blogiversary and giveaway #103

1.28.2013 at 6:00 PM

The SEVEN winners of the Knitcation swag giveaway are:

ne-knopka, dclulu on ravelry, cindymen, Kevin, mom of 2 boys, LuisaM, & eleanor@knittinginflipflops

Congratulations! Please contact me at yarnonthehouse@gmail.com to collect your prizes.


Another year gone by in the blink of an eye! February 1st will mark my blog's 3 year birthday. Happy b-day YOTH! It's been a fun ride and I have so much planned for you this year... another fabulous Knitcation is being planned as I write this, a new look for the YOTH blog will soon make an appearance, behind the scene secrets are being schemed (can't wait to share!), and lots of great sponsors are organizing with me to bring you some the best giveaways we have had yet! 2013 is going to be a wonderful year for YOTH, I can just feel it!

As usual, I have some left over lovely unclaimed skeins of yarn that somehow fell through the cracks and didn't go to happy knitting homes. So, like I do every year during the blogiversary, I offer those back up for grabs to you!


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Let's see, there's 4 beautiful skeins... why don't we have two winners who will each receive two skeins (chosen by me) from the bunch. Easy as that! You can also wish YOTH a Happy Birthday by telling your knitting friends about YarnOnTheHouse.com, following me on Twitter, or joining our Ravelry group. I've also recently become an Instagram addict! Or, there's Pinterest too! Let's not talk about how much time I spend pinning things related to knitting!


I would like you to do the following if you would like to be entered into this week's giveaway:


1. Read over the rules if you have not done so already.

2. Leave a comment on this blog post by the end of Sunday, 2/11/13. Is there something that you'd like to see on YOTH that I haven't done yet? What's your favorite part of visiting this blog? Or, what would you like to see more of?


I'll randomly pick the winners in 2 weeks and post the results along with the new giveaway, so be sure to check back. Good luck everyone.

Sincerely,

Ve

180 Response to "blogiversary and giveaway #103"

  1. florapie says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    My favourite part of the blog is being introduced to dyers and designers that I haven't "met" before. Happy Birthday and keep up the good work!

  2. fayofthewoods on Ravelry Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    I love seeing all of the designers that I have not seen before.

  3. LauraK Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    My favorite part of YOTH is the giveaways! I cross my fingers that I'll win. $ is tight now but I adore knitting so winning would be a dream come true. Happy Anniversary to the site-keep up the great work!

  4. SherryG. Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    I am new to your blog but I do want to say I really enjoyed Stephen West and viewing his patterns. I like searching out new designers to see what they have to offer. I also enjoyed hearing about "knitcation". What a great idea!

    sherryglover1 on Ravelry

  5. marianne Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    happy birthday!
    my favorite parts of visiting the blog are looking at all the beautiful yarns and hoping that I have won something! ;D

  6. Charlotte says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Congrats and Happy Birthday. I really enjoy "meeting" the designers and indie dyers. Thanks and please keep it up!

  7. Anonymous Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    happy birthday

    i probably am one rare ones, i like it when you put in stories, or personal projects

    I love seeing new patterns and someday I will win the yarn........

    Fracksmom

  8. collegeknitting says:

    January 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I love how you match up your give-aways with an interview. It's so much fun to hear more about where the products come from!

  9. Anonymous Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I enjoy seeing the knitting and the interviews of designers! Thanks for a chance.
    Lynn
    LynnIL ravelry

  10. meeshelle says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    My favorite thing about YOTH is seeing all the fabulous FO's you create and all the yummy yarn you make them with. You have introduced me to so many great yarns and projects, I love it!!!

  11. Olga says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I like everything about this blog! Awesome! Hope for it to keep going for many more years:)

  12. Anonymous Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I like getting exposed to so many new things. And of course the giveaways. Happy birthday!
    hotknitter on rav

  13. Amy V. says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Happy blog-birthday! My favourite is spying cool yarn by dyers and brands I haven't come across before - and the giveaways of course!

