Hello, beautiful soul!
Here is our July 2026 yarn giveaway! ❤️
I hope you enjoy this month’s hand-dyed yarn giveaway, and if you want to go ahead and get entered, check out the instructions below. ↓
TO ENTER, click here.
Also comment below, and let me know… Are you a knitter, a crocheter, or both? Let me know in the comments below!
NOTES:
• You will also receive a $10 voucher to our shop just for entering!
• Last month’s giveaway winner is Jacqueline Yang – Congrats!
• Worldwide entries welcome.
• Winner will be chosen at random in early August and announced in the next giveaway.
• You must still be subscribed to our email list at the end of the month to be eligible to win.
• Yarns included in this giveaway: 18 Creative Fingering, 9 Starlight Fingering, 9 Crema Worsted, 9 Crushed Cashmere Lace, 9 Luster Worsted, and 8 CashSilk Sock.
I hope you enjoy this month’s giveaway!
Remember to soak up THIS day! Know you are held and loved and guided!
❤️❤️❤️
~Chandi
What beautiful colors!! I have been a knitter for 25 years. My Australian Nan taught me how. She could also crochet and taught her other grands to “crocher” Lately I have been watching granny square tutorials to help fall asleep. Maybe one day I will actually try one!
I enjoyed looking at all the beautiful colors as they are absolutely gorgeous. I have been a crocheter for over 30 years and I have recently started to knit by watching you tube videos and so far so good, I have only knitted a few small items but I enjoy it so far.
I am both knitter and crochter and I love all of your yarns and colors. thank for this giveaway.
Hello my name is yari I love crocheting and this site
I both knit and crochet. I am intimidated by socks and sweaters, but love to make afghans. I’m about to start the Beekeeper’s Quilt, and I’m eagerly collecting fingering weight yarn for it. I’d love to include your yarns!
I’m a knitter! This month’s yarns are beautiful!!
Wow! Always stunning colorways. What a treat for a lucky soul! I knit and crochet!
Those coloea are so beautiful. They give beach or seashore vibes. I do both. I didn’t start crocheting til 2 years ago and fell in love with it. I didn’t start learning to knit till this year. I’m working on my first knit sweater right now actually.
I’ve also been a knitter for around 25 years!
Oh so pretty! I love the more muted shades, and I can see soooo many wonderful crochet projects in my future should I win this! I have yet to try the Creative Fingering and the Crushed Cashmere yarns.
Mainly a knitter, though I do crochet/tunisian crochet now and again
Hi, Chandi! I crochet and spool knit socks and hats. I enjoy blues and yellows, especially aqua blues. 😊
Another bundle of stunning colours! I’m a knitter and can see lots of different projects within those skeins
I knit and crochet, but primarily knit. And I would start with the gorgeous teal or aqua color and make a shawl. Such gorgeous yarn! Thanks for the opportunity!
I’ve been crocheting for most of my life, having knitted only one item in my late teens. Then I discovered EFA about three years ago (thanks, bag-o-day/Crystal). Now I’m closer to 50:50, though still much better and faster at crocheting.
I am a crocheter that is determined to learn knitting. I am foremost a lover of fibers (yarn) and color.
Lovely. I am a knitter and I love having your yarn on my needles!
The colors are gorgeous! I’m a crocheter, but I’m also currently learning to knit!
Hi Chandi!
I’ve loved (and purchased) your yarns for years. They are always gorgeous. Would love to knit with these!!
Hugs
Pam
Hi Chandi,
I love all kinds of yarn, I knit, crochet and just love to create!
I’m fairly new to your site but I love, love, love your inspirational messages that are in your posts and email!
You’re like a human fairy an soul inspiring! Thank you for sharing this. Peace and blessings
I have a few sweaters in mind that I would love to make up in these gorgeous yarns. I would also be obliged to pay it forward and make shawls/hats/socks to gift family and friends.
I am both a knitter and a crocheter.. My grandma taught me to knit, my mom to crochet.. left both on the side for quite a long time for other (many) crafts, and now I am mainly knitting. Love both though, very much!
I’m loving the colors in this giveaway 😍 love the greens which I would grab first. I love knitting for relaxing and crochet for blankets. To me knitting is for slow meditative time to relax with after working as a nurse in a nursing home. I donate all the blankets and lap robes I make at Christmas as secret Santa gifts for our residents. It is such a blessing when I see what I’ve made being used daily. My residents love using them and never know I made them. Thank you and have a blessed day chandi.
I knit and crochet, I like to alternate so I don’t forget any skills, love learning new techniques. Great colour selection. Best of luck to everyone.
I’m a crocheter, spinner, and weaver. Lovely yarn 🥰
I’m both a knitter and crocheter. I also quilt. I love the aqua color this month, and I would grab that first and finally make myself a sweater. Thank you Chandi, for blessing someone every month.
Lovely colors this month…reminds me of the beach. I’ve been knitting and crocheting for over 60 years. Happy 4th of July to you and your wonderful staff!
Beautiful colors! I am a crocheter, learned years ago, and starting to venture into garments. Would use one of the shades of blues first to make a sweater/ shirt.
Both! I enjoy crocheting more but like knitted items more!
I love your fingerling and lace weight yarns so I think I would start there. I enjoy both knitting and crocheting …. so it all comes down to pattern and yarn. So many choices!!!!
I am a crocheter but I have done a very tiny amount of knitting.
Hi Chandi, I am a crocheted. My mom thought me when I was young and immediately I was hooked. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win all this beautiful yarn.
I’m a crocheter, but I’d like to eventually get better at knitting.
Beautiful colors! I’m a knitter. I am knitting right now the Pranayama shawl with Melody Dora hues
I crotchet, just can’t get the hand of knitting. That teal aqua would be a joy to make a sweater with!
The beautiful gold
Mostly a knitter.
I’m a crocheter. I’ve tried teaching myself to knit but it has never stuck.
I mainly knit but I do make crochet baby gifts occasionally.
Both
I’m a “both-and” kind of person. I crochet, I Tunisian crochet, I knit, I embroider, I macrame, I create costumes…. ALL the fiber arts! I love blues and aquas and periwinkles… and I love the complementary and additive golds and tans and sands in this collection. SO many possibilities!
