Wednesday, December 21, 2011

luvinthemommyhood handmade thank you giveaway!

1. mallory cowl  2. carefree cowl
*this giveaway is now closed. thank you for you entries!"

can we say giveaway time?!! woot woot!  thanks to all of you wonderful readers we have reached over 2,000 likes on facebook! i decided that is definitely worthy of a giveaway with a prize handmade by me! fun!!!  i wish i could make a cowl for each and every one of you - you all mean so much to me and honestly help me to live out my passions each day....THANK YOU so much!


after chatting in the facebook group about the prize i think we all decided on the winner getting to choose which cowl they would like.  the winner will get to decide between the crefree cowl and the mallory cowl (child or adult sized).  you also mentioned that you would LOVE an adult mallory cowl pattern so your wish is my command - it will be out after the holidays sometime.  the winner will also get to choose an approximate color for the cowl of their choice (subject to availability).


so to all my lovely, wonderful, talented, inspiring, uplifting, comforting, hilarious, touching and special readers i adore you all and am so grateful you continue to read my little blog each day.

the deets & lowdown:

to enter the giveaway please leave me a comment below telling me which cowl you would like to win and in what color tone to enter (ex. greys, whites, brights, etc).  that's it folks! easy peasy :)  one rule...you must have a valid email in your comment or you will be disqualified.  giveaway is open until december 27th, pacific standard time.

but wait...i have other news to share with you all.  over the past few weeks i have been a busy bee designing and launching my good pal jane richmond's new website and blog.  it's been so fun and creatively exciting! i had such a blast and thank her so much for trusting me and letting me jump right in!  i think it looks amazing and just like jane - beautiful!  there's an awesome new pattern page and shopping cart so you can buy direct from her site as well as a handy contact form and other interactive features!  make sure to pop over and check it out and also to enter her launch giveaway!  a chance to win her entire pattern collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wowsa! run..don't walk over...lol.  tell your knitty friends!

good luck and happy knitting! 

80 comments:

  1. What great cowls! I would love to win the Mallory cowl in a bright color. Your choice.

    Happy holidays and happy knitting!
    Lindsey

    lindseyania@gmail.com

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  2. would love to win one of your fabulous designs! love the mallory cowl -- in any bright color :)

    adrienne.fairlie@gmail.com

    thanks for the opportunity!

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  3. I can't knit to save my life, but I love your cowls...and what an awesome giveaway! I would love to win an adult sized Mallory cowl in a neutrally white/creamy color. :) Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

    ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net

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  4. I love them both, but if I had to choose ... the Mallory cowl, in a lovely heathered jewel-tone.

    I hope you and your sweet family are having a lovely Christmastime, my dear! <3

    fionafae@gmail.com or fionafae on Ravelry :)

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  5. I would LOVE to win the mallory cowl (adult sized) in bright colours!!

    Have a Merry Christmas!!!

    philesia(at)rogers(dot)com

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  6. Shannon you are so amazing! Thank you for all of your hard work on the site, it is absolute perfection!!!

    Love ya!

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  7. I would LOVE the adult sized mallory cowl. It's simply beautiful!

    Happy Holidays!

    EverSewClever@hotmail.com

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  8. Love the Mallory Cowl in aqua...beautiful.

    mrs.pulido@hotmail.com

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  9. I would love the Mallory in adult size in either a dark pink or a light greY!!

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  10. Wow. This is so lovely. You are uber talented. Seriously.

    I like both of them, but I love the mallory cowl in white maybe, I am not 100% about the color. Thanks for the chance

    Jcarter462@yahoo.com

    +google is bein wonky and wont let me sign in, so i am just posting as anon....

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  11. Congrats on 2000, quite a milestone! I would love a Mallory Cowl in a shade of green, my favorite color :)
    Thank you, Debra
    appletreehouse (at) att (d0t) net

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  12. If I win (and I really hope so) I'll choose the mallory adult size cowl in the same color as the child one (or similar)
    What a great job you did in Jane Richmond website :)
    pacas.arq@gmail.com from Porto, Portugal

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  13. oh how fun! What a great giveaway! I'd love a Mallory Cowl (adults) in a bright color (not picky here!) I just think it's a gorgeous pattern :)

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  14. First I wanted to tell you that you did an amazing job on Jane Richmond's website. It looks beautiful and really suits her designs.

    Secondly, I have to join everyone else and say I'd love to win an adult sized Mallory in an autumn tone.

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  15. Gorg! I love the Mallory cowl and would want the same size and color that your daughter is modeling.

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  16. Wow! That Mallory cowl is a hit! If I won, I would like a Carefree cowl in a cozy medium grey. I would love to be able to knit myself one, but my knitting skills are seriously lacking...much love to you and the fam!

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  17. Your work on Jane's site is fabulous. Makes me want to completely revamp my blog.