  14. Michelle says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Happy Bloggiversary and thank-you so much for this wonderful, generous concept!

  15. nina says:

    January 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Happy blogaversary! I love reading the interviews - lots of fun information. Of course, the giveaways don't hurt either! :)

  16. knitterbeader says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Happy Birthday YOTH!!!
    My favorite part of your blog is the designers and their patterns which you introduce and the lovely pictures of these patterns. And...of course, the giveaways are great and some time I may win!

  17. Sara says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!

    I love the interviews as I get to stay in touch with the fab people who are so creative...

  18. Vanessa says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Busy working mom, so I don't get out much, so your blog is a great way to hear about new/ obscure/ local (but not to me) yarns.

  19. Anonymous Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Happy Birthday YOTH and VE! I miss you! Love "meeting" new people on your blog Ve.
    Pavla

  20. Rachelle says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I love seeing all the yarns you can't get over here.

  21. Emily says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    My favorite part is learning about new yarns that I'd probably never run across otherwise!

  22. Knittingdancer on Ravelry says:

    January 28, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    My favorite part of the blog are the interviews and of course all the wonderful contests. I have been a member of your Raverly group and following your blog since April 2010. Happy Birthday!!!

  23. katherinelynn_04 says:

    January 28, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I love seeing both new yarns and old favorites on here. Especially if there is a new product I'm not familiar with! And of course I love when designers are featured, too.

  24. Nena says:

    January 28, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I would love to see more Crochet-based projects! I know Knitting is the first thing people think of when they see yarn, but crochet produces beautiful things too!

  25. Anonymous Says:

    January 28, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I like the interviews, as I think it is always interesting to hear the thoughts of the designers, dyers, etc. I also really like learning about designers or artisans that I may not have been familiar with.

    Happy birthday!

    neneni on Rav

  26. Sheila says:

    January 28, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    I love seeing all the lovely yarns, particularly from dyers that are new to me.

  27. Melody says:

    January 28, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    budget friendly quality yarns.

  28. Suzanne says:

    January 29, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    I appreciate your interviews with designers and fiber artists and the giveaways. I would love to hear you talk about your photography of knitting and see some outtakes. Happy anniversary!

  29. asteride says:

    January 29, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Happy, happy birthday! I love the giveaways and reading stories about designers and dyers.

  30. jennybookworm says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    I love the giveaways of course - who doesn't love the chance to win delicious yarn?! I think you strike a really nice balance between the giveaways and other yarn related content with interviews and posts about your own work. I would like to see more of the same - keep up the good work!

  31. susanmhj says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    I like the new designs and dyers, great to see new ideas! Thanks for the great giveaways and Happy Birthday !

  32. storiedyarns says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    I love the giveaways, and I also love reading about the FOs you knit. They're always so gorgeous! I honestly don't know what I would change if I were you; maybe just tips on working with the different types of yarn you give away? I don't know. You're doing a great job!!

    Jessecreations on Ravelry

  33. Chelsea @ Garden-Me.com says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I really like learning about dyers and designers, seeing your FO's, and entering the giveaways!Thanks for all the work that you do :-)

  34. Jill says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Happy Blogversary! I love discovering new designers and dyers (and the giveaways!) :)

  35. Kristen says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats and happy blogiversary! I definitely love being introduced to new designers and yarn brands. Keep up the great work! :)

  36. Robin says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    I like hearing about yarns I haven't heard about. Happy Birthday!

  37. greta says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    My favorite part is seeing the designer's pattern collections reviewed. Even though I browse through patterns (alot!) it is really helpful to see their perspective from the point of view of a collection instead of individual garments. The second is the yarns. You show us yarn that I don't get to see and it opens up possibilities for me. The giveaways are fun to watch, maybe one day I'll win one, but even if I don't - I still have hope!

  38. Christine Lima says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I love "meeting" new designers through your blog. I've found and knit patterns that I never would have known existed because I saw them here. Thanks so much!!! Keep finding those newer or lesser known designers!

