Colorful Baby Crochet by Laura Strutt is a lovely book packed with 35 classic patterns. A "one stop shop" of baby patterns, you'll be able to pull it out for every baby shower and baby birthday for years to come! Get a peek inside below, and then enter to win your own copy on Moogly!

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links. 

Colorful Baby Crochet Review

A Bit About the Author

I haven't had a chance to meet Laura, but I loved poking around her website! Here's her official author blurb:
"Laura Strutt is a freelance journalist and is the former Editor of Craft Business magazine, the leading trade publication. She launched Sew magazine, a monthly contemporary stitching title, in 2009 and continued as Editor until 2012, leaving to pursue freelance work.
She is a passionate textile designer and enjoys all aspects of sewing from dressmaking to quilting, embroidery to customizing, and everything in between.

Laura Strutt is the author of Simple Hand Sewing, Modern Embroidery, Sewing for Babies and Children, Modern Weaving, Get Knooking, 35 Knitted Baby Blankets, Modern Crocheted Afghans, Throws and Pillows, Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps, Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps, and Modern Granny Square Crochet, all published by CICO Books. She lives in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Discover more of Laura's textile designs, technique guides, and crafty inspiration over on her creative lifestyle blog, www.madepeachy.com."

Taking a Peek Inside Colorful Baby Crochet

There are 35 patterns in Colorful Baby Crochet, so they are broken up into three sections: Clothes and Accessories includes 14 patterns, Nursery & Blankets has 11 patterns, and Toys features 10 designs.

This book jumps right into the patterns, with minimal fuss up front. There is a size chart to note though if you plan to make any of the clothing patterns - some go all the way up to 36 months! Like I said above, you can use this book hundreds of times to crochet for the babies in your life - and the toddlers!

Each of the patterns includes the materials list, size, and written instructions. There are lots of great closeup photos to help, and stitch counts are included - always a relief to see! The written instructions follow the standard crochet pattern writing format in US terms, which makes them easy to read and follow.

Overall, I think Colorful Baby Crochet is a fantastic selection for anyone who crochets for babies and tots. Births, birthdays, holidays, special occasions, and just for fun - there are projects for every gift-giving level. The Unisex Romper, Heart Mobile, and Amigurumi Teddy Bear are some of my favorites... But it was so hard to choose!

Get your own copy of Colorful Baby Crochet today!

You can pick up your own copy of Colorful Baby Crochet on Amazon! Laura is the author of over 20 books on all sorts of crafts - click here to see them all!

The Colorful Baby Crochet Giveaway

The Colorful Baby Crochet Giveaway is open to US addresses only. The giveaway ends December 5, 2023, at 12:15 am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and neither the form nor the link below works for you, please try using a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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Get ready for A Year of Crochet Stitches and A Year of Knitting Stitches - we've got both in this crochet and knit stitch-a-day perpetual calendar giveaway! Get a peek inside both of these fun new flipbooks here on Moogly! And then, enter to win your own - one of each for double the fun!

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A Year of Crochet Stitches Review

A Bit About the Author

"Jill Wright is a digital copywriting specialist and crochet and knitwear designer raising her family in the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Life is writing, planning, strategizing, and teaching Jazzercise classes, with lots of driving intermingled. There’s also a sprinkling of singing both with a local chorale and in church. Busy? Yes! But she wouldn’t have it any other way."

You can see many of Jill's crochet designs on Ravelry.com, and she co-authored Curvy Crochet with Marly Bird!

What You'll Find Inside the Crochet Perpetual Calendar

A Year of Crochet Stitches is a perpetual flip calendar - which means that while there is a page for January 1, January 2, January 3... on through the rest of the year, there is no day of the week or year listed. So when you get to December 31st, you can just flip it around and start over again! 

Almost every stitch fits on one side of the paper and includes a great color photo of the stitch pattern, the stitch multiple, and the written instructions. Succinct, but includes everything you need! While calendars are normally split into months, this one uses each month to tackle a specific type of stitch pattern. In the crochet version you'll find: Simple Stitches; Bobbles and Puffs; Shells and Clusters; Ripples and Zigzags; Columns and Stripes; Mesh, V-Stitches and Filet; More Shells and V-Stitches; Motifs; Popcorns and Picots; Post Stitches and Cables; Colorwork and Dropped Stitches; and Edgings or Borders.

