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Closed: Simple Crocheting Review and Giveaway!

I love to crochet but I am one of "those people" who won't try something new until I have a project that I want to make so badly that it forces me to learn a new technique. That is one of the many reasons why I love this book, Simple Crocheting. It has so many projects I want to try! Simple Crocheting is a beautiful book written by Erika Knight.
Erika Knight has written countless books about crocheting/ knitting and has given inspiration around the globe. She has a new line of fibers now available in the US through a British company called Blue Water Fibers. 
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Simple Crocheting is a complete guide to crocheting. Not only does it show you in great detail about each stitch but this book also has 20 projects inside for you to make.
The photography and graphics are so clear for each step. This book makes me want to learn even more about crocheting.
Here are some projects that I will be making soon….
Slipper Boots
Contemporary Clutch
Fingerless Mittens
Now for the best part, St. Martin's Press is giving away one copy of Simple Crocheting to one of our Sew Spoiled readers!
Giveaway Rules!

+Our Giveaway will run July 17- July 20, 2012, with the winner being announced July 21, 2012!

+The winner will be selected by Random.org

+The package will be shipped to the winner by July 25, 2012.

+ To enter to win the Simple Crocheting book just leave a comment below. Please only one comment per person. 

+This giveaway is open to everyone.

+Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS, you can leave it as: leah(dot)sewspoiled(at)gmail(dot)com

+This giveaway ends July 20, 2012 at 10PM Eastern Standard Time.

Good Luck!

 

Comments

Pat said…
I would love to win a copy of this book! The projects are just the kind of things I want to learn how to make. Thank you!
July 17, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Stephanie said…
Looks like a great book, thanks for a chance to win. Shuttermom77 at gmail dot com
July 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Winter Tree said…
Oh great giveaway, pls count me in :). triona[dot]winter[at]gmail[dot]com. Thanks a lot :)
July 17, 2012 at 9:56 AM
bonnie said…
oh my ,I would love this. bbdegase at aol dot com
July 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Susan Bates said…
It's always fun learning a new craft! ssbates at gmail dot com
July 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM
ying+ said…
oh my goodness! your post inspired me to crochet something after leaving the yarn for months!
July 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Sandy said…
I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
July 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Carla said…
Wow looks fantastic!!

Thank You
July 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Janel said…
Love these patterns!!!

mackenziescraftymom(at)gmail(dot)com
July 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Marlene said…
Great looking book!
malterio24(at)gmail(dot)com
July 17, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Four dogs and one quilter said…
Would love to learn how to crochet, thanks for the chance to win this lovely book
July 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Katrina said…
I would love to win as I am just starting out at those look so cute!

ykatrina at hotmail dot com
July 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Unknown said…
Oh, I'm going to want that book, whether I win it or not. Those slippers look so cute. I already know how to crochet, but I love the simple patterns.
Yay!
tilleybl@aol.com
July 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Anonymous said…
I would love to be the winner of this book! I feel the same about crocheting...love to do it if I feel like taking the challenge to learn a new technique!
Thanks for the chance...
July 17, 2012 at 4:41 PM
Lynne in NC said…
Those chocolate slippers look divine! I hope to win this book for my soon to be sweet 16 daughter. She told me over the weekend she would really like to get into crocheting!!! hugs to you and yours.
lynnekerr7(at)gmail(dot)com
July 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Kimberly said…
On I love those little booties, and the big ones! This book looks fantastic and would give me the kick to get back into crocheting. My email is kim_menz(at)hotmail(dot)com
July 17, 2012 at 5:45 PM
LilyClaire said…
what a great giveaway! would love to be included thanks! email is csherrin(at)wideband(dot)net(dot)au
July 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM
MaddyMaze Studio said…
I'd love to have one of these books.

maddymaze (at) earthlink (dot) net
July 17, 2012 at 7:06 PM
M.E. said…
I've always wanted to learn how to crochet. I'm a knitter at heart, but would definitely love to expand my horizons!

mcasey01@gmail.com
July 17, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Ginger said…
Sounds like a neat book. My Grandmother crocheted but I never learned.

ginger c at gmail dot com
July 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Susan said…
Would love to have this book in my library!
July 17, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Judy said…
I would love to win this and make those slippers!

pjherbert5 at gmail dot com
July 18, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Anonymous said…
The book looks interesting:)
andri_chama(at)yahoo(dot)com
July 18, 2012 at 1:15 AM
Dolci Fusa said…
I would love to win a copy of this book! Great giveaway!
Veronica
July 18, 2012 at 6:23 AM
Jennifer said…
I was going to say we are the same when it comes to trying something new, but I do venture out simply to learn the craft. I decided to try knitting several years ago, but I didn't have a pattern and it seemed kind of hard. I put it away and never touched it again. Recently I decided I REALLY wanted to knit a baby blanket. I found a pattern for beginners and watched a couple videos on YouTube to learn how to cast on and do the knit stitch. I couldn't believe how easy it was.

Now tatting is something I'm intrigued by. I learned a couple years ago that my great grandmother, who was the jack of all crafts, could do it. My aunt told me she tried to learn, but my great grandmother went to fast. Is that a challenge I hear? Oh yeah, bring it on!

njclark8203 (@) aol (.) com
July 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM
sonya said…
That's exactly what I need... a book with clear instructions and color pictures. Perfect inspiration for this crocheting novice. Thanks for the giveaway! bittertruth911(at)gmail(dot)com
July 18, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Anonymous said…
O how fun!!! I am ready to start my holiday crochet list! I need this book!
suelavell(at)gmail(dot) com
July 18, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Unknown said…
well,a comment, really I hope to win the book, I love crochet I learned when I was 8 years, and my grandma was an inspiration for me, just a few days ago I found a book that was gifted to her on 1963, even I wasn't born and now that book is mine, so thank you for given us the opportunity to win another great book, rojasalvarado2003@yahoo.com
July 18, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Lexi said…
I would love a copy of this book. I have been struggling trying to teach myself to crochet lately....lexilucas@gmail.com
July 19, 2012 at 12:06 AM
hueisei said…
I'd love to win this great book. Please count me in. Thanks.
July 19, 2012 at 5:39 AM
celkalee said…
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July 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Corrine said…
What a great little book, it would be perfect for my daughter-in-law who is relatively new to crochet and we are always looking for little projects. She has just had surgery and would enjoy this one. my e-mail: kczkws4-at aol dot com
July 19, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Thanks again for the wonderfull, inspirational ideas. I would love to win this crochet book and get back into a craft that I used to really enjoy.
Thanks again,
Darlene
scoooby3(at)yahoo(dot)com
July 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
becky said…
I am new to crochet and I have a feeling this book could be very helpful in many ways. Thank-you for the giveaway chance. Becky
derry04@yahoo.com
July 19, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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