new winner

Since the first winner of my anniversary contest never responded to my emails I’ve drawn a new winner.

Tami of squiggi knits!

Congratulations, Tami!

winner!

The winner of the green mohair is comment #7! Congratulations Marilyn!

Thanks for the comments, everyone. There were some really great knitting stories.

anniversary, and a contest!

Today marks the fifth anniversary of me teaching myself to knit.

I learned to crochet when I was seven, and tried to teach myself knitting when I was around ten, but I didn’t quite get it then. Five years ago today though, armed with size 5 needles and a skein of Red Heart (I know), I watched some how-to videos and learned how to knit and purl.

And then I discovered Noro and blogs and socks and lace and I was reborn. I really don’t think that I would have stuck with it if it weren’t for any of those things.

So, to celebrate I’m giving away this sweet little skein of handspun and handdyed mohair in grey-green that I got at Salon des métiers d’art last December, here in Montréal. I made a hat out of the other skein I bought and it’s super warm and silky, not scratchy like some mohair can be.

For a chance to win, delurk and post a comment. Tell me something that made you want to learn to knit, or that renewed your interest in knitting. I’ll be taking comments until November 10th when I’ll draw a winner at random. Spread the word!

Nov. 10 ETA : The contest is now closed. I’ll be announcing the winner later today.