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I have an exciting New Pattern Release to share with you all!!
As spring is now upon us, the chill of the winter air still lingers. But the thought of bright, beautiful flowers in bloom fills our minds with excitement of fresh new days! What better way to spend those days wrapped up in the Garden Swirl Afghan! 
Copyright: Interweave/George Boe
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Here are the DATES & DESIGNERS!! Every day, I will update THIS blog post with the Designer's SALE & a LINK to the Designer!!
Be sure to check back EVER DAY to see what each Designer is offering!!!
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**********CONTEST IS OVER********** Winners Name Suggestion Winner: Anita Mills "Street Graffiti" 1 pattern of choice winners: - Beth Williamson - Jessica Sheetz - Kathryn Garner - Monica Ballinger - Tereasa Kitchens Emails have been sent (11/27/17) to all the winners. Winners have 48hrs to respond to emails to claim prize. Thank you again for all your support!!! Congratulations to all the winners!!!
You can view ALL of Katy's hand-dyed yarn in her Etsy Shop!
Katy also made other variations of these yarn.
Here are some of the "Ann's Rainbow" Collection: Variegated, Splash, & Sprinkles. 
From L to R: Variegated, Splash, Sprinkles
Aren't these just DELICIOUS!!!!!
Now, (excuse me while I wipe my face from drooling...), do you want to see what I decided to make????
This hat is super stretchy & fits like a glove on your head! It is composed of Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitches, & Short Rows to feel & look like knit stitches, but it is all crochet! It works up fast & only uses 1 skein!! The ridges give great texture & is eye-catching. Available in Adult, Child, & Baby sizes.
Name Contest & Giveaway
Name this Hat!!
Katy & I have decided to give 1 lucky winner the entire pattern kit to make their own hat! No purchase necessary - all you have to do is suggest a Name for this hat!!
- Contest begins Wednesday November 22, 2017 & ends Sunday November 26, 2017 midnight EST.
- Winner will be notified by email used in entry form. Winner has 48hrs to respond. - Glamour4You has all rights to refuse entry or entrant. - All Entrants agree to all rules when completing each entry.
****Bonus!!
Glamour4You will give 5 lucky Entrants 1 pattern of choice from my shop! The MORE entries, the more chances to WIN!! Also - enjoy 40% off all patterns in Glamour4You's Website Store & Ravelry Shop with coupon code: ShopTilYouDrop40 Please enjoy 10% off all physical items & 50% off all patterns in KT and the Squid's Etsy Shop & 30-70% off in KT and the Squid's Ravelry Shop (the more you add to the cart - the more you save!) No coupon code necessary for discounts in Katy's shops!
I have teamed up once again for this year's National Crochet Month Blog Tour by Crochetville! This is Crochetville's 5th year putting on this amazing blog tour to celebrate National Crochet Month (which is THIS month!!)
Here is the direct link to Glamour4You's post on the blog tour (Coupon Code available in the post!!) Don't forget to check the Blog Tour everyday to see what everyone has to offer! There are so many talented artists that you may have never knew about! Pin it - Share it - Tell all the world!
*****CONTEST & GIVEAWAY is CLOSED*****
I have released my 100th pattern! WOW!! I am so excited & blown away that I have been able to release 100 patterns! It is all because of YOU! Your support & encouragement has kept me working as hard as I can & I THANK ALL OF YOU!!
Introducing the Glam Magic Cable Bun Hat!
The Glam Magic Cable Bun Hat comes in 3 different sizes: Adult 22", Teen 20", & Child 18".
I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn (#3 weight) & a 4mm hook. You can view the pattern here: Pattern Store Ravelry
To celebrate my 100th pattern release, I (and all the amazing sponsors below) will be giving away PRIZES!!
I needed to make a bunch of Pompom Makers for my daughter's class that were easy for kids to use. The kids were going to make pompom "Love Bugs" for a Valentine's Day activity & the kids needed to make the "Love Bugs" all by themselves. So I created an easy, DIY Pompom Maker that anyone can use!
"These Zero Calorie donuts are EASY, FAST, & sooo yummy (with no guilt!). You can work up the regular size in less than an hour, so you will be "baking" dozens in no time!
In addition to the Regular donut size, I have also included instructions for Mini, Large, & XL Donuts!!" Keep scrolling to the bottom for the EXTRA BONUS size!!!
First, let talk about what is Planned Pooling.
Planned pooling is a technique where you intentionally work the colors of a multi-colored skein of yarn to make a specific design or color effect when you crochet. Notice the word "intentionally" - means that if you do a little pre-planning, you can make the colors pool the way they should without having to frog your work a million times. And it will work the 1st time, every time!
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So now it is time to crochet! Start at the beginning of your yarn (does not have to be a specific place, you will see why later). You can use any hook size that you like - hook size will only change the the total size of your piece slightly, but is not a determination to achieve planned pooling. Start chaining evenly until you get to the end of one entire color sequence..
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Start crocheting your 1st row of pattern stitches. I am using the Granite/Moss St pattern by Moogly. Work the 1st row through your entire color sequence. You will have leftover chains from your beginning chain because Sc take more yarn to work. There are 33 sc/ch starting from the very 1st sc. 