However, they have not wasted the other side of the paper. Paging through, the last page would seem to be for July 11 - but then you turn it around and there's the rest of the year, on the backs of the pages! Of course, having the "flip"  in July means there are still more pages left - and they used those too!

Not just stitch patterns, A Year of Crochet Stitches includes gauge swatching instructions and pattern "recipes." Written for shawls and cowls, these encourage you to take your favorite stitch patterns for the year and put them into fab original accessories! Info on joining motifs lets you turn all your swatches into blankets, sweaters, and more. Finally, there's a section on choosing the perfect yarn and a list of standard abbreviations. 

A Year of Knitting Stitches Review

A Bit About the Author

"Tabetha Hedrick is a knitwear designer and writer raising a family just outside the Great Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee. As the Design Director for SweetGeorgia Yarns, her days (and heart) are filled to the brim with knitting, art, writing, editing, planning, and finding ways to put it all together. Amid that fiber-filled life, you’ll find her living simply in the sweet spot where creativity, discovery, parenthood, and life intertwine."

You can see many of Tabetha's knitting designs on Ravelry.com, and check out her books too: Switch & Knit Stitch Dictionary and Bulky Knit Wraps & Cowls!

What You'll Find Inside the Knitting Perpetual Calendar

Just like A Year of Crochet Stitches, A Year of Knitting Stitches is a perpetual calendar, with no days of the week or years - so you can use it for years to come! 

This calendar is set up just like the crochet one as well, with each page featuring a detailed color photo of the stitch pattern, the stitch multiple, and the written instructions. It's basically the same format, just with a few differences. In A Year of Knitting Stitches, the months aren't divided by stitch type, but I spot tons of texture, cables, lace, mosaics, stripes, fair isle, and more!

One extra thing you'd find in A Year of Knitting Stitches is a link on January 1 to charts for all the stitch patterns! After the year is over, there are many of the same great sections found in the Crochet version.

Gauge swatching instructions, as well as shawl and cowl recipes, are included. Then at the very end, you'll find pages on choosing the perfect yarn and a list of standard abbreviations. 

Get your own copies of A Year of Crochet Stitches and A Year of Knitting Stitches today!

One more thing I really want to highlight is the great quality of these calendars. The paper is not cardstock, but not wimpy either. The spiral at the top is really strong, sturdy, and big. And the stand that holds it all upright is pretty darn heavy-duty as well. It won't survive a swim, but it should make it through several years on your craft table!

These calendars make the perfect gift for yourself or a friend (or two) who loves to crochet or knit! The handy size is perfect on the desk or on the go, fitting easily in a project bag. These calendars are inspiration at your fingertips whenever you need it. And it never expires - you can use this perpetual calendar year after year! You can get a peek at a live unboxing of both here!

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The Crochet and Knit Stitch-a-Day Perpetual Calendar Giveaway

The Crochet and Knit Stitch-a-Day Perpetual Calendar Giveaway is open in the US and Canada (void where prohibited, including Quebec). The giveaway ends December 5, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing is, in my opinion, one of the most brilliant additions to the Blanket lines of yarns! It's the same soft and cuddly Bernat Blanket yarn you love, but put into a cake with one long strand of perfectly changing color - no knots or breaks, just "Perfect Phasing!" Take a peek at this wonderful new addition to the Blanket family, and enter to win 3 cakes of Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing on Moogly!

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"Experience the captivating beauty of color transitions with our new enchanting chenille-style Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. Each skein of our Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn is meticulously constructed to ensure a seamless transition from one shade to another. As you work with the yarn, you will witness the colors effortlessly blend and flow, fade from dark to light, creating a harmonious fusion of tones that adds depth and dimension to your projects. Whether you are crocheting a blanket, knitting a shawl, or weaving a wall hanging, Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing will infuse your projects with a sense of artistry and intrigue."

