Did you guess right? Round 3 Crochet Design & Challenger Match Up

It's always fun to look at the challenger designs and try to guess who actually designed each one.
I (in all honesty) have never been very good at guessing games.  How good are you?  The one thing with a crochet challenge like the Battle of the Stitches is that each designer has a unique sense to their designs - usually.  We ask each of them to think outside of their norm and some of these match ups will surprise you and others you can see simple little things that could help you guess the designer behind them if you are an avid follower. 





So, let's see if you guessed any of them right...




MNE Crafts designed the Enchanted Winter Wonderland Capelet.  This is such a pretty design and reminds me of the large capes that many Disney princess characters are seen wearing.  This would be great for staying warm on those chilly afternoons and how pretty would this be on your little girl as part of her Halloween costume!!










Grammys Creations designed this fun Snowed In Royalty Beanie.  With such a unique style to this hat, Royal is the perfect word to describe it!  The beautiful snowflake on top will make anyone think of the"Frozen" another great option for Halloween coming soon or just to keep warm on those long cold days ahead. 







Katie's Crochet Goodies came up with the Braided Cable Cup Cover.  How awesome would it be to make up a bunch of these as gifts for teachers or neighbors! Many would love this with a gift card to their favorite coffee shop and others would enjoy some covers with a can of their favorite hot chocolate mix.  I know this design will be used by many and gifted to many more!

Round 3 Design Reveals and Fan Favorite Voting

Each challenger was asked to create a design using the Braids and Cables crochet stitch and Winter Wonderland theme. We love the texture that this stitch brings to each design and it is Perfect for winter items.

What do YOU think of when you hear "Winter Wonderland"?  I love the snow (as long as I'm inside snuggled up with my blanket, yarn and crochet hook)
It's such a beautiful site to look out at the fields and mountains around me after a fresh downfall of snow.  That crisp clean air and sparkly white blanket of untouched snow is just amazing!
 I also enjoy watching my kids play in it and build snowmen or snow families. 

Now that you've tried to guess what each sneak peek could end up being,  head over to the Battle of the Stitches website and see how you did.  All 12 challenger designs have been revealed and the voting has begun.  Go vote for your favorite and be entered to win a copy of Round 3's magazine issue to be released October 1st.  All of these designs in 1 great place  - it's a Must Have!

Giveaway: Will you get the KO?

It's time to battle it out (enter) for more fan prizes!

• Our first prize is brought to you by The Silk Drop.  This beautiful skein of sport weight Mulberry Silk yarn in Jewel Tones is approximately 52g-53g (approx. 187-190 yards).  I could totally see this as a beautiful cowl or fingerless gloves! 

  

  1 skein sport weight Mulberry Silk in Jewel Tones from The Silk Drop

• Next up, Little Luvies Shop has donated this cute Hello Kitty Amigurumi Pattern Book.  Who do you know that would love a crochet Hello Kitty or Hello Kitty friend?

And, last, but definitely not least, Crafting Friends Designs would like you to enjoy one of her favorite crochet stitch pattern books (definitely one of my favorites, too)!  This book includes 300 different stitch patterns with written patterns and charts for each.  There are so many to choose from, you'll definitely have a hard time deciding which to play with first!  The winner will have their choice of the hard copy or Kindle version of the book.

To enter:

1. Follow Battle of the Stitches on Facebook.
2. Follow The Silk Drop on Facebook.
3. Follow Little Luvies Shop on Facebook.
4. Follow Crafting Friends Designs on Facebook.
5. Comment on this blog post telling us who you are rooting for to win BOTS Round 3.
6. Complete all other entries through the Rafflecopter widget below.

One winner per prize, one prize per winner.  Entries will be accepted until 9/28/2014.  Winners will be announced in a very special blog post on 9/29/2014.
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Last, but not least, Challenger #12

Join us in welcoming Stacey of +Busting Stitches to Round 3!

Stacey is an Army wife and stay-at-home mom.  She has been crocheting and knitting for about three years.  In addition, she spins and dyes yarn.  Her goal, when designing, is to avoid having to sew things together.  Stacey enjoys crafting and spending time with her busy family.  We are quite anxious to see what she delivers for us this round!

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Challenger #11 is ready for Battle

Amber of Knotted Notions is ready for the Battle to begin!

Amber has always loved to crochet.  Her children are her inspiration.  About a year ago, she began designing her own patterns.  She loves designing original things that are fun to make.  Amber's biggest goal is to publish her own books and see them being sold in stores.  With each new pattern, she gets closer to that goal.  We are excited to see what fun and original design she comes up with for Round 3!

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Challenger #10 for Round 3

Please welcome Katie of Katie's Crochet Goodies & Crafts to Battle of the Stitches!

Katie taught herself to crochet using library books and YouTube as her guide.  But, crochet is not her only skill!  She keeps busy with crafting, cooking, crocheting, designing, blogging and photography.  Katie and her husband started a photography business that allows them to spend their free time enjoying their shared hobby.

Look out, Round 3!  Katie is ready to bring it!

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Up next is Challenger #9

Join us in welcoming Sonya of +Blackstone Designs  to Round 3!

Sonya began crocheting about 15 years ago.  She opened her crochet business in 2012 (then Beautiful Ducklings).  In January of this year, Sonya discovered that her true crochet passion was in designing.  She changed her business name and focus and began publishing her designs.  She's very excited for what the rest of the year brings!  What do you think her bright idea for Round 3 might be???



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New to the Battle is Challenger #6

Join us in welcoming Rebecca of Dessert Diamond Crochet to Battle of the Stitches! 

Rebecca picked up her first hook in 2008 when she taught herself to crochet from a book in order to make a baby gift for a co-worker.  She released her first pattern in 2011, and has blown us away with her character hats and baby booties.  Rebecca currently works full time, but her dream is to open her own craft store one day.

We can't wait to see what Rebecca does in Battle of the Stitches!  It is sure to be amazing!

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Announcing the Return of Challenger #2

Round 3 is bound to be even bigger and better with the challengers who are returning and those who are new. 

Returning for Round 3 of the Battle of the Stitches Challenger #1 Is.....

Welcome back April from Cuddle Me Beanies! 

 

Cuddle Me Beanies

Hi, I'm April, and I'm the owner and designer at Cuddle Me Beanies Designs.

I live in a very small town, in Utah, with my husband Patrick.  We have been married for 14 years, and have a new little Shih Tzu, Tugger, who keeps us running.

I am a Salon Owner and Operator by day, and a Crochetaholic by night!! I LOVE anything crochet!!!! 

I always say:  Family is my LIFE,   Hair is my LOVE,   & Crochet is my PASSION!!!

I have been crocheting for many years, and started designing my own patterns 4 years ago when I realized I really enjoyed the challenge. 

I love to create anything and everything with Texture and Color!!!

What can I say........I really do LOVE Crochet!!!!!

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pool-time-pack-crochet-pattern

Here is the adorable design that April created for Battle Round 2.  I love the bright fun colors and the cute little flip flops that she added.  I can't wait to see what she comes up with this time!  If you are not familiar with Cuddle Me Beanies, you can find more of her designs here:
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