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Monday, April 21, 2008

The biggest contest Knitty has ever had

Sometime on April 13th, Knitty reached an insanely great milestone: 50 million individual site visits. FIFTY MILLION.

As you can imagine, there was much hooting and hollering of happiness. This is a big deal for us, and it's all because of our readers. So we sat down and thought about how we could thank you guys for reading, linking to, talking about and knitting from Knitty magazine. And one thing came to mind: really great shwag.

I contacted some of the Knitty favorites and was answered each time with a resounding, "Yes! We want to celebrate with you!" Knitters, we have ourselves a contest.

How do you enter? It's so easy, it's almost embarrassing. Just sign up for the Knitty mailing list which we:
a) never sell or give to anyone, EVER, and never will
b) only send messages to a few times a year about Knitty-related news and events, like when a new issue or surprise goes live!

Okay. So why would you want to enter this contest? Please sit down. You may need a cold compress on your forehead in order to make it through the list of prizes.

One lucky winner will be chosen at random [using the random number generator] from the members of the Knitty mailing list and will receive:

From Lexie of Lexie Barnes, a $250 gift certificate to her shop!

From Beth of Lorna's Laces,
a sweater's worth of the Lorna's Laces yarn of your choice, in your choice of color!

From Potter Craft, you'll get these six knitting books:
Big Girl Knits * More Big Girl Knits * A Fine Fleece
Twinkle's Weekend Knits * Tweed * Shear Spirit

From Knitting Out Loud, their entire library of knit-related audio books:
Stitch & Bitch * America Knits * A History of Hand Knitting
Knitting Memories * No Idle Hands * The Art of Fair Isle Knitting

From Jennifer of Stitch Diva, her entire library of more than 40 Stitch Diva Patterns in knit, crochet and hairpin lace!

From Cat Bordhi, her entire collection, autographed, including all 4 of her revolutionary moebius and sock knitting books and her novel, Treasure Forest.

We can't stand it. This is about as big as we've ever done anything, and we're super excited! Tell your knitting friends -- it's as easy as joining the Knitty mailing list. And that's pretty danged easy. Are you already on the list? Then you're already eligible to win!

Contest winner will be chosen by a random number generator on May 1, 2008 at 9 am eastern time [that's Toronto/New York time for those that will cut it close]. The random number will correspond to the person's numeric place in the Knitty Yahoo Group [home of the mailing list], which is assigned by date registered. The winner will be announced later that day on this blog, through the Knitty group itself and probably by random strangers on the street.

Labels: contests, knitting community, Knitty

posted by Amy R Singer @ 1:38 PM 409 comments

Comments:

That is awesome! Thank you so much for all that you do to make Knitty awesome. There's a reason 50 million people have come to visit!

Oh, and thanks to all the contributors for such awesome prizes. I mean...these are insane.

Can't wait to see you on SeaSocks!

# posted by

steph_knits : 8:56 AM, April 21, 2008

holy mackeral! 50 million?

Holy mackeral.. the prizes! WOW;)

# posted by

traceyinmichigan : 9:04 AM, April 21, 2008

I'm already on the Knitty mailing list. Does that mean I'm already entered?

# posted by

Barbara : 9:08 AM, April 21, 2008

This is the most amazing contest I have ever seen, and I've been meaning to get on the mailing list anyway! This is so exciting, thanks for having the contest!!

# posted by

StaceyinMI : 9:18 AM, April 21, 2008

FIFTY MILLION!!! That's amazing! Congratulations, Amy and Jillian and all the Knitty crew!

# posted by

Trillian42 : 9:30 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!! I'll happily donate a Black Bunny prize package if you PM me. I'm already on the list. . .

# posted by

Carol : 9:38 AM, April 21, 2008

THUD! That's the sound of my jaw hitting the floor due to the stats and the prizes!

# posted by

dyedinthewool : 9:38 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! hurrah for the knitty crew! 50 million hits means we love you!

# posted by

Angela : 9:39 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow, how many people are on the mailing list?

# posted by

Sarah : 9:41 AM, April 21, 2008

Best ever contest, and huge congrats on the overwhelming success of Knitty, our go-to place for dying-to-make patterns!

# posted by

YogaNan knits, too... : 9:42 AM, April 21, 2008

What a wonderful milestone! Congratulations!

# posted by

Holly : 9:42 AM, April 21, 2008

These are AMAZING prizes - will the competition be international, open to all mailing list members regardless of nationality or location??

