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Giving something handmade is special and meaningful, and this season it could even get you a chance to win $100 on LionBrand.com<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Make a video of yourself giving a hand-knit or hand-crocheted gift and upload it to your own YouTube account, then place it on our YouTube group. To do this, simply click on “Submit a Video” and paste the URL of your video.  We want to see your recipient’s reaction to the gift. Share your experiences, whether they’re touching or funny.<\/p>\n

The video with the most views will win the prize!<\/p>\n

Enter from now until Jan. 10 for a chance to win. <\/em><\/p>\n

No purchase necessary. Entrants must have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction. Only persons living in the locations to which LionBrand.com ships are eligible; click here to see all countries. Void where prohibited.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Giving something handmade is special and meaningful, and this season it could even get you a chance to win $100 on LionBrand.com! Make a video of yourself giving a hand-knit or hand-crocheted gift and upload it to your own YouTube account, then place it on our YouTube group. 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