I am super happy to announce that I’ve released the Daisy Cutter beret pattern for sale on Ravelry & Etsy!

It’s been a long time coming; hopefully others will be following soon! In honor of this pattern’s introduction, I am giving both of my hat patterns away! One winner will get PDFs of both the Original Twisted Thistle Beret and the new Daisy Cutter Beret knitting patterns. Just leave a comment on this post telling me who you plan to knit the berets for by Wednesday, July 27th 8PM PST. If you want an extra entry, like rottencupcakes on facebook & let me know in your comment on this blog post. I will post the winner on Thursday, July 28th! <3

What what! A glorious hat give-away?! YARP. In partnership with Yes and Yes?! YARP.

The Daisy Cutter Beret in Raspberry Love.
60% Merino; 25% Alpaca; 15% Silk.
Bright and lovely gently variegated raspberry magenta color with a slight sheen (from the silk!). Keep your head warm with this stylish beret design of kissing cables twine & twist around your pretty little head.

Go to Yes and Yes to enter!

A giveaway: A custom Notebook of your choice!

And the winner is…
Hillary from byhillary.com! Congratulations! I will be working on your custom notebook (a cupcake!) this weekend and get it off to you this coming week. Hooray! Thanks to Hillary and Laura who entered.

A giveaway: A custom Notebook of your choice!

Holy Moly! The time has flown. A few posts back was the 300th post for rottencupcakes. To celebrate, I’m giving away a custom notebook!

To enter:

• Comment here with your desired illustration for your notebook cover (not just limited to the examples above). Also specify if you would like a green label or a brown label.
• Gain an additional entry for subscribing to rottencupcakes; let me know in the comments here how you subscribe!
• Gain an additional entry for promoting this giveaway via your blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc (please comment back here with a link to your promotion!).
• Gain an additional entry for hearting my Etsy shop.

The winner will be selected at random on Thursday, July 1.  This giveaway is open to all. Oh my! Have at it. Thank you for your participation!

Congratulations to the winner of the Daisy Cutter beret:
Ashley, who said:

“I’d love some rich reds . . . fall colors, sunset colors. I think a coffee cup in those colors, or a really pretty dish – something for a desk or table to hold stuff – toys, keys, smell-good, candy. Same colors, anything knitted. one day i will actually list my own knitted items on my etsy shop. still building”

Random.org picked her out. ♥ Congratulations, Ashley! I’ll be packing up your prize & shipping it out tomorrow.
Thank you all for your wonderful suggestions! I will work on introducing some of these items into the shop this season. Keep your eyes peeled!

Daisy Cutter slouchy beret in Pewter

In celebration of my 100th post, I am giving away this Daisy Cutter slouchy beret in Pewter.

55% Super Fine Alpaca, 23% Silk, 22% Merino Wool. Gorgeous, lovely pewter grey with a slight sheen (from the silk!). The change of seasons is approaching! Keep your head warm with this new stylish beret design. Kissing cables twine & twist around your pretty little head.

Will Fit Most. Hand wash in cool water, no dryer. Lay flat (circle side up) to dry. New materials. Luxury yarn with all-natural fibers. Lying flat, diameter of the circle measures 10 inches. Also, lying flat but in profile, the brimming/band measures 7.5 inches & 8 inches from band to crown. Tiny pink & cream cupcake hand-embroidered on brim.

In order to enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post with your email telling me what kind of colors and products (the sky’s the limit!) you would most like to see in my etsy shop. The deadline for all entries is midnight on Friday, September 4, 2009 (Central Standard Time). Unfortunately, this contest is limited to the United States. Hopefully, in the future, I’ll be able to open it up to international cupcakers as well. One winner will be chosen at random, and I’ll contact you via email if you’re a lucky winner!

Spread the word! <3