Friday, May 9, 2014

What Time it is?

Well, there are several answers to that questions......

1) Camp Loopy Time
2) Tour de Sock Time
3) Grand opening of a store time
4) GIVEAWAY time

So jumping to numbers 3 and 4.....as I have been teasing for a while, my best friend, Darlene aka AwesomeGrannie, has been sewing bags for a while and finally opened up her shop yesterday and has a ravelry group (you may want to join....she might be giving away a set of bags)..  Her bags are soooooo awesome, but you have been seeing them since February when she gave me a bag for my birthday.  Now you can get a bag of your own at her store....I know you will love them!  To tie that in with number 4.....since my bloggiversary....I want to blogGIVEersary you a set of Darlene's bags!





Now....to tie that into number one......Darlene made the above yellow bag set way before the announcement of Camp loopy (this past Wednesday)....this camping material is PERFECT for Camp Loopy...and the trailer in this material even look like the one that Sheri has on their website:


So I am calling this bag my 'Camp Loopy Bag'........I am not sure how many of you out there are doing Camp Loopy, but I am going to give away a set of these bags to one lucky reader/follower.  I am even going to let you pick your color of fabric!  Yellow, white or aqua.

All you have to do is comment below your favorite thing about my blog or what you want to see more of or what you want to see less of.....any feedback is great!  Please also include your ravelry name so I have a way to get a hold of you...if you do not have a ravelry name, please be sure you are signed in with an email address and not set as anonymous!  .....I will draw a winner on June 5th...the actual day of my blog"GIVE"ersary!

Lastly, I tie this into number 2.......Tour de Sock....the supplies for the socks are posted....the start date has been announced as June 1 (same as camp)....and I ordered some sponsor yarn.  I have never used Invictus Yarn......I got the Haze colorway....I love this purple (and I am not usually a purple girl).  I am on Team Roasted (the same team as last year) and I hope to get more than one 1/2 socks done this time!  Wish me luck!



Happy Happy Happy knitting!


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62 comments:

  1. paulahMay 9, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    My favorite thing about your blog is the fact that you are a power knitter! I have no idea how you start & COMPLETE so many projects! I'm still plodding along on my Strickmich project and the pair of socks I started in January. I also love that you introduced me to AwesomeGrannie & her divine project bags. And last, I am a purple girl and would really like to hear how you like knitting with the Invictus yarn. Until next time...pawlah

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 9, 2014 at 4:34 PM

      Paula, you are so sweet! I'm really not that fast...I just love knitting so much I try to do it with every single spare second I have! Thank you for your great and kind words! I love the feedback!

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  2. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    sjb1knits sue bancroft says Ilove your pictures and commentary,You state things well and do not ramble

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you Sue! I am looking forward to starting the tour with you!

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  3. DannaMay 9, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    What is not to love about your blog? 1. It is covered in Carrie Orange. 2. You post pictures of your ridiculous knitting production. 3. You post pictures of your adorable grandbabies. <3 <3 <3

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      I will agree that my grandbabies are adorable...thanks Danna!

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  4. Merry KarmaMay 9, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    What I like about your blog is all the knitting show and tell.

    Happy (almost) Blogiversary!

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  5. BetsyMay 10, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    Well, I just started reading your blog, and you've gotten me back into blog-reading in general. But I love pictures of yarn and knitting projects. Bags are pretty good, too, and these are spectacular!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:12 PM

      Betsy, your towels are amazing! I love them, and thanks!

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  6. dragondrummerMay 10, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    Love your blog for all the great photos and inspiration to keep on knitting. Whenever I get discouraged I know I can count on you to cheer me on!

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  7. lahodgesMay 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    I love all of the project photos and project ideas! You make me a much more inspired knitter seeing all you manage to get knit up! And I love Precious. :)

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:13 PM

      Thank you Leslie.....Precious is a high maintenance dog...but she is cute!

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    2. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 8:05 AM

      OK then......have you knit on the socks today?? and then there is the Camp Loopy project........

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    3. KnitphomaniacJune 3, 2014 at 9:01 AM

      Yes Alice....I have been knitting....I promise! I love you keeping me in check!

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    You are really tempting me into joining in Campy ........really tempting!!! As for what we love about your blog.........YOU!!! I also will volunteer to "bugg" you about getting more than 1/2 sock done if you need.

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:14 PM

      Come on Alice....you know you want to join!!!!

      I love it when you 'bugg' me....it pushes me!

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  9. MeginalMay 11, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I like the name of your blog and thank you for posting the link in Camp Loopy thread now I have one more blog on my favs. If I won, I would choose yellow because it is a happy color and camping is happy and knitting is happy.

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:16 PM

      Thank you Maureen....Yes, Knitting a Yellow are both happy! I love when the father on Duck Dynasty says "happy, happy, happy"

      So I try to end all by blog posts with "happy, happy, happy knitting!"

      :)

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  10. SandyinWyomingMay 11, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks for pointing out these bags they are so cute! I'm really looking forward to Camp Loopy and love the happy camper theme!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:18 PM

      Thanks for checking out my blog Sandy....I hope the hot air balloon rally is fantastic!

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  11. baronreadsMay 11, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I've just found your blog through Ravelry and immediately added it to my RSS feed. I look forward to seeing ALL THINGS KNITTING in the near future! Happy Glamping!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you Julie...I am going to have to check out your wild tree stuff!