But, THIS is where the magic happens.....
Pull out 1 sc & 1 ch from the end of your 1st row (or you can add 1 more ch & sc - the Argyle pattern will still come out, so it is up to you which one you choose).
Then, continue to crochet the normal Granite/Moss Stitch pattern for at least 10-14 rows to see if Argyle pattern comes out the way you want.
Once you are finished, you will undo the unworked chains from the beginning chain & secure the tail with a knot. Then weave in all ends!
Yarns that Work! (PICTURES)
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Show me YOUR Planned Pooling works of art!! What did you end up making?
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Here are some pics from my testers that have worked this technique & the yarn they used!!
I LOVE Fall/Winter because I get to wrap myself up in yummy, textured yarn creations!!
I have released 2 new tees last month (just in case you missed it!) and a Brand New scarf! Mary-Go-'Round Scarf
Mary-Go-'Round Scarf
Sugar Skull - Tee
Urban Criss-Cross Tee
First - Let me tell you about the yarn I chose to use for my design.
 Left to Right: Light Orchid, Fuchsia, Emerald Green, Light Salmon. Now - On to the Name Contest for my summer garment pattern!
My design features an alternating twisty cable on an open lace design. It has a boat-neck neckline & is sleeveless. It can be worn as a cover up over a tank top for an everyday look or layered under a cardigan/jacket for an evening look. The length is customizable & comes in 6 sizes: S 34", M 36", L 38", XL 40", 2X 42", 3X 44". ***CONTEST IS CLOSED!*** Winner: Flash Ragler Name of Pattern: Ethereal Tank The Rules: - Leave a comment below with your name suggestion to enter. - You may enter as many times as you like with different name suggestions. - Contest ends Monday May 30th midnight EST - I will choose the name & contact winner by email used to comment. - No purchase necessary to enter. The Prizes!! One winner will receive:
 Stay WARM this winter with the Arctic Waves Slouch!! The Arctic Waves Slouch is the perfect combo of "slouch" hat, "brimmed" hat, & "earflap" hat! The brim starts & ends near the ears, so there is no extra bunching at the back of the neck. With the added ties to the corners of the brim, you can tie it on to keep your ears nice & warm! The "waves" are created with cable stitches, so it makes the hat nice & warm for those cold "arctic" winds! And the 2 colors make the "waves" POP which adds an eye-catching appeal of texture & dimension! The Arctic Waves Slouch comes in all sizes: Adult, Child, & Baby! Don't be afraid to make this hat if you have never tried cables before - I have included 2 videos on how to crochet the cables & how to change colors!
A BIG THANK YOU to EVERYONE that made suggestions for my "Name This Hat" contest on my Facebook page! Congratulations to Lisa Stamper-Massengale whose suggested name was chosen for the name of this pattern!! So now, to celebrate a New Pattern Release - I have a 20% off Coupon Code for you all to use when purchasing the Arctic Waves Slouch!! Use code ColdOutside to receive 20% off in my Ravelry Shop for this pattern until Sunday 2/7/2016 Midnight EST. Thank you all so much!!! Please don't forget to show me YOUR pics of any of my patterns you make!!  Braided Glam 3n1 The Braided Glam 3n1 features the same warm & cozy braids from the Braided Glam Peacoat, the Braided Glam Button Cap, & the Braided Glam Gloves. But with the Braided Glam 3n1, versatility is the key feature: you can wear it as a Cowl, a Slouch, or even a Ponytail Hat! The Braided Glam 3n1 comes in Adult & Child size. Uses DK #3 weight yarn.
Trifecta Gloves The Trifecta Gloves are the perfect winter accessory for anyone! The Trifecta Gloves come in 3 styles: Full Finger Length, Half Finger Length with Mitten Flap, & Texting (Full Finger Lengths with Slits for Texting). What more can you want in a glove!! The Trifecta Gloves come in Adult S, M, & L. Uses DK #3 weight yarn.
These 2 patterns are available just in time for Christmas! They are the perfect gift for your loved ones or even yourself!! You can purchase these two patterns in my Ravelry Shop with a BOGO Free sale!! Place both patterns in your cart & enter the coupon code BogoFree & you will receive one of the patterns for FREE!! Sale valid until Christmas Eve 12/24/15, midnight EST. Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday to all!!!  The Braided Glam Gloves are HERE!! These fingerless gloves are the PERFECT accessory to the Braided Glam Peacoat & the Braided Glam Button Cap! The braids are featured along the wrist, top of the hand, & around the fingers. The braids give stretch & fit to make the glove super warm. Button accents are along the outer edges of both gloves to give the gloves a crafty look!  It has been a long time waiting & with many suggestions to design accessories to my Braided Glam Peacoat, the wait is final over!  Braided Glam Button Cap Introducing the Braided Glam Button Cap! This cap features the same vertical & horizontal braiding that gives the peacoat it's texture & warmth. The cap has wonderful stretch & feels so cozy when worn! The 2 horizontal braids that make up the Brim are accented with buttons, which adds an eye-catching element of personalization to every cap! The Braided Glam Button Cap is very easy to make, with tutorial pictures showing how to create the braids. The cap is written in 4 sizes: Adult 22", Teen 20", Child 18", & Baby 16" - so every member of the family can enjoy their own cap just in time for winter!
