Happy Hanukkah, 2019! It’s the fifth night of Hanukkah 5780, and Elyse is hooking you up with some gorgeous yarn for upcoming knitting projects, plus books, too!
Ready? Let’s do this!
Today’s prize is: yarn and books! Limited edition yarn, plus a big ol’ box of books.
Look how pretty!
Elyse has some details about what’s included:
- Two skeins of Hedgehog Fibers Skinny Singles in the colors Lucille and Private Island.
- These are club colors and can’t be bought online or in stores.
- The yarn is a soft single ply and 100% Merino wool.
The prize pack also includes a small Namaste project bag from Jimmy Beans Wool.
And of course books! Elyse will include several books across varying sub-genres of romance.
Want to enter? Yay!
Just leave a comment and tell us about your favorite craft, hobby, or way to enjoy your time – and of course, the answer can be reading!
Standard disclaimers apply: I am not being compensated for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. Open to international residents where permitted by applicable law. Must be over 18 and ready to get wooly. Not responsible for further acquisition of yarn beyond life expectancy. It’s a hazard of knitting, we know.
Comments will close Friday 27 December 2019 at or near 12pm ET, and winner will be announced shortly afterward.
Good luck, Happy Hanukkah, and thank you for being part of Smart Bitches!
Winner update: Congratulations to Janine! Only a few more giveaways left!
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