    I'd love a Mallory cowl, but I'm waffling on the color. I guess if I win, I'll have to make a decision then, huh?

    mindywissink [at] gmail [dot] com

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  18. Those cowls are so pretty - I would probably go with the mallory cowl (adult, for me) in some reds or maybe purples. Thanks!
    Jess
    jessmusumarra (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  19. I'd LOVE a Mallory cowl for my daughter - she loves PINK...

    deshazer.jennifer@gmail.com

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  20. I would love the Mallory in gray just for me. They both look so warm and cozy.

    lgiesting17(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  21. would love the mallory cowl (adult size) in a darker ish neutral ish color. thecraftingfiend(at)gmail.com

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  22. I love the carefree cowl (grey! if i win) and can be reached at marta.rodin@gmail.com.

    I checked out Jane's new website. My, how beautiful it is! Congrats on the final product!

    Merry, merry!
    Marta

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  23. How fun. I would love the Mallory cowl (adult size) in the exact or similar color you have pictured. Or any bright color.
    Thanks!
    ltprotts at gmail dot com

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  24. Awesome giveaway! I think I'd go for an adult sized Mallory Cowl in purple! :)

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  25. Wow! I have been wanting one of these so bad! I just moved to a VERY cold place and I have never worn so many scarves, but I dont have a lovely cowl! I would love an adult Mallory one in maybe navy blue, brown, black or gray...
    Rawtruegrit at hotmail d0t c0m

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  26. Congratulations on the milestone on facebook! :)
    I'd choose the Mallory cowl in Adult size! I'd choose something in the blues family brights or aqua/teal/turquoise family. :)

    bcgeates at netbistro dot com

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  27. Oh goodness that Mallory cowl is delightful. =]

    I would love to win that.

    Thank you so much for bringing us lovely craft ideas and giving us the inspiration to follow our own passions. Bless you.

    basic.wanderer @ gmail.com

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  28. I'd love to win an adult sized Mallory Cowl in greys. Beautiful work!

    csvandyk at gmail dot com

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  29. yay! another great giveaway!! I'd pick the Mallary cowl in a grey colorway. rethahase AT gmail

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  30. LOVE LOVE LOVE your cowls!! Would love a Mallary one in adult size, greys. Thank you so much for the giveaway!!

    homespun2u (at) aol (dot) com

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  31. I've been in love with the Mallory cowl AND the color you used ever since you posted it! I'd probably need an adult size, given that I'm an adult and all that.

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  32. Let me get this straight you are going to knit the pattern and color of my choice if I win!?!?! WOWZA! Thanks so much and sign me up! I would love a carefree cowl in BRIGHT! Thanks for the opportunity to win and all the contributions you make to the knitting community!

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  33. what a great gift - either cowl would suit me fine in a white/cream color - perfecto! merry christmas to you and your family and thanks for all the great posts this year....you have made my eyes water and have made me laugh! thank you!
    mamma-mich(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. I'd love the Mallory cowl in some shade of gray or red.

    dmrinza@msn.com

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  35. I would love the Mallory cowl in grey.

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  36. Wait a minute.... you mean I could actually own a cowl made by the mayor of the Mommyhood herself, Miss Shannon? Ummm... yes please! :)
    I would love the Mallory Cowl in a shade of Gray or Cream. I have already purchaseed yarn to make up a couple of pink ones for my girls.
    Thanks so much for the chance to win!
    twins-squared (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  37. YAY!!!! I love giveaways and I love cowls even more! I would love to have a mallory cowl in teal or blue…(adult size) They are just so pretty. :)

    createpixiedust @ gmail (dot) com

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  38. I would *love* and adult sized Mallory Cowl in either a deep grey or a lovely cream colour. :)

    Thanks for all the work you put into this blog. I love reading it. :)

    smalltowngirlblogger(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. I would love an adult sized Mallory cowl in the green family, please. I've recently bound off the Carefree cowl and I love it! Thanks so much for this - I'm new to the 'hood and I'm such a fan. It's so cozy here.

    We3fergs (at) ymail (dot) com

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  40. The mallory cowl is my favorite and I have to say that blue color is just stunning! Your knitting inspires me.

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  41. I would love an adult size Mallory cowl in the color in your picture! I printed out the child's size pattern and am going to attempt it for my niece. I am teaching myself to knit, so we'll see how it turns out...
    amym0619@gmail.com
    amymbailey.blogspot.com

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  42. I love the mallory cowl in yellow thanks! happy holidays.

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  43. I wouldlove the adult mallory Cowl. It is beautiful. I would like it in a burgandy.