# posted by

Wendy Elaine : 9:43 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow, 50 million! Congrats Amy and all the contributors to Knitty.com. A fantastic Website. Thanks for many hours of knitting pleasure and great reading.

# posted by

Braizyn : 9:43 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! I always tell people to check Knitty when they have a question or are looking for a pattern.

# posted by

Angie : 9:43 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations Knitty!! You ROCK!! And thanks many thanks to the donors for such fabulous, amazing gifts - whoo hoo!!!

# posted by

Lisa : 9:44 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow, awesome news! Thanks for everything! :)

# posted by

Zonda : 9:45 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations to Knitty! Loving that contest!

# posted by

beadinglady : 9:45 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! And OMG, the prizes are amazing!

# posted by

Anna : 9:46 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!! That is remarkable! And what an awesome contest I am crossing my fingers!

# posted by

Shell : 9:46 AM, April 21, 2008

You realize that *we* should be thanking *YOU* for the awesomeness that is Knitty!! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! :-D

# posted by

Joan : 9:46 AM, April 21, 2008

That is so great! Congratulations! I am 99% positive I'm on the list already, but is there a way to double check?

# posted by

Jenny : 9:46 AM, April 21, 2008

Mildly freaking out over here...

# posted by

Sarah : 9:47 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!! That is remarkable! And what an awesome contest I am crossing my fingers!

# posted by

Shell : 9:47 AM, April 21, 2008

HOLY COW what a Prize - I must win. I Love knitty - thank you to the generosity of your sponsors!! Yippie! 50 Million hits!!!!!!!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:47 AM, April 21, 2008

I am very impressed! Lucky gal whoever wins! Thanks so much!
Asereht

# posted by

Asereht : 9:47 AM, April 21, 2008

Gracious, I think I got a little woozy looking at all of the prizes. I'm excited!

Congratulations on 50 million, Knitty!!! =)

# posted by

mander : 9:47 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow, what a great gift! And I just cleaned out my knitting room yesterday. :-)

# posted by

Cynthia : 9:48 AM, April 21, 2008

of course, you've had 50 million site visits - it's cuz knitty ROCKS.

# posted by

Spinning Ninny : 9:48 AM, April 21, 2008

Wooot!

50 Million, wow! Watch out McDonalds!

# posted by

MadCarlotta : 9:49 AM, April 21, 2008

What an amazing number - 50 million - wow! But, after all, you are THE place to find fabulous patterns, hands down! Your prize list is amazing (and from the comments, looks like it could grow!). Bravo!!
Peggy
Highlands Ranch CO

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:50 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!! Whoohoo! And you know, you deserve it. Your patterns are just the best and if I lose mine it's right there on my computer. Niiiice. Thanks and did I say congrats?

# posted by

suska : 9:50 AM, April 21, 2008

WOW! a thank you for doing something we love to do anyway - how great is that?! Thanks to Knitty and thanks to the generous donors of prizes. I am holding my breath.....

# posted by

Linda : 9:51 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! Soon the WHOLE WORLD will be enjoying Knitty, and with good reason.
Hey, numbers generator: PICK ME, PICK ME!

# posted by

Cherryskin : 9:52 AM, April 21, 2008

I'm having flashes of Oprah's Favorite Things. ;)

# posted by

Sally Comes Unraveled : 9:52 AM, April 21, 2008

OMG, OMG, OMG

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:52 AM, April 21, 2008

Well done guys! I have so many knitty patterns in my queue or completed.

And drool.....prizes.....

# posted by

Mandy : 9:52 AM, April 21, 2008

OMG, is that ever exciting!! Love the prizes. WOW!

# posted by

Nicole : 9:52 AM, April 21, 2008

50M is insane! What a great community of knitters. We love Knitty. Thanks for the great prizes. I'm happy for whoever wins but I'd love it to be me!!

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:53 AM, April 21, 2008

Amy, I am not surprised at your 50 million milestone! Here is to the next 50 million.

Your prize sponsor's are just incredible!

I love knitty and eagerly await each issue!

Congratulations!

# posted by

Kat : 9:54 AM, April 21, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! yeah for knitty! I don't know what I would do without you guys so I am thrilled to hear about your milestone.

What an exciting contest. Oooh, you are going to make someone EXTREMELY happy!

# posted by

knittingnurse : 9:55 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow those prizes are fantastic!!! But you guys earned every visit. Your site is great. Can't tell you how many times I've referred, seen a referal or finished a completed project from Knitty. It's a fantastic site. GREAT JOB!

