Yarn Giveaway December 2014

Yarn Giveaway December 2014

Yarn Giveaway December 2014LoomaHat.com is giving away 3 Skeins of a very, very special version of Premier Yarns Ever Soft for Yarn Giveaway December 2014. I’m excited about this one. It’s Yarn on a Mission !

Premier Yarns has partnered with one of the worlds largest humanitarian organizations to help collect 100,000 handmade items. According to the Premier Yarn Website :A portion of each purchase of Premier Ever Soft yarn goes to benefit Knit For Kids and their mission to provide warmth, hope, and joy to children living in poverty across the world . I thought buying and giving away 3 skeins of this very special yarn was one way of participating in this awesome campaign.

What else could I do? I could buy more yarn to add to the mountain I already have, knit a cute hat and Tell you about their efforts and how You Too can give to this worthy cause while you enter to win same cool yarn. And don’t forget to share this link with your friends.

Note: I purchased the give-away yarn at my local AC Moore .

Winner Does Not Have to Use the Yarn for ANY Charity

First Let’s Talk Yarn

Yarn Giveaway December 2014

 

This is a silky, soft, thin worsted weight yarn with a hint of sheen. It comes in 36 solid and 9 multis colors.  I love the feel of the yarn. It reminds me a lot of Caron Simply Soft though its a smaller skein at 158 yards / 144.5 meters compared to 200 yards / 182 meters with the Caron.

Product Description According to Amazon

PREMIER YARNS-Ever Soft. This light-worsted weight; oh-so-soft acrylic yarn is perfect for all kinds of projects. It comes in a wide range of brilliant and lustrous colors with great tonal ranges so you can make stunning afghans; garments; and accessories for babies; kids; and adults!

  • Weight Category: 4. Content: 100% acrylic. Put-up: 3oz/85g; 158yd/144.5m. Knit gauge: 18st x 18r = 4in/10cm on US-8/5mm needles. Crochet gauge: 14sc x 18r = 4in/10cm on US-8/H/5mm hook.
  • Care: machine wash; tumble dry low; do not bleach; do not iron. Dyelotted–we try but cannot guarantee matching dyelots. Imported.
  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 6 x 3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
  • ASIN: B008KH4GOQ

 

Colors in the December 2014 Yarn Giveaway will be:

I wanted to have a combination of a light, a neutral and a bright. I believe these three colors in a hat and scarf set would be beautiful and good for both a girl and a boy.

 

Yarn Giveaway December 2014

Image Credit: Knit for Kids Photo James Edwards Bates / Genesis Photos

The Charity: World Visions Knit for Kids

According to their About Us page

Knit for Kids is a nationwide program that unites thousands of volunteer knitters to fight poverty with our knitting needles.

With every stitch, together we give hope and warmth to vulnerable children living in poverty or other difficult situations around the globe. For millions of children, a hand-made item isn’t just a sweater or capor blanket, it’s a chance at better health. It’s protection and warmth from freezing temperatures. And it’s a symbol of support for a better future.

NO DEADLINES – Items are collected all year round.

MAIL YOUR HANDMADE ITEM

Mail your items to:
Knit for Kids

c/o World Vision
210 Overlook Drive
Sewickley, PA 15143

 

Enter to Win: Ends 12/21/2014

Note: You do not need to have a Facebook page to enter. Just use your name and email.

This DOES NOT put you on a mailing list. I need your email to contact you if you are the winner. Once this ends – your email is discarded.

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Comments: 74

  1. Jeannine December 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Never heard of it, it sounds great!

  2. Gina Isaacson December 19, 2014 at 2:34 am

    Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂

  3. Raquel December 17, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I hadn’t heard about World Vision until today. I just started knitting with looms for the first time this past Saturday and I’m already addicted LOL. I’d love to help this charity on a year-round basis with donations. Thanks for the info!

  4. Donna December 16, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Such a great cause!

  5. stephen December 16, 2014 at 1:09 am

    cant wait!

  6. Jodi December 15, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    No I hadn’t before today!

  7. Diana Stanhope December 15, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I had no heard of them, thank you for sharing.

