A Summer Crocheted Sunhat - Low Entry Giveaway Ending Soon

Living in hot hot Texas, we have lots of hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. So, it only makes sense for me to stock up for my daughter too! Along with hats for children and adults, Tess also offers crocheted newborn cocoons, scarves, dresses, and tops in her Etsy store, Trendymates.

Here is some info about Tess:
     "I fell in love with the art of crochet sitting at the foot of my grandmother over 37 years ago. At only 4 years of age, instead of joining my friends outside in play, or for a tea party, I'd sit, watch, and ultimately insist that she teach me. Watching her intricate stitches, as she made priceless items for my Trousseau, I was intrigued at how a piece of thin cotton could be turned into a beautiful piece of art. Using a size 1.5 metal hook, and cotton thread from Greece, I learned how to combine the classical stitches, twisting them and changing them around to create doilies for our home. Funny thing is, I never used a pattern or knew the names of the stitches I was making, nor did my grandmother. It was an art passed down from generation to generation. I found that I could take this archetypal art form and put a stylish new spin on it, combining the traditional appearance of crochet with looks that are usually only seen in knitting. I love the idea of my crochet taking me to levels of artistic expression I had never dreamed of finding in a doily. In fact, one of my goals is to ultimately publish a pattern book of my creations.
     I'd like to think that my style is simple, elegant, sleek, chic, and "classical with a twist". I prefer to use superior yarns and take time to search them out and import them from Australia, and Europe. When I can I prefer to use material that is sustainable or recycled. In addition to thoroughly enjoying creating items with yarn, I truly enjoy teaching the art of crochet as a volunteer in neighborhood schools where both students and parents can participate! Seeing their joy as they learn each stitch brings me back to the time I shared with my grandmother...I now know the joy she felt as well."


This hand-crocheted sunhat made by Tess is soft, yet airy. I asked Tess for a yellow one, since we already have a (surprise surprise) pink hat. I love the cute little flower and ribbon accents, and it fits my daughter perfectly:




Tess is offering a made-to-order crocheted cocoon as a giveaway. This is an awesome giveaway, since her cocoons retail for $50, and you can choose your own colors!

Mandatory Entry:
1) follow my blog
2) go to Tess's Etsy store "Trendymates"and comment about your favorite item

Extra Entries:
1) like my fanpage "AnnelynDesigns"

2) go to my etsy store "AnnelynDesigns" and comment about your favorite item
3) create a treasury including an item from "Trendymates"
4) create a treasury including an item from "AnnelynDesigns"

5) go to one of my sponsor's stores (buttons on the left hand column) and tell me your favorite item

I will choose a winner in Wednesday, June 29 via random.org.