Just The Yarny Facts:

Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with an 8 mm knitting needle

Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with an 8 mm crochet hook

Recommended Crochet Hook: 8 mm

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, and your local JOANN

Debuting in 6 Unique Colorways

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing is currently available in 6 rich and vibrant colorways. Deep jewel tones in the center gradually fade to the barest tinted white throughout the cake. Each skein is identical so you can plan your perfect project. Start from the inside or the outside to keep the perfect fade going on your next blanket, sweater, pillow... any project at all! Mix and match with all the other Bernat Blanket varieties!

Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing

They are starting off strong, with 11 new crochet and knit patterns specifically for Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing! And of course, this yarn could easily sub in for almost any Bernat Blanket pattern to give it a fab new look - and there are over 250 Bernat Blanket patterns to choose from on Yarnspirations!

While I haven't had the chance to design with this yarn yet, you'll want to snag the patterns and tutorials for the JOANN Fall SAL before they're gone - for two more fantastic patterns featuring this yarn!

Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway Time!

The Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends November 20, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please try the link provided. If that does not work, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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Don't let hat making frighten you! With babé Crochet Hat Templates, you can make them in any size, and be sure that they will fit! Check out this amazing tool for all hat makers (both crochet and knit!), and enter to win a set here on Moogly - we're giving away THREE full sets!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by babé Crochet. All opinions are my own. 

What are babé crochet Hat Templates?!

They're templates that tell you how big to make your hats to fit every size - no math or tape measures needed! Here's a video from babé Crochet on TikTok with more info on how they work:

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These are genuinely SO easy to use! Working top down, you match the size of your flat circle to the top of the curve. Then, work even until it's the length of the template. No more consulting endless charts or trying it on over and over again - or worse yet, just hoping! Instead, you can grab the template for the size of the hat you're making and toss it in your project bag. If you crochet for a big family - or craft fairs - you can put together a set of templates with your most needed sizes to whip them up faster than ever!

By Once, Use It for Life

I've been using them for years - ever since I first learned about them! And I can tell that the set I have will last my entire crochet career, and keep getting used. These hat templates are made from strong plastic, and embossed with the template number. With each set, you'll receive a chart with all the sizing info, a wire ring to keep the templates and chart organized, and a  tutorial on how to use the templates.

Each full set includes baby to adult head sizes from Newborn all the way up to Adult XL (Head circumferences of 34.95cm up to 61.6cm -- 13 ¾" up to 24 ¼’) - the perfect set!

If you've been reading Moogly for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of babé crochet Hat Templates - I've lost count of how many giveaways we've done! So as long as she's willing to share, I'll keep sharing them with all of you! ♥

Get Your Own Hat Templates Here!

Go to The Lillie Pad to purchase your own set of fabulous templates! For even more info, visit babé crochet!

The babé Crochet Hat Templates Giveaway

This babé crochet Hat Templates Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends November 28, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

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Crochet Cute Forest Friends is a second adorable amigurumi book by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me! Packed with "26 easy patterns for cuddly woodland animals," you'll be snuggling and squeezing these softies in no time! Get a peek inside below, and then enter to win your own copy on Moogly!

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Crochet Cute Forest Friends Review

A Bit About the Author

Author Sarah Zimmerman is the creator of Repeat Crafter Me, and an absolute delight if you ever get the chance to meet her! She's not only one of the fastest crocheters I've seen, but she consistently creates the cutest designs. Here's her official author blurb:

"Sarah is the crocheter, crafter, blogger, wife, and busy mom of three behind the blog Repeat Crafter Me. As an avid crafter and a self-taught crocheter, she took her hobby and passion for the two and created www.RepeatCrafterMe.com as an outlet to share her craft tutorials and free crochet patterns. A graphic designer by trade with an eye for color, Sarah’s crochet patterns have gained lots of praise for their fresh, cute designs that are trendy, seasonal, and adaptive. You will find many animal and character hats for babies and kids as well as new and unique designs that appeal to all ages. She offers simple patterns with easy to follow tutorials and detailed step-by-step photos."

Taking a Peek Inside Crochet Cute Forest Friends

With 26 patterns all in one book, you need a bit of organization! So Crochet Cute Forest Friends is broken into 5 sections: Forest Floor Friends, Treetop Dwellers, Riverside Animals and Insects, Nocturnal Critters, and then there's a bonus - a Treehouse Scene!