I do both, Knit and Crochet. But I consider myself a crocheter that knits bc for some reason I am so slow at knitting. I love knitting but because I crochet faster I crochet more often, if that makes sense. Thanks for the giveaway, always so generous of you!
Beautiful colors. I mainly crochet but have been learning to knit. I love all the colors and can see shawls and small blankets with them! Thank you, I love your yarn.
First of all…I love that Tim is holding all this yarny goodness!!! I’m a knitter and a crocheter and love them both so much!!
I love to knit and crochet!
Crocheter for now. I just have too many projects to crochet!
I do both, although I’ve been knitting for longer so I usually knit. I love these teals and blues! And my daughter would love the browns and gold!
Im both! I first started knitting and did that for many years before picking up the hook.
Oh those are so beautiful…. I’ve crocheted for 55 years, never gotten to use such luxuriousness yarn
The colors are lovely as always. I see a great neutral cardigan and a shawl to start with this beautiful supply of yarns.
I taught myself to crochet when I was a young girl and have been at it ever since. My mother was an expert knitter and tried so hard to teach me her craft but I am left-handed and never got the hang of it. So in her memory, I am determined to try it again and this time succeed! Love this selection of colors!
My grandma taught me (and my husband) how to crochet. Now that I am comfortable as a crocheter, I have been learning to knit. I love the idea of combining both techniques into a single item.
Crochet all the way!
I can knit flat basic stitches. Trying to do both!
OMG, I ❤️ all of these. I would definitely share with friends, but that Caledonia Blue would give me happy feet and would be on my needles in a flash!
I’m both a knitter and crocheter. I learned a very long time ago sitting next to my grandmother and mother watching carefully every stitch. I am new to your yarn and look forward to creating something spectacular!
I do both, but mostly knitting.
Beautiful yarn. I do both, knitting for 5 years and crochet for 3. I learned knitting from my grandma and was inspired to learn crochet from your videos.
Both
I love to crochet
But your knitting project (pattern) is so beautiful and I want to make all
Bonjour ces couleurs me font penser au sable chaud et à la mer. Je suis tricoteuse et crocheteuse et couturiere.
multipass Ah ah
I adore blue, so I would definitely crochet something with those colors first. So many fun blends to try!
I am a crocheter, but I am trying to teach myself how to knit. I was ble to knit the Anukat shawl….it took me forever, but I was able to do it. I just love yarn
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I Love to Crochet, would like to learn to knit…..someday.
I’ve been a Crocheter for twenty years and a Knitter for the past 3 years. I love the uniqueness of each craft and am very pleased to do both. Thank you for the chance to obtain such beautiful yarns!
Another beautiful yarn giveaway! I know how to crochet and knit, but I would call myself primarily a knitter! Self-taught, I should say YouTube taught, in 2020. One of the good things that came out of that stressful time!
I do both! My 5th grade teacher taught my whole class how to knit and then I taught myself how to crochet! I like crochet more though haha. Love all the colors this month <3
I am a knitter.
Beautiful yarns chandi. I’m both a knitter and crocheter. I learned to knit from my grandmother when I was 11 then learned to crochet in jr. high. Love them both but honestly I’ve been crocheting more lately. I love your gorgeous yarns.
Both! 🩷 Crochet first, since a high school band trip – by best friend was making a scarf and she taught me and we worked on it together. Then a knitter, since my third (of 9!) pregnancy. I just wanted to wrap that baby in all the lacy knits and little woven baskets!
Proudly both! I tried both as a kid—didn’t take. Tried crochet again in my late 20s—didn’t take. Finally got my stepmom to teach me in my mid-40s, and that did the trick. She taught me how to choose a hook, how to read a pattern, how to choose yarn—all of it. But there was “no way I could ever knit,” I told myself. Enter Lampy, a Janica York Carter pattern using Expression Fiber Arts Luster Sport yarn. “Beautiful,” I thought. “Too bad it’s knitted.” But it was soooooo pretty, and Chandi had a video showing how to make it. I bought the yarn, I bought some needles, started the project. It took a LOT of time to “get it,” but eventually I was able to finish it—and more! So now I am craftbidextrous!
I am mostly a knitter, but I do crochet occasionally
Both knitter and crocheter!!! Gorgeous yarn!!!
Crochet and knitting for me. 🙂
I’ve been a crocheter for about 18 months and a knitter for one month. I’m really enjoying both.
By the way, I love those turquoise skeins!
I do both. And cross-stitch. And beading. And sewing. I may be craft obsessed, but it keeps my hands and mind busy
Crocheter but I did once know the basics of knitting and would like to relearn it.
Both! I just keep picking up hobbies and love them all!
I’m in the both knit and crochet club. These colors are so yummy! I can envision a late summer/early autumn wrap/shawl/loose poncho/ruana with the teals/creamy coffee colors! I really need to find a good pattern for one…or two…or three! 🙂
I used to crochet only until I discovered all the awesome patterns on EFA, especially the free Fridays! The how-to videos by Chandi is what started me on knitting and now I do both! I love the goldens/browns/blues pallets of this month’s giveaway and keeping my fingers crossed. 🤞
Mostly a knitter. I’ve done a tiny bit of crochet, but not enough to count.
I knit and crochet. I’m so glad I stuck with both and forced myself to learn them. I can’t imagine finding a gorgeous pattern that I wouldn’t be able to make.
I am a knitter, sweaters mostly.. I love your patterns. Thank you for being so kind.
I am a stitchtitian in many diciplines of the needle arts, but mainly knitting and crochet. This is a wonderful collection of yarns that would make a fabulous 70th birthday gift (hint, hint) for someone whose favorite color is blue, but also loves a cheery sunshine yellow (LEO ya know- hint, hint), and tawny, earthy tans. The yarn in the third picture reminds me of s’mores, with a bit of red for the campfire – if my monitor is correct, and tans and white for the chocolate and cookies. Yes, cookies, because I’ve never liked graham crackers, so I use Nilla Wafers instead, and to balance the extra sweetness, I prefer dark chocolate.
As always, thanks for your never ending generosity, including not only the giveaways and numerous patterns, but also the spirit-warming messages in your emails.
I mostly crochet but can do basic knitting. I want to try to learn more knitting in the future!
I do both, but still a beginner knitter!
I would say 95% knitter and 5% crocheter.