  39. Kelly J. R. says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I love the giveaways and the designer interviews. Happy Blogoversary!

  40. Laura says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Happy blogiversary! My favorite part of the blog is your beautiful photos - both of your FOs and the yarn.

  41. Gwenn says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love how I learn about all the great yarn, and designers I wouldn't have otherwise known about.

  42. Ely says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    My favorite part are the video-interviews. They give 'voice' and 'life' to the different designers/dyers and make the alive in a different way than just seeing their pictures, names and websites. (Least favorite part: my paypal balance after visiting some of their websites.)

  43. sparkeespud says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I love reading about all the indie dyers and their processes. What about some spinning stuff or knitting accessories this year?

    sparkeespud on Rav

  44. Lindr says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I like seeing the pretty yarns and what they can become. It's always interesting meeting the talented folks that create, too. And, of course, the change to win and share in the discoveries!

  45. Susan says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    My favorite part of this blog is being introduced to new yarns and designers. Happy Birthday!

  46. Cecile says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I'm fairly new to this blog, but I really enjoy discovering new yarns and dreaming of winning something, someday ;) Happy Birthday!
    CecileinIndiana on Rav

  47. nancy88 says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I am a sucker for free patterns, so more free patterns, or links to them, are always welcome in my opinion! :)

    Thank you for all of your giveaways! I sure would love to win some yarn!

    Congrats and happy birthday!!

  48. thewalshfam says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Happy birthday YOTH!!! I love to see your beautiful and well photographed hand knits! You have excellent taste and always pair such lovely patterns with the Perfect yarn! I also love to see the what new and different yarns and designers you feature!
    Katie
    Rnmama on ravelry

  49. Sarah says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Happy Birthday YOTH!
    I come to see the photos, you always have fantastic photos of the giveaway yarns & your FOs.
    the giveways themselves don't hurt either :)

  50. Debbie says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Happy Third! I have been following you for two of those years, and I have seen such wonderful yarns and patterns, mostly new to me. My favorite parts are your interviews-- I feel like it's two friends talking and I am sitting right there with you, so I guess that would be three friends, huh?

  51. Catherine says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I love how you introduce us to something new that I might not have considered, and of course, the giveaways. Thank you!

  52. Marianna says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I love seeing all the beautiful yarns and patterns you feature and learning more about the people behind them. Thanks for all the giveaways and Happy Birthday!

  53. Becky says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I love that skein of cakewalk. I love seeing all the new designers and yarn on your blog.

  54. Sabrina says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I like learning about new dyers and designers. I will say the yarn or yarn/pattern giveaways are my faves. I have tons of patterns (not that i don't like collecting more), but I can't knit them without lovely yarn :)

  55. Rae Lynne says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    The obvious bit about your blog is I love the giveaways - time and coordination for all of that is fantastic. :) But I also really love the interviews with dyers and designers. I have been introduced to so many new yarns through your blog that I'd have had no idea about before, and I think that's fantastic! :)

    Happy Birthday YOTH! :)

  56. Desiree says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Happy Birthday YOTH!

    I love learning about all the new designers and yarn right here. Plus the giveaways are awesome! Thanks :)
    Ravelry ID: nonosmom

  57. Michaela says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Happy 3rd blog anniversary!! I love when you post about your FOs- I am a sucker for lovely pics and I always enjoy yours! All the best for 2013!

    (Rav ID: knitmish)

  58. Alice says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    A very happy blogiversary to you! I can't think of anything to suggest. I particularly like learning of new independent dyers and new designers so I can tempt myself with their work!

  59. Beathag says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I like the photography of the blog. All those yummy pictures of yarns and FOs!

    craftink on rv

  60. setinink says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Yayyy Happy blogiversary!!

    I really like the video interviews--it's fun to see what designers are like "in real life."

  61. Ginger says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I like discovering new designers, dyers, and yarn through your blog. Happy Blogiversary!

  62. Jade says:

    January 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Obviously the giveaways are great, but I also love seeing the different designers and dyers, and what inspires them.

