Three Winners and a PIP

I could call this my WIP but I'm calling it my PIP because it's a "Pattern In Progress". Using scrumptious, Blue Sky Alpaca, Organic Cotton in a gorgeous shade called Orchid I'm casting on for a new design. This time I'm deigning a simple, yet interesting baby blanket. Designing a baby blanket and designing with Blue Sky Alpaca are both new to me and I'm very excited about it. This yarn is heavenly!

Thank you for the posts to my Chevron Stripe giveaway. I really appreciate all the pattern love! To share the love I decided to pick three winners instead of just one. If you are one of the lucky winners below, please email me at knitterella@knitterella.com - Send me your address and I'll ship you a copy of my Chevron Stripe. Thanks to all that entered - I appreciate your support!

Winner #1:

Susan aka paintermom said... This looks like it would be perfect for a semi-solid or a gradient with a neutral solid. I'd love to win it!

Winner #2:

amchart said... LOVELY! I want one!

Winner #3:

Kelly K. said... Love the classic look of the design. Love knitting in the round for projects. LOVE the endless color possibilities! Makes me want to try my hand at Fair Isle - too chicken to do it before. Rav ID: kellknit

Patterns Arrived!

Hard copies of my Chevron Stripe pattern have arrived! Want one? Leave me a comment and tell me what you think of the pattern. I'll draw a winner next week and send one out to you!

GIVEAWAY: Phoebe's Birthday

Would you like to win a signed copy of Joanna Johnson's newest book, Phoebe's Birthday?

With the charming story, amazing illustrations and precious patterns I'm sure your answer is, "Heck Yes"!

Leave me a comment and in the next few days I'll post a winner. Good luck!

Mojave Winners

Thank you all that entered my Mojave pattern giveaway. I really appreciate all the positive feedback! I used the random number generator and picked 3 winners - they are listed below.

Winner #1: janet b, that said…

"Very cool! I am really liking the two coloured cowl."

Winner #2: Dana, that said…

"I'm in love with infinity cowls and love your choices for both versions of the mojave!"

Winner #3: Small and Moody, that said…

"I love your pattern, infinity scarves are my favorite! The mulit-colors are awesome because there are so many color combinations to choose from. Thanks for a great giveaway!"

Please contact via email at knitterella@knitterella.com and I'll send you a hard copy of my Mojave pattern. For those that didn't win be sure to get a copy for yourself HERE. Thanks!

Giveaway: Mojave

I just got back from a wonderful TNNA (more on that later) and was pleased to see the hard copies of my newest pattern, Mojave, were waiting for me when I got home.

While I get settled back into the swing of things I thought I'd offer a little giveaway. Leave me a comment, let me know what you think of my new pattern and in a couple days I'll draw a winner (or two or three) and send a hard copy of my Mojave pattern your way!

Giveaway: NNK's Newest Pattern

It's time again for a Never Not Knitting pattern giveaway! The lovely Alana just sent me two copies of the newest pattern that I recently laid out for her. One for me, one for you!


This beautiful Winter Trails hat is her newest design. Just beautiful isn't it?

Leave me a comment and I'll randomly pick a winner this week!

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If you are looking for some graphic design work please check out my online portfolio at JillZielinskiDesigns.com. Doing design work for fellow knitters is my specialty. Logos, pattern layout, ads, yarn labels, etc… Feel free to contact me for rates and availability at jillzielinski@gmail.com

Off To TNNA

I'm so excited to be off to TNNA for the weekend! I had so much fun last year and I'm sure this year will be the same. It's always so fun to see all my knitterly friends and make new ones. Plus, I'm going to have two new tag designs to showcase there at the Deep South Fibers booth as well as Bryson Distributing's booth. When I get back I'll be able to get them on my site and share them with you!


While I'm gone I thought it'd be fun to leave you with a give-away. I've got an extra copy of Never Not Knitting's sweet Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue pattern. Leave me a comment, let me know what you are up to this weekend, and early next week I'll draw the winner.

Have a great weekend. I look forward to telling you all about TNNA when I get back!

Bag Giveaway!

Hi all! Wanted to let you know that the lovely Shannon over at Luv In The Mommyhood is hosting a Knitterella bag giveaway. Go check out her awesome blog and enter to win!

NNK Winner

Using the Random Number Generator the winner of the NNK Pattern Giveaway is…


Lindsay Cogan that said...
"Thanks I love Alana's patterns."

Congrats Lindsay! I'll be emailing you for your address. For those that didn't win, don't worry, we all know I'll have more giveaways. Thank you for playing along!

NNK Pattern Giveaway

Just like before, the lovely Alana sent me extra copies of her patterns that I've recently laid out for her. One for me, one for you!


Her beautiful Cloudy Day and super sweet Birds & Bees pattern could be yours! Leave me a comment and I'll draw a winner next week. Good luck!