  8. D.A. Fox December 14, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    That is really neat! I hadn’t realized they had partnered with Knit for Kids! That’s awesome!

    • D.A. Fox December 14, 2014 at 11:59 pm

      Also followed on Pinterest, but under a different user name since I had a different one for that. I can email you that info if you need it. 🙂

  9. Nikki LaGrange December 14, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    World Vision is a wonderful charity! I did not know they had a Knit for Kids program…nice to know!

  10. Roshni joseph December 14, 2014 at 12:25 am

    Excited about this. Used this yarn and it’s really soft and nice to work with. Hoping to win this one!!

  11. Maya Vanderpool December 13, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Cool

  12. Becky Sakal December 13, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Sounds great!

  13. craftyone December 13, 2014 at 7:07 am

    no, i had not heard of this charitable group. this would be good for the craft group i attend.

  14. Michelle i. December 13, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Yes, we sponsor a child through them

  15. Laura Hewitt December 12, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I have heard about World Vision and I may donate to the local Cancer Center once I get rolling. Can’t use wool so I’m all about finding alternatives.

  16. michelle b December 11, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Would be nice to have a new yarn to try, this stuff looks soft and easy to use.

  17. Sena Walsh December 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Love it!

  18. Karla Embleton December 11, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    My daughter and I knit and crochet for both the animal rescue league (blankets for kitties) and for local charity auctions. Its great mom-daughter time and reminds us both of what’s important!

  19. Joy December 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I have heard of World Vision and have sponsored a child! They do wonderful work.

  20. Tim Rhodes December 11, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I have never heard of world vision before, and I didn’t find a question, so I answered what most people were. :/

  21. Stac December 10, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I have heard of World Vision – great organization! Thanks for the giveaway!

  22. LINDA December 10, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Yes, I respect their great Work!
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  23. Magdalena December 10, 2014 at 10:11 am

    I’ve never heard of this yarn but it looks lovely! And unlike many, many knitters, I don’t mind acrylic at all 🙂

  24. Ashley December 10, 2014 at 1:40 am

    This yarn looks so pretty

  25. Amber Hillman December 9, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    The yarn sounds so pretty and I have never heard of World Vision before.

  26. Thomas Woodward December 9, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I love this site and it’s easy to use videos and patterns. It got me started and I have made hats for my friends and family and even a couple of dog sweaters. I am about to start on a hat for the charity, this is such a nice way to help others.
    I was thinking of making a tree skirt for our Christmas tree, but can’t find a pattern. Maybe I can piece together some triangle shawls. We shall see.

    • Denise Canela December 12, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Send pics of the tree skirt. Might try my hands at it next year. 🙂

  27. alexa December 8, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    yes, i have

  28. Kristina H December 8, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    I have not heard of world vision.

  29. Arden Smith December 8, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    love it

  30. Katalin December 6, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I live in Europe and never heard of World Vision before.

  31. Angela H December 5, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Yes I Have heard of world vision.

  32. Christine Sapp December 5, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Never heard of them but going to look into them

  33. Jennifer Veerkamp December 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I am excited about doing this!

  34. Debbie Gilliam December 4, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I have not heard of World Vision but I’m going to check into them.

  35. Dandi D December 3, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Yes, I am very familiar with World Vision.

  36. Pat Parker December 3, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Yes have heard of world vision.

  37. Brandi Arnold December 3, 2014 at 8:39 am

    I have not heard of World Vision before, but it sounds like a great organization.
    I love trying new yarns. I am new to loom knitting, so I have only tried a few different types/brands of yarn.

  38. Amy L December 3, 2014 at 8:23 am

    No, I had not heard of World Vision before now.

  39. Carla S December 3, 2014 at 5:49 am

    No, I have never heard of World Vision before.

  40. sofia m December 3, 2014 at 4:10 am

    I hadn’t heard about World Vision before, but I’m glad I have now!

  41. Jessica December 2, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I have never heard of World Visiom but it sounds like a wonderful charity.

  42. Bobbi Kingen December 2, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    My Church has worked for this charity in past years. Such a great organization to work with.