  63. Laura says:

    January 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Happy Birthday! I'd love seeing more of your own knits too! Your Cloud Illusions shawl was just absolutely dreamy.

  64. evan says:

    January 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    My favourite part is seeing all the beautiful yarn i and patterns i may not have known about before.

  65. By_defination says:

    January 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I've only been introduced to this blog very very interesting, so I'm still getting to know y'all so to speak but I do enjoy reading your reviews and I will shamlessly admit to looking forward to your giveaways.

  66. Debbie says:

    January 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    My favorite part is learning about new designers. Thanks!thistck 8416

  67. sparky136 says:

    January 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I like the interviews with the designers,

  68. Victoria Williams says:

    January 29, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    What is there not to love. Happy 3rd birthday.

  69. Anonymous Says:

    January 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I always enjoy the vidcasts and seeing new yarns!

    StaceyKnitsIt rav.

  70. Caitlin says:

    January 29, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I'm not going to lie, I love the giveaways. But mostly I love learning about all the new dyers and seeing the different ways people choose to put color and squishy yarn together.

  71. Lynne Says:

    January 29, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! I just discovered your blog in the last month and have already found more yarns to add to my dream stashlist. So much yarn, so little time . . .

  72. Jessica Snell says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I love the gorgeous pictures of yarns and of patterns, and I love that you always have links to the stores carrying those yarns and patterns so that I can discover even more pretty yarns and patterns! I get introduced to stuff I didn't know about before, and for me, that's the best part.
    (Vanauken on Rav.)

  73. Andrea says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love getting to "meet" designers and dyers through your blog so please keep it up! Happy blogiversary!

  74. Elaine says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Love seeing and finding out about the never-ending parade of independent dyers and yarn sellers. Keep up the great work!

  75. lollyknits.com says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    So I'm very new to YOTH, but I always love yarns by really tiny indie dyers, which is part of what makes the giveaways so fun! Even if you don't win, you still get to learn about new yarn.

  76. Geraldine says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Happy Birthday, YOTH! Wishing you many, many more!

  77. sgbooth88 says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Happy Bloggiversary and I just want to say I love love love looking at your blog. You have amazing and beautiful finished objects, and I love reading/watching your interviews with such talented fiber artists! I would have to say one thing I have somewhat noticed a lack of would be things for spinners, I know the blog is YARN on the house, but some of your giveaways have included project bags and books, so I thought, why not a giveaway here and there for the spinners that love your blog also. But fabulous blog and wonderful giveaways. Thank you for your wonderful generousity!!!

  78. lincannon says:

    January 29, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Love the fact that you are celebrating Happy Birthday. I started following you on Pinterest and on ravelry. I love seeing all the different yarns in the giveaways. What a fun thing.

  79. TopHat says:

    January 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I love seeing people I know show up here! You did a giveaway for Sunflower Yarns and I was so excited becsause I know Amanda.

  80. Zenitude says:

    January 29, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Happy 3rd anniversary! Wishing you many more.
    I love book reviews and hearing designers talk about their designs.

  81. Marlitharn says:

    January 29, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I love seeing all the designers and brands that are new to me. Happy anniversary!

  82. InJuneau Says:

    January 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    My favorite part of your blog (and BTW--Happy Blogiversary!) is being introduced to so many cool new yarns and patterns. Thank you!

  83. Orli says:

    January 29, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I love your personal projects. There's always so much love in each one, and your models are so adorable.

    And of course there's always the possibility of winning some really nice yarn! :)

  84. Walden says:

    January 29, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I love the different yarns you show, but I also love that you feature patterns. It brings things to my attention that I may not have known about otherwise.

  85. Kathy Wallace says:

    January 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I absolutely love seeing new dyers and meeting new designers - great enabling! :)

  86. Angela says:

    January 29, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I love learning about new yarns and new patterns that I might not see anyplace else!

  87. Lisaknits says:

    January 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I like learning about indie dyers and the designers you talk with. and of course the giveaways!