Each animal is created using basic stitches and shapes, and sewing is minimized in these patterns. There's a great intro section with tips on everything from hooks to yarn to safety eyes, followed by a visual crochet stitch dictionary. The pages on Finishing Techniques are particularly great and full of important info!

Each of the patterns includes the materials list, size, and written instructions. There are lots of great closeup photos to help, and stitch counts are included - love that! The written instructions follow the standard crochet pattern writing format, which makes them easy to read - and means you can start here and take your crochet skills on to any project!

Overall, I think Crochet Cute Forest Friends is a fabulous book, and the number of patterns is wonderful! They're all adorable! This is a great addition to your crochet book library, sure to come in handy for all sorts of occasions and holidays!

Get your own copy of Crochet Cute Forest Friends today!

You can pick up your own copy of Crochet Cute Forest Friends on Amazon! And don't miss her previous books: Crochet Cute Critters and Corner to Corner Lap Throws for the Family!

The Crochet Cute Forest Friends Giveaway

The Crochet Cute Forest Friends Giveaway is open in the US and Canada (void where prohibited, including Quebec). The giveaway ends November 7, 2023, at 12:15 am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and neither the form nor the link below works for you, please try using a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of Crochet Cute Forest Friends, courtesy of  Page Street Publishing. They will be notified by email.

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Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle is one of the most popular new yarns from Yarnspirations! Take Red Heart Super Saver, add beautiful pops of color, bump it all up to a big 10 oz size, and you can see how this one has caught everyone's eye! Take a peek at this lovely new addition to the Super Saver family, and enter to win 4 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle on Moogly!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Yarnspirations and may include affiliate links; all opinions are my own.

"Create unique hand-dye speckle looks with Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle. Coordinated colors are plied together to create the perfect combination of fun and sophistication. The same Super Saver you know and love, now Speckle...this machine washable worsted weight acrylic yarn is the perfect combination of fun and sophistication."

Just The Yarny Facts:

Knitting Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle = 4" x 4"

Crochet Gauge: 12 sc and 15 rows with a 5.5 mm (U.S. I-9) crochet hook = 4" x 4"

Recommended Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm

Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, and your local Walmart

Debuting in 6 Unique Colorways

Lovely on their own or mixed and matched with Super Saver solids, Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle will add extra interest to any project, knit or crocheted! You can sub this yarn in for any pattern that calls for Super Saver, and many other patterns that call for worsted yarn!

Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle

As mentioned above, Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle is perfect for any pattern that calls for Super Saver! I'm sure we'll see it in some finished patterns eventually, but right now there are over 1400 crochet, knit, and craft patterns featuring Super Saver on Yarnspirations, so I am sure you'll find some inspiration.

And now I have a pattern featuring this yarn as well: the Sprinkle Cupcake Backpack!

Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle Giveaway Time!

The Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends October 31, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will receive 4 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.

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One of the wonderful new yarns I've gotten to try this year is Circulo InLove! And after making the Woven Wheat Tote with this dreamy yarn, I totally get why they named it that. Well, I had two hanks left over and decided it would be fun to share it with all of you! Take a closer look at Circulo InLove, and enter to win two hanks here on Moogly!

Disclaimer: Yarn courtesy of Circulo, shipping courtesy of Moogly. All opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.

All About Circulo InLove

Circulo InLove is a 5-chunky 100%  Brazilian cotton yarn. Each hank measures 137 yards (125 meters), weighing 3.52 ounces (100 grams). The recommended crochet hook size is 6 mm (J-10), and the recommended knitting needle size is 6 mm (US 10). This yarn is great for accessories and household items, but would also make lovely garments as it's just so smooth and great to touch!

And below you can see the Woven Wheat Tote! I hadn't worked with this yarn before designing this bag for Stitch Up Chicago, but I really enjoyed using it! It feels wonderful to the hand, is not splitty at all, and while you can see the texture of the yarn itself, the lack of halo means you can also see your stitches clearly. I designed this bag in two sizes - and two hanks are enough to make the small size!

Build Your Own Stash of Circulo InLove Yarn!

Circulo is currently sold in local yarn stores and online! Click here to find retailers near you. or Click here to see their selection on Amazon! There are 14 lovely colors to explore!

