Solution to Crossword Puzzle and 5 Pattern Package Winner!

I stumped you yesterday with my crossword puzzle, eh? Well, to be honest with you, I forgot to write down my answers so I had to really think about the clues too :D

The solution to yesterday's crossword puzzle is:
Across
2. Used to indicate points of shaping or rows completed.
stitchmarkers
7. A visual of the pattern.
chart
9. Holds a group of stitches to the front or back.
cableneedle
11. Smooth on the front of the fabric.
stockinette
13. K2tog for one.
decrease

Down
1. A way to join sections horizontally.
grafting
3. A seaming technique.
mattress
4. Adding a stitch to the knitting.
increase
5. Opposite of knit.
purl
6. Used to measure the amount of stitches and rows to an inch.
gauge
8. The edge or border of the knitted piece.
salvage
10. Used in lace knitting for one.
yo
12. Has a pebbly surface that is identical on both sides.
garter

So, how did you do?

And the winner of the blog scavenger hunt? I put the number of correct guesses into the radom number generator over at Random.org and the winner is:

Linda Jones! Congratulations Linda! Lucky you! You are the winner of a 5 Loom Knitting Pattern Package! Drop me a note to claim your prize!

Thank you everyone for stopping by this week and playing my silly games! It was fun seeing everyone and I hope you had a great time!

Blog Party Day 5 - Knitting Crossword Puzzle and Winners Announced!

Time to get out the cake and icecream! Today is officially my blogiversary!

First things first, I put the numbers into the Radom Number Generator at Random.org and the winner of the Loom Knit Toe Sock pattern from Tuesday's Simple Charting Game is.....

Little 'Ol Liz

CONGRATULATIONS Liz! Thanks for playing! Drop my a note and claim your prize!

There were 25 guesses for Wednesday's Picture Puzzle but only 11 people got it right. I have since realized that if you have a pop up blocker on your computer, you may not have gotten the the solution to the puzzle pop up. The numbers have been put into the Radom Number Generator and the winner is, drum roll please....

Pam! CONGRATULATIONS Pam! You get to pick from either my Loom Knit Toe Sock Pattern or my Family of Loom Knit Gloves pattern! Let me know which pattern you choose!

Stay tuned til tomorrow, Saturday, January 17, 2009 for the third and final prize announcement! The lucky winner will win a 5 pattern package of my loom knitting patterns! The game is still on so keep playing!

Before you go for today, here is a Knitting Crossword Puzzle for your enjoyment! Have fun, and thanks for stopping by!



Across
2. Used to indicate points of shaping or rows completed.
7. A visual of the pattern.
9. Holds a group of stitches to the front or back.
11. Smooth on the front of the fabric.
13. K2tog for one.

Down
1. A way to join sections horizontally.
3. A seaming technique.
4. Adding a stitch to the knitting.
5. Opposite of knit.
6. Used to measure the amount of stitches and rows to an inch.
8. The edge or border of the knitted piece.
10. Used in lace knitting for one.
12. Has a pebbly surface that is identical on both sides.

Blog Party Day 4 - Blog Scavenger Hunt

We are gearing up for the big party day! Friday, January 16, 2009 marks my two year Blog Anniversary! If I mentioned earlier it was my one year anniversary, I must have had too much virtual bubbly because I realized my blog is two years old tomorrow!

The picture puzzle I posted yesterday proved to be a lot harder than I thought it would be. I was surprised there were not very many correct guesses. I circled the area in the puzzle that, if not put together correctly, would not solve the puzzle and you would not get the secret pop up message:



When the picture puzzle was correctly put together, the message that popped up was: "loom knitting is fun and easy".

I had a lot of people ask me to post the solution for the Simple Charting Game also. Sorry for not doing that! Everyone that posted or sent me their guesses got it right! The hidden message in the chart was "Let's Party!"

Today's game will last all of today and throughout the day tomorrow. I will not post the "guesses" until Saturday morning. The prize for the correct guess will be radomly chosen and announced on Saturday. Don't worry about posting your guess since your answer will not show up on my blog until after the game is over. The lucky winner will receive a copy of each of these patterns:

Perfect Fit Toddler Mitts
Bunnies in Love Dishcloths
Family of Loom Knit Gloves
Loom Knit Toe Socks
Playful Dragonflies Loom Knit Dishcloth

Find these pictures hidden in posts from my blog archives (January 09, March 08, May 08, and September 08):



I don't expect you to read the posts, just look for the pictures, write the title of the post down and comment in THIS post what your guesses are or drop me a message. Good luck and have fun!

Blog Party Day 3 - Picture Puzzle

NOW CLOSED




The party is in full swing! I am having a wonderful time and I am really enjoying seeing all of my friends stopping by to wish me a happy blogiversary! I hope I didn't tax your brains too much with yesterday's game :) I had a lot of fun putting it together. The game is now officially closed. Not to worry, I have a few more games up my sleeve and more chances to win!

In this post from last year, I wrote about my adventure in meeting Isela, the author of Loom Knitting Primer. I was so excited to learn she was going to be in my area for the Knit Out and Crochet 2008 event at the Mall of America in MN. I was even more excited when I found out I was able to go! Even though I had a tough time with bringing my children along and I didn't get a Keepsake Loom, I was still very honored to meet her and bring home my copy of Loom Knitting Primer with her autograph!

Today's Picture Puzzle contains another secret message. Once again, to keep things fair throughout the game, I will not post any comments until tomorrow morning. I will place a CLOSED banner above the game when it is officially over.

Successful guesses of the secret message will be entered into a drawing for a copy of my Family of Loom Knit Gloves or a copy of my Loom Knit Toe Socks pattern. The winner gets to pick! I will draw a name and announce the winner on Friday, January 16, 2009.

To begin playing, click here! Place a comment in this post or tap me on the shoulder here at the party and let me know what your guess is. Good luck and have fun!

ETA: The message pops up when the puzzle is complete!

Blog Party Day 2 - Simple Charting Game

GAME NOW CLOSED

The guest are slowly arriving. The h'ordeurves are going around. Grab a drink at the open bar and settle down on the couch or love seat and try your hand at this Simple Charting game I've created just for my loom knitting friends! To sweeten the deal, I am inviting you to post a comment here when you are finished letting me know what it is a picture of and you will be entered into the drawing for a copy of my Loom Knit Toe Sock pattern! If you don't have the ability to post a comment, track me down here at the party and whisper your answer in my ear.

To make the game fair for all, I will not approve any of the guesses until tomorrow morning when this game is officially over! I'll place a CLOSED above the game. The winner will be announced on Friday, my official Blogiversary!

Click here to download the file. The latest version of Adobe Reader must be installed to view this file.

Edited to add: To play the game, download the directions and print the file out. Sit down and place an "x" in the spots on the chart where the written directions say to purl. It helps to count the blank spots on the chart that equal the knit stitches. When you figured out the picture, drop a comment in this post with your answer! Good luck!

Blog Party Day 1 - A Loom Knitting Word Search

In celebration of my upcoming bloggy anniversary, I have created some fun and games for my loom knitting and fibery friends! Today's game is a Loom Knitting Word Search! Have fun!



BINDOFF
CABLE
CASTON
CINDIWOODS
COLORWORK
CROCHET
DALOOMS
DECREASE
DRAWSTRING
EWRAP
GARTER
GATHER
GAUGE
HOOK
INCREASE
KISSLOOMS
KITCHENER
KNIFTY
KNIT
KNITTER
LONG
LOOM
LOOMCLIP
LOOMKNITTERSCIRCLE
MARKMAN
NEEDLE