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Giveaway 4 Tickets to Circus of Illusion on the Gold Coast!

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The critically acclaimed CIRCUS OF ILLUSION opening on the Gold Coast starring world’s best performers!

Winner is Kate Boddington. Congratulations! We have sent you an email.

We have 4 tickets to giveaway for this show to one lucky CraftGossip family.

For your chance to win – Leave a comment below letting us know why you want to win these!

Winners get tickets for the 7:30 PM show on 23rd of Jun. Competition drawn on the 21st of June.

Now you see me, now you don’t!!! GOLD COAST – June 23 to July 9

You won’t believe your eyes! Or will you??

The critically acclaimed Circus of Illusion is about to brings its talented troupe of world-class performers from across the globe to the Gold Coast for almost three weeks of spectacular and mind-blowing performances under the big top!! Described as an other-worldly fantasy, the show fuses circus and illusion into a two-hour experience of whimsical wonder, mystery and pure dramatic spectacle!

This colourful parade of top circus artists, clowns, jugglers, mimes, magicians and illusionists will perform under the Big Top at Mitchell Park, Southport from June 23 through to July 9 with TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

New York ringmaster Ebon Grayman (former Cirque Du Soleil) heads the show and masterfully commands 100 per cent of the audience’s attention with ease – his character eccentric, funny and brilliantly created by a truly celebrated artist.

Spanish visual comic, clown and renowned circus artist Duban Nickol merges classic-clowning with deft, clever antics – a LOL, modern day jester.

French mime artiste, the brilliant Stephan Le Forestier, who studied with the legendary Marcel Marceau, will ignite imaginations with acts of stunning magic, mime and elegant artistry.

Internationally acclaimed Illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd, presents brand new acts of death-defying escapes, incredible levitating ladies and ingenuous heart-stopping illusions never before seen in this country!

Circus of Illusion is captivating and enthralling entertainment for adults and kids of all ages! Presented in a fully seated, heated big top with walkup magical experiences a Museum of Magical Arts and Magic Workshops where kids can learn magic.

Incredible, mind-blowing entertainment for the whole family–Weekend Notes

A definite activity to add to the school holiday to do list or as a fun date night– GLAM Adelaide

Tickets on sale site: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CIRCUSIL17

Web site: http://www.circusofillusion.com.au

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Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time. 

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring. 

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. 

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row. 

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves. 

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body. 

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy. 

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]