Win Lafayette’s Afghan!

**This giveaway has ended. Thanks for participating!**

Lafayette huddles under his afghan.

Remember the afghan a traumatized Lafayette huddles under on his couch after being released from Eric’s basement? My great aunt Honey gave us an afghan using that same pattern when I was a little girl; what a nice bit of familiarity to see it turn up in fictional Bon Temps. Seems I wasn’t the only one who liked it. A few weeks ago True Blood fan TinatheCat contacted us looking for a clear photo of the afghan, in particular the layout of the different color blocks.

TinatheCat is an avid knitter, you see, and she and her pals at Ravelry wanted to recreate the afghan if possible. Thanks to screencaps, repeated viewings of the episodes, and fellow knitter BettyMcKnit‘s pattern-making skills (download the pattern here), TinatheCat recently completed the replica afghan and sent us a photo to share. Impressive, isn’t it?

TinatheCat's replica afghan

The afghan isn’t the only thing True Blood has inspired TinatheCat to create. She reports that “Next are knitted/crochet toys that represent the characters. There are flys, fairys, owls, and even vampire patterns on Ravelry, so I have lots of inspiration. Currently I am working on a cute little knitted pig of Daphne, that will be modified for a dagger and knitted heart,  I have gone over the edge…”

A knitted pig for Daphne? Awesome! How about a reversible dog/fly for Sam? A fanged, red-haired Jessica? The possibilities are endless!

Afghan Giveaway:

Thanks to the generosity of TinatheCat and Betty McKnit, we have a double-giveaway for you this week: you could win either the completed replica afghan from TinatheCat or everything you need to make your own (all the yarn, hook, and pattern) from Betty McKnit!

How to Enter:

• Leave a comment below revealing your favorite “comfort” item – blanket, t-shirt, chocolate – plus whether you’d prefer the completed afghan or the kit to make your own.
• Be sure to use a valid email address with your comment so we can contact you if your entry is chosen.
• Comments must be posted no later than 11:59PM Pacific on Thursday, September 24 to be eligible.
• Two (2) winners will be chosen from eligible entries, one for each prize.
• See complete contest rules here.

Good luck, and many thanks to TinatheCat and Betty McKnits!