Hi Chandi and Tim! I am a crocheter and knitter but crochet is definitely where I excel. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
I love the turquoise tones in this months giveaway.
I crochet, but I’ve done a bit of knitting also. I prefer crochet because I feel it is more forgiving of mistakes.
I do both knit and crochet about equally. I usually have at least one project of each in progress, though I do sometimes go through phases where I am primarily doing one craft.
I’m a crocheter and a weaver. Thank you for the generous opportunity! The skeins are so very lovely.
I only crochet!
I’m a knitter and know just a bit of crochet. I also do Tunisian crochet.
I love to knit and crochet! But I mostly knit now! It’s so relaxing!
I crochet, but swear every year I’m going to learn to knit as well. I’ll get there one day! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous yarn!
I crochet better than I knit but I enjoy them both. Your yarn is beautiful!
I’m mainly a knitter who in the past has dabbled in crochet a teeeny bit🤭I’m hoping to get better at crochet🤞
I DON’T THINK MY FIRST COMMENT WENT THROUGH SO I’M COMMENTING AGAIN
I’m mainly a knitter who in the past has dabbled in crochet a teeeny bit🤭
tghese colors are so me. i keep hoping to win this one month
I’m a knitter with some basic crochet skills! I’m blessed with a number of high school students who see me knit and appear in my classroom to ask to be taught, which is so much fun. I recently test knitted one of your upcoming patterns, which was delicious and gorgeous, and I’m eyeing Palimpsest right now…
Thank you for your emails each day. They’re so warm, and it makes me smile to read them.
I’m a crocheter but I sure would LOVE to also know how to knit. Socks especially!
C ) all of the above.
I love to knit and crochet
I can do both but prefer to knit. My 14 year old daughter I’d learning to crochet, which is making me brush up on the how to’s of crochet
Mostly crochet but can knit just the basics. I do know how to do basic Tunisian crochet, broomstick lace, crochet on the double and hairpin lace. Still trying to learn other types of intricate crochet types/stitches.
Ohh the taupe and brown would definitely be the first
I both knit and crochet. And have made blankets, sweaters, washcloths, shawls in both.
Your yarn colorways are always so beautiful! I started as a crocheter, but I knit now too!
Gorgeous colours – and a beautiful combination! I knit and crochet, though I’ve been crocheting much longer.
I’m a knitter and crocheter and collector of patterns and tools too. I’ve only crocheted small things and want to get more into mosaic crocheting and also stranded knitting. Your yarns are fantastic looking, love the browns and blue tones in this lot..
The yarn is always so pretty! Oh my! I mostly knit but crochet too. I learned to do both when I was about five but didn’t do much until I was in my late 20’s.
I’m a knitter
My Grandmother taught me to crochet in my early teens but never made anything until I retired. Since then I crochet almost every day making many projects many of them found on the efa website. I am also working on this year’s ARCOIRIS CAL project learning several new stitches. I am in love with the merino silk yarns I found on efa.
I am a crocheter. But I would love to start knitting too. I’ve even bought the needles! Baby steps 😁
I only crochet. I would love to learn how to knit, but it looks so complicated. But knitted garments have this gentler feeling to them, that i really like.
I’m both, but I’m more of a crocheter than a knitter.
Both. Since childhood.
I am a knitter, but I’ve seen so many lovely crochet projects and I hope to learn to crochet well enough to give them a try.
The colors of the giveaway skeins are gorgeous – I’m partial to blues and teals particularly!
I learned how to crochet 2-3 years ago now and it has become a passion of mine. I’ve been wanting to dive into the world of knitting recently but don’t like any of the yarn I have currently for a knit project. I love these colors together they are so beautiful, reminds me of going to the beach in the summer time <33 thank you for your warm emails and free pattern fridays – I always look forward to what pattern(s) will be free each week. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
I knit and crochet. I love fingering weight and lace weight. But I love all yarn.
I taught myself both. I am an advanced crocheter, and an adventurous beginning knitter. Love the colors this month!
I’ve been a crocheter for many years but now I’m also a knitter! I’m still learning, but I finished my first sweater and am currently working on a shawl. I sew, as well! These colors are SO gorgeous! Very beachy!
I’m a crocheter! I’m fairly new at it and I’ve only made a few things.
I am both a knitter and crocheter, but like knitting stitches better. Especially fingering weight 🥰
I have crocheted for over 50 years. I inherited my grandmother’s knitting needles many years ago; the few times I tried to use them didn’t go well. I tried your tutorials recently and it works! I have only done a few knitted swatches, but the door is open, plans for projects are pinging around my head. I’m definitely faster at crocheting, but I’m really liking the knitting. To have these beautiful yarns would be a dream come true. There just isn’t time to do all I want to do :).
Hi Chandi! I’m a knitter. I’ve tried my hand at crochet a couple of times, but I almost always knit because I’ve done it much more and am better at it — a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, really.
I’m a knitter, though one day I also want to learn how to crochet. I also recently started sewing, though, so there’s quite the competition for my free time.
Mor –
I can recommend to you Toni Lipsey on YouTube (TLYC) to learn crochet. Her videos are excellent.
I crochet.
Both, but I think I prefer knitting over crocheting at this point, it tends to be easier on my hands
I knit and spin and weave, with a little croçhet.
I do both!
I crochet and knit both! I learned to crochet from my mom when I was young, then leaning to knit became my pandemic project.
Crocheter
My Great Aunt taught me to crochet when I was 8. She always made so many beautiful things and of course crocheted a blanket and Christmas stocking for every baby in the family, she lived to be 105! Must be something about the joy she created for all of us, I’m honored to carry on that tradition!!
Amazing collection of yarn and colors! I’m both😊 I was taught to crochet as a child and once I had my own child taught myself to knit and without YouTube videos. This was back in the 90s long before there was much out there, just a book a few straight needled and some very awkward arm movements, LOL!
Both!
Hi Chandi. I love all your yarn. I knit and crochet as well as weave. Thank you
Knitter, but have done a little crochet.
Both! Learned crochet pretty young, and knitting as an adult (after a few false starts). Tend to lean knitting these days.
competent knitter, baby crocheter and struggle with it.
I’m just learning to knit through project Knitwell who teaches cancer patients and chronically ill people to knit via zoom.