# posted by

Lynn : 9:56 AM, April 21, 2008

This is wonderful! This 66 year old Southern grandma would love to be a winner.

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:56 AM, April 21, 2008

ps- why did I not buy the yarn for the twisted sweater??? That's my plan for lettuce knit this weekend....

# posted by

traceyinmichigan : 9:59 AM, April 21, 2008

Whoop Whoop! Congratulations Knitty! Here's to the next 50 million!!!!

# posted by

K. : 9:59 AM, April 21, 2008

knittty taught me to knit. theres no doubt in my mind that i'll soon see you guys hit a billion! thanks for everthing! Congrats! and amazing contest btw!!!!

# posted by

Roselie : 10:02 AM, April 21, 2008

Woot! That's a lot of hits!

And wowza, that is a lot of very cool prizes!

# posted by

Dashzap : 10:03 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! Knitty is fantastic. Even without the prizes we are all winners anyway - because we have Knitty!

# posted by

Dawn : 10:03 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations Knitty! Here's to 50 million more!!!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:04 AM, April 21, 2008

AMZING! well done Knitty. and all that Lornas Laces. MMMM

# posted by

Cinders : 10:04 AM, April 21, 2008

oh, gosh!!!

that will keep me in stitches forever!!!

many thanks for the chance to win something i can really use.

good luck to all, love, angeline

# posted by

angeline : 10:04 AM, April 21, 2008

OMG. I am so EXCITED!! Knitty is my favorite and I have told everyone about it.

# posted by

Pamela : 10:04 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!!! I *LOVE* Knitty! :)

# posted by

noricum : 10:05 AM, April 21, 2008

What an absolutely amazing contest!
I can't beleive the prizes, but I must say, KNITTY deserves such quality goods! Knitty is the best, most inspiring, most participatory site going on the web, and desrves every ounce, every skein of its sucess!
THANK YOU!!!

# posted by

m : 10:06 AM, April 21, 2008

Thanks for the contest---and for the publication! I really enjoy it.

# posted by

Eileen : 10:06 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow congrats! But it's cause of all the great stuff you have on the site.

Thanks for having the contest. You all are just too much.

# posted by

Micky : 10:09 AM, April 21, 2008

WOW!!!!
WOO HOOOOOOO!!!!
Congrats! You're amazing! You offer us this wonderful knitty service chock full of goodies, patterns, tips, fun and all kinds of knitting goodness *and* you give us prizes, too! Thanks for everything!

# posted by

pearl : 10:09 AM, April 21, 2008

My heart is a "pumping" away! Hope that's a good sign. Thank you for a great online mag AND contest!

# posted by

Rhonda the Stitchingnut : 10:09 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations and well deserved! And thanks for an awesome contest!

# posted by

jennsquared : 10:09 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations, Knitty! You have great cause to celebrate! Knitty is my favorite place to be.

# posted by

amazingwoman : 10:10 AM, April 21, 2008

I'm not at all surprised. Knitty is the best on-line knitting mags of all time and furthermore is one of the best knitting mags period! Great patterns, great technique articles, great...you name it!

# posted by

Margaret : 10:13 AM, April 21, 2008

Holy Crap! You continue to amaze!!! Thanks for the great magazine. I'm a long time lurker, first time commenter so I'll take this opportunity to say well done and keep up the great work.

# posted by

J. : 10:14 AM, April 21, 2008

You guys and your sponsors are so generous- this is an un believable contest.

# posted by

Sue from Tenessee : 10:15 AM, April 21, 2008

Hoo-rah hoo-rah!

# posted by

bobbisue16 : 10:15 AM, April 21, 2008

Can't wait, can't wait to win!

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:16 AM, April 21, 2008

Its amazing!!! Congratulations. . .

# posted by

Moms90 : 10:19 AM, April 21, 2008

Holy @#@#%! Whoever wins that lot of goodies is gonna be one happy soul! And CONGRATS TO KNITTY - LOVE THAT KNITTY!

# posted by

Paige : 10:19 AM, April 21, 2008

Oh MY! ***Fanning face rapidly*** It's almost too fantastic to believe! I can't wait to see who wins!!!!

# posted by

organist925 : 10:20 AM, April 21, 2008

goes to show ya, you are doing great work! Thank You! for all you do for our fiber community. ok now the happy dance

# posted by

Awntie Spyder : 10:21 AM, April 21, 2008

Very cool! Thanks Knitty!

