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Jun
25
What do you think of when someone says “New England”? Myself I think of storm swept beaches and rocks jutting out into the ocean, snowy landscapes, rolling hills in every color imaginable, big red barns, and of course cozy fisherman sweaters.
This book has all of that and more. And not just sweaters but vests, hats, bags and mittens too.
Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa La Barre have teamed up to bring us 25 patterns with classic wearability and contemporary style for knitters of all skill levels.
This book is available over at Interweave Press on July 1, so you’ll be one of the first to get this. To enter, tell me what you think of when someone mentions a “New England Knit”. What’s the first thing that pops into your mind?
Leave me a comment! This giveaway is good until next Friday, July 2, 2010 (yes, I know, July already… deal with it!), when I will, with the help of my 65 lb lap-puppy pick a winner.
Ready, set, go……
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By Terrye
Comments
153 Comments so far
Something classic, with a light by-the-sea twist. Definitely!
This is a pretty book… I’d love to win it!
i have had this one on my wish list!
I would so love to know some of the wonderful patterns that this book includes.
New England and sweaters are two of my favorite things!
I think of the Newhart show, becasue of the sweaters Joanna and Stephanie wore, and lots of caps, scarves and mittens also come to mind.
I definitely think of fishermans sweaters and cables. And though a little non-traditional, I think of cotton yarn.
I love New England and knitting, so I’m sure I’d enjoy this book. What I really want to know is…how is your dog going to help pick the book winner? I’m picturing choice by drooling, LOL!
Hee! I’ve been ogling the patterns in this since they went up in Ravelry.
Honestly? I think of mittens, mostly because I’m in one of the adjacent mid-Atlantic states, and when I think of cold weather knits, my mind automatically turns to everyone’s favorite snowball throwing, sidewalk shoveling, frostbite fighting winter accessories, and what oddball things I can do to make them more interesting.
I think of densely knit cream coloured cabled sweaters in warm rough wool. Thick and weatherproof.
Great book!
When I think of New England Knits I think of “fisherman’s wool” sweaters.
I associate warmth with this kind of knit.
[...] The fine folks over at Craft Gossip are giving away a free copy of the book New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist at their website. [...]
I think of that first cold day in the fall when it’s really crisp and you see your breath for the first time. The dogs are wild in the cool air and your coffee tastes soooo good and that great sweater is just the right thing for a morning walk.
I’d love a chance to enter – I’m thinking of warm sweaters and accessories
Thanks!
I would love to win. Thanks for the chance
Knitted goodness is my FAVORITE thing about living in New England. Mittens and scarves and sweaters, Oh My! This book looks fabulous. What a cool giveaway. And for those of us who are snails-pace knitters, now is the time to prepare
I think of big burley men wearing fisherman sweaters.
Clam chowder, fishing boats, misty water….I’d love to win this book!
Wow! The book looks great. Even though it is very warm outside I think it is time to get out the needles and get ready for the cold. brrr. I know these patterns will keep me busy.
Maple Syrup of course!
New England Knits = wooly scarves and mittens, classic and practical designs
One can never have too many knitting books! I’d like to add this one to my stash. Thanks.
I think of Fall and a New England knit sweater….I’d love to win that book….
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I think of walking along stone scattered sand on a cool windy day wrapped in a hand-knit shawl in the perfect blend of purple and gray.
New England, storms, rocky coast, beautiful old homes..they are all Katherine Hepburn movies to me. I live in Australia, so just have to imagine what such a place really feels like. The jumper on the front of the book is snuggly but stylish, so perhaps that would be a good place to start an imaginery roadtrip!! Thanks
Jane
Great book! I’m an avid knitter too!
When you say New England Knits – I think of crisp white cotton and blue or red accent – sailor style – soft cotton knit tops with lovely style and border knitted patterns
looks like an interesting book!
I think of a lovely warm gansey with mittens and a toque. I’d actually love the sweater on the front cover! Thank you for a chance to win!
I think of clam chowder and light houses. I’m originally from New England and would love to win – thank you for the give away!
Ooo I just saw some of these patterns on Ravelry and they look terrific – thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
After living in New England for many years I would have to say that fisherman sweaters jump straight to my mind. What a lovely idea for a book!
I immediately think of all beautiful fall days I would spend sitting on my front porch knitting in New Hampshire. I lived there for two short years and miss it dearly!
Hi,I think of a lady knitting on a chair,in a green meadow.Daylight of course.
I think the old days of whaling ships and sailors warm, sturdy sweaters.
New England Knit makes me think of a nice warm sweater for a cozy winter. Thanks for the chance!
I think of navy blue wool, either in a classic raglan crewneck sweater, or in a bulky Aran style knit. This book looks great!
warmth and wool
What first comes to mind
is a warm, cuddly sweater
to put on when the wind
blