Crochet Unleashed http://blog.crochetuncut.com/ Official blog of Crochet Uncut Magazine en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Crocheted Gifts - One copy to be given away http://blog.crochetuncut.com/crocheted-gifts-one-copy-to-be-given-awa Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:58:26 +0000 Darlisa CU News 34@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>I recently received a signed copy of Crocheted Gifts as a prize for donating to pancreatic cancer research so I thought I'd give away the copy I'd received for review to one of our loyal readers. </p> <p>At the end of October, I'll export out a listing of all registered and activated users at Crochet Uncut (not blog accounts) and use a random number generator to pick a winner. So, if you'd like to be entered into the giveaway, make sure you have registered at the magazine and that you have activated your account. You should have received an e-mail with an activation link. You might want to check your spam/junk folder to see if the e-mail got tossed there.</p> <p>If you can't find the e-mail and you can't log in to the site, use the Contact Us link on the site and give me your userid and e-mail address and I'll manually activate the account.</p> <p>Deadline for registration: October 31, 2009<br /> Who is eligible: Registered and activated users on crochetuncut.com</p> <p>Once I draw a name, I'll contact the winner for an address where the book can be sent to.</p> <p>This is a very nice book with great patterns (see review in our Fall 2009 issue).</p> <p>-darlisa</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/crocheted-gifts-one-copy-to-be-given-awa">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> I recently received a signed copy of Crocheted Gifts as a prize for donating to pancreatic cancer research so I thought I'd give away the copy I'd received for review to one of our loyal readers.

At the end of October, I'll export out a listing of all registered and activated users at Crochet Uncut (not blog accounts) and use a random number generator to pick a winner. So, if you'd like to be entered into the giveaway, make sure you have registered at the magazine and that you have activated your account. You should have received an e-mail with an activation link. You might want to check your spam/junk folder to see if the e-mail got tossed there.

If you can't find the e-mail and you can't log in to the site, use the Contact Us link on the site and give me your userid and e-mail address and I'll manually activate the account.

Deadline for registration: October 31, 2009
Who is eligible: Registered and activated users on crochetuncut.com

Once I draw a name, I'll contact the winner for an address where the book can be sent to.

This is a very nice book with great patterns (see review in our Fall 2009 issue).

-darlisa

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/crocheted-gifts-one-copy-to-be-given-awa#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=34 Benefit for Prune Belly http://blog.crochetuncut.com/benefit-for-prune-belly Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:25:47 +0000 Darlisa CU News 33@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>It's been a while since I posted anything here but I feel that this is something important enough for me to get off my duff and post about. TinkerAndPo was looking for folks to donate items for a benefit auction for Prune Belly, a devastating illness that kills 20% of infants before they are born and 30% within two years due to kidney problems. </p> <p>I decided to donate a 5"x7" painting that I'm currently working on. It's a smaller version of one I finished earlier in the month, Mountain Stream.</p> <p><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7884737@N03/3827907740/" title="Mountain Stream by riggsdp, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3827907740_d8f81154c7.jpg" width="500" height="395" alt="Mountain Stream" /></a></center></p> <p> </p> <p>Read about Prune Belly and the benefit at <a href="http://www.prunebellysyndrome.blogspot.com/">Prune Belly Syndrome</a>. If you can't afford to bid on items in the auction, please consider making a small donation on the site. Every little bit helps.</p> <p>I've recently donated to diabetes research and pancreatic cancer research but since I'm not always able to donate money to more causes (even if I'd like to), being able to donate an item to auction off is just one way I can help.</p> <p>-darlisa</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/benefit-for-prune-belly">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> It's been a while since I posted anything here but I feel that this is something important enough for me to get off my duff and post about. TinkerAndPo was looking for folks to donate items for a benefit auction for Prune Belly, a devastating illness that kills 20% of infants before they are born and 30% within two years due to kidney problems.

I decided to donate a 5"x7" painting that I'm currently working on. It's a smaller version of one I finished earlier in the month, Mountain Stream.

Mountain Stream

Read about Prune Belly and the benefit at Prune Belly Syndrome. If you can't afford to bid on items in the auction, please consider making a small donation on the site. Every little bit helps.

I've recently donated to diabetes research and pancreatic cancer research but since I'm not always able to donate money to more causes (even if I'd like to), being able to donate an item to auction off is just one way I can help.

-darlisa

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/benefit-for-prune-belly#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=33 CU on Getting Loopy Podcast http://blog.crochetuncut.com/cu-on-getting-loopy-podcast Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:52:13 +0000 Darlisa CU News 32@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>I'll be on the <a href="http://www.gettingloopy.com">Getting Loopy</a> podcast on 4/20/09 discussing Crochet Uncut and whatever else comes up. Hope to see a bunch of folks there in chat!</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/cu-on-getting-loopy-podcast">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> I'll be on the Getting Loopy podcast on 4/20/09 discussing Crochet Uncut and whatever else comes up. Hope to see a bunch of folks there in chat!

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/cu-on-getting-loopy-podcast#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=32 Special 2010 Issues - Get Designing!! http://blog.crochetuncut.com/special-2010-issues-get-designing Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:08:35 +0000 Darlisa CU News 31@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>I'm planning on two special issues next year so that gives you plenty of time to design and test patterns!</p> <p><b>Kid's Issue Spring 2009</b> - Projects could include clothing of all types, toys, crib items, blankies, purses, hair items, belts, jewelry. I&#8217;d like to cover more than just baby items, such as items for toddlers and older kids.</p> <p><b>Wedding Issue Summer 2010</b> - Possible designs include veils, tiaras, veils, dresses, jewelry, hair bands, garters, stockings, ring bearer pillows, shoes, decor, lingerie, etc. I'm expecting some exquisite designs!</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/special-2010-issues-get-designing">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> I'm planning on two special issues next year so that gives you plenty of time to design and test patterns!