The Circulo InLove Yarn Giveaway

This Circulo InLove Yarn Giveaway is open to US addresses only. The giveaway ends October 24, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

The winner will each receive the pictured 2 hanks of Circulo InLove Yarn in the Chestnut colorway, and will be notified by email.

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Crochet Impkins is another amazing amigurumi book by Megan Lapp! With her stitching, she takes us once again, on a fantastical journey to other worlds. Get a peek at the plethora of pattern possibilities here on Moogly! And then, enter to win your own copy - plus a copy of her previous book, Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend!

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links. 

Crochet Impkins Review

A Bit About the Author

Author Megan Lapp runs the Etsy shop Crafty Intentions, and it's full of amazing, legendary designs, just like the ones seen in her books. Here's how she describes her shop:

"Fantasy creatures, beautiful animals, clearly written and formatted patterns, step by step photo tutorials, for handmade magic! Detailed glossaries, materials lists, and extremely clear instructions to ensure your success in creating these epic crocheted creations!"

Her shop is full of delights - and sure to make your dreams soar! There are dozens of wonderful creatures, but there are also a couple of shawls that are the kind of costume pieces you wish you could wear every day and live your own magical fairy tale!

What are Crochet Impkins?

I think I better let Megan explain this one:

"I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance on something far more important—the techniques and methods by which you might craft one of these little stitchlings of your very own.

It is a wonderful thing, I assure you, to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Each Impkin is unique, and only you can listen to find out what yours longs to be. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!

Though hard to spot at first, when you see one Impkin you can be sure there are more around. Impkins are social little creatures; once you make one, it is sure to clamor for a multitude of friends from your hook!"

And they're adorable! Paging through Crochet Impkins feels like a buffet of amazing choices - luckily, we know where to get started!

Creating Millions of Unique Crochet Impkins

While Crochet Impkins might not teach you how to crochet, it will teach you how to create your own amigurumi creature - and how to make each one unique! I mean it when I say I don't think you could run out of possibilities here. Fortunately, Megan takes us through the steps quickly and easily, with a quick intro and a fabulous planning sheet. (Break out the scanner, you'll want to make copies!)

Using this sheet, you can start paging through and making your choices. There are 4 basic body styles to choose from: two sitting, and two standing. Pick one of two arm styles, and one of the four belly options, and you're in business!

After that, we start at the top  - there are 4 antenna styles, 11 ears options, 6 face styles, 21 different hats and hairstyles, 6 types of horns and antlers... You get the idea! Scales, tails, wings, outfits, and accessories all add to the fun. Like a deck of cards, you can mix and match these forever and never make the same amigurumi twice! Add in all the color options, safety eyes, and yarn weights, and wow!

Of course, Crochet Impkins is chock full of super cute examples of these combos - and each picture includes a circle with the details you need to make one just like it. There are so many "stitchlings" here to get you started!

All the projects pictured are made with worsted weight yarn and a US-G, 4mm crochet book. Megan has a few suggestions, including Red Heart Super Saver. But I think these designs would be just as amazing in a thread - or jumbo yarn! If you or someone you love is into fantasy creatures, both Crochet Impkins and Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend are must-haves for your crochet bookshelf!

WAIT WHAT?

That's right - we're giving away BOTH!! Win your own copy of Crochet Impkins and Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend here!! One winner takes all! I reviewed Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend earlier this year - click here to get a peek inside that one, then enter to win both below!

Get your own copies of Crochet Impkins and Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend today!

For Crochet Impkins: Amazon.com

For Crochet Creatures of Myths and Legend: Amazon.com

And if you're looking for something specific, be sure to check out her Etsy shop, Crafty Intentions!

The Crochet Impkins & Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend Giveaway

The Crochet Impkins & Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend Giveaway is open in the US and Canada (void where prohibited, including Quebec). (Also, my apologies for the mistake on the images, it has been corrected.) The giveaway ends October 3, 2023, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of both Crochet Impkins and Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend, courtesy of  Stackpole Books, and will be notified by email.

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GOOD LUCK ALL!

You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram, and don’t forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! And don't forget to enter all the other fab giveaways on Moogly! And if you'd like to share this post, there's a Pinterest image and sharing buttons below!