20 February 2012

Big things happening!

Happy Monday! I hope you guys had a good weekend. Notice anything different? I made a new banner this weekend... The images are all from FOs I've completed in the past, but they've been toned to purple to match my current layout.

You may also notice a small image on the righthand side of the page. I'm super excited to announce that I'll be featuring one knit/crochet-related sponsor on the blog each month. In exchange for the ad space, we're getting awesome yarns, fibers, and products to GIVE AWAY each month! Awesome!


For the rest of February, I'm featuring amazing wood buttons by Blue Lab Workshop. Blue Lab specializes in exotic wood buttons and toggles. This month, one lucky reader will receive a handmade "Moby" whale button, like the ones pictured above.


Blue Lab has provided buttons and toggles for two of my hats, as well as simple round ones for a cardigan I completed. Check them out:


The buttons are hand-finished and are smooth, shiny, and have incredible graining. I love their earthiness, which works so well with crazy or variegated yarns, instead of fighting with the color. They're lightweight, too, so they won't pull on your finished fabric.

Win one of these "Moby" whale buttons by checking out the Blue Lab etsy store. Then, come back here and leave a comment with your favorite one! Our winner will be chosen on the last day of the month, so check back!
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Good luck!
- YX
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38 comments:

  1. Spider Monkey FIber ArtsFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Moby is my favorite, with Blinky coming in a close second!

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  2. cguard (on Ravelry)February 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Blinky would be perfect for my next aviatrix hat! I wish they would make an owl one too.

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  3. sparky136February 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    The Burt mustache button makes me smile

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  4. amchartFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Moby is cute, but I also like Sara. Rav amchart

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  5. DebbieFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I like the Blinky button. thanks! Debbie H gussek on Ravelry

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  6. Knitmish on RavelryFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I love the Moby buttons, but the Mustache button is pretty fun, too :)

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  7. Chelsea WFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I like the sara button set. Thanks for the chance!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I love Moby! And Gummy is also a fabulous piece of work! Thank you for sharing with us the opportunity to see these wonderful handcrafted buttons.
    -insaneelaine424 on Ravelry

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  9. AmyFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I think the gummy is too cute!

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  10. BarbieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I love Burt. I think I need to knit a sweater that has a mustache.

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  11. InJuneauFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I love the Corby buttons.

    (InJuneau on Ravelry)

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  12. LauraFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    I love Burt. Also, go Andrew for the buttons!

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  13. MarieFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Moby!I love whales...

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  14. PrettyPinkZebraFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    My favorite is the Moby. Cute little whale.

    PrettyPinkZebra on Ravelry.

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  15. penelope stitch stopFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I like the Sara buttons

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  16. Knittingdancer on RavelryFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I like the bloodwood "Blinky" buttons.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I think my post didn't work - here goes again.
    I should choose "Sara" but I really like the whale the very best of all!

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  18. affiknityFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    The mustache button is so cute.

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  19. ReikjavykFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I love Burt. Love it. Seriously.

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  20. AylaFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Call me old fashioned but I love the Corby buttons, they are my favorite! My second favorite would be the Gummie bear buttons.

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  21. BaconPonyFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I can't help it. I like Burt the best.

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  22. owlmazingmakesFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I thought I commented on this yesterday but I think I forgot! I love the buttons so much, the wood is beautiful! My favorite is Corby.

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  23. Lulu FangFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I think the blinky and moby buttons are the cutest :)

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  24. catsmumFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I'm a sucker for anything made from cocobolo or ebony so it's a tough choice but I think the moustache buttons in ebony are too cute

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  25. laurieFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    I love Corby and Gummy, I have a little collection of these kind of buttons from swaps. I just think wooden buttons make a knitted item pop somehow.

    marlib7 on ravelry

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  26. KnittinggirlFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Moby or 'Burt' moustache!

    Knittinggirl13 on rav.

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  27. lorraineFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    seriously lovely buttons! i adore the gummy bear one! :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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  28. LeahFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Moby is a cute one, but I would have to say Sara is my favourite.

    winterlover on rav.

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  29. AmyFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Yay for all of your changes! How exciting. :D As far as buttons go, while the Moby is SUPER CUTE (um, hello button on a cute hat!) I really like the Corby button. I'll def. have to pick some up for that one sweater I keep slow-poking along at. Woot!!

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  30. Little CreatableFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Wholey crap I'm in love with GUMMY. I think I might have to start a sweater just so I can use him!!!!

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  31. Rachel BonitzFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    It was a hard choice, but since I'm usually in a knitting for children mindset, I like the whale one the best. I love the color of the wood!!!!!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    It HAS to be Moby, but then again, the mustache is such fun too! I think I'll have to buy them just to knit hats for them to adorn. :-)

    I'm FelicityS on Ravelry

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  33. KnitandgoFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Hi,I'm Pj...
    wonderful buttons...my favourite is:Cocobolo "Moby" Whale Button
    http://knitandgo.blogspot.com/

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  34. lanouchetteFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    ARg ! those "moustache" buttons are gorgeous !!!

    Thank you for the giveaway !

    lanouchette on ravelry

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  35. KristinFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I want them all! But if I had to pick, it would be the moby or moustache :)

    kristinbot5000 on ravelry

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  36. JulieFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I like the Sarah buttons

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    My favorite is the "Moby" whale.

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  38. elizabethFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I love those buttons! I've just discovered your blog, will definitely be poking around a bit as we have a similar (small gauge sweater) obsession going on!

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