away!”

  1. kjl3694 Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 14:49

    I love the rug! My first time here…a great blog, glad I found it.
    Kjl3694@yahoo.com

  2. Cattis Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 15:42

    cool matta!
    Häftig idé att virka med snören…
    å himla läckra färger.

  3. lusks Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 15:47

    Found you at Granny-Along. Will be a frequent visitor, love the colours, what a great idea too!!!

    lusks@omne.uk.net

  4. a.haun Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 17:13

    Just discovered your blog – love it and the rug.

  5. meg Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 20:26

    a granny square rug! what a great idea.

  6. AnnieB Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 21:13

    hi there – found you via grannyalong – I like this carpet (and your clogs too!). I read your last post about the nightowl credit card crochetting project and am not sure I have recovered from the laughter that ensued yet. We crafters truly are insane – in the best possible way of course!
    am ading you to my bloglines right now – keep up the craziness…please

  7. mama2stmh Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 23:12

    What a nice rug. It would make for a lovely transition from our children’s garden to their ”classroom”. Happy 2008 to you and yours :)

  8. Dennylyn Says:
    januari 6th, 2008 at 23:35

    Love the bright colors! They make me feel like spring will indeed arrive after the grey skies we’re ”enjoying” now are gone.

  9. Erin Says:
    januari 7th, 2008 at 1:41

    Hi, I saw your postingn on the granny along site and thought I’d check it out. The rug is lovely–you’re very talented. I’d love to be entered to win. Thanks!

  10. suzanne Says:
    januari 7th, 2008 at 2:55

    Ooooh, oooooh….I want it!!!! It’s so pretty that I think I’d have to hang it up on the wall rather than leave it on the floor!

  11. Olga Says:
    januari 7th, 2008 at 10:56

    Hello there!

    Pretty stuff as usual! Happy new craft year 2008!
    You know where to find me…at home making things…

  12. bittycakes Says:
    januari 7th, 2008 at 23:48

    love the rug! those are some of my favorite colors. i also love the post where you crocheted a design based on your wallpaper! i don’t know how to crochet but i’d love to see how it’s turned out.

    i’m enjoying your blog and adding you to my reader…

  13. Glasgow Lindsay Says:
    januari 8th, 2008 at 2:31

    I came from the Granny Along Blog. What a wonderful idea you had! It is so pretty too! :0)

  14. Anna Says:
    januari 8th, 2008 at 10:29

    Lovely colors and a great size on the hook. I’m still working with 3mm to complete the shawl. N says thank you to B&M on her first birthday.

  15. Inger C Says:
    januari 8th, 2008 at 11:57

    Thanks everyone! I’m soooo happy you like it!
    bittycakes: I’m still working on the wallpaper, have to rip a lot because it’s not turning out like the wallpaper at all :-D but I’m still on it. I post the result.
    Thank you again everyone!
    Inger Carina

  16. inkberryblue Says:
    januari 9th, 2008 at 3:53

    I’ve also found my way here via the Granny~Along blog. Your rug is gorgeous! I love the colours and the texture.

  17. LORRIE Says:
    januari 9th, 2008 at 22:14

    Inger,
    My daughter (a librarian in Alabama, USA) posted your great site on our family ning (all around Washington DC). Your ideas are inspirational. Cool fun creations! I put you in my favorites folder.

  18. Amber Says:
    januari 12th, 2008 at 22:14

    I love it!! Very creative and I love the color scheme. Cute!!!

  19. Working Mom Knits Says:
    januari 14th, 2008 at 21:25

    Are you kidding? OF COURSE SOMEONE WANTS YOUR RUG – and that someone is ME! It is wonderful!!!
    please email to tell me that I’ve won it : )
    mommyofdennis@gmail.com

    ps: completely jealous of your iphone too.

  20. Anonymous Says:
    januari 17th, 2008 at 3:28

    I REALLY LOVE YOUR GRANNYSQUARE RUG!! I REALLY LOVE THE COLORS!!! I REALLY WANT THIS!!! PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF I HAVE WON IT!!!
    THANK-YOU,ELIZABETH
    lizandtim@bevcomm.net

  21. Anonymous Says:
    januari 17th, 2008 at 3:31

    I REALLY LOVE YOUR GRANNY SQUARE RUG!! I REALLY LOVE THE COLORS!!! I REALLY WANT THIS!!! PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF I HAVE WON IT!!!
    THANK-YOU,ELIZABETH
    lizandtim@bevcomm.net

  22. Jenna Z Says:
    januari 25th, 2008 at 15:39

    Ooh, that is so lovely, the exact colors I am wanting to do my laundry room/mudroom in! Thanks for the chance to win!

  23. Allison Says:
    januari 26th, 2008 at 17:52

    Your carpet is great! Just the colors I always am drawn too. Paper string. Cool!
    What an amazing creative person you are. I can relate with the new idea haunting you til you do something about it. I love your crocheted wall paper and credit cards too. Impressive!

  24. Lotten Says:
    januari 27th, 2008 at 15:15

    Oj, vilken tur att jag kollade en sista gång – Min kommentar kom visst inte fram…Jag fepplade nog till det ;-)

    Jag vill ju gärna vara med i utlottningen av den fina mattan…

    nastet@hotmail.com

  25. Inger C Says:
    januari 27th, 2008 at 23:04

    Ding dong! Now it’s over 00:00 o’clock Stockholm time and I’m closing the Give away! Thank you for participating!
    /Inger C

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