Ah I almost missed it – the 5th Anniversary of my Etsy shop!
I was reading someone’s blog post about an Etsy-versary when I remembered mine was sometime towards the end of December. I looked and ah – it was today! It IS today! How could I have almost let this day pass uncelebrated?!
JJCrochet first opened shop on December 30, 2005 and has sold 635 crochet patterns, knit hats, chunky cowls, thick scarves, and summer headbands. Wow. I couldn’t have done it without you, my wonderful customers. THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You’ve made these past 5 years wonderful.
To honor my Etsy-versary, I’m giving away FREE copies of my most popular crochet pattern: The most versatile crochet newsboy hat pattern! To get your free copy of the pattern that’s been purchased over 500 times, simply leave your name and e-mail in a comment and I’ll shoot you over the PDF. Since there are only 4 hours left of December 30, 2010 here in Pennsylvania, I’m extending this free giveaway until midnight on December 31, 2010, EST.
Here’s a picture of the crochet newsboy hat pattern that will soon be yours!
Thank you for celebrating with me and thank you Etsy – here’s to another great 5 years! Leave a comment to receive your free pattern.
Update: Thanks to all who commented – enjoy your free patterns!
The giveaway is now closed.
Jill from WI
December 31, 2010Jayna, Just checked out your flower video from the Crochetville link….awesome job and can you crochet fast. I would love your newsboy hat pattern. I have been making a few unique hat patterns for my SIL who is recovering from chemo/breast cancer. I think she would look adorable in it with her hair just growing back in.
Happy New Year….Jill from WI
Lisa
December 31, 2010Thanks!
Lisa
December 31, 2010PS-happy etsyversary!
Michele McClellan
December 31, 2010Congratulations on your anniversary. Keep on keepin’ on.
Becky stonitsch
December 31, 2010Congrats!!!!! I actually purchased this pattern minutes ago through etsy … I don’t suppose I can still get this free and apply my $5 to something else in your shop? So excited to get started 🙂
K. Anne
December 31, 2010Congrats on 5 years of Etsy! I too watched your youtube video on the flower from the link on Crochetville.
Brenda Rumfola
December 31, 2010Congrats on your etsy anniversary! Love your patterns!
Kjersten
December 31, 2010Jayna, I have pined after this hat for weeks but I am too poor with my minimum wage job. You are the greatest, and I am in awe of your knitting skill. Plus you are really cool – congrats on 5 years!!
Shannon Dowden
December 31, 2010I love to crochet and enjoy knowing others do too. I am trying to get as many other people in my sphere of influence to try it for themselves. 🙂
April
December 31, 2010I love this hat!! Congratz!!
Chelsea
December 31, 2010Congrats! And thank you!
Kris
December 31, 2010Congratulations! So glad I found your site! I followed your link through crochetville in your post of chunky cowls.
Jessica
December 31, 2010OMG I want that pattern! Please please please!
Kim
January 1, 2011Congrats! I would love to try your pattern. Thank you!!
debbie
January 1, 2011Hi, hope i am not to late to get a copy just found your blog thru a coffee cozy search. You have very nice things. Happy New Year and congrats on being 5.
Caroline
January 2, 2011Hi! Love the pics you posted of the cowl at the “ville. Also think the newsboy cap is darling!! Happy New Year!
Caroline
Sheila S.Glendale,AZ
January 3, 2011Happy Anniversary Heres to many more years of success!
Brenda
January 5, 2011Hi can I still get the beautiful newsboy hat? or did I sadly miss the deadline? Please I love your patterns!
Jackie T.
January 7, 2011I love your patterns and this one is adorable. Thank you so much!!!!
Cristie Caouette
January 10, 2011Love your hat! So cute! I know I’m late, but I just stumbled upon your site. LOVE it! Any chance I could still get the pattern? Congrats on your etsy-versary!
Karolina
January 11, 2011Oh, I’m late… I’ve just found your blog searching for a cowl pattern. I bookmarked it for sure. 😀
Melissa Rose
February 25, 2011Hope I’m not to late! I love this hat!
Anne Ryerson
February 27, 2011Just found your blog – I am so excited to look through your patterns! I love making hats – I wonder if I could size this one down for a baby/toddler? Hmmm…the wheels are spinning!
