Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Very First Awkward Giveaway: Enter to Win a Marigold Scarf

Hello!

This is a pretty shabby blog, and I hope you will please excuse its general ugly-duckling state at the moment, as well as the optimism inherent in assuming that this is just a stage. But shabby or not, it does provide a good platform for the first-ever direct, inter-twitteral, blog-based giveaway from awkward. And you, yes you, can now enter to win your very own extraordinarily soft, extraordinarily marigold-y marigold scarf, in either one of its two current incarnations:

The Original:

Made from 100% kettle-dyed merino wool, these scarves are amazingly soft next to the skin. The bold color appealed to me from the moment I saw it, and makes for a nice marigold-petal look; sales of the scarves I make from this particular yarn--in all its shades, from darkest blue to bright marigold and pumpkin--indirectly support a women's collective in Uruguay.

Checkerboard:
In a lot of ways, this is just a shameless effort to send more unusually soft wool out into the world, sort of like what happens in public service films about the dangers of drugs.

How to Enter:

1. Comment here! Have a look at awkward; tell me which design you like best! Be sure to leave your contact info so I can get ahold of you in case you win.

2. For an additional chance, twitter about it with a link to this post! Come back and leave a comment linking to your tweet. (My Twitter address is @veryawkward. If you twitter about it more than once, I will be impressed and pleased, but it will not affect your chances.)

3. Blog about it, and give me a link to your blog entry! Then you will have a ridiculous number of chances. (3).

4. On February 15th, one winner will be chosen at random, using either a random number generator or the time-tested method of a small child and a hat.

In the meanwhile, if anything particularly strikes your fancy at awkward, mention this giveaway as you check out for free shipping on US orders. Thanks for reading, and for entering! Someday I shall learn how to write and tell you a funny story about a blog.

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Terrific giveaway!

my fav in your shop was hard to narrow down but I picked:

Birdsnest hat No. 2, red wine cap of many threads

mary
hoganfe handbags

Heather Leavers said...

My favourite design is definitely the buttoned cowl, such a clever versatile design - and of course as soon as I saw it I thought "why didn't I think of that?"

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36339940

Heather Leavers said...

and I twittered - here's the url http://twitter.com/NiftyKnits/status/8627482873

Jaci said...

I twittered!
http://twitter.com/ByTheWay2/status/8629686634

Jaci said...

I would love to win this gorgeous scarf...how in the world am I supposed to pick a favorite from your shop? I love your scarves - they are so ethereal!... I pick the sea scarf...and...
Jaci
http://bytheway.etsy.com

Jane Carlstrom said...

HaH! what is not to like in your shop. :D

This color and pattern is one of my favs http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=29577375

Jane
glorioushats.etsy.com

Valentine Fiberarts said...

I have been in love with the 100% kettle dyed merino scarf that you have pictured in this blog. I have used it in countless treasuries. O.K., I could make one myself, but you know how it goes, "the cobblers kids have no shoes"....I would select this scarf. I love it!

TrendieTreasures said...

Great opportunity...won't miss!!

My favorite is:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_4&listing_id=23123753

I love merino wool..it's so soft and warm. White is my favorite!!

I tweeted about it:

http://twitter.com/trendietreasure/status/8639577240

I don't have a blog, but will spread the word on FB fan page too...

CafeNirvana said...

Hi'ya! I am so excited!
http://twitter.com/CafeNirvana/status/8640219046

Everything in your shop is dreamy. I used to like a forest scarf but I can't find it any-more. I finally whittled it down to two items but I can't choose between them.

Berries hand knit fraternal stripe glovelets http://j.mp/5RwVEb

OR

The Sunset Sea hand knit fingerless gloves http://j.mp/9AaguZ

If I absolutely have to choose, I would take the Sunset gloves, I like the name better!

Thanks for this lovely give-away, Awkward!

(I can't make the links clickable, I forgot how to put code in comments, sorry.)

CafeNirvana said...