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  12. rlrothermichMay 11, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Me please! I love these bags. And anyone wavering, you can play camp with us from stash if you're on a budget!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:19 PM

      Thanks for checking out my blog Rebecca! I agree that ppl should play...even if from stash!

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  13. Manda-BMay 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I just found your blog today thanks to your post in Glamper #2. I love the layout of your blog and the excellent use of white space. Will definitely be back to read more of your posts.

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  14. HoyaGirl,May 11, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    My favorite thing about your blog is that the giveaway is on my birthday. ;) I'm so glad I found you via ravelry - there is no such thing as too many knitting blogs!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Lisa....Happy early birthday to you! I will on my way to a knitting retreat on your birthday!

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  15. KarenknitlandMay 11, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I love the knitting inspiration and ideas. Not that I need to add any more idea to the already huge lists, but it sure is fun to daydream!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Karen, we can all use more ideas! ha, ha! I have a huge list too!

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  16. RuthAnne21May 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I am new to your blog, but I love the orange yarn background! Glad to have "met" you in Glamper #5!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Ruth Anne, Orange is my favorite color! If you could not tell....Hook em Horns!

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  17. AnonymousMay 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I am L-Marie on Ravelry, and I first learned of your blog in the Loopy Groopies Glamper #3 group. You also inspired me to order a beautiful camping/campers bag from your friend - what an exciting venture and a great shop!

    It's been fun checking out your blog, also - you have some beautiful projects which have inspired some new ideas and shown me some gorgeous new yarns to check out.

    I'd love to win another bag from your friend also - they're beautiful!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you for checking out my blog! You will love your bag! What kind did you get?

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  18. AnonymousMay 11, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Hi, I'm Lnmknits on Ravelry and a fellow Loopy Groupie! Thanks for offering this giveaway. These bags are so cute I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want to share! Your blog is new to me but I will definitely be back to read more. How do you knit so much???

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 2:07 PM

      Hello Ellen, I remember camping with you last year! Welcome back to camp and thank you for checking out my blog!

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  19. JodyMay 11, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Hi, I'm farflegirl on Ravelry and new to your blog. Not knowing your blog well, my favorite thing at the moment is the lovely orange yarn in the background. :-)

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 12, 2014 at 2:07 PM

      Thanks Jody! I love Orange....Hook Em Horns (It's a Texas thing!).

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  20. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I'm brand new to your blog, having just discovered it yesterday. I sent you a message saying how much I love the animated lady knitting on your blog. I plan to go through all your old blog posts, where I'm sure I'll find some wonderful inspiration.
    hotknitter

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 13, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      I do hope you find some inspiration.....and thank you for the note in ravelry...it made my day!

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  21. danielleMay 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Hello! I have linked to your blog from Camp Loopy 2014 - Glamper #4!!! So I am bookmarking your blog (adding it to my favorites) because I cant wait to keep watching all your projects and how you progress with them all!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 13, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you for checking out my blog.....I am glad I will be glamping with you in Glamper 4!

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  22. ACraftyKnitterMay 12, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    I love the yarny background!
    mujercita on Rav

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  23. Amanda?May 13, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    For reasons unknown to me your blog is not in my blog catcher. This will be rectified!

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 20, 2014 at 12:19 PM

      I am glad it will be rectified....do you have a ravelry name I can put down for you?

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  24. EMay 14, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I love: your background, specifically that it's orange :-p, all of your project status updates (it's like knitting vicariously!), but most of all, it's a fantastic way to stalk you since I don't get to see you every week anymore!!!

    Miss you!

    Erin
    Rav: ceres18 duh!

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  25. KathyMay 15, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    I just found your blog and have enjoyed "catching up". The purple sock yarn looks like it will be fun to knit up.
    kathyg on Rav

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  26. stephigordonMay 15, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    I just found your blog - thanks to the Camp Loopy threads - my first year! I'm in Glamper 3 group! Your blog looks very inspiring - love the show and tell! I look forward to following you from here forward! You're a machine. ( : Thank you! Stephanie (indigodogmontana on Rav)

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 20, 2014 at 12:22 PM

      Yeah for Camp! I love camp loopy and I agree these are perfect bags!

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  27. K ValdesMay 15, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    My most favorite thing about your blog at the moment (and if I had any sense it would be the least favorite) is that you have introduced me to a source for adorable bags. I have not received my yarn yet Camp Loopy, so don't know my Glamper Group, but I do have my camping bags ready for when it finally arrives from it's journey to the wrong address. Look for me under KisForKnitting.

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    1. KnitphomaniacMay 20, 2014 at 12:22 PM

      I hope you have your Camp Yarn package by now....you should for sure have your bags from AwesomeGrannie by now.

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  28. S MartinMay 19, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    I just enjoy your blog, simply put. The pics of kiddoes and admiring your yarn and knitting projects.
    Rav ID: threekidstwolabs

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  29. AubreyMay 22, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    I am a new reader to your blog and so far, my favorite thing about it is the photos. A blog post with photos really comes alive. I admire bloggers and aspire to be one, but my blog is woefully neglected. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and for your blog.
    - knittygirl78 on Ravelry

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    1. KnitphomaniacJune 2, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Thanks Aubrey...I took a sneak at your projects and love your colorful hitchhiker!

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  30. AngieMay 27, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Love the bags! So cute! I am camping from my stash this year, can't wait to get started.

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    1. KnitphomaniacJune 2, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Hi Angie....is that your name on Ravelry? I need to know how to get a hold of you if you win....

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