I’ve loved Wool and the Gang since they were introduced to me years ago. Their fresh, fun, and accessible approach to knitting is something a strive for with my own knits and attitude, so when they approached me about a guest article I jumped at the chance just in case I could be the one to introduce this fun company to you.

One Cozy, Sustainable Skein

Wool and the Gang is committed to bringing knitters wool harvested sustainably and ethically from Peru. Whether you are purchasing a kit, a finished piece of knitwear, or a skein of their beautifully dyed yarn, you know you are getting the highest quality yarn direct from their own sustainable source in Peru.

From their site: The ready-to-wear clothing is hand knitted by locals steeped in the skill and tradition. The knitting wool for the locals or for you, is provided by grazing sheep at altitudes conducive to a uniquely pure and effective product. You get wonderful colors, and silkiness without sacrificing the stout thermal quality that makes wool such a magical material. The treatment the sheep receive is based on a deep and rich connection of the ranchers with their herd. The sheep get individual names and harvesting is done by hand sheering with superior care taken to never to do harm. Not only is it the right way and the time-honored way, it is integral to creating an amazing quality wool for you.

Wool And The Gang

More than that, their knits are simple and cool. On their blog they share a lot of the inspiration behind their knits, shots from their dreamy photo shoots, and stories about visiting their knitters and spinners in Peru.

A Kit For You!

And even though I want to keep this kit SO BAD, I’m going to suck it up and give it away to one lucky blog reader!

Snood Dogg in Tweed Grey

Wool and the Gang’s Snood Dogg is a fantastically chunky snood that you are sure to wear every single day. And what an amazing time to get this kit! It will knit up quickly in the yarn and needles included in the kit, and you will be sorry when spring rolls around so you will have to stop wearing it!

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post!
2. Tweet: “I just entered @sweatshopoflove’s @woolandthegang Snood Dogg kit giveaway and you should, too! http://bit.ly/vUsOiO”, and leave a separate comment on this blog post telling me you did.
3. Post this giveaway on facebook, and leave a separate comment on this blog post telling me you did.

You’ve got until the end of the day Monday, November 28th, when I’ll randomly pick a winner. Good luck, and be sure to pop over to Wool and the Gang and say hi for me!

Related Sweatshop Love:

• October 14, 2011 -- Mr Nubbins Winner!
• October 11, 2011 -- Giveaway! Mr Nubbins Knitting Pattern
• September 21, 2011 -- Yarn Broach Giveaway!
• April 28, 2011 -- Anniversary Giveaway #2!

Who won this adorable pattern from Stefanie of Handmade by Stefanie?!

Mr Nubbins!

The winner is #17!

The lucky lady is Kate of Inked Experiment!

Congrats, Kate! We can’t wait to see all your Mr Nubbins!

Want your own Mr Nubbins? Run over to his page and use coupon code FRIENDONUBBINS for $2 off this adorable pattern.

Thanks so much for entering, and to Stefanie for giving away one of her Nubbins! …wait, that didn’t sound right.

Related Sweatshop Love:

• October 11, 2011 -- Giveaway! Mr Nubbins Knitting Pattern
• November 22, 2011 -- Lots of Love for Wool and the Gang
• September 21, 2011 -- Yarn Broach Giveaway!
• April 28, 2011 -- Anniversary Giveaway #2!

Awesome: A fun, quick pattern appropriate for like 75% of the people on your holiday knitting list!

Mr Nubbins!

Meet Mr Nubbins! Mr Nubbins is an adorable toy pattern from my friend Stefanie of Handmade by Stefanie (and say hi to her on twitter!). Using bulky yarn (Mr Nubbins is pictured in Malabrigo Rasta) and size 13 and size 6 needles, you’ll be able to punch out a bunch of these babies for all your family and friends.

And, as you can see, he is a pretty amazing dancer!

Stefanie has been generous enough to give away a Mr Nubbins pattern to one lucky commenter! So leave a comment telling me who you think needs a Mr Nubbins knit by you. I’ll choose a winner this Friday!

Can’t wait to win Mr Nubbins? Find him on Ravelry here and scoop him up without needing to wait.

Good luck!

Related Sweatshop Love:

• October 14, 2011 -- Mr Nubbins Winner!
• November 22, 2011 -- Lots of Love for Wool and the Gang
• September 21, 2011 -- Yarn Broach Giveaway!
• April 28, 2011 -- Anniversary Giveaway #2!

Last week I was bragging about the beautiful yarn broach that Katie at Under the Red Umbrella made for me to wear at Renegade, and she has graciously given me one to give away to one of you lucky kids!

Yarn Broach!

This yarn broach is special because it’s made with my silly Sweatshop of Love teal and yellow colors! I’ve got mine, and now you can win one to match!

Leave me a comment below telling me how AMAZING this broach is, and I’ll pick and announce a winner this Friday.

This is also a great way to bring Katie into the Sweatshop family! She’s teaching a Sweatshop hosted Beginner Embroidery Class in Chicago next month, so if you’re in the neighborhood be sure to email me for more information and to sign up for her class.

And if you can’t wait to win a broach, grab one from Katie’s Etsy Shop, and be sure to go say hi to her on twitter while you’re at it! Good luck!

Related Sweatshop Love:

• November 22, 2011 -- Lots of Love for Wool and the Gang
• October 14, 2011 -- Mr Nubbins Winner!
• October 11, 2011 -- Giveaway! Mr Nubbins Knitting Pattern
• August 2, 2011 -- Hobby Week Day 2: The Princess and the Pea Embroidery

A HUGE thank you to everyone that entered, tweeted, and facebooked my Traverse City Tube Top pattern and yarn giveaway this week! The lucky winner is:

#9! Miss Karen of The Butterfly’s Wing! Who said, ‘Personally, I don’t think I could pull off the tube top, but either of my daughters would rock one big time!’

I’ve met bother Karen’s beautiful daughters and she is totally right! Karen has been emailed and will now just have to figure out WHICH daughter will be getting the Traverse City Tube Top!

Not you? That is ok because it’s time for…

Anniversary Giveaway #2!

More summer knitting patterns?! You got it!

The Loop Entrelac Tank

The Loop Entrelac Tank is a pretty summer top with entrelac straps and a loose, A-line body. Throw a blazer over it in the office or rock it solo on a Sunday afternoon, this versatile knit will have you looking awesome all summer long.

Again, I’m giving away the pattern and the Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport you’ll need to make it! Looking at that yarn makes me want to make another one for myself! Already have the pattern? That is ok! You can still win the yarn!

There are Three Ways To Enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post! Tell me how you will rock this knit out.
2. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway mentioning me, @sweatshopoflove, and linking this blog post. Come back and leave me another comment telling me you did! You do not need to be a new follower.
3. Like The Sweatshop on facebook and post this giveaway on your facebook page, linking my facebook page and this blog post. Come back and leave me another comment telling me you did! You do not need to be a new facebook liker.

You have until Sunday night to enter! I’ll be announcing the winner on Monday, May 2nd.

And don’t forget! All Sweatshop patterns, kits, and knits are 30% off! Use coupon code SOL5YEARS in both my Etsy shop and Ravelry designer page to get this big discount. The coupon expires Sunday, so get up on it!

Thanks again and good luck!

Related Sweatshop Love:

• November 22, 2011 -- Lots of Love for Wool and the Gang
• October 14, 2011 -- Mr Nubbins Winner!
• October 11, 2011 -- Giveaway! Mr Nubbins Knitting Pattern
• September 21, 2011 -- Yarn Broach Giveaway!