My Dad Can Crochet - And A Giveaway

**Update: This giveaway is now closed.**

That's right - my Dad can crochet! And he does it very well, too. He's been doing it for the last 10+ years. My Aunt showed him how and then he taught himself. He likes to do it during the cold winter while watching TV.

I have been the happy recipient of many fine crocheted items over the years! I have dishcloths, potholders, place mats, afghans and doilies. Here is a pic of some of the afghans my Dad has made (my Step mom helped on some of them).

Obviously, I have a thing for neutral afghans. I have more - these were the most easily accessible. Aren't they wonderful? I like them so much, I had Dad show me how to crochet a few years ago. Here are all the afghans I have completed.

Yes, that would be one. I did start another, but haven't worked on it in quite a while. Someday...

Dad crochets doilies, too - crazy! I can't handle the thought of working with those tiny threads. But they are all lovely and I have picked out a few to keep. I even have this lovely heirloom made from Dad's doilies - so special!


And here's the best part! Just for you, my Dad is letting me give away 2 of his doilies. He finds it amusing that anything that he makes would be considered a prize in a giveaway and thinks that not too many people would be interested in winning a doily. I beg to differ, Dad! These are beautiful handmade doilies that could be displayed or given as gifts.

This doily is 15-16 inches across and is an ecru color if you can't tell.


This little doily is about 6 inches across and is also ecru.

One very blessed winner will get both of them!
To enter, comment on this post. Easy!

Want an extra entry? Promote my blog by posting about it or linking to it on your blog - you could talk about this giveaway, or Thanksgiving recipes that are linked up to the turkey button on my sidebar, or my chocolate Fridays - info linked to the chocolate button on the side, or just link me up in your blogroll, etc. Come back here and leave a separate comment if you do any of those things.

And I'll even give you one more chance for an extra entry! Leave me a comment giving me some specific feedback on my blog and telling me your 2-3 favorite posts. So, 3 entries per person are possible. Have fun!

I'll keep this giveaway open through the weekend and will draw a random winner on Sunday night, 11/23. I'll e-mail the winner and post the result on Monday the 24th.

I think this post is long enough now! I hope you have a wonderful, blessed Monday!