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The 2016 Holla Knits KAL starts Feb. 1!

The 3rd Annual Holla Knits KAL will run February 1-April 30, 2016, during which you can knit any Holla Knits pattern (or patterns!) to be eligible for tons of great prizes. Whether you like to knit accessories, or are looking to start your next sweater, there is something for everyone (click here to read more on the Holla Knits blog).
I'll be hosting a project-specific KAL for the Spring-Tastic Socks here on Ravely & sharing everyone's progress on my blog, too. If you decide to knit along (and I hope you do!), be sure to use the #hkkal and #springtasticsocks hashtags on your social media posts!

As an additional bribe bonus, I'm offering up a yarny prize for anyone who purchases the Spring-Tastic Socks pattern between now and February 1 - the winner's choice of these 2 lovely skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn:
The lucky winner will get their choice of these 2 yarns,
Lorna's Laces Solemate in Skyway or Abstract Fiber Arts Super Sock in Iris.
To be entered in the giveaway, just click here to purchase the Spring-tastic Socks pattern. I'll announce the lucky winner the first week of February right here on my blog. Good luck & happy knitting!

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  1. By requiring a purchase this becomes a raffle rather than a giveaway. It is in violoation of the laws of all US states and, due to use of the interenet to promote it, federal laws. Most states reserve the right to prosecute across state lines, and most state honor the rights of other states, so you may be at risk of prosecution from states other than Il.

    Only giveaways that offer entry without purchase are legal.

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