Knitpicks IDP!

I've got my first IDP pattern all published and live!  In celebration, I've decided to do a CONTEST!  For the winning, to the grand prize winner, the two skeins of Knitpicks Stroll in Granny Smith pictured at right and a copy of my Galaxy Socks pattern.  For two runners up, a copy of the pattern.  There are three ways to enter:

1. Comment on this post, telling me what you most look for in an indie pattern.  There are a majillion free patterns out there.  What makes you want to buy one?
2. Tweet about this contest or follow me on Twitter (@marudesigns).  Come back here and comment to this post telling me you've done so.
3. Like me on Facebook, or if you already like me, write something on my wall.  Come back here and comment to this post telling me you've done so.

So, up to three entries per person!  The winners will be chosen by random number generator on  January 15.  Winners will then have one week to contact me.  If I don't hear back, I'll pick somebody else.

Fine print: anybody is welcome to enter, but I can only afford to ship to North American addresses.  Thanks for understanding!

Socks!

My first knit pattern in awhile!  I just sent the package off to get these (hopefully) listed on Knitpicks, but in the meantime, the pattern is available on Ravelry for $1.99.  The heel flap and toe are in eye of partridge stitch for visual interest and added durability, and the textured lace pattern is fun and easy to memorize.  Worked from the cuff down.