  88. 1 Mom says:

    January 29, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday with many more years to blog! My favorite part of your blog is being introduced to all the beautiful colors and the designers. Of course the giveaways and dreaming my name will be chosen. Keep up the great work.

  89. maerillem says:

    January 29, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    I find it hard to believe that anyone passes on free yarn! I had the chance to meet Rose of Cakewalk when I was in my hometown this summer; she was super nice and I would have bought out her booth if I could afford it!

    I love seeing all the indie dyers and designers that I never would have heard of before. I watch a lot of podcasts, and I think that they all pass around a lot of the same artists among themselves and therefore don't offer the same kind of exposure that you do.

  90. Maryse says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I hope I'm not one of those who did not claim their prize, LOL! I like all the different yarns that are show cased in the blog! Many are yarns that I did not know! It is a very original blog for great discoveries! Happy 3rd blogyversary! Thank you for the great contests! It's really exciting each and every time!

  91. sacha Says:

    January 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I love seeing new designers- you open my eyes to interesting patterns!

  92. Lucy says:

    January 29, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I loved following your Knitcation updates. I dream of the day I can do something like that! The giveaways are awesome too!

  93. schwip says:

    January 29, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I love everything, the yarns, the designers, the patterns and of course, the giveaways. Such beautiful stuff.

  94. Jean Ashley says:

    January 29, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I first started visiting for the giveaways (I confess) but I have stayed because of the great dyers and designers you've introduced me to! Happy Blogaversary!

  95. josiekitten says:

    January 29, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Happy blogiversary! I love discovering new yarns and dyers through your blog. Plus there's always the delicious hope that I might be a winner!

  96. UmmRania says:

    January 30, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    I cant think of anything else I would like to see, maybe some of your personal knitting. I like seeing new patterns, designers, and yarn I would normally not see.

  97. kayteau says:

    January 30, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I too am a fan of the new designers I meet through your posts. Happy Blogversary!

  98. Isa says:

    January 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    My favorite part of yourblog are the giveaways! Yet I really love being introduced to yarns, dyers and designers I hadn't met yet. Happy bloggversary and keep up the great work!

  99. Brenda says:

    January 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I enjoy the interviews with designers. What I'd like more of: more discussion of your knitting, and also what patterns you have your eye on, i.e. what's been added to your "queue".

    Thanks!

    (goodstuff on Rav)

  100. ypsiknitti says:

    January 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! My favorite parts of the blog are the photos of the yarn (you make it look so luscious) and your generosity. Winning was such a treat but I really enjoy that you give ... and what you give is great also.

  101. pippirose says:

    January 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Happy Birthday...and congratulations!
    I'm new to your blog, and so far love everything about it!
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

  102. Anonymous Says:

    January 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Happy Birthday! Look forward to your posts. You keep me inspired!

  103. Jaime P says:

    January 30, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Hard to believe it's been three years - Happy Anniversary and here's to many more!

  104. Katie says:

    January 30, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    hbty! hbty! hb d yoth! hbty!

    I love learning about the beautiful yarns and products that you give away!

  105. stephigordon says:

    January 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I love reading about and seeing the yarns, and patterns you review. I love reading the interviews with the designers, dyers, farm owners, etc to learn more about the person(s) behind the goodness that we can buy. I also love the video interviews you do - Stephen West, Susan B Anderson... these people seem like celebrities so it is fantastic to see them! I wouldn't change a thing! Congratulations on three years! It seems you have built a great following and I hope it brings you joy! Wish I could join in on one of the Knitcations! Thank you! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Ravelry)

  106. Eva Says:

    January 30, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday! I love discovering new yarn spinners/dyers.. and pattern makers :)

  107. melosa says:

    January 30, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I love seeing tools and accessories like bags and the yarn buddy. And also different designers that I may or may not already be familiar with.

  108. Pooch says:

    January 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I follow you on RSS feed and enjoy your posts.You have introduced me to a variety of yarns that I use to knit and crochet for my grandchildren, and now for a great-grand due in April.