Beth
March 1, 2011cute hat. Hope its not too complicated! : )
jennifer
March 5, 2011oh my gosh i have been looking everywhere for a pattern just like this. i am so excited to get this pattern. everyone has been asking me to make them hats like this!
jennifer
March 5, 2011question do you send it via e-mail?
JJCrochet
March 6, 2011I’m glad you like the pattern, Jennifer – it’s a great hat to crochet and easy to customize with your personal style. In answer to your question – yes! I e-mail the patterns in a PDF so you have it right on your computer or you can instantly print it out and start crocheting right away. Hope that helps – happy crocheting!
Magdalena
March 22, 2011Hi,
I am not sure if I shouldn’t congratulate you on your 6th anniversary, but I would love to to get your 5th anniversary gift, so :
all the best! and congratulation!
Monte Sharle'
June 17, 2011Lol…it’s a little late, but I will still say congratulations! I just stumbled upon your blog and have been reading for a good 45 minutes now at least! I started to crochet a mug cozy when I got distracted by all of your wonderful pictures of things you’ve made. Love your work and you have some awesome free patterns. 🙂 Thanks for sharing all this great stuff! And most certainly keep up the good work!
JJCrochet
June 17, 2011Thanks, Monte! I’m glad you’re enjoying the site – that’s why I post! I’ve been on vacation so I haven’t crocheted much recently, but I’m looking forward to posting more regularly. There will be more free crochet patterns in the future so check back in the next couple days! I hope your mug cozy is coming along great – keep those crochet hooks moving. All the best, Jayna.
Desha Walley
October 13, 2011I would love to try this pattern with my daughter.
Gabriele Oortgiesen
October 31, 2011I don’t know if you are still offering this pattern for free but I would love to have it! Congratulations on your Etsy success. I’m fairly new to Etsy (as a customer) but really love it.
Thank you!!
Gaby
Cheryl
November 3, 2011Wondered if this pattern was still available. It is gorgeous! My girls would love it. Let me know how to get it. Thanks
cheryl
LeAnna
November 5, 2011Love the white hat!! So cute
LeAnna
November 5, 2011I love the white hat, very cute!!!
Jackie
November 12, 2011Been nearly a year and you’ll soon have your 6th anniversary. Is the newsboy pattern still free for the 6th? LOL…would love to have it.
diana
November 15, 2011this is really cute, im just getting the confidence to pull off wearing hats, hopefully this one suits me, and looks as great on me as it does in the pic!
diana
November 15, 2011i too would luv a copy if you are still giving it away!
Daryl Jean Porter
November 24, 2011Is the newsboy pattern still free? I would love to have your pattern. Thank you!!
Rhonda
December 3, 2011Jayna, If you are still e-mailing this pattern out….I would LOVE to receive a copy, it is just adorable!!!!!! I started crocheting again last month after several years of putting it down and I forgot how much I enjoy it. I have been crocheting Christmas stocking for my grandson’s and I would LOVE to make a couple of these hats for my daughters. Thank you so much……Blessings, Rhonda
Yvonne Bilbrey
December 4, 2011I love your things. Can hardly wait to begin on the hat.
heather
December 6, 2011love love love the hat.
Joanie carter
December 14, 2011Would love a copy of hat pattern. Very cute
Nichole
December 14, 2011If your still giving the pattern away, Id love a copy! Very cute design!
penny
December 28, 2011wow i love this hat,would love to get my hands on pattern pleaseeee :))
JJCrochet
December 30, 2011Hi Penny, I’m sorry but this pattern giveaway was for my 5 year Etsy anniversary and is no longer available. Good news, though, is that you’re in luck! My 6 year anniversary is coming up tomorrow on 12/30/11 so you have perfect timing. I’m going to be hosting another free pattern giveaway and am just about to post details on my blog, so be sure to enter to win tomorrow. Thanks!
Marge
January 8, 2012I LOVE your newsboy hat pattern! I can see myself making oodles of these for gifts for my friends. It looks easy and quick. My hands are restless, the weather is cold, and I need to MAKE something with my hands. Thank you for your pattern. 😀
Tamika
January 28, 2012Congrats on your 5 years with Etsy! I’m thinking of starting one myself. It’s great to see so many chrochet mavens out here.
Connie
May 10, 2012love these hats,my cousins granddaughter is so cute and loves to wear hats so I am always making something different for her to wear.
JULIA
September 28, 2012I have to have that pattern for a newborn baby girl . I think that pattern for newsboy is perfect for her. Thank you