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Gleener Tote Bag Giveaway & Broad Shoulders KAL Kickoff!

The Sweater of Broad Shoulders KAL starts today in the Midwestern Knits Ravelry Group! 

 Read more about this Chicago-inspired sweater here on the Sweatshop of Love blog. We'll be knitting along for the next three months here on Ravelry and I hope you'll join us! There are several other KALS happening this fall featuring projects from Midwestern Knits (click here for more info). If you don't own a copy of Midwestern Knits, you're in luck - TODAY ONLY, you can get 20% off your eBook purchase by entering the coupon code KALKickOff at checkout! 

 KAL Prizes Include (everyone who finished by the deadline will win):
  • Pattern of your choice from Allyson Dykhuizen, Carina Ferguson, or pattern designer
Grand prizes include (3 grand prize winners):
  • MWK project bag
  • River Walk kit (yarn + project bag)
  • Screen printed tote bag
But guess what? I have an extra-special surprise, just for my blog readers: 2 lucky people will win their choice of a super-cute animal tote bag from Gleener! 

 I first spotted these totes at TNNA earlier this year and went totally nuts. I was psyched when they offered to send me a tote of my very own AND offered two prizes for me to give away! Each bag is made of 100% cotton and really sturdy - think heavy-duty cotton canvas, not flimsy muslin. These totes are clearly built to last! They're available in cat, owl or dog designs, and each is silkscreened on by hand, then embellished with beautiful embroidery and cotton applique details. Naturally, I chose the cat bag, are you surprised?!
Besides the adorable prints, my favorite feature is that they are the perfect size for sweater projects (the website says each bag measures 16" h x 14" w, FYI). Those three mondo skeins of yarn I'm using for the Broad Shoulders KAL? All 3 fit in my cat tote with room to spare! 

 Want to win a tote bag of your own? Leave a comment on this blog post saying which print is your favorite! Be sure to also let me know your Ravelry ID or email address so that I can get in touch with you in case you win. For bonus entries, be sure to follow my blog via Bloglovin, follow me on Instagram, or follow Gleener on Instagram, then leave a comment here telling me which action you performed. 
I'll randomly select 2 lucky winners to announce next Monday, September 21; please note, this contest is only open to the US and Canada. Many thanks to the nice folks at Gleener for their generous donation! 

 Good luck! 
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  1. ypsiknittiSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Such cute bags and I am a tote bagaholic. (Maybe just a bagaholic). The owl is soo cute and reminds me of Chicago Winters.
    rav id; ypsiknitter

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  2. amchartSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I think I like the dog best!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I totally want the cat bag!
    javajennie on Ravelry

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  4. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin'
    javajennie on Ravelry

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  5. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I follow you on Instagram
    Javajennie on Ravelry

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  6. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Cute bags! I like the kitty one the best, my fav name is Originalcin and I also follow you on Instagram :)

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  7. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    And I now follow Gleener Cleaner on Instagram!
    javajennie on Ravelry.
    Off to check out the book! Hoping I have yarn in my stash for the KAL.

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  8. Knittingdancer on RavelrySeptember 14, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I love tote bags. My favorite is the dog bag but the owl comes in at a close second.

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  9. lmecoll on RavlerySeptember 14, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    My favorite is the owl one.
    Lmecoll on Ravelry

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  10. MeganSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    The owl! I love the owl!
    megnolia13 on Rav

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  11. MeganSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    I follow on IG!
    megnolia13 there and Rav

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  12. LaurindaSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I was already following you on IG, so I started following Gleener Cleaner. It's hard to choose between the cat & the owl, but I think the owl wins as the cutest! This would be great to carry my next project-the Central Park Hoodie
    I'm Laurpud everywhere, IG, Ravelry, Gmail, etc

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  13. Smart Mouthed WenchSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I already follow you on IG. And there's always room for more WIPbags.

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  14. Theresa MerklingSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Love the kitty but dog is close second. follow on email: cookinmom.geo@yahoo.com and ravelry rizamerk

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  15. mommar6September 14, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I would be happy with any of these cute bags. I think the dog is my favorite

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  16. mommar6September 14, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    I follow you on Bloglovin and both on Instagram. Revelry: mommar6

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  17. PaulaSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    And I follow you and now follow Gleener on IG.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I'm definitely pro cat!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    The dog is my favorite. NorCalNapTime on Rav and I already follow you on Instagram at NorCalNapTime!

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  20. sparky136September 14, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    The miss Kitty bag is my favorite.
    sparky136 on Ravelry

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  21. tktlSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Love the owl!

    tktl

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  22. tktlSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I follow on bloglovin.

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  23. SumacSeptember 14, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I adore the cat bag!

