Thank you so much to everyone for taking part in my 10-day pattern giveaway. I have had so much fun reading all of your comments!
Congratulations to yesterday’s winners of the firefighter helmet pattern. If you didn’t win but still want the pattern, remember all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store through July 31st.

The last prize in my giveaway is my newest pattern, the Worsted Weight Triceratops Hat. I wrote this pattern because a lot of people loved my Triceratops Bomber Hat that was featured in Inc. magazine, but they wanted to make it in a worsted weight yarn. This hat had its own little bit of publicity in an “Etsy Finds” email for a Halloween costume preview. It is also a lot of fun for an everyday hat in cooler weather. The pattern includes instructions to crochet this hat in six sizes so that everyone can have a fun dinosaur hat!

HOW TO ENTER:

There will be four chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your four chances:

1. Tell me what color triceratops you would make.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” in the comment section if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.
4. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter (again,you can post if you are already signed up too). Not only will signing up give you an additional chance to win this pattern, but it will enter you for more chances to win free patterns.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Good luck and thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won!

And the winners are….

I can’t believe my 10-day pattern giveaway is almost over! Congrats to yesterday’s winners of the frog prince hat pattern. I loved reading all your comments – thanks for sharing!

The Firefighter Helmet Pattern is up for grabs today in the giveaway. My favorite thing about crochet is that you can pretty much make anything you can dream up. My kids love to pretend to be firefighters, so I figured why not make firefighter helmets out of yarn. It took me months to figure out exactly how I wanted this hat to look, and I am so happy with the result. It has been a huge hit with my kids and their friends. This hat is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn and contains four sizes to fit everyone.

HOW TO ENTER:

There will be four chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your four chances:

1. Tell me who you would make this hat for.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” in the comment section if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.
4. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter (again,you can post if you are already signed up too). Not only will signing up give you an additional chance to win this pattern, but it will enter you for more chances to win free patterns.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Good luck and thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won and to enter the next giveaway! Remember all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store through July 31st.

And the winners are….

Congrats to yesterday’s winners of the big button interchangeable flowers pattern. If you didn’t win but still want the pattern, remember all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store through July 31st.

Today’s prize in my 10-day pattern giveaway is the Frog Prince Hat Pattern. This hat features a rolled-up brim which forms the frog lip, probably the most kissable frog lip ever! The hat is great for everyday, but also makes a fun photo prop or costume. Leave the crown off for a plain frog hat, or add flowers or bows to make it a frog princess. This pattern is made with super bulky yarn and contains six sizes to fit newborns through adults.

 

HOW TO ENTER:

There will be four chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your four chances:

1. Answer this question: how many frogs have you kissed looking for a prince?
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.
4. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter (again,you can post if you are already signed up too). Not only will signing up give you an additional chance to win this pattern, but it will enter you for more chances to win free patterns.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Good luck and thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won and to enter the next giveaway!

And the winners are….

Thank you to everyone who participated in the breezy newsboy beanie pattern giveaway yesterday and congratulations to the winners! I’m really excited about day seven of my 10-day pattern giveaway because the big button flowers are really fun.

The Big Button Interchangeable Flowers Pattern includes instructions to make a set of four big, beautiful flowers that all attach to a 1.5″ button. The included flowers are a dahlia, a sunflower, a hydrangea, and a peony. Your options for accessorizing are limitless with this pattern. Make one of each flower or make each flower in lots of different colors. Attach your button to a hat, headband, jacket, bag, anything, and you can instantly change your look by changing the flower on your button.

HOW TO ENTER:

There will be four chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your four chances:

1. Tell me which flower is your favorite.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.
4. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter (again,you can post if you are already signed up too). Not only will signing up give you an additional chance to win this pattern, but it will enter you for more chances to win free patterns.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won and to enter the next giveaway! If you missed out on some of the prizes so far, all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store through July 31st.

And the winners are….

Thanks again to everyone for participating in my 10-day pattern giveaway! I’ve been having fun reading your comments, and I really appreciate you being facebook fans and sharing the link with your friends. It seems the votes were pretty much split between earflaps up or down on the ladybug hat from yesterday’s post, and that is the fun part of the hat – you can wear it either way. Congrats to the winners!

The prize for today’s giveaway is the Breezy Newsboy Beanie Pattern. This is a great hat for the spring and summer months when you want to keep the sun out of your eyes and off your head, but you don’t want to be too warm. The pattern includes instructions to complete the hat with or without the newsboy brim and contains five sizes to fit everyone.

HOW TO ENTER:

I’m going to switch things up a bit today and give you four chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your four chances:

1. Tell me if you wear crochet hats in the spring and summer months.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.
4. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter (again,you can post if you are already signed up too). Not only will signing up give you an additional chance to win this pattern, but it will enter you for more chances to win free patterns.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won and to enter the next giveaway! If you missed out on some of the prizes so far, all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store through July 31st.

And the winners are….