Best thing EVER! I’m so grateful for them and my knitting instructor.
I am working at doing both- but default is knitting.
Both. I’ve crocheted since I was a young child, for over 40 years now. I learned how to knit when I was in my 30s. I knit more than I crochet.
I knit and crochet! Also wow the yarn selection for every giveaway you do is gorgeous but this one is completely my palette, it’s crazy. Every color of yarn in this selection is one I would absolutely pick out for myself, truly such a stunning selection!
I’m primarily a knitter and have been dabbling in crochet lately. I love working with multi colored yarn.
I’m a knitter, crocheter, spinner, weaver, fleece scourer….just gimme the fleece off the sheep’s back, and I’ll do the rest.
I both knit and crochet, though I prefer to knit.
I’m a knitter. I’ve done enough crocheting to be happy using it when necessary using it for a finishing technique.
I do both. I can remember my Nan teaching me to do chains and single crochet when I was little. My Mother and Nan could both crochet and knit so it wasn’t long before i wanted to learn how to knit too
I’m bistitchual, since I was a child, but mostly knit now….over the years crochet “hurts”, not that I don’t do it occasionally.
I am primarily a knitter, but I also crochet sometimes. I love the colors. <3
Bonjour Chandi, Que de merveilles, que de merveilles. Cela fait rêver et nous pousse vers d’autres lieux magnifiques.
Je vous écris de France….
Belle journée à vous
I love the colors you have selected! I knit and crochet so my mind is twirling with ideas!
I’m both! But still improving my knitting skills. I love your yarns and your sweet emails.
I crochet. Love love the colours this month! Stunning!
Hello Chandi, I mainly crochet although I knit now and then as well (I am much better at crocheting though). I came across your tutorial on Youtube and immediately found your web site and singned in. Because crocheting and yarn is my real passion, I explored your beautiful patterns and now am finishing crocheting one of your wraps. I only wish the day would have more hours, because there are so many more patterns I want to try ! 🙂 Your yarns and their colours are amazing and I absolutely love them, its only a pity you don´t have a stock in Europe due to very high shipping costs. I wish you lot of success with your business and to all yarn, crochet and knitting lovers many beautiful patterns and yarns !
I consider myself a knitter, who taught herself to crochet (very specific items: stars, snowflakes & hearts) with the help of YouTube. Planning to expand my crochet skills this summer and attempt a granny square sweater. Fingers crossed!!
I knit and crochet. Mostly I knit, but lately I’ve had more crochet projects on the go.
I am lucky that I both knit and crochet. More of a natural knitter than crochet, which I struggle with sometimes if I’m not following a video tutorial. I also weave, and plan on learning to spin. What can I say, I love yarn! ❤
I do both! I learned to crochet first and then learned knitting.
I’m both a knitter and crocheter. These crafts, along with reading, help me keep my sanity!
I do both. I knit more often though.
I love to crochet but am also trying to learn how to knit. I love how relaxing crochet can be and all the possibilities of what I can make!
Thank you for offering another fabulous giveaway! I knit, crochet, and spin. I also sometimes use my little pin loom and weave…
You have the most beautiful yarns! They are a joy to work with to Both knit or crochet.
I do both! Plus a little Tunisian crochet. I like to have a project of each going, so I can switch if my hand gets tired.
Oh my beautiful, beautiful colors. I am a new knitter tackling new skills in my retirement. looking forward to seeing you on season 11 of Knit Stars.
Good morning,
I am both a knitter and a crocheter. I have crocheted my whole life but just learned to knit within the last year. I have so far made 2 large Sophie hoods one for me and one for my daughter. Two loin clothes as gag gifts for friends. Then I am currently working on the pallet shawl for a bridesmaid gift for my wedding in October. I am using the Beacon yarns and so far it is turning out great!
I am a knitter. I love all of the colorways you make and the bases are dreamy!
You’re the best Chandi
I applaud you and your company and all the inspiration you bring
and your team
just all of it!
hugs
Yoffie
Beautiful yarn! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win! I also appreciate your regular posts that are so supportive. If I had to choose between knitting, or crocheting, I would say both! I tend to grab knitting needles more than crochet hooks though.
Have a great month!
I’m a knitter but I know how to do crochet chains.
Both!
I am a knitter of all of the things. I crochet blankets with my leftovers.
Knitter!
I knit and crochet….and weave and spin my own yarn and embroider etc. All around dabbler in the fiber arts.
I do both! Learned crochet 3 years ago, and started knitting last year.
When I was in elementary school, my grandmother taught me the basic stitches of both. Crochet stuck, but I only took it up again once I entered my 20s.
Another gorgeous yarn selection! I am a knitter who can crochet if she wants to.
Both! I mostly use crochet to create plushies and other 3D objects, and knitting for wearables!
Both! My mom taught me to knit when I was little (6, maybe?) and I learned crochet on my own as an adult. I go in phases when I do one more than the other, depending on my mood. I’ve dabbled in weaving as well!
Both, although I have been doing more knitting the past few years. Maybe I should change that. 🙂
Both!
I am a knitter thanks to my Grandma. I was her first grandchild and the first girl! She taught me to knit, embroider, and sew, beginning with Barbie clothes. Later Grandma, Granny and Mom all tried to teach me crochet. I have yet to conquer that, but my daughter crochets beautifully. 🧶
I do both, far from expert in either. Being retired and having more time perhaps that can change.
I’m a knitter! I am going to learn crochet as I have seen a few beginner projects that I’d love to make!
I learned to knit after watching my mother crochet. I have since learned to crochet and enjoy both.
I have always been a knitter which I learnt in junior school many years ago. Then during covid I watched some you tube tutorials on crocheting and have not stopped since. So I would see I am mainly a knitter but dabble in crochet as well.
Was always a crocheter, but started knitting late last year. Learning a lot from the knit along.
I crochet but want to learn to knit. I’m making a blanket for a friend right now so maybe after I finish.
I am a knitter.
I crochet, but I am thinking about trying knitting again.
I’m a crocheter, but I’ve just begun to teach myself knitting. And I appreciated your tip for holding the yarn as someone who crocheted first!
I’m a knitter,but I do plan to learn to crochet (after I master more stitch patterns and techniques in knitting). I also do a little bit of sewing.