Braided Glam Button Cap will celebrate it's release with a 3 day only sale! Purchase the pattern in my Ravelry shop HERE from Monday 11/2/15 - Wednesday 11/4/15 & receive 20% Off the pattern with coupon code GlamCap. 
ALERT!!!.....ALERT!!!.....ALERT!!!.....ALERT!!!.....ALERT!!!!
The Tribal Typhoon Toque has been released & is causing such a STORM of excitement!!! It is SWIRLING around all over the WORLD causing such a CRAZE!!! The STORM of the Tribal Typhoon Toque is happening EVERYWHERE!!!! You must take cover in the safety of your house (or your favorite crochet spot) and arm yourself with a HOOK & YARN - this will be your BEST PROTECTION from the destruction!!!!
First ever spotting of the Tribal Typhoon Toque in Michigan USA!!
In order to stay SAFE, we must TRACK the PATH of the Tribal Typhoon Toque STORM!! Let's help out our fellow hookers & TELL EVERYONE about this STORM!!
Here is how you keep yourself SAFE:
CASH Prize will be awarded to the TOP Tribal Typhoon Toque storm tracker!!
I will chose 2 winners from all the PICS posted to the Ravelry pattern listing as the TOP Storm Trackers!!
This means the MORE you share the STORM - the MORE CASH you could WIN!!
Please comment below with your email address & I will add you to the board.
Rules:
-- 1 hat per pic per entry. The same hat cannot be posted for multiple entries. A new hat & new location must be posted for each entry. -- Winners will be chosen by YOU. I will set up a voting for all the contestants! -- Winners will be contacted by me (Glamour4You) through their Ravelry project listing & further info will be obtained (Name, email, etc) -- Winners will have 48hrs to respond to Ravelry message. Failure to respond within 48hrs will result in forfeit of prize. -- MUST be logged in to Ravelry - if you are not logged in then I do not know who you are & your entry will not count. -- Contest ENDS Sept 30th, 2015. Cash prize (as described above) will be the percentages of the total sales of the Tribal Typhoon Toque from the release of the pattern through the entire month of Sept 2015.
Track the locations of the STORM below!!! Add your location to see how far the Tribal Typhoon Toque will spread!!!
Click the + button in the upper right corner of the map to add your location & pic!!
>>>>>> Totally Twisted Mini Messenger Bag <<<<<< Contest is OVER! I have a brand new pattern release coming soon that needs a name!!!  Name THIS! by Glamour4You  Name THIS! by Glamour4You  Name THIS! by Glamour4You This v-neck tank has a vintage, lacy stitch pattern combined with modern "x" stitches across the waist & bust to give it a creative complexity, no matter how you look at it. The tank is simple & elegant, vintage & modern, sweet & sexy!
The tank come in 4 sizes: S 34", M 36", L 38", XL 40" Yarn needed for this tank: Dk #3 weight. I used Stylecraft Special Dk. Would you like a FREE copy of this pattern once it is released?? I have designed another pattern for Design Wars! This time, we were able to choose any yarn from Red Heart that we wanted to work with. I chose: Boutique Silk Sari
Here are some stats about the yarn directly from Red Heart: Beautiful hand spun yarn made from actual silk sari fabric. Each hank is unique since each one is handspun individually. Create a one of a kind look with Boutique Silk Sari. Fiber Content: 97% Silk, 3% Other Fibers Skein Weight:3.5 oz (100g) ball Yardage:approximately 75 yd Recommended Crochet Hook:6.5mm (K-10.5) hook Recommended Knitting Needle:6mm (10US)needles  This is what I designed using the Boutique Silk Sari yarn
What an amazing way to CELEBRATE the art of crochet all month!! You can Enter Crochetville's Blog Tour HERE - be prepared for some AMAZING Designers, Crocheters, & people that LOVE yarn as much as I do!! Crochetville did a post from 2 different crochet business' EVERY day of the month!!!! What en EXPLOSION of CROCHET!!!
To redeem your Free copy of the Glamour Hippie Hat in CELEBRATION of National Crochet Month: Click on my pic of the hat above, it will take you to my Ravelry listing for the pattern. Add the pattern to your Cart & enter NatCroMo as the coupon code! You MUST be signed in to your Ravelry account to get the Free copy of the pattern - if you are not, then I will NOT be able to help if there is any problems with the transaction. Coupon code valid March 9-13, 2015 EST 
Have you seen The Crochet Awards yet?? I am so honored to have 5 of my designs nominated 3 different categories!!! Here are the AMAZING panel of judges that scoured millions of crochet pattern designs & chose the amazing designs you can vote for now!! There are some SUPER BIG NAME amazing women judging!!! These are my designs that have been nominated!! Best Coat/Jacket Design
Best Shrug/Bolero Design
Best Poncho/Capelet Design
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