It’s contest time again, and who doesn’t love a contest? We have two amazing Hudson Bay Goes Pacific Blanket Kits to give away to two lucky winners, so read on for more details!
We love to celebrate our wonderful country and there is no better way to say “I am a Canadian and proud of it” than with this Hudson Bay Goes Pacific Blanket Kit. Designed by Sheila Griffith, owner of Serenity Knits in Newmarket, Ontario this pattern is a great expression of our Canadian heritage. As Canada 150 draws to a close, we think it fitting that we give away kits to knit this iconic blanket in our last contest of the year.
Hudson’s Bay wool blankets were first introduced in 1780 as a means of trade for beaver pelts. They were highly sought after because of wool’s ability to retain heat and wick away moisture. Over 200 years later these blankets are world famous for their traditional green, red, yellow and indigo stripes, and are sold in high end department stores all over the world.
Before we go any further, let us tell you a little bit about Sheila, the creative mind behind the design of the Hudson Bay Blanket. Sheila was born in Toronto but now calls Newmarket home. Sheila’s grandmother taught her to knit at the young age of five years old, and she remembers that her first project was cuffs to go inside her winter coat. Like most knitters, Sheila’s creative streak doesn’t stop there–she’s also an avid sewer and quilter. In fact, she makes all of her presents for her 8 nieces and nephews every year!
In 2016 Sheila’s dream came true and she purchased her little piece of heaven, Serenity Knits. Sheila claims she doesn’t really have a favourite item to knit, “Sometimes I really want a challenge and other times I pick up socks for some mindless TV knitting.” We can all relate to that can’t we?
The lucky winners of this incredible kit will receive the yarn and pattern to knit their very own quintessential Canadian blanket. Knit in Cascade Pacific, an amazingly soft blend of 60% acrylic and 40% superwash merino, you will get as much enjoyment knitting this as you will displaying it in your home.
If you are new to Cascade yarns, have a look at here at the extensive range of yarns and colourways they have available. With that kind of selection there is without a doubt something for everyone.
Should you wish to get started on this right away, a free copy of the Hudson Bay Blanket pattern is available for download on our website or our Ravelry page.
Here’s all you need to know to enter this awesome contest:
Head on over to our Facebook page, like this post, and then leave us a comment about a Hudson Bay memory you have, or what comes to mind when you see the iconic colours of the Hudson Bay blanket. Simple as that, leave us a comment and you are all set to become one happy knitter! Or should we say, two happy knitters considering we’re giving away two kits!!
Contest closes December 20, 2017. Winners selected using a random name generator and announced on December 21, 2017.
This contest is open to residents of Canada only.