I am an English-style knitter. I’ve tried to learn Continental-style but have not been successful for the same reason that I don’t crochet well. Holding yarn in my right hand is a natural movement so I avoid crochet whenever possible.
My adult daughter first taught me to crochet, then to knit!
Hi Chandi.
Love the yarrns! I am a knitter. I knit every day even when I am reading. But if I see something I like that is crocheted, then I pull out my hooks and make it. But, knitting is my preference.
I have crocheted for nearly 60 years. I started learning to knit through you and your lovely patterns and videos! So thank you for that and the exquisite yarn and especially the caring, knowledgeable, and takented staff at EFA!
I’m a knitter, though I use a crochet hook on occasion to fixed dropped stitches 😅
I crochet, and have almost daily for about 10 years now. I learned as a child, but fast paced life did not allow the time to stitch. I am enjoying EFA yarns emensely. I have a few pre-orders in that I am excited to try new bases. Thank you for your generous squishy giveaway.
Hello Chandi
I’m mainly a knitter, would like to learn crochet. My sweet Nana taught me how to knit years ago. I think of her often especially when using interchangeable needles and how much she would like them especially for afghans! I love the colors and feel if you yarns! Would be overjoyed to be using the give away yarns for an amazing project.
I crochet daily. Love your yarn bases.
Crocheter, although I do want to learn to knit! I’ve even picked out a pattern but am struggling hard on it lol
I do both and always have a project for each ready to pick up!
I am both a knitter and crocheter among many other craft endeavors. But knitting is my daily obsession and has been for decades.
Both! And your yarn brings joy with both! Thank you for hosting this generous giveaway every month!
My mom taught me crocheting and knitting as a child, but I only picked up crochet at the time. I went to a knitting class when I retired and have loved it ever since! I still crochet occasionally especially now with all the beautiful new patterns!
I do both
I’m a knitter.
I learned to knit first, then crochet. Though mostly nowadays, I knit more than I crochet.
I am both. Just learned to knit actually.
I crochet!
I mainly knit, but I crochet, embroidery, tat, and all sorts of needlework! As they say, Variety is the spice of life!
I think I may be crossing over into the category of yarn hoarder. I love your colors and the feeling of your yarns. I have so many knitting projects planned but I’m a slow knitter. So I keep acquiring more yarn and enjoy looking at it and dreaming!
Knitter here
So many beautiful colors and soft skeins of loveliness. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, spinner (learning on the wheel and drop spindle). I notice that your yarns have called to me more this year than ever before. I think I have between 4-8 projects from Expression Fiber Arts that I have obtained the yarn to make these projects sing. I need more of your yarn to sail away into the heavens.
I started with crochet and then learned how to knit from a book. Now I am mostly a knitter but do still crochet sometimes. Thank you for the lovely monthly giveaways, it is fun to dream about what you could make with all the beautiful yarn!
Hi I’ve been an avid knitter most of my life. The most I’d done with crocheting were granny square blankets! This year, I’ve been braver and learned more crochet stitches and done a few projects.
I love both crafts but find I usually lean toward knitting— I really enjoy the process! Crocheting continues to beckon, though!
I crochet but I’ve been trying to learn knitting!
I have crocheted for years, and I’m just learning how to knit now!
I do both but crochet is my first love. I learned when I was about 12, made a very lopsided afghan and stopped for 50 years. I learned to knit 10 years ago, stopped for about 5 years and now I’m back knitting and crocheting, all thanks to EFA and your wonderful yarns and make alongs.
I am both a knitter and crocheter, learning by watching YouTube. I enjoy crochet more, however I have knitted and crocheted a few items. By the way, I never work on hand-dyed yarn before. I am looking foreword this month’s hand-dyed yarn giveaway.
I learned to crochet first when I was about 7 or 8, and then taught myself to knit from a how-to pamphlet a few years later. That was over 60 years ago. My, how time flies when you’re having fun….. or not! But crocheting and knitting got me through, and continues to be my go-to grounding, silent, meditation time….
I do both as well, but more knitting (~90%) than crocheting (~10%).
Crochet all day!!!
I am a knitter who also knows how to crochet. Knitting is my preference, though, because I have always liked the look of the finished “product resulting from knitting rather than crochet.
I prefer knitting, but I also crochet amigurumi for my nieces.
I’m a knitter and a crocheter! Started off with crochet, and only recently learned knitting. I love both crafts.
I knit mostly after learning in 2022!
Both! I learned to crochet first and been at that for about 30 years and knitting consistently now for 2 years
I do Tunisian crochet (because I don’t know how to knit 😳)..
I’ve been a knitter since childhood, many decades ago, and started to learn crochet a few years ago. Actually I enjoy all fiber crafts but knitting is my comfort craft.
I’m a crocheter 🌞
Crocheter, because I could never manage to knit properly. I’m trying again though, as I’ve learned a good Continental yarn hold and now only have to figure out tension. Should be doable…right?
I’m a full-time knitter and part-time crocheter, especially for provisional cast-ons!
I knit and crochet, and enjoy both. Your yarns are delicious. Thank you for these giveaways!
I crochet and knit.
I am a crocheter and tapestry weaver. I love the feel and color of your yarns, Chandi! Thanks for all the inspiration too!
Knitter here, but am learning to crochet. What a gorgeous giveaway!
I do both. My grandmother taught me to knit when I was little. I have picked it up multiple times and re-taught myself. I’m finally feeling like I got it! I taught myself to crochet who knows how long ago 😜. I’ve been doing your MCALs for quit a while and started the MKALs two years ago to increase my knitting skills. The community on Ravelry is great and my comfort and skill in both disciplines has increased.
I love to knit! I know how to crochet, but enjoy knitting a lot more.
I do both. Crochet I use for afghas primarily; knitting is Everything Else.
I have been mildly crocheting for years. But last year I decided to learn to Knit. I am still going around the learning curve, but there is definate progress.
I knit! I have crocheted a little, but knitting is my main one right now.
I actually crochet and knit. I prefer the look of knitted clothing, but I like to crochet the most. I came across a crocheted pullover that looked promising. I loved the look and the fit! Currently making pullover #2. 1st one I made with your worsted weight yarn and the 2nd one is a mix of your Crushed Cashmere Lace and dk yarn from Wild Woollys (Canadian yarn). The pattern is called Snowy Season Sweater by Michelle Moore. EFA has beautiful wool. Have made many things with lots more to make! Thank you EFA!!!
