I've been thinking about this a lot, and I've decided that it's time to do a giveaway. I don't remember exactly when my very first post was, so inane was it that it has since been deleted. But I remember that it was November, 2005, and that's good enough for me. So, in honor of my pseudo-blogaversary and the fact that I've won and have been gifted so many awesome things from so many wonderful knitters, I feel as though it's time for me to pay it back a little.
Just leave me a comment, and I will let Gianna randomly (cuz that's the way 8-month-olds do it) draw a name on Saturday when I'm babysitting. I'm not sure what the giveaway will be, but it will include this lovely skein of Malabrigo Sock and some other goodies.
Don't be shy. Even if you've never commented before, I'd love to hear from you. C'mon, you know you want to...
Word.
UPDATE: COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED. STAY TUNED FOR GIANNA'S PICK!
Ha! Love that picture!! Except I'm not sure that a homey (or whatever the right term is - I'm so not up on that stuff!) would be wearing a pink flower beanie. But hey, whatever floats your boat, right!
Posted by: Rose Red | 12 November 2008 at 08:38 PM
Happy Blogiversary (sort of!). Very cute picture - and gorgeous yarn!
Posted by: Jeanne | 12 November 2008 at 08:50 PM
i've never commented before, but love your blog and have just taken up sock knitting - so i'd be thrilled to win the giveaway! such a cute picture and happy blog anniversary!
Posted by: therese | 12 November 2008 at 09:05 PM
Happy Blogiversary....no need to enter my name...;-)
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | 12 November 2008 at 09:12 PM
Oh Gianna, pick me! Pick me! I want to be the little homey's choice, even if it is random.
Posted by: Bells | 12 November 2008 at 09:21 PM
Malabrigo does sock yarn?? I never thought of that, I'm just trying out my first skein of Malbrigo worsted, and of course loving it. I'll have to go searching for some MMmmmmalabrigo sock yarn if I'm not the lucky winner ;-)
Gianna, you're just too adorable for words!
Posted by: Denise | 12 November 2008 at 10:30 PM
happy blogiversary, happy birthday, 1000th comment, 1000th post.............
all wrapped up in one.
nice sock yarn!
Posted by: leslie | 12 November 2008 at 11:19 PM
What a great idea...when I need a baby fix, I look at your blog. My kids are older and not so photogenic and cooperative as G. Thanks!
jsample on ravelry
Posted by: Julie | 12 November 2008 at 11:24 PM
What an amazing color of sock yarn! Congrats on your anniversary!
Posted by: Jennifer | 12 November 2008 at 11:35 PM
Congrats of 3 years of inspiring blogging! I always love your projects and posts. I cast on for a Just Enough Ruffles scarf right after you posted yours, and I'm loving it! Now I just need to bind off (and I may run out of yarn, sigh...).
Posted by: Jodi | 13 November 2008 at 12:08 AM
I've been enjoying reading your blog doe a while now, and am loving the photos (and the knitted mouse).
Happy pseudo-blogiversary!
Posted by: Shelley | 13 November 2008 at 12:18 AM
How's bout you keep the yarn and give me the baby? No? Okay, then I'd love to win that yarn!
That scarf really did turn out lovely, though my brain cells can't quite wrap around what you said you did. I'll reread it a dozen times or so then the lightbulb will no doubt click on for me, though. That's just the way my brain works (or doesn't!).
Those are the cutest little chubby pink feet I've ever seen! ;-D
Posted by: Renna | 13 November 2008 at 12:20 AM
Happy pseudo-blogversary! I've read your blog for a while now, but never find anything sensible to say. This time's no exception so let me just wish you many many years of inspiring blogging ;)
Posted by: Tuulia | 13 November 2008 at 01:43 AM
Heureux bloganniversaire! Trop mignon Bébé! Adorable!
Posted by: Myriam | 13 November 2008 at 01:57 AM
Happy blogiversary from a once-blogger who gave up too easily. Love that sock yarn. Haven't tried it yet. Also love the name Gianna!
Posted by: Janet | 13 November 2008 at 06:33 AM
That yarn is Yummy! Love the GaGa-Gia... She's just too stinkin cute!
Posted by: Tracy | 13 November 2008 at 08:10 AM
LOVE Gianna's getup! She's just too cute :-)
Posted by: Kate | 13 November 2008 at 08:19 AM
That is the best picture ever :)
Posted by: Kate | 13 November 2008 at 08:32 AM
No need to enter me, though I am running out right now (well, it's really more of a virtual run, so to speak... to the Webs site to get me some of that yarn). I will use it for a scarf, though, not for icky feet! Congrats on three years of running a fabulous blog!
Posted by: madmad | 13 November 2008 at 09:04 AM
Oh I would love to win! Happy blog-o-versary!
Posted by: Jane | 13 November 2008 at 09:29 AM
Congrats on you quasi blogiversary!
Posted by: Kim | 13 November 2008 at 09:49 AM
I admit it, I'm a lurker. Been reading your blog for a while now and I'm not sure I've ever commented. I'd love to be included in your contest though!