    Good birthday wishes to you.

    :)

  109. mommieof4munchkins says:

    January 30, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Happy birthday!!! I love seeing all the squishy yarns and I want to see more of your sweet face :)

  110. Pilar Ramírez says:

    January 31, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    My favourite part of the blog are the giveaways and the yarn pictures. Yaaaaarnnnn...

    pilarination on Ravelry

  111. Sylvie says:

    January 31, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I like being introduced to the smaller indie dyers I might not run into otherwise, so keep doing that.

  112. Genevieve says:

    January 31, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I love the videos & all of the gorgeous photo's of yarns & hand knits.

  113. Kristen says:

    January 31, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I love the photos of all the finished knits!

    globalite on Ravelry

  114. Jessica Powers says:

    January 31, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Happy blogiversary! I love all the reviews and the giveaways, but I'd like to see more of your actual knitting! One - you choose beautiful patterns and I'm always inspired. Two - you take gorgeous photos and show the whole thing off and I get a good idea of construction.

    Maybe I have just managed to miss them, but I like the non-yarn blogs too. The yarn buddy one was neat, for example. So maybe more knitter notion stuff?

  115. Kassia says:

    January 31, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!! My favorite things are seeing the lovely yarns (many times I end up going and ordering some if I don't win) and checking to see if I won any of the giveaways! :)

  116. Lenore D Says:

    January 31, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Happy Birthday! Love seeing all the new things.

  117. Kayla Shumway says:

    February 1, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    There is so much to love! I really enjoy the interviews with designers, and being introduced to so many beautiful new yarns. Keep up the good work!

  118. Anonymous Says:

    February 1, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    I love the chance to win yarn and patterns, and the ones you offer are so beautiful!

    -Ravnejenta on Ravelry

  119. Zabbers says:

    February 1, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Happy blogoversary! My favorite part of visiting the blog is seeing pairings of yarn and design, especially for the more indie yarns that have fewer projects and a lot of personality!

  120. Mary/May says:

    February 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Happy blogoversary! I love having the chance to try out(win) things I've not yet tried! I also love the colorful.. fun-ness of the information given.

    dragonracer3-Ravelry

  121. Laura Says:

    February 1, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Happy blogiversary!! I love reading your blog mostly because it gives me great project ideas. Thanks so much and please keep going:)
    rayagirl1 ravelry

  122. CoggiesMIL says:

    February 1, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Three years of great give-a-ways, interviews, vidcasts, indie dyers, designers, fibers, all kinds of FUN.....just the best enabler e-verrr!!:D

  123. Sandra Says:

    February 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Congrats on your 3rd Anniversary! I enjoy this blog as it is...you give away such exciting prizes & you keep me enthusiastic about knitting!
    Rav. ID: istitchfast

  124. KRHknitting says:

    February 1, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Happy Blogiversary. My favorite part of YOTH are your videos. Its great to see you interviewing designers and knitters.

  125. Maegwin says:

    February 2, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Happy blogiversary! I really love that you expose me to yarn that I would otherwise never have found. Thank you for all the interviews, links, and beautiful pictures. You continually inspire me with your projects. :)

  126. LochKnitsMonster says:

    February 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! It's a really cool blog. I love the interviews with independent designers and dyers. Forgive me if I'm just forgetting but have you had Hunter Hammerson on the blog yet? If not I would like to see her here.

  127. CeltChick says:

    February 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Happy 3rd Anniversary! One of these days I've got to get the Innerwebs back at home, so I can see your videos.
    AnnBan on Ravelry

  128. Maxine Smith says:

    February 2, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love your blog! It's well written and your FO's are always inspirational. Thanks for running another great giveaway! :)

  129. Pensamientos Marcianos says:

    February 2, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Happy blogiversary! I love having the chance to try things I haven't tried and getting to know interesting people through the interviews. I also love your FOs. Long story short, I just love YOTH!

  130. Turtle says:

    February 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    happy blogiversary!