I am a knit and crochet dabbler! 🙂
I am essentially a knitter. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was six and I do know how but haven’t done much beyond pot holders and edgings for knitted projects.
Hello.
I crochet. Thank you for this giveaway. The colors are beautiful!
My mother taught me to crochet…starting with doilies…but it didn’t take very well with this tomboy. Then when in college I learned to knit and did basic sweaters, ponchos etc. In 1974 we moved to Alaska and I learned a method of knitting socks where you knit in the heel after the sock is done and made oodles of those socks. Then about 1985-ish I learned to quilt and forgot all I learned about both crochet and knit. So I’m back to being a beginner on anything to do with yarn….it’s a little harder to learn new tricks at 85 than it was at 18! LOL But I am still trying and determined to learn again
Crocheter all the way!!
I’m both! But I’m primarily a knitter as I do that more often/have been knitting for longer. These giveaways are always so awesome, thanks for hosting them!
I crochet. I’ve only been doing it for a couple of years, but I enjoy it very much!
Hi Chandi! I love to hear your sweet voice as you welcome us to your postings! I am mainly a knitter. I have crocheted numerous things, but find that knitting accomplishes what I want more easily. For example, I like crocheting for something that I don’t want to stretch–a blanket or scarf, but I like knitting for something that needs to drape and stretch, like a man’s vest.
Intermediate knitter, rank beginner at crochet.
I am a crocheter trying start up a small business in my country. But I cant really explore making alot of things because of the cost of yarn. You can check out my business account though 1on Instagram 🙂 “hookedandcharmedd
Wow! That’s some stunning yarn! I enjoy using my yarn for both knitting and crocheting.
I crocheted first for about 16 years and knitting I just taught myself. I’m now wishing I knew knitting a long time ago. I’m faster at it.
I’m a knitter and a crocheter, but knitting is my passion. Not a day goes by that I don’t have my knitting needles in my hands!!
I knit 90% of the time, but will occasionally dabble in crochet
Hi! I both knit and crochet (and quilt and sew), although crochet is my primary craft. My grandmother taught me more than 70 years ago, and I still have the scarf that was the first piece I ever made. I’m a self-taught knitter for maybe the last 50 years, and I have never gotten very good at it, although I love the change of pace from crochet on occasion. My favorite yarn weight for crochet is fingering, and for knitting it’s DK.
I knit and crochet, but I love knitting the best.
Many people have tried to teach me to knit, but I just don’t get it! I call myself an Adventurous Beginner crocheter; borrowed that from your pattern descriptions!
I do both.
Mostly a knitter. I crochet also, but not very often anymore.
Both, but knit primarily.
I do both crafts, however I do more crochet than knitting. I have more failed knitting projects.
I crochet and knit. I love your yarns and patterns! I also enjoy your positive and thoughtful messages!
I knit and crochet. Due to time restrictions, I’m afraid to start something that will sit here for years. Many are lost in my several moves. So I am waiting for a Muhurtham (auspicious day) (pronounced MU-HOOR-THAM) which never comes. I did some simple projects and they did come out well even with several mistakes. That’s the trick. I have to know the inside and outside of mistakes, how to fix them or to make them look like part of my project. I do have OCD which is the reason why I wait for a Muhurtham. The yarns are sitting here and I really want to move along with all those patterns that I saved from Expression Fiber Arts. Right now, I am trying to organize them on my thumb drive so I can start with simpler ones and progress from there. Chandi, you have followed your heart and made a business with such a touching and soothing chat. I wish I could have a BFF that represents all that you say. Thank you.
On another note: I was looking at that Waltz of The Flowers and spent hours looking for various matching colors that go with it. This was for a stunning shawl with some of the stitches you showed, textured with cross pattern going diagonally on the shawl with a border. The body would be Waltz Of The Flowers. After all those hours of checking, I realized I do not know how the Flowers yarn would look when opened up. If you that skein that is opened up, it would give me an idea. Thank you. Enjoy your holiday weekend.
I do both, knit and crochet. I prefer knitting though 🧶
I knit, dye, spin and occasionally weave. Tried crochet three times, and still don’t get it. I dabble in free-form felting but I am no artist. I used to sew–that was my gateway to fiber arts.
Crochet is my love. Although I also socks on a sock loom. I learned crochet from a booklet about 55 years ago and did it completely wrong! Spent about 9 months in a wrist brace before giving it up for 30 years. Then I discovered YouTube a couple of years ago, and found out how it’s supposed to be done. Without pain!!! I’m in love again, and there are so many things on my wish list, but I’m also a pensioner.
I’m a knitter only. I do love crocheted blankets, though, so I may have to learn!
I’m a knitter only. Mom taught me how to knit and rochet when I was about 8 years old, but crochet didn’t stick with me. I do something wrong when I pull the hook through, a twist or turn that shouldn’t be there. I am able to do a crochet cast on for a provisional cast on, but that’s about it.
I am a knitter and spinner.
I crochet a lot and knit a little.One day I hope to knit more.
I’m a long time crocheter with a goal to learn knitting. Such beautiful yarns and wonderful email messages. Thank you!
I knit and crochet
Once again, a wonderful bundle! I’m a knitter and have been for … let’s see … 40 years now. I do know the basics of crochet and do the occasional edging, and learning to properly crochet is on my to-to list – together with nalbinding, taking up plant dyeing again, and more sewing ;o)
I do both as well as tat. Taught by my grandmother many, many years ago and I’m so grateful that she took the time to teach me.
I both knit and crochet and I love your yarns. This is amazing giveaway.
I do both knitting and crochet but only use the crochet for finishing now mostly as my arthritis makes it rough on my fingers. I love all your beautiful yarns and patterns.
I can do both, but I’m better at knitting and I would say that I enjoy knitting more.
I’m bistitchual but I do knit more than I crochet.
Hi! I’m a crocheter and a knitter. I would love to win! I can’t afford nice wool, let alone luxury yarn like this gorgeous one. 🩷
I am primarily a crocheter, but I have been “dipping my toes” into the world of knitting. So far, so good.