  43. Andrea Corley December 2, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    Thank you for all that you do!

  44. ella December 2, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    I actually just heard about World Vision recently at AC Moore!

  45. Pam December 2, 2014 at 9:06 am

    I have never heard of World Vision, but now I have. Love the yarn1

  46. Alicia December 1, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    This is a great cause.

  47. Betsy December 1, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Such a great cause! Yes. I have heard of World Vision!

  48. terry December 1, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    awesome job of informing those who didnt know.

  49. Amanda Atkinson December 1, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    i would love to win but no matter who wins the charity is wonderful.

  50. lora mount December 1, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    world vision is an outstanding group that does so much good around the world
    our sunday school class has supported them for years
    glad to have a new place to send knitted items
    thank you for the information

  51. Elizabeth Wright December 1, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I would love to try this yarn! Money is tight so I am usually only aloud to get Red heart when we have the money which isn’t often.

  52. Melissa Sea December 1, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Have you heard of World Vision? Yes, they do a wonderful work but have never heard of this program, I would love to win because every little bit helps.

  53. Cassandra December 1, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Great way to promote a great cause!

  54. Deane Blackwell December 1, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Excited to try out the new yarn and to make something for someone that will be a forever gift! Thanks so much!

  55. Marni December 1, 2014 at 10:21 am

    What a wonderful opportunity through World Vision! Thank you

  56. Robbie December 1, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Great way of giving to those who need it most!

  57. Vicki Noordhoek December 1, 2014 at 9:49 am

    I love World Vision! Thank you for offering this yarn giveaway~!

  58. Trish Sakulich December 1, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Wonderful charity , wonderful wool..thank you.

  59. Brunella December 1, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Definitely up for knitting something for charity!!! 🙂

  60. Jeannette Booher December 1, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Sounds like a great cause. Would love to try the new (to me) yarn.

    Thanks for the chance to learn about other groups across the country, with all the bad news in the world, this news is usually good. Thanks again.

    JMB

  61. Karen December 1, 2014 at 8:14 am

    thanks for the info and chance to win!

  62. Diana Miller December 1, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to hear of a new charity and your contest for yarn in order to help them by making hats.

  63. MaryAnn December 1, 2014 at 7:52 am

    My church was part of starting World Vision so I know of the organization and their great mission. Had not heard of the knit for kids program and I’m excited about it. Would love to send some hats when I get done with my holiday projects. Thank-you for always helping us find new ways to give back.
    I discovered Premier Soft yarn a while back and it is great! What an awesome contest!

  64. ChristinaMarie December 1, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Love those yarns! They are super soft. I didn’t know World Vision had a kids knit program. Thanks for sharing all the information!!

  65. Krystin Torres December 1, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I have yet to hear of World Vision, but I think it’s beautiful. I would love the opportunity to use this hat for charity.

  66. Cristy Russell December 1, 2014 at 7:06 am

    I wish we had a A.C. Moore in our town so I could try this yarn. Most of the hats I make are for kids and I give 95% of them away.

  67. Cheryl December 1, 2014 at 6:26 am

    I have heard of World Vision, but I never heard of their knit for kids program.

  68. Teresa Matson December 1, 2014 at 5:31 am

    First I have heard of them! I have been busy practicing new stitches and learning how to make slippers and mittens, along with the usual hats and scarves! Great way to practice and have a wonderful organization to send them to! My family and friends are going to be warm this winter, and now some little ones will be as well! What a wonderful way to share! I have been looking for a good winter project, and this fits the bill!

  69. Teresa Lam December 1, 2014 at 1:13 am

    The yarn and charity both are interesting. Thank you for sharing I will be looking into this charity after I donate my chemo caps this month.

  70. Ellen Toothacker December 1, 2014 at 12:22 am

    Yes, they do a wonderful work.

  71. Ellen Toothacker December 1, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I knit hats for male chemo patients, and I go through the soft worsted like crazy.

  72. Erin Lowmaster December 1, 2014 at 12:04 am

    I have heard about World Vision before!

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