Posted by: Rachel | 13 November 2008 at 10:31 AM
Wait - wait: there's something in your stash that is not gray? Who knew? Three cheers for you, my LYS homey!
Posted by: NutmegOwl | 13 November 2008 at 10:50 AM
Oh yah, I want to, BIG TIME!!!
Come on G, put those sweet sticky fingers on my name!
Posted by: Nicole | 13 November 2008 at 10:54 AM
Happy quasi blogiversary. I agree with Rose Red. I doubt many homies go about in pink flowered beanies, but wouldn't the world be a better place if they did.
Posted by: Kat | 13 November 2008 at 11:04 AM
Yay! Happy Blogiversary to you!
And you're giving away some new coveted Malabrigo Sock Yarn?! You are generosity personified today- I would totally be hoarding it myself, hence I am not generosity personified today, maybe tomorrow, but not today...
Happy knitting-
ali
Posted by: ali | 13 November 2008 at 11:43 AM
oh what a great post - blogaversary news, yummiest malabrigo sock yarn I've seen yet, and sweet baby Gianna giving us some love. It's almost too much. You're the best! YAY! Let the giveaway fun continue!!
Posted by: seashoreknits | 13 November 2008 at 11:58 AM
Wow! Three years! Happy Blogiversary. That picture of Gianna with the caption is just so darn cute!
Posted by: Mary | 13 November 2008 at 12:20 PM
Long time reader, new commenter. Happy Blogversary.
Posted by: Brenda | 13 November 2008 at 12:56 PM
I feel like such a giveaway-whore since I've only commented once before but I have read your blog for awhile and enjoy seeing your adorable niece. So please, Gianna, so pretty in your pink hat, pick me! Pick me!
BTW, perfect caption for Gianna's picture!
Posted by: Margie | 13 November 2008 at 01:37 PM
That hat is too much! She's so cute.
Posted by: lotusknit | 13 November 2008 at 01:41 PM
I'm falling asleep and could use some chocolate to wake me up :)
oh, and love the pic/caption of Gianna
Posted by: Clestial | 13 November 2008 at 01:59 PM
Happy 3rd Blogiversary. Love your blog!
Posted by: Brenda | 13 November 2008 at 02:19 PM
So now I'll admit that I read your blog and from time to time follow a link to a pattern I buy. Thank you!
Posted by: Miki | 13 November 2008 at 02:27 PM
Look at that adorable hat! So friggin' cute!
Posted by: AJ | 13 November 2008 at 02:43 PM
What a generous celebration. Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: lucy | 13 November 2008 at 03:11 PM
As a new knitter I still have been dreaming of knittig with some of the finer yarns. I absolutely drool everytime I check out your site. You are inspiring, please keep up the posts!!!
Posted by: Andi Gallegos | 13 November 2008 at 03:19 PM
The yarn is positively gorgeous but that niece of yours - aw! Happy blogaversary - psuedo and otherwise!:)
Posted by: stacey | 13 November 2008 at 05:55 PM
Happy blogiversary! No need to enter me in the giveaway - I have so much! Thanks for always sharing that cutie!
Posted by: tiennie | 13 November 2008 at 06:31 PM
HA!! @ "Word" (you are killing me over here today!)
Happy Pseudo-Blogaversary!!! You had me at Malabrigo!! But SOCK yarn I am salivating!! ;oD
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | 13 November 2008 at 07:02 PM
Happy blogaversary.
Please note: on your Nov. 10 blog, the tags for the Ruffles scarf & the Mousie both link back to the same Ravelry page!,
Cheers
Posted by: Kathleen | 13 November 2008 at 08:52 PM
i know she's reaching for my name!
how nice of you to do this in honor of your anniversary blog! and malabrigo ~ yum!
Posted by: TD wool design | 13 November 2008 at 09:22 PM
hello, my name is traci and i've been a lurker. this special occasion seems like a good time to come out of the woodwork so, happy blogiversary to you! it's very generous of you to have a giveaway. YaY!
p.s.your daughter is just precious and those big eyes...too sweet!~WoRd, back atcha! hee hee :D
Posted by: theblondeknitter | 14 November 2008 at 12:26 AM
Happy blogiversary! xxx
Posted by: Lin | 14 November 2008 at 06:37 AM
Happy blogiversary! Adorable picture..love the pink :).
Posted by: Andrea | 14 November 2008 at 09:54 AM
I would love to win a skein of Malabrigo Sock!
Posted by: Sarah | 14 November 2008 at 09:59 AM
Ditto! (And by that I mean happy blogaversary!)
Posted by: WiscJennyAnn | 14 November 2008 at 09:59 AM
Happy blogiversary! Yummy yarn? I can't resist!
Posted by: Trisha | 14 November 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wow, thanks! Cute girly.
Posted by: Anita | 14 November 2008 at 10:03 AM
Happy anniversary...my first time posting on your blog. Love the cutie in the adorable hat. The yarn looks yummy too.
Posted by: Lisa Q | 14 November 2008 at 10:04 AM