I’m a knitter. I’ve done a little bit of crochet, but it is not a strength for me. Gorgeous colors!
I mostly knit, but I do crochet now and then. Wouldn’t I have a blast with ALL THAT YARN!!!!
I am a crocheter, like many of these commenters taught by my grandmother over 60 years ago! True story … I taught myself the basics of knitting years ago and made my husband a very simple boatneck sweater. Gave it to him. He thanked me, put it on, and then went out and changed the oil in the car!! You can imagine what the sweater looked like afterward! Testament to what a kind, forgiving woman I am is that we had our 50th anniversary last year, even after that.
Hi
I both knit and crochet. Both of my grandmothers taught me when I was 5. I love working on all the wonderful patterns you post and honing in to make my skills better. I also love gifting people all the great items I make!
I’m defo a knitter. I’ve tried crochet so many times and it just stresses me out lol I’ve got a knitter brain so I just stick with that haha
I crochet. I thought I would have learned to knit by now but there are so many things I want to crochet and Tunisian crochet that I can’t find the time.
I crochet and knit! I enjoy knitting because I save yarn BUT prefer crochet since I’m faster at it.
I mostly knit, but I’ve added in crocheting in the last few years!
I am a knitter and crochet.
Both! I grew up crocheting and taught myself how to knit last year.
Crochet all day! Tried knitting but crochet just clicks better for me!
Crochet, but I’ve been taught to knit. And hope to be among the both crowd soon. I do hope to knit each of my immediate family members a sweater one day.
These colors are stunning! I crochet mainly. I do know how to knit, but I enjoy crochet more. I hope to do some Tunisian Crochet in the future 🙂
I’m a knitter but want to learn more than basic crochet.
I can only knit. My sister can only crochet. Neither of us is willing to learn the other! I did have 5 people over the years try to teach me crochet and by about six inches in, it’s so tight that the hook won’t go in anymore. I just can’t seem to not pull the yarn so tight while it’s wrapped around my fingers. I know I don’t hold the yarn correctly for knitting, either, but it doesn’t seem to matter as much, although it probably takes me longer. I’ve always figured if I’m happy with the result and my hand hasn’t cramped while knitting, I’m good.
I’m a knitter but I’m learning to crochet.
My grandmother was a crocheter and taught me the basics over 40 years ago. After growing up and not using that basic knowledge for decades, I learned to knit by watching online videos. I love working with your Luster Sport colors – currently working on the MESSAGE shawl/throw/blanket that you have shared.
I am a knitter!
I’m a knitter who also crochets – love that I can do both so I’m not limited or disappointed when planning my next projects using EFA’s fabulous patterns!
Both! Started off as a crocheter, then decided I wanted to learn how to knit socks and never looked back. I knit 99.99% of the time. (Sssshhh…..I don’t like the look of crochet garments…..)
I love to crochet. I have knitted a little in the past however I much prefer to crochet. And if I have a lovely smooth yarn sliding through my fingers so much the better.😁 I haven’t had a bad yarn yet from Chandi.❤️
I am a knitter who can crochet if she wants to.
I love to knit, and I used to crochet but it hurts my hand too much. Grateful I can still knit and your beautiful yarns make it such a pleasure!
I love to knit, and I used to crochet but it hurts my hand too much. Grateful I can still knit and your beautiful yarns make it such a pleasure!
Mostly crochet, but I’m learning to knit!
I’ve done crochet since I was in my twenties, but now I’m trying to learn to knit. There are just too many cute patterns not to learn both! I have to say that learning to knit is going slower than I thought it would, but I’m determined.
I knit and spin and weave, with a little croçhet.
I knit and crochet, but fairly recently learned to crochet. I was definitely inspired by EFA to learn to crochet!
I’m a crocheter. I did learning basic knit stitches when I was a child but I’ve learned crochet as an adult (self-taught with a lot of help from your instructional videos!) and have never looked back. The look of a crocheted garment always appealed to me and I love it so much, however I do see the occasional knitted garment that I would really love to make! Maybe one day 🙂
My Nana taught me to crochet at 7yo. I taught myself knitting 10 years ago. I enjoy both!
I am a crocheter that is determined to learn knitting.
I am both a knitter and crocheter. I like to have two projects going at the same time, switching back and forth between crochet and knit!
I am a knitter. I only crochet blankets.
I am a knitter, although I did at one point learn some basic crochet stitches. Now that I am retired and have more time, I do intend to learn more crochet as well. I’ve attended several summits over the last year and now have a list of things to learn, including crochet.
I do both, thank you for the chance! thanks for the Friday patterns
I am a crocheter through and through, can’t knit to save my life lol
I mostly knit, but can crochet as well. I just prefer to knit because I prefer the fabric look, texture and drape over crochet. Plus I get very confused about where I’m at on my crochet holes. Knitting is just easier.
Knitter here! I wish I could crochet, but I just don’t have the patience to get through the learning phase. Maybe someday when I run out of things to knit… that happens right? 😉
I knit and I crochet. I am knitting and crocheting vests and shawls. Yet I woul do a color block sweater with the white and the aqua!
Primarily knitter but have dabbled in crochet
I am a knitter and crocheter. I love to knit socks and crochet blankets and children’s jumpers.
I love all the blues! I have been crocheting since I learned in 8th grade home economics over 30 years ago. I did try to learn knitting, but it didn’t stick lol.
I’m primaruly a knitter, know how to crochet but rarely do.
Happily, I both knit and crochet. If lucky enough to win those gorgeous yarns, I would be doing both – and perhaps sharing a bit, too!
I’m a crocheter. I’ve tried knitting, but I don’t have the patience for it, and it feels too difficult to correct mistakes. I will say, though, that I like the look and feel of knitting.
Hello! I’ve been crocheting since I was a young girl, and I also knit. I prefer crochet for afghans and knitting for hats. I have crocheted so many afghans and baby blankets for friends and family, that I’ve lost count! I think I actually managed to crochet an afghan for myself at some point!
I’m a knitter, though I’m interested in learning to crochet beyond a crochet cast on or bind off.
I do both. I started out knitting when my partner made a joke about how I should start to keep me busy. I took up crochet about a year later. I really like doing both though I often keep my knitting projects smaller and save the bigger projects for crochet.
