GIVEAWAY: Hello Kitty Crochet

Say konnichiwa to Hello Kitty & her friends! Just in time for the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Crochet features all our favorite Sanrio friends in the form of dolls you make yourself. This fabulous book is written by Mei Li Lee, a lifelong lover of Japanese pop culture. Mei Li has been sharing her Japanese-inspired crafts on her blog since 2012. Her blog is full of eye candy, but also important & helpful craft tips.

Full disclosure - I do not know how to crochet, or knit for that matter. However, I do love Hello Kitty & her friends and if anything was going to convince me to learn, it would be this terrific book! The book is jam packed with adorable Amigurumi patterns. Amigurumi refers to knitted or crocheted stuffed dolls. It's definitely an art that requires patience & practice, but it's worth it when you end up with the cutest Hello Kitty ever crafted!

The best part of this book is that there's something for all skill levels. Whether you're a whiz with a crochet hook & looking for a challenge, or you're just entering the world of crochet, Hello Kitty Crochet has something for you! This book provides full color photos, insider tips & tricks, and hours of entertainment while you create charming characters.

Quirk Books generously provided a copy for my review, as well as a copy for one lucky winner! Be sure to visit their website which is full of titles in a wide range of topics, including fiction, home & garden, and more. Enter to win a copy of Hello Kitty Crochet below - US and Canada only, please.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Tracy Taylor! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a copy of Hello Kitty Crochet courtesy of Quirk Books. *US and Canada residents only, please.*

TO ENTER: Like Quirk Books on Facebook & leave a comment noting that you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Comment on this post noting why you would like to receive a copy of Hello Kitty Crochet. (ie: perfect gift for a craft friend, you love to crochet, etc.)

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Giveaway ends at 6pm CDT, Tuesday, October 14th, 2014.

Observing Memorial Day

Today United States residents observe the annual holiday Memorial Day. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. (info via Wikipedia)

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