    I love seeing the designers history/stories. I think on occasion matching a story with a mini project, recipe, etc might be fun too.... maybe the designers favorite cocktail recipe with their interview...etc. I love the personal stories and insights.
    :)

  131. Karin Ishibashi says:

    February 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Love being able to enter all of your amazing giveaways, and seeing your finished projects.

  132. butnostephanie says:

    February 2, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    ugh, the beautiful yarn on featured on this blog just makes my wishlists longer and longer. my husband thanks you, i'm sure, haha

  133. Rachel says:

    February 2, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I love everything about this blog. The chance to win amazing products, and getting to be introduced to new dyers and designers....it's all amazing :)

  134. Debbie in KY says:

    February 3, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    My favorite part is all the up-close-and-personal pics of the yarn. You do beautiful work with a camera, as well as with your needles.

  135. Alyclaire says:

    February 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I typed a huge long comment on my phone detailing everything I love about your blog, and then my phone decided to be mean and mess everything up when I tried to publish it!!! I love your blog though, your photography is amazing and the interviews are always so fun. I don't always enter every giveaway because sometimes I realize it might be something I wouldn't use, but I always always read/watch the interviews because they are awesome. Thank you for having such a wonderful blog!!

  136. Juney says:

    February 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I really like learning about the artists & designers. Your interviews are great! I also love, love the different yarns & patterns. I am always inspired after visiting your blog (even though I don't win)! :o)

  137. amchart says:

    February 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I do like the designer interviews. I've introduced you to every knitter I know! Can't think how you could improve upon what you do! You could have offered to pack one incredibly lucky follower in your suitcase when you took your Knitcation!

  138. Anonymous Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    I enjoy when you post up about new designers:)
    rosebob on ravelry

  139. Anonymous Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    All the yummy yarns you show!!!!
    apple380 on ravelry

  140. Anonymous Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    Happy Birthday:)
    I enjoy seeing the New Yarns and various patterns by designers that are completely new to me, I would love if you gave us all a peak behind the scenes:)
    reiki on ravelry

  141. Anonymous Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Happy Birthday,
    Great giveaways and yarn and interesting interviews
    ilovemyipad on ravelry

  142. cara says:

    February 4, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    I would love to see the designers current Work in Progresses or their knitting disasters lol

  143. Eva says:

    February 4, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    The favorite part would be getting know about all the dyers and their yarn. And the giveaways.
    Happy blogiversary :)

  144. LuisaM Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    My favourite part is to learn about new (to me) designers and dyers.
    I've just become a happy winner and I shared that with every knitting friend to let them know it's for real!
    Thank you Ve and Happy B-day!

  145. Stickyfingers says:

    February 4, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I LOVE the beautiful yarns. I've fallen down a lot of rabbit holes following links and viewing dyers.

  146. Menaka Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!

  147. Donnaj says:

    February 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Happy anniversary.

  148. Stranded Things says:

    February 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Happy birfday, YOTOH! And many happy years of crafts. I, too, love finding new dyers and designers, but especially like to see you show off your personal knits every once in a while!

  149. terip says:

    February 4, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    happy anniversary
    i love being introduced to all the new yarns, must haves and i wants! i love learning about the dyers behind the yarns

  150. goldi316 Says:

    February 4, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! Beside the giveaways (can't lie, I love those & hope I win one day), I enjoy the interviews, especially the ones with the yarn dyers.

  151. soxanne says:

    February 5, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Happy blogiversary ... I enjoy the introductions to people, yarns, patterns. In short, I enjoy all of it.

    Variety is the spice of life, and you help spice up my interests - thank you!

  152. angelpai says:

    February 5, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    happy happy blogiversary!

    Other than the giveaways....I enjoy discovering new designers, dyers....yarn et al.

    Thank you

  153. Drae says:

    February 5, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Of course you have to love the giveaways but I just like even seeing the giveaways - always enjoy seeing new yarns and what creative people are out there.

  154. Jen says:

    February 5, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I like everything! Keep up the great work!