Hi Chandi…..thank you for this wonderful giveaway!!
I enjoy both knitting & crocheting. I’m a self-taught knitter; my sweet grandmother introduced me to the world of crochet 70 yrs ago.
Both crocheter and knitter. I find crocheting more fun in the making, but knitting more satisfing in the result ☺️
I am both a knitter and a crochter.
Definitely a knitter — my left handed brain can’t seem to wrap around right-handed crocheting (sadly). And just when I think you can’t outdo yourself yet again with the monthly yarn give away, you prove me wrong (yet again!!). Thank you and hopefully someday I will win!!
I’m a knitter! Love your yarns!
I’m a knitter. I took a crochet class years ago, but realized that, being left handed, pattern ‘translating’ would be an issue. Also, to get good at it, I’d have to practice the skill and I already had too many knitting projects! I do sometimes use basic crochet stitches to enhance my knitting projects, but at heart, I’m a knitter.
I’m a knitter and a crocheter. I enjoy doing both, my mom taught me how to do both when I was younger and I’ve been enjoying them ever since.
These are gorgeous colors! I do both, but definitely prefer knitting.
Hi! I´m a crocheter.
I’m a knitter who keeps thinking she’s going to teach herself to crochet…after this next project 😉
I am a knitter and crocheter but prefer to only knit with my expensive EFA yarn 🩵🙏
I am a crocheter, all three of my daughters crochet and two of them knit! We are yarn addicts!!
I am a knitter mostly but I do know how to crochet as well- thinking of trying Tunisian crochet
I crochet and knit. I have too many projects going at the moment and I keep adding more lol! Beautiful yarn as always and Congratulations to Jacqueline!
I both knit and crochet and love both!! I first learned crochet in 2021 and less than a year later I started knitting! I actually had a very hard time learning knitting until I found YOUR video Chandi on knitting, tensioning the yarn in your left hand! Thank you 😊
I have crocheted for about 4 years, since I was pregnant with my first, and I’ve made everything from hats and amigurumi, to sweaters and blankets, but my husband had been strongly hinting he would like some hand knitted socks for a few years and so I finally tried my hand at knitting so I could make him some. Socks are still my favorite projects while knitting, but I have also loved making 5 of the emotional support chickens, and I am currently knitting the chamfered shrug from the Expression Fiber Arts website!
I’m a crocheter, but curious about knitting.
I crochet and knit though crochet is my first love. 💖
Both — but if I had to pick a fav, knitting wins.
I do both – it depends a lot on the project!
I’m a knitter!! Yay!! I ❤️ love quick projects like cowl,, vest, I love the feeling of accomplishment and I don’t get discouraged on sleeve island. Instant feeling of accomplishment. It feels good finishing a project washing it and wearing it the 1st time.
I crochet and knit. Like to do either one at different times. Depends what I feel like and what projects I have lined up.
I’m a crocheter who’s just starting to learn to knit. I love EFA yarns!
I crochet mostly but learned to knit so I can cross over on the same peoject, probably knit more these days.
Would be awesome to have this lovely stash.
Hi, I’m both! Lovely yarns 🙂
I mainly crochet because it is easier to frog if needed. I learned to knit first and want to pick it up again. The colors are beautiful!
I’m bistitchual, plus increasingly tempted by weaving! Knitting mostly wins, because I live in the south and need lighter weight garments.
I love to knit as well as to crochet. For working during a journey I prefer crocheting.
Unfortunately, though, I’m still unsure—or rather, I have concerns about how each project will sag or stretch when worn. Often, I’m also not sure whether the gauge should be based on a washed and blocked sample or an unwashed one.
I am both.
You have the most beautiful yarns!
Hi, I’m Kenzie and I mostly crochet baby clothes as gifts for friends. Or sometimes for the babies I deliver at work as an L&D nurse.
My main hobby is crochet, learned from YouTube videos. My Mum taught me knitting over Skype a long time ago and I made one scarf. I have a few project ideas for knitting I need to try and get the nerve to work on though!
I work with both crochet and knitting and weaving!
What a beautiful collection of yarn in this month’s giveaway. I’m both a knitter and crocheter. I started crocheting as a child over half a century ago, and started knitting as a teen. I first learned English style knitting, but switching to continental Knitting about 15 years ago was a total game changer, making it much easier for me to knit.
I am a knitter. Can’t do more crochet than a chain.
I am a knitter but am learning to crochet along with my granddaughter.
I’m a knitter first and foremost, but I love crochet and am slowly learning how to do it. I also love Tunisian crochet — it makes the squishiest blankets!
I both knit and crochet, but I prefer to knit. I find it is easier on my hands.
Knitter here. Though I happily crochet edging and provisional cast-ons and such
I do both knitting and crochet, but my knitting skills are better.
I both a knitter and crocheter and in the process of learning to spin. There is always something to learn in this wonderful craft! This months colors are just spectacular!
Such amazing yarns!!!! I’m mostly a crocheter, but I’m wanting to get back into knitting. So many techniques I want to learn, so little time!!
I am both. Learning lace knitting with an EFA pattern now.
I started as a crocheter, just started dabbling in Tunisian crochet, and next I want to learn knitting and macrame! I love the fiber arts 🙂
I am a knitter! Love your yarns, so beautiful and nice to work wth
Amother great batch of beautiful yarn this month. I crochet more than knit. I also enjoy many other crafts and projects.
Hello, Chandi,
I’m a knitter and crocheter, but I would like to start Cross stich also, I’ve already choose silome easy designs.
Both :):)
Hi Chandi, I’m a knitter and have long enjoyed your designs and yarns! This give a way is gorgeous!
I’m a loom knitter. I’m new to expression fiber arts and look forward to working with your beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Thank you.
Ooh what gorgeous colors! 🌊 🐚 🪁🫐🐋🩵 I learned to knit English style from my Mum when I was still in school. I picked knitting up again a few years ago and with the help of Chandi’s videos I was able to learn to knit continental style. It would be fun to learn to crochet but having never tried, I’m not sure where to start! 🤭 🧶
Hi I am Jazmin and I am both a knitter and crocheter. I first learned how to knit when I was 16. I enjoyed knitting and wanted to learn how to crochet. So I self taught myself by looking at youtube videos. Now I enjoy doing both.