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Would you like to be in with a chance to win some yarn and other goodies and help fight heart disease in the process? Read on!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Last year I raised over £4000 for the British Heart Foundation by taking part in the Great North Run and the Yorkshire 10 mile event. Two of my friends, Julia and Charlotte, who have been very supportive since Rowley died in 2016, are running the Brighton Marathon in Rowley's memory. I decided to help them with their fundraising by organising a bit of a woolly giveaway. I contacted some of my favourite yarny folk to ask if they might be able to donate a prize and I have been totally overwhelmed by people's generosity. Thank you so, so much to all the wonderfully generous people who have given a prize to help with our fundraising.
Prizes have been arriving thick and fast and if you would like to be in with a chance of winning one of these amazing prizes, all you need to do is make a donation of £2 for the British Heart Foundation.
Please make sure that you tick the box alongside 'I'm happy to be contacted by'so that if you're one of the winners, I can contact you to send you your prize. This is really important or I won't be able to get in touch with you. The giveaway is open world-wide, so please do enter. You never know, you could be one of the lucky ones! Prize winners will be selected by using a random number generator and the prizes will be allocated in the order listed below:
- Limited edition stitch saver and Ring0s donated by Fripperies & Bibelots
- Sheep project bag donated by Gilly Makes
- Two cakes of St Magnus DK yarn and a tote bag donated by Loop
- 2 skeins of yarn (including one handspun) donated by Babylonglegs
- Attic24 Cottage yarn pack in Stylecraft Special DK yarn donated by Stylecraft
- Voucher for Elemental e-Book donated by Woolly Wormhead
- Voucher for Circled e-Book donated by Woolly Wormhead
- Five skeins of Artesano 'Serena' yarn donated by Shiela Dixon of p2tog
- Skein of yarn donated by Debonnaire yarns
- Blanket kit for 'Emily's Epilogue' using Stylecraft yarns donated by Diss Yarn Shop
- Skein of yarn and a pencil donated by Devon Sun Yarns
- Little Box of Crochet box donated by Little Box of Crochet
- Large green apple project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Large red apple project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Small green apple project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Small red apple project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Small purple project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Small chocolate pretzels project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Large chocolate themed project bag with ceramic heart bead and stitch markers and West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn selection box donated by Busy Pottering
- Small travel themed project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Small Native American tents and foxes project bag and stitch markers donated by Busy Pottering
- Exclusive dyed skein, set of bamboo double pointed needles and teas donated by Cauldron of Colours
- 20 Euro voucher for her Ravelry shop donated by Melanie Berg
- Signed copy of 'Knit a Pair of Socks with Winwick Mum' donated by Christine Perry (Winwick Mum)
- Ball of Milburn 4ply yarn and project bag donated by Eden Cottage Yarns
- Three skeins of Devonia yarn, a project bag and shade card donated by John Arbon
- Skein of yarn and tote bag donated by Daughter of a Shepherd
- Two braids of Stinger fibre donated by Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff
- Skein of Koigu yarn and notions case donated by Skein Queen
- Sleepy sheep free motion stitched project bag donated by Poppy Treffry
- Never Ending Rainbow yarn donated by Fab Funky Fibres
- The Big One yarn skeins donated by Fab Funky Fibres
- Ball of purple merino and silk yarn donated by Norfolk Yarn
- Ball of russet merino and silk yarn donated by Norfolk Yarn
- Stitch London book donated by The Twisted Yarn
- A Stash of One's Own book donated by The Twisted Yarn
- Four balls of Rowan merino silk yarn donated by The Twisted Yarn
- Three balls of Millamia merino wool donated by The Twisted Yarn
- Shades of Lavender yarn skein, stitch marker and tea donated by CrafternoonTreats
- Midnight Sun yarn skein, stitch marker and tea donated by CrafternoonTreats
- Preen yarn skein, stitch marker and tea donated by CrafternoonTreats
- Voucher for pattern donated by Juliet Bernard
- Voucher for pattern donated by Juliet Bernard
- Corner to corner rainbow crochet baby blanket donated by The Patchwork Heart
- Scheepjes Whirl yarn cake donated by Lucia's Figtree
- Two Sirdar Colourwheel yarn cakes donated by Lucia's Figtree
- Twenty four mini Opal sock yarn balls donated by Lucia's Figtree
- Four skeins of sari yarn donated by Anne Schueler from Crochet Between Worlds
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Wee House brooch and key ring donated by Hand Knitted Things
- Complete set of Ravelry patterns donated by Zooty Owl
- Voucher for pattern donated by Annaboo's House
- Voucher for pattern donated by Annaboo's House
- Voucher for Stardust Melodies e-book donated by Polly Plum
- Voucher for Stardust Melodies e-book donated by Polly Plum
- Voucher for pattern donated by Cherryheart
- Voucher for pattern donated by Cherryheart