  155. Susan Ipavec says:

    February 6, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    I love reading the interviews and finding out about new yarn dyers that I have not come across before...happy happy birthday!!

  156. Anonymous Says:

    February 6, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I love being introduced to yarns I've never head of before!
    annalifurgason at hotmail dot com

  157. karlaknits says:

    February 6, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Love the blog and the great variety of designers and yarn you discuss! Keep up the great work!

  158. ikkinlala says:

    February 6, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I like being introduced to new yarns and designers. I can't think of anything specific that I'd like to see added, but I'm sure I'll enjoy whatever you come up with!

  159. becca says:

    February 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Happy Birthday and Congratulations! I love seeing all the pretty yarn. :)

  160. kmvdvm says:

    February 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    my favorite part is seeing different yarns not carried by my regular yarn haunts - yarns i'd never know existed if not for you.

  161. Kitten With a Whiplash says:

    February 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Happy B-day - I remember the beginning! Congrats on the well deserved sucess.

  162. Laurie says:

    February 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love the yarn, the giveaways but most of all the interviews with designers! So Fun!
    Rav ID lmetzger

  163. Anonymous Says:

    February 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    For me, I love learning about new dyers, yarns and patterns. Also, I enjoy getting to know the people behind the items!

    Jubbers on Ravelry

  164. kat says:

    February 7, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I've just discovered YOTH, but from looking through some of the past posts I'm loving some of the patterns you've knit. And of course I love the chance to win some gorgeous yarn!

  165. Alicia says:

    February 8, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    congratulations on three years of great work! i love being introduced to all of the wonderful indie dyers, as well as seeing your finished objects. you do beautiful work!

  166. ne-knopka says:

    February 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Happy Birthday!I love the yarn and your giveaways


    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

  167. Jessica Bogerman says:

    February 8, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I'm new to your blog but I'm excited to see what all you have to offer and suggestions you can give!! Happy Birthday!! :)

  168. Anonymous Says:

    February 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    I love to see new yarn brands and often end up purchasing them to try!

    Rav ID: windzgirl

  169. Nuttygal says:

    February 8, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    I love to pull your blog up and see what you have been knitting. I just enjoy your blog. Keep up the great work!!!

  170. Lainey Molin says:

    February 10, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    I love reading the interviews and seeing all of the beautiful yarn!

  171. Anonymous Says:

    February 10, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I especially like to listen to the interviews. Of course, the knitting and the giveaways are great, too. Love to visit this blog, as I learn a lot. Thanks!
    Chelsey
    chelseyb5 at aol dot com

  172. Mr, Mrs. and now Baby says:

    February 10, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    my favorite part of visiting the blog is that i am always inspired to knit more by all of the beautiful yarns, patterns, and projects that are shared.

    mamaholmes on ravelry

  173. Mouse says:

    February 10, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Hi i'm new here, so loving everything at the moment, Happy Birthday.

  174. Carmen Nuland says:

    February 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I love the giveaways of course :) but I also like the patterns and yarns you showcase

  175. nauget bluff says:

    February 11, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    it the yarn...it's always about the yarn!

  176. LindsayJoy says:

    February 11, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I love the giveaways, but I always love the interviews. It's so fun to see the people behind the art!

  177. Tara knitmomma says:

    February 11, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I may be too late - it's Monday now, but still 2/11/13. If I'm not too late, I just found your blog. I love the snippets into your life (like the taking white fuzzy yarn on an airplane trip!!!) and what you are knitting.

    Beautiful yarn!

  178. Zilliah Bailey says:

    February 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    More sexy pictures of yarn :P

  179. teresa alvarez says:

    February 28, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    My favorite part of your blog is the designers and their patterns which you introduce and the lovely pictures of these patterns. And...of course, the giveaways are great and some time I may win!

    mayte_alvarez245@hotmsail.com

  180. teresa alvarez says:

    February 28, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    My favorite part of your blog is the designers and their patterns which you introduce and the lovely pictures of these patterns. And...of course, the giveaways are great and some time I may win!