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  44. Wow! what a great giveaway! I would love a and adult mallory cowl in a bright color! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
    LisaSC20(at)aol(dot)com

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  45. Thanks for the giveaway! I would love an adult mallory cowl in something bright! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas! tamdeford at yahoo dot ca

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  46. I would love to win the Mallory Cowl in an adult size - whites would be my fave. :) Thanks for hosting this giveaway! How wonderful!

    me[at]thehenpen[dot]org

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  47. Oh, what a lovely opportunity to wear something made by a real person but not me...I´d love to have an adult Mallory in girlie bright color - pink, purple,orange, yellow, red...Thank U very much for such a lovely giveaway and Merry Christmas
    marie dot havr at
    gmail dot com

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  48. i'll go with the mallory in dark grey pleeeeeeease

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  49. I love the mallory cowl, in adult size, and in a charcoal or light grey would be wonderful

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  50. I like the Carefree cowl in almost any color EXCEPT - no yellow and no pastels - so I dont mind brights or neutrals!! I would love to be surprised!

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  51. Shannon, you are so sweet to do this, especially after the week you've had. I would love the Mallory cowl, adult size, in any color you would want to make!

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  52. So excited about your giveaway... I would be ever so grateful to win a Mallory cowl, adult size in any colour you wished - possibly in the tones of the turquoise one pictured above. Thanks for the knitting love :o)

    marksara(at)pris(dot)ca

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  53. Wow!!! I love the Mallory cowl. I love just about any color, although I often lean towards bright colors.
    liz_froemming at hotmail dot com

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  54. The Mallory Cowl is the greatest!! I'd love it in a blue hue...the teal color is awesome. Thank you for the chance!

    kufishy(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. Both are lovely, but I think I would pick the Mallory cowl in the adult size, maybe a purple or blue colorway.

    angie.smith@q.com

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  56. The Mallory cowl is beautiful!!! It would look stunning in a charcoal grey or perhaps aqua ( my other favorite color of the moment )
    Congrats on 2000!
    Smoubray (at) gmail (dot) com

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  57. I LOVE the Mallory Cowl and had even printed it for my to do list! The color shown is perfect.
    A great giveaway - thank you!
    kwoods13 at gmail dot com

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  58. I would love the adult mallory Cowl. An off white would be lovely!

    Evin5 at aol dot ocm

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  59. Congrats on 2000! I love the Mallory cowl in the color above - it would look perfect with my daughter's blue eyes so I would choose child size.
    cleavesmasella at gmail dot com

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  60. LOve love the mallory!!! for me, adult sized in a bright color please. :)
    iles_sarah at hotmail dot com

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  61. Mallory in a grey!! Thanks!

    montreuils6 at aol dot com

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  62. love the Mallory in a bright color!! so lovely and cozy! thanks!
    julie28richardson@hotmail.com

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  63. Congrats on the 2000! The Mallory Cowl would be great for my little one. She would love it in pink. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  64. I would love to win the Mallory cowl. I like lots of deep and saturated colours, your choice as I would love to open up the mail and be surprised! Thanks for sharing!

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  65. Love your blog, and thanks for another giveaway. I would love the Carefree Cowl in white or grey.
    melanieforest@gmail.com

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  66. Ooh I adore the Mallory cowl (adult)! Maybe in a mossy green?

    pingaling[at]gmail[dot]com

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  67. Love the mallory - a cream color would be perfect.

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  68. This is great! thanks Shannon!
    I would pick a Mallory in grey or cream :)
    mamacurdy@gmail.com

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  69. I would love the Mallory in black! Thanks so much!


    nelly dot barney at yhaoo dot com

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  70. What a super awesome giveaway!! I'd love the Mallory in a heathered green....so awesome!
    leighannerushing(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  71. the mallory cowl is just lovely and i love ANYTHING grey or blue-grey or green-grey... FUN!!

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  72. I love the carefree cowl in bright colors! Thanks for a chance to win.

    bimbi9 at verizon dot net

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  73. love the mallory one in the blue for adults. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net

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  74. I'm another fan of the Mallory cowl. In grey...my favourite colour these days.

    wahinecate@gmail.com

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  75. I would love to win the Mallory Cowl. Why? Because I always give hand knit gifts and never once has anyone given me a handmade gift. Grays would match with my coat.
    knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  76. Adult 'Mallory all the way. Oh in purple to match my winter coat would be magnificent.

    Fashionguru73@yahoo.com

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  77. Ooooohhhhhh!!! I would live the Mallory in adult in bright colors!!!! You are the best!! I hope you ate feeling better :)

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  78. The Mallory cowl is gorgeous. It would look wonderful in a nice, dark red!

    rachel21mac(at)gmail(dot)com

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  79. I would love the Mallory cowl (adult) in blue, purple, or gray. What a great giveaway! :) kmelamed@comcast.net

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  80. I love the mallory in pink or grey!!

    Craftychica2011@yahoo.com

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