- Signed copy of Cute Crocheted Animals donated by Emma Varnam
- Sleepy Hedgehogs stitch markers from Fripperies & Bibelots donated by josiekitten
- Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok yarn kit donated by josiekitten
- Miniskeins set from the Natural Dye Studio donated by josiekitten
- Skein of Hedgehog Fibres merino yarn donated by josiekitten
- Two balls of WYS sock yarn donated by josiekitten
- Skein of Fyberspates Gleem lace yarn donated by josiekitten
- Two skeins of Socks Yeah! yarn donated by josiekitten
- Two balls of Arne & Carlos sock yarn and a set of KnitPro double pointed needles donated by josiekitten
- Skein of yarn and project bag donated by Julie Walters of Suffolk Socks
- Set of sparkly miniskeins and tote bag donated by Michael from Sparkleduck
- Crocheted shawl donated by Helen from Florahoneypot (please note the brooch in the photos is not included in the prize)
- Copy of Socks Yeah! Volume 1 donated by CoopKnits
- Lovebirds Tall Mia bag donated by ThreeBagsFull
- Pink Tulips Anna clutch bag donated by ThreeBagsFull
- Liberty Garnett Peach midi bag donated by ThreeBagsFull
- Hand turned crochet hook from HenPecked Hooks donated by Angela from Get Knotted Yarncraft
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Vera and Bess
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Vera and Bess
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Vera and Bess
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Vera and Bess
- Voucher for a pattern donated by Vera and Bess
- Assorted knitting notions donated by KnitPro
- Set of KnitPro Royale interchangeable knitting needles donated by KnitPro
- Yarn kit for Mystical Lanterns blanket donated by Jane Crowfoot
- Skein of Chappy Sock Yarn donated by Steph - Blooming Lovely
- Skein of Chappy Sock Yarn donated by Steph - Blooming Lovely
- Voucher for two patterns donated by Bronagh Miskelly
- Voucher for two patterns donated by Bronagh Miskelly
- Yarn pack for 'A Spicier Life' blanket donated by Black Sheep Wools
- Mandala Tote Bag crochet kit donated by Woolly Chic
- Pook GB gradient yarn cake donated by Michelle - idiensknits
- Sterling silver and peacock pearls stitch markers donated by McMaster and Tingley
- e-Book of A Year of Techniques donated by Jen Arnall-Culliford
- e-Book of Something New to Learn About Cables donated by Jen Arnall-Culliford
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Little Box of Crochet kit in Granny square project bag donated by Rowena and josiekitten
- Set of Winter stitch markers donated by An Caitin Beag
- Sterling silver heart shawl pin donated by An Caitin Beag
- Voucher for pattern donated by Michelle from Crochet Between Worlds
- Voucher for pattern donated by Michelle from Crochet Between Worlds
- Current issue and 2 back issues of Crochet Now magazine donated by Crochet Now
- Current issue and 2 back issues of Knit Now magazine donated by Knit Now
- Skein of Nua yarn donated by Carol Feller
- Skein of Hoo sock yarn donated by Meadow Yarn
- Ceramic crochet heart donated by Catherine Daniel Ceramics
- Ceramic knit heart donated by Catherine Daniel Ceramics
- Dorset Button mixed button kit donated by Jen Best from Beaker Button
- Skein of fingering weight yarn donated by Spirit Trail Fiberworks
- Copy of Wool Journey:Shetland and tote bag donated by Pom Pom magazine
- Raffia basket with leather handles and corner protectors donated by Basket Basket
- Knitting tea towel, greetings cards and stickers donated by TillyFlop Designs
- Skein of Sokkusu O yarn donated by Whimzy
- Skein of Soft Sock yarn donated by Whimzy
- Skein of Luxurious yarn donated by Whimzy
- Copy of Animal Heads - Trophy heads to crochet donated by The Wooly Flamingo
- Set of yarn pegs in all 88 colours in the Stylecraft Special DK range donated by The Polka Dot Giraffe
- Limited edition Goosey Gander project bag, skein of naturally dyed British lambswool, bee pin badge, stitch markers and tea donated by Busy Pottering and Scruffy Dog Yarns
- Furls Odyssey crochet hook size 4.00mm donated by Sunny Rush
- Furls Odyssey crochet hook size 5.00mm donated by Sunny Rush
- Skein of Aran yarn donated by Cat and Sparrow
- Set of crochet and knitting-themed stickers donated by EllieBeth Designs UK
- Skein of handspun merino and silk yarn, stitch marker and tea donated by Kate (Knitchimp)
- Learn to spin kit donated by Spin City
- Needle gauge and stitch markers donated by The Willow Design
- Signed copy of crochet book (either UK or US version) donated by Tracey Todhunter - Woman's Weekly Guide to Crochet or Crochet, Learn it, Love it.
- Pair of wooden sock blockers in winner's choice of size donated by Sam from Windyhill Woodwork
- Two skeins of yarn donated by The Knitting Swede
- Copy of Coronation Knits donated by Susan Crawford
- Copy of Coronation Knits donated by Susan Crawford
- Three skeins of yarn donated by Susan Crawford
Prizes are still arriving so this list will be updated over the coming days. The giveaway will remain open for donations until Monday 30th April and the winners will be announced as soon as possible after that date.
I have also uploaded photos of all the prizes (except for the vouchers) so you can see just how amazing they are!
Thank you so much for for your donation. It means a huge amount to us all and will help the fight against heart disease.
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