Inspired by Sock Wars and Hat Attack, Yarn Smackdown is a knitting competition. Knitters and crocheters meet, draw their needles, and see who is left standing after the fiber flies.

The next Smackdown - A lace and Olympic-themed Yarn Smackdown - starts August 8, 2008. Sign-ups start on June 1st.

My email address is helenwaittes@yahoo.com.

Prizes for March 2008:

Ultimate winner receives 2 skeins of sock weight Lorna's Limited Edition donated by Jimmy Beans Wool.

Other prizes:
A $20 gift certificate from Three Irish Girls - http://www.threeirishgirls.com
A handmade Sycamore crochet hook from Brainsbarn - http://www.brainsbarn.com
A gift certificate for a pair of beautiful knitting needles from Signature Needles Arts - http://www.signatureneedlearts.com
A Celtic Cap Kit from Weaving Rainbow - http://www.weavingrainbow.com
A copy of "I Heart Felt" by Kathleen Taylor from Taunton Press - http://www.tauntonpress.com
A copy of "Get Your Crochet On! Fly Tops Funky Flavas" by Afya Ibomu from Taunton Press
A copy of "Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats Cool Caps" by Afya Ibomu from Taunton Press
A skein of Tofutsies in color #787
A $20 gift certificate and 2 skeins of spun bamboo yarn from DownHummingbirdLane.com
A $30 gift certificate to Pancake and LuLu - http://www.pancakeandlulu.com
A $20 gift certificate to Sonny Shear - http://www.sonnyandshear.com