Lockdown Crossword Competition. Win a 35% Discount Code!

 THE F.H.Y. LOCKDOWN CROSSWORD COMPETITION

To participate:

Complete the crossword then use the letters in the highlighted boxes to spell out the name of my favourite yarn. Email your answer to folkestoneharbouryarn@yahoo.com with the subject matter 'I Solved the Crossword' and I will reply with a discount code giving you 35% off any purchase of £15 or higher. Contest ends 31st May 2020. 

Please feel free to use the crossword just for fun even if you don't want to enter the competition.

My favourite yarn is:

CLUES:

ACROSS:

1 General location of FHY's Headquarters (10,3,4)

9 Rib patterns tend to ____ stitches (9).

10 Medieval merchants did this to obtain 41 across (6)

11 This Folkestone landmark inspired our name and logo (7,3)

14 Dark fleeced breed said to behave more like deer than sheep. Also a Viking word     meaning 'Sheep Island'. (4)  

16 If I forgot the name for a rag rug, this is probably what I would call it (3,3)

18 Sometimes you notice you have made a mistake in your knitting because the stitch   pattern looks ______(9)

19 I look forward to spring coming so I can harvest this from the FHY dye garden (3,4)

20 Abbreviation for country where traditional 'Lopapeysa' knitted sweaters originate (2)

22 Process of adding colour to yarn (6)

24 Said to be the first people to invent and use buttons (6).

26 The leaves & bark of this natural dye source produce yellows, greys & olive tones (3,4)

29 I taught myself to use natural dyes by experimenting and _____ the results (9)

32 FHY boss's initials (1,1)

34 Some people use this as a mordant for natural dye on cotton fibres (3)

35 You can get a ladder or run in your knitting by dropping just ___ ____ (3,6)

37 How I store homegrown dye plants for use over winter (5).

39 Knitted garments often use increases to accommodate this body area (4)

41 Mordants are also called dye _______ (9)

43 Madder dye is also known as _____ red (6)

DOWN:

1 The name of this decorative stitch (7,3,3)

2 When yarn addicts will do their housework! (5)

3 A chunky hat can keep this warm (3)

4 Beverage that keeps knitters going (3)

5 French time of year when you make knitted presents for your friends and family (4)

6 Name of this cable knitting pattern (8,7)

7 Hopefully you didn't shed these when you were learning to knit (5)

8 & 31 down. Old fashioned yarn winding tool (5,5)
12 What you have to do with yarn barf (8)

13 Collecting this natural resource can help keep your dye colours bright (9)

15 _____ tree. Source of Cutch dye stuff (6)

17 Sometimes you get this when knitting top-down armholes (5)

21 My handknits can look a bit this after my cat comes over for a cuddle (6)

23 Knitted colourwork technique (8)

25 A lot of my yarns are naturally ____ (4)

27 Fleece is ____ to turn it into yarn (4)

28 Medieval merchants had to travel in this direction to buy 42 across (4)

30 To make cotton fibres smooth and glossy, mills will mercer___ them before spinning (3)

31 see 8 down.

33 You might feel this if you've been knitting too long without a break! (4)

35 A technique used to finish your knitting, cast ___ (3)

36 If you make a jumper for your boyfriend, it is ___ (3)

38 Natural colour extracts can also be used as this artistic medium (3)

39 Most commonly used knitting abbreviation (2)

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T's & C's:

1. This competition is not affiliated with any social media platform. It is just a bit of fun. 
2. Entry dates are 19/04/2020 to 31/05/2020
3. International entries are welcome.
4. Use the crossword to spell out the name of my favourite yarn. This is the name you need to enter. Incorrect names will not receive a discount code.
5. Entries emailed to folkestoneharbouryarn@yahoo.com will receive a 35% discount code for a minimum purchase of GBP 15.00 on www.folkestoneharbouryarn.com 
6. Please use the subject matter 'I Solved the Crossword'.
7. Your email address might get added to the FHY mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
8. I'm not expecting to argue with anyone over this competition, but my decision is final!
9. Stay safe and wash your hands!