Sorry, I put the wrong tweet in the comments. Here is the corrected tweet.

http://twitter.com/CafeNirvana/status/8640634414

StudioCherie said...

I love your scarves. I would also like to see your fingerless gloves done in a lacey white or lacey black version. I have a singer friend who would wear those on stage. Love your big photo at the top of the page.

Jen said...

Ooh, this is tough! I love the scarves but I think my favorite item in the shop right now is birdnest hat no. 3.

Jen @ girlsliketrucks.etsy.com

Jen said...

Blogged about your giveaway here:
http://girlsliketrucks.blogspot.com/

Pamela Zimmerman said...

awkward,
since i bought some of your little snowflake ornaments, they have been may favorite thing in your shop. i know they seem small and insigificant, but they are delicate and beautiful and just make me have that feeling of watching the very first snow fall...they are little snippets of magic!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36969494
pamela

Pamela Zimmerman said...

I tweeted about it too!
http://twitter.com/bazketmakr/status/8647051648

PersimonDreams said...

I really love the swamp monster gloves. I like how they're not the same and it's neat that they're made from the same skein of yarn...how cool!

Kim
lapaceksorchard@gmail.com

PersimonDreams said...

I tweeted :)

http://twitter.com/kimscraftyapple/status/8647544938

lapaceksorchard@gmail.com

Kim said...

I most love the one called ginger tea scarf. It looks sweet but funky, gentle but edgy. Exactly what I like!

kimmieluwho at yahoo dot ca

Thanks for the chance to enter!

Waterrose said...

It's such a lovely color!

my tweet: RE http://bit.ly/dgyKel

my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37451681 (the multi color fingerless gloves!)

Hyperspace Hippo said...

I like your scarves the best, especially the violet scribble scarf!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39018953

Unknown said...

Wonderful giveaway!! My favorite of your is the "Little Purple Sprite Cap with tassel, birdsnest hat no. 5". I love this hat - it's so cute and colors are fabulous!

Sandie

zaftig2k at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I also twittered your giveaway - here's the link -

http://twitter.com/ZaftigDelights/status/8658350507

Sandie
zaftig2k at yahoo dot com

My Mother's Garden said...

What a great giveaway!
My fav in your shop is this scarf:
PLUM luxury scarf in soft merino wool and silk-
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37864521

Love the blog header photo, it's so unusual.
Signed up to follow your blog. : )
~Karrita

westbournegrove said...

My favorite is your lightweight lace white merino scarf, yup!

What a great giveaway Awk!

Beadstylin said...

Well, I don't tweet anymore, but I must say, I love all the lavender and raspberry scarves in your shop!-- Jeannie :-)

Anonymous said...

i RT'd, :) After some thought, (though the sea scarf also rated highly) my favourite thing on yr site is

DUSK hand knit lace scarf in merino wool and silk

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33040768

i just love that dusky blue.

Liz Jenkins said...

I have to say it's a toss up between the violet scribble scarf and the leaves & moss scarf and the rusted & copper cowl. Can't decide. I crochet, not knit, but kind of am inspired by your pieces.
I did a retweet of your tweet about this as well.

Kallie said...

Everything in your shop is beautiful! This one is my favorite:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37347443

Jennifer said...

Mori Girl Cowl http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36339940 Everything is so pretty. roxxibrat@comcast.net I'm going to tweet about it also to my 600+ female followers. They will love.

skinbodyworks said...

Wonderful giveaway~

This is my favorite http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37347443
The look of this scarf or neck wrap, is so ellegant and lacey.... I could imagine myself wearing this! Your work is beautiful...... Gave you a tweet, GOOD LUCK!

Michele

Originals by Lauren said...

I love everythin in your shop, but I especially like the fingerless gloves.

Originals by Lauren said...

I just retweeted your tweet about the contest

Michelle Christina said...

Your shop is lovely! I think my favorite piece is the violet scribble scarf, it's such a great color!