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  24. Katrina GumbleySeptember 14, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I love love love the cat bag!! Contact me at katgum@msn.com i had a photo shoot with glenner for my baby mufasa

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  25. KimSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Oh, they are all so cool, I like the owl the best.
    Ravelry ID: Koviljka

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  26. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    I love the kitty bag. I follow you on IG. My Raverly name is armymom08. If I had time I would read you on blogspot! I love your Russion Blue kitty. Mary Elaine

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I love the bag with the kitty in glasses and I just signed up to follow you on IG!

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  28. SavannagalSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    The bags are so cute. I really love the owl bag. I'd choose that one. Thanks for the giveaway. Savannagal on Rav.

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  29. SavannagalSeptember 14, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Bloglovin' didn't work well for me so I use Netvibes for my feeds. I follow you there. Thanks. Savannagal on Rav.

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  30. AliciaSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    I love both the cat and the owl bag, particularly because of the polka dots! Shoelaceswitcher

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  31. LeeSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    I really can't decide between the cat or the owl-too cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Mamagiff on ravelry

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  32. PaulaSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    I must have messed-up my first comment. The owl is my favorite and I'm pumped for my first KAL. pknit on Ravelry.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    I am a remedial poster today. I like the owl. The chihuahua is adorable too - but the owl is #1. SareBearKnits on rav. SaraEBJef on instagram

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  35. janfromseattleSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I am definitely a kitty kind of woman! My name on Ravelry is janfromseattle and my email addy is janisaacs@comcast.net

    Thanks!!

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  36. LaurenSSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Great bags, I think I like the owl the best ... or maybe the kitty!

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  37. LindrSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Definitely a kitty fan! Love the fact that they're so generously sized. There are so many adorable "sock" project bags - that are completely useless to me.
    lindaran on Rav

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  38. LindrSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I also follow you on Instagram (lindarandall_625) and follow your blog

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I postively ♥ the owl tote

    i-hook on rav

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  40. Dayana KnitsSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    The owl is the best. :D I just followed you and Gleener on Instagram too (@dayanaknits). Rav name is dayana.

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  41. MyparSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I love the owl , mypark on Ravelry

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  42. JaguarriorSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Followed you on instagram :) Those are the cutest tote bags ever!

    Rav Id: jaguarrior

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  43. JessicaSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    The bags.. they are too cute!!!! Love the kitty bag.

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  44. Kitten With a WhiplashSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    We've got a classic Dog Person vs. Cat Person family, but everybody loves the Owl, so that's my choice. Thanks for another great giveaway

    KittenWhiplash on Rav.

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  45. Kitten With a WhiplashSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    We've got a classic Dog Person vs. Cat Person family, but everybody loves the Owl, so that's my choice. Thanks for another great giveaway

    KittenWhiplash on Rav.

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    They're all super cute! But I'd have to say the cat one is my favorite as it reminds me of my own cat.
    -Elle1031 on Ravelry

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  47. CarolreSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:28 AM

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  48. RoseSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Love the eye glasses on the wee dog AND the earmuffs on the owl. Either bag would make me extremely delighted. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.

    sisterrobinson on Ravelry

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  49. CarolreSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I an following you on bloglovin. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Carolre on Rav

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  50. CarolreSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    The owl is adorable!

    Carolre on Rav

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  51. salliesweetSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:14 PM

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  52. salliesweetSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Following you on insta (salliewren on rav)

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  53. salliesweetSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    The dog is my fav!

    Salliewren@gmail.com

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  54. salliesweetSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Following gleener on insta (salliewren@gmail.com)

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    The owl is my favorite! I love owls!
    musicalfedoras on Ravelry

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  56. UnknownSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    I love the dog bag! Rav: jemappellemichele

    Also follow all of the above :)

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    All adorable, but the dog one is my favorite.

    I'm NanaMamah on Rav

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  58. UnknownSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I'm in live twit the dog and the owl! I'll pick the owl one! I followed Gleener on Instagram and I'm Five6pixiesticks on Ravelry.

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  59. UnknownSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    I'm in live twit the dog and the owl! I'll pick the owl one! I followed Gleener on Instagram and I'm Five6pixiesticks on Ravelry.

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  60. sylvie leblondSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    The owl bag is my favorite! So cute!! Sylviemom on Rav

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  61. sylvie leblondSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Following you on my Inoreader! Sylviemom on Rav

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  62. KristenSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Those totes are all so cute that I can't choose between them. So if I'm lucky enough to win, I would ask you to surprise me!
    I'm globalite on Ravelry.

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  63. Carla SSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I like the owl tote bag the most. shivercarla at gmail dot com

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  64. Carla SSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    I follow you on instagram with the name shroomfrog

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    I would love to win a cat bag, and my Ravelry name is FluffyKitty. The bags are gorgeous, but cats are my passion.

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Cats rule so I would love to have that cat tote bag if I am chosen as a winner. My email address is dixiedelight001@msn.com

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