Valentine Winner

WOW! Thank you so much for all of you that comment on the Valentine Giveaway post! It was great to see all the excitement over the prizes.


I used the Random Number Generator to draw the winner and the winner is autumngeisha who said:

"I recently bought some of your gift tags at my LYS. They are so cute and practical. I love your illustrations for the Never Not Knitting pattern line, too. Thank you for the great contest!"

Congratulations autumngeisha! Please email me with your address and your three Knitterella product picks at knitterella@knitterella.com

If you didn't win this time, don't worry, I do a good amount of giveaways so check back often. Thank you!

Valentine's Giveaway

I know I'm a day late but I wanted to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day! I'm showing my love for all of you that support and visit my blog by having a little Valentine's Giveaway.


As Alana's patterns get printed she's always kind enough to send me two copies. I keep one for my portfolio (and needles of course!) and I like to give the second to one of you! Leave me a comment and if I draw your name I'll send you 3 of Never Not Knitting's recently released patterns plus three Knitterella items of your choice. I'll be drawing a winner by the end of the week.

NNK Pattern Winner

Congratulations Tracey! You were picked using the Random Number Generator. I'll contact you for your info so I can mail you a printed copy of the Autumn Vines Beret from Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting.

Tracey said...
I love Alana's patterns, and this one is no exception. Thanks for hosting another great giveaway!

Thanks to all that participated. I hope to have another giveaway in the near future.

NNK Pattern Giveaway

I so enjoy doing graphic design work for Alana of Never Not Knitting. I recently finished laying out the graphics for her Autumn Vines Beret pattern. This is a such beautiful design. I just got a printed copy of the pattern in the mail, and of course the lovely Alana sent me two so I could give one to you!


Leave me a comment. Let me know what you think of this awesome beret. I'll draw a winner soon(ish).

NNK Knitterella Giveaway

I know my posts have been full of giveaways lately but I'm sure you don't mind! Just had to talk more about NNK's giveaway. Not only does the winner get an assortment of Knitterella Gift Tags but they'll is also get an autographed copy of New England Knits! Worth mentioning don't you think? Go ENTER!


You also must listen to her podcast. It's a great one. She talks about knit-giving horror stories. When I heard about her horrid 'hat' story my jaw dropped, it was tragic. Melissa LaBarre, designer and blogger of Knitting School Dropout, also shares a story.


So pour yourself some hot cocoa, grab your needles and tune into her podcast HERE. Enjoy and good luck!

Photos courtesy of: Never Not Knitting

Yet Another Giveaway

The gift-giving season is in full effect… Luv In The Mommyhood posted another Knitterella giveaway. Check it out and enter HERE!

NNK Podcast + Giveaway

Quick post to let you know Alana of Never Not Knitting has her new podcast up. She features Knitterella and Jill Zielinski Designs. Her podcasts are always great so go give it a listen - there is also a Knitterella promo and giveaway to hear about!

A WIP and A Giveaway

I'm close to another FO… if I could only find the motivation to weave in ALL these ends…blah


In more exciting news… there is a Knitterella Giveaway going on! It's being hosted by the beautiful blog Narrating Life. Go check in out! Remember, my stationery line is not just for knitters - my popular gift tags are for all crafters. Leave a comment over at her post and win some stationery!

NNK Winner

I'm not sure that there was a time when I had so many projects on my needles at one time. Nearly all are for me too! I really want to get this Robin's Vest done soon. This is one of many I'm trying to wrap up fast so I can enjoy them in the cool fall weather. Wish I had more time these days for my selfish knitting!


I'm sure you are waiting for me to announce the winner of the fabulous set of Never Not Knitting patterns!

The winner is…

Tracey that said…
I love her patterns and would love to win these four (these are actually ones I have my eye on but haven't purchased yet!). Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Thank you everyone for posting. If you didn't win here, go and get some of Alana's beautiful patterns at your LYS or order a downloadable version HERE.

Tracey, please email me your address at knitterella@knitterella.com.

NNK Pattern Giveaway

I've been doing a lot of graphic design work for Alana or Never Not Knitting. I feel very lucky to work with her and her beautiful designs. I recently finished the layout on four of her awesome patterns. The layouts for these patterns are works of art! All original designs and oh so pretty. Alana is so nice and a great art director. I'm excited to do more design work for her and her sweet pattern line.


Recently, she sent me printed copies of her patterns (see all of them HERE). She also put in doubles of the designs that I worked on… so that means GIVEAWAY!!! Yup, leave me a comment. Let me know what you think of her pattern line. I'd love to hear from you! I'll draw a winner sometime next week.

If you can't wait to see if you've won these four. Her whole line can be bought as downloadable pdfs of Alana's patterns HERE and her printed patterns are available through yarn shops.

In the meantime, I'm thinking I need to cast on for Molly first!