Kid's Issue Spring 2009 - Projects could include clothing of all types, toys, crib items, blankies, purses, hair items, belts, jewelry. I’d like to cover more than just baby items, such as items for toddlers and older kids.

Wedding Issue Summer 2010 - Possible designs include veils, tiaras, veils, dresses, jewelry, hair bands, garters, stockings, ring bearer pillows, shoes, decor, lingerie, etc. I'm expecting some exquisite designs!

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/special-2010-issues-get-designing#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=31 Current Rankings http://blog.crochetuncut.com/current-rankings Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:24:32 +0000 Darlisa CU News 30@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>We're down a little but that's to be expected after two months since the last issue, but with the next issue coming out, that should change again.</p> <p>Date - Alexa Ranking</p> <p>11/4 - 8,374,510<br /> 11/5 - 8,370,593<br /> 11/7 - 5,977,818<br /> 11/14 - 2,670,183<br /> 12/14 - 1,064,584<br /> 1/6 - 810,501<br /> 1/28 - 666,319<br /> 2/18 - 410,911<br /> 2/22 - 419,225</p> <p># of Registered Users</p> <p>11/4 - 234<br /> 11/5 - 291<br /> 11/7 - 357<br /> 11/14 - 400<br /> 12/14 - 482<br /> 1/6 - 560<br /> 1/28 - 603<br /> 2/18 - 625</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/current-rankings">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> We're down a little but that's to be expected after two months since the last issue, but with the next issue coming out, that should change again.

Date - Alexa Ranking

11/4 - 8,374,510
11/5 - 8,370,593
11/7 - 5,977,818
11/14 - 2,670,183
12/14 - 1,064,584
1/6 - 810,501
1/28 - 666,319
2/18 - 410,911
2/22 - 419,225

# of Registered Users

11/4 - 234
11/5 - 291
11/7 - 357
11/14 - 400
12/14 - 482
1/6 - 560
1/28 - 603
2/18 - 625

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/current-rankings#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=30 Facebook Fan Page http://blog.crochetuncut.com/facebook-fan-page Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:46:58 +0000 Darlisa CU News 29@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>If you have a Facebook account, become a fan of Crochet Uncut! I'll be posting quick notes there that will somewhat match what I post in the Ravelry forum, like "tomorrow is the deadline" or other quick news items.</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lehi-UT/Crochet-Uncut/117533115486">Crochet Uncut Facebook Fan Page</a></p> <p>-darlisa</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/facebook-fan-page">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> If you have a Facebook account, become a fan of Crochet Uncut! I'll be posting quick notes there that will somewhat match what I post in the Ravelry forum, like "tomorrow is the deadline" or other quick news items.

Crochet Uncut Facebook Fan Page

-darlisa

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/facebook-fan-page#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=29 A few statistics http://blog.crochetuncut.com/a-few-statistics Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:17:34 +0000 Darlisa CU News 28@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>On visits and page hits (although it doesn't track unique hits)</p> <p>Month / Visits / Page Hits</p> <p>November / 34381 / 1,995,046 - first issue<br /> December / 47923 / 2,514,969 - special issue<br /> January / 29317 / 1,473,537 - "normal" traffic</p> <p>Our Alexa rating is up to 666,319 with 603 registered users.</p> <p>Next issue is due for release on March 1, 2009 - See you then!</p> <p>-darlisa</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/a-few-statistics">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> On visits and page hits (although it doesn't track unique hits)

Month / Visits / Page Hits

November / 34381 / 1,995,046 - first issue
December / 47923 / 2,514,969 - special issue
January / 29317 / 1,473,537 - "normal" traffic

Our Alexa rating is up to 666,319 with 603 registered users.

Next issue is due for release on March 1, 2009 - See you then!

-darlisa

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://blog.crochetuncut.com/a-few-statistics#comments http://blog.crochetuncut.com/?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=28 Christmas 2008 Issue http://blog.crochetuncut.com/christmas-2008-issue Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:10:42 +0000 Darlisa CU News 27@http://crochetuncut.com/blog/// <p>The Christmas 2008 issue was released last week with seven quick and easy projects and a short article with a few ideas on last minute gift suggestions to crochet.</p> <p>Our next issue is due for release on March 1, 2009 with a theme of items for warmer weather. The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2009 but if you need a few more days to submit, e-mail me at the submission e-mail given in the Submission FAQ.</p> <p>And finally, for those of you who have purchased items from CatBird Studios, I send out my deepest appreciation and thanks. So far, I've been able to cover a full year of hosting for Crochet Uncut with the proceeds from the sales. Thank you!</p> <p>Oh, and one more thing ... don't forget to support your local yarn stores!!</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blog.crochetuncut.com/christmas-2008-issue">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> The Christmas 2008 issue was released last week with seven quick and easy projects and a short article with a few ideas on last minute gift suggestions to crochet.

Our next issue is due for release on March 1, 2009 with a theme of items for warmer weather. The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2009 but if you need a few more days to submit, e-mail me at the submission e-mail given in the Submission FAQ.

And finally, for those of you who have purchased items from CatBird Studios, I send out my deepest appreciation and thanks. So far, I've been able to cover a full year of hosting for Crochet Uncut with the proceeds from the sales. Thank you!

Oh, and one more thing ... don't forget to support your local yarn stores!!

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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