# posted by

Shannon : 10:21 AM, April 21, 2008

What an awesome contest. If you could randomly generate my number, I would appreciate it. :)

# posted by

Jen : 10:21 AM, April 21, 2008

Huge congratulationson this milestone. I love KNitty. The Tim Gunn ring tone idea is fabulous.

# posted by

Kathy : 10:22 AM, April 21, 2008

As I keep telling my kids, you only need to to know one word in French - and it applies to this occasion as well:

INCROYABLE!

(said with appropriate emphasis).

In translation (but not nearly as impressive): incredible!

Congratulations to editor, staff, designers, and all you Knitty-o-philes out there.

# posted by

Karen : 10:23 AM, April 21, 2008

Knitty ROCKS! Since I'm already on the list, I'll just send this contest page to all my friends! :)

# posted by

carrie : 10:23 AM, April 21, 2008

Holy CRAP! I am not at all surprised by 50 million. What amazing prizes!!!

# posted by

Kim : 10:23 AM, April 21, 2008

WHoa Nelly! I gotta go sign up with more e-mail adresses! I want all that stuff! Love you guys-

# posted by

Sandy : 10:23 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! Knitty is a fantastic website, as 50 million hits have proved :) The prizes are incredible... there'll be a very lucky knitter soon! Good luck everyone and thanks to all at the Knitty HQs :)

# posted by

YowlYY : 10:24 AM, April 21, 2008

How wonderful!!!! I am so happy to celebrate with you whether I win or not. That is a great milestone. Congratulations. Marvelous gifts!!!
Nan

# posted by

Nan : 10:26 AM, April 21, 2008

so glad to see knitty doing. i'm not sure what i'd do without it. everytime an issue comes out my knitting fire is lit again! what a wonderful accomplishment and what a fun contest : )

# posted by

knitjoy : 10:28 AM, April 21, 2008

*falls over with excitement*

Yay knitty! That is an amazing achievement.

# posted by

argylerabbit : 10:31 AM, April 21, 2008

Squeeee!

# posted by

ericah64 : 10:31 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations on reaching such a great milestone! Thanks for sharing the fun with us by having such a great contest too.

# posted by

prairie : 10:32 AM, April 21, 2008

I'm excited--hope I win something--everything listed is so cool.

# posted by

donnae : 10:32 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations! This is such an awesome contest. Eeee.

# posted by

Seema : 10:32 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow! Those are awesome prizes! I was so excited about the bags and the yarn, and then it kept going and going....Congrats on this milestone--you have a lot to be proud of!

# posted by

knittingqueen : 10:32 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations, Knitty! And what an incredible contest to celebrate! :)

# posted by

Melanie : 10:34 AM, April 21, 2008

Yummy prizes!! wow! I hope I win something! Knitty rocks!

# posted by

Sarah : 10:39 AM, April 21, 2008

what a nie contest, congratulations .

# posted by

gaspe knitting gal : 10:40 AM, April 21, 2008

Maybe I will get my latest knitty project done by that deadline too! (I loved that I may be notified by random strangers on the street. Just not the guy that preaches on the corner about the alien dragonflies, okay? :)
Afton

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:40 AM, April 21, 2008

BIG SMILES TO YOU ALL.

CLICKETY CLICK!

Catherine

# posted by

catherine : 10:42 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow, congratulations on hitting the 50,000,000 mark. And a second wow at the prizes.

# posted by

Catie : 10:43 AM, April 21, 2008

If I got to this page because I got an e-mail about it, does that mean I am already on the mailing list?

# posted by

Kathleen : 10:44 AM, April 21, 2008

Hey there you knitty gals (and guys) - happy fifty millionth birthday! GREAT PRIZES GUYS - hows about another comp later in the year (suggestion: - how many garments do you think you could make with 50 million knit stitches?) Keep up the good work - knitty is the BEST thing that lands in my inbox!

# posted by

kazzybfromengland : 10:46 AM, April 21, 2008

I want to win I want to win I want to win. (Jan)

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:47 AM, April 21, 2008

congratulations! Best of luck to everyone!

# posted by

craftymom : 10:47 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow that is great!! You guys ROCK!!

# posted by

Wendy : 10:47 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats Amy!!! I still remember how it was when the 1st issue came out. The first knit alongs, the 1st book.

Your little idea has made us discover great new designers, has given a chance to some to start thinking about designing.

Gotta love Knitty! :)

# posted by

~Jo~ : 10:50 AM, April 21, 2008

Knitty is the greatest, and the contest sounds fab. THank you Amy!