Congrats to yesterday’s winners of the teddy bear beanie pattern. If you didn’t win but still want the pattern, remember all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store.
We are just about halfway through my 10-day pattern giveaway, and today’s prize is the Ladybug Earflap Hat Pattern.

One of my favorite things to do when designing a pattern is to take a particular style element and turn it into an iconic part of an animal. Just like I turned the bomber hat flap into a face for the penguin hat, I took an earflap hat and turned the earflaps into ladybug wings that can be tied up to resemble a ladybug with little antennae, or worn down to keep ears extra toasty. The pattern includes five sizes to fit everyone.

HOW TO ENTER:

You have three chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your three chances:

1. Tell me how you would wear this hat, earflaps down or tied up.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow to see who won and to enter the next giveaway!

And the winners are….

I have to admit that my interest in dinosaurs has definitely increased since having two little boys. Thanks for playing along in yesterday’s giveaway and sharing your opinions. I hope the winners will enjoy making triceratops hats! If you didn’t win but still want the pattern, remember all patterns are buy one, get one 50% off when you use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store.

The Teddy Bear Beanie Pattern is up for grabs in today’s giveaway. It is great for keeping little noggins warm, but it is also lightweight and breathable. The main portion of the hat features a simple texture that can be customized for a girl or boy with either of the two edging options. The pattern includes four sizes to fit newborns through 24 months.

This is my favorite hat to make for donating to the local hospital. It is quick and easy to make and just looks so sweet on a newborn.

HOW TO ENTER:

Here are your three chances to win this pattern! You need to leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your three chances:

1. Tell me your favorite way to crochet for a cause.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Thanks for joining in the fun and good luck! Be sure to come back tomorrow for the next giveaway!

And the winners are….

I have had so much fun reading all of your comments! Thank you so much for taking part in my pattern giveaway. Congratulations to yesterday’s winners of the train conductor hat!

Next up is the Triceratops Bomber Hat. This one is a real show-stopper, and gets lots of compliments wherever it goes. It was featured in the April 2011 issue of Inc. magazine and got a lot of attention at that photo shoot. It is fun for everyday, as a photo prop or even as a costume. This pattern is made with super bulky yarn and contains three sizes, to fit toddlers through adults.

HOW TO ENTER:

Here are your three chances to win this pattern! You need to leave a separate comment on this blog post below for each entry to get your three chances:

1. Tell me what your favorite dinosaur is. I always liked the Brachiosaurus – I think that is because I liked giraffes when I was younger.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Also, don’t forget to use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store only to buy one pattern, get one 50% off through July 31st. Thanks for joining in the fun and good luck! See you tomorrow for the next giveaway!

And the winners are….

Thank you to everyone who participated in the penguin hat pattern giveaway yesterday and congratulations to the winners! I’m really excited about day two of the giveaway because the train conductor hat is one of my favorites.

With two little boys, we are huge train fans at our house. In fact, my 2 year-old’s favorite phrase is “All aboard!” He loves this hat, but it isn’t just for little boys. The train conductor hat looks great on everyone!

There are just so many different things to do with this pattern. You can make this in different colors, leave it plain, or add a newsboy strap, flower or other embellishment. The pattern includes instructions for five sizes, a picture tutorial for working the hat pleats, and instructions to make the strap and doodle flower.

Here are your three chances to win this pattern! You need to leave a separate comment below for each entry to get your three chances:

1. Tell me what you would do with this pattern. Would you make a traditional train conductor hat, or would you make it in a different color? Or with a newsboy strap, flower or other embellishment?
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Also, don’t forget to use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store only to buy one pattern, get one 50% off through July 31st. Thanks for joining in the fun and good luck! See you tomorrow for the next giveaway!

And the winners are….

In celebration of the official opening of my pattern store, I am having a huge 10-day giveaway! What better way to start my pattern giveaway than with my very first pattern?!

The concept for this hat started when a friend of mine saw a picture of a bomber hat from the side and said, “Oh my gosh, is that a penguin hat?” I replied, “No, but that’s a really great idea!”

And so the Penguin Bomber Hat was born. The front flap of a normal bomber hat was turned into a penguin face shape with buttons for eyes and a beak, and the standard squarish earflaps of a bomber hat were turned into wings.

This hat is adorable for little ones but can also be great for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fans, Linux Tux lovers, or anyone else with a penguin for a mascot. I think pretty much everyone likes penguins! Plus the pattern has instructions for six sizes so everyone can have one.

So here are your three chances to win this pattern! Leave a separate comment below for each entry:

1. Tell me who you would make this hat for.
2. Like Micah Makes on Facebook (just post “AAF” if you are already a fan).
3. Share a link to this blog post on your Facebook page or blog.

Three winners will be chosen at random at midnight PST, and will be announced tomorrow morning. Also, don’t forget to use promo code BOGOHALF in the pattern store only to buy one pattern, get one 50% off through July 31st. Thanks for joining in the fun and good luck! See you tomorrow for the next giveaway!

And the winners are….