# posted by

Tenli : 10:50 AM, April 21, 2008

Oh my, Kitty was already fabulous. This is just icing on the cake. One question though... How can I knit and keep my fingers crossed at the same time?

# posted by

Nephele : 10:56 AM, April 21, 2008

Knitty is such a great site...congrats on 50 million visitors :D

What an awesome contest!!! Thank you Amy and all the sponsors for putting this together :)

# posted by

StarSpry : 10:58 AM, April 21, 2008

Wooooooot!

# posted by

jacquieblackman : 10:58 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations, Knitty.

# posted by

Pauline : 10:58 AM, April 21, 2008

congrats

# posted by

paula : 10:59 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats that is a wonderful. And what great prizes.
Thank you Amy and sponsors.

# posted by

monica : 11:00 AM, April 21, 2008

Since I started to really get into knitting, I've always gone to Knitty.com as a source of reviews and great designers.

Thanks for yet another reason to love Knitty!

# posted by

paris890 : 11:03 AM, April 21, 2008

You mean one person will win everything? I am having heart palpitations!

Congratulations on your milestone.

# posted by

Sheepfreak51 : 11:05 AM, April 21, 2008

holy $#%# 50.000.000!!!!!
Congrats!!!!

# posted by

marleen : 11:07 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations Amy!! You ROCK! :)

# posted by

Kate : 11:08 AM, April 21, 2008

I knew visiting every hour of every day for years would add up to something. Seriously congrats!

If a not so anonymous someone were to knit and felt a scooter cozy, would the random generator become less random? Just asking...

# posted by

Suzi Doe : 11:08 AM, April 21, 2008

WOW, 50 mil that's a lot we rock. Great prizes. Don't party too hard!!!!

# posted by

alicisa : 11:10 AM, April 21, 2008

YOU ARE STILL THE BEST!!!!!

# posted by

healigan : 11:12 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats Knitty. I love you guys.

Thank you sponsors. You ROCK!

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:18 AM, April 21, 2008

I know I am responsible for at least 2000 of those hits. I have learned so much from you. THANKS Knitty!! You rock.

# posted by

barbarajoy : 11:18 AM, April 21, 2008

WOW 50 MILLION and to think my daughter and I are just a drop in the basket(LOL)
]
Congratulationds and keep up the great work Your patterns are often the thing that makes me try to knit harder items!!

LOVE YOU ALL

# posted by

kathy : 11:18 AM, April 21, 2008

Meeow! Exciting prizes from a fabulous site. Thanks for it all.

# posted by

nfiss : 11:19 AM, April 21, 2008

Whoo Hoo!
A contest I dont even have to enter.

Congratulations!

(keeping my fingers and needles crossed)

# posted by

Coolbana : 11:19 AM, April 21, 2008

WOW! Amazing accomplishment Knitty! Whoever wins is going to be the luckiest knitter in the world!

# posted by

Amy Venditti : 11:20 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow-insaneley fun contest! Thanks for your absolutely wonderful magazine which I feel is the best value on the web! Here's to the next 50 million...

# posted by

maryjn : 11:20 AM, April 21, 2008

50 million?! Holy stitch counters, Batman! Good triumphs again!

# posted by

Terry : 11:23 AM, April 21, 2008

Congratulations. Although I've taken a break from knitting -- yes, clutch the pearls. I still look at the blob monthly.

Be well.

ToniAnnette

# posted by

mcrae : 11:26 AM, April 21, 2008

Knitty is so awesome - congratulations on your milestone!!! Thanks to the vendors for such generous and excellent prizes!

# posted by

Meg : 11:28 AM, April 21, 2008

Thank you for all you do for us. It idea for all.

knitwit

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:31 AM, April 21, 2008

holy molley!
congratulations... and thank you!!!
:)

# posted by

veronica : 11:32 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats, Amy! That's so incredible and awesome; I'm very happy for you guys!

# posted by

Jennifer : 11:34 AM, April 21, 2008

aaaaaaooooooohhhhhhhh.

i can't stand it!!! SO AWESOME!

# posted by

Rocketbride : 11:40 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow! 50 mil! Congratulations guys! and thanks for the awesome contest.

# posted by

holli : 11:40 AM, April 21, 2008

Wow! You ladies know how to celebrate. Thanks for the contest and congrats on the milestone!

# posted by

mjm knitting : 11:45 AM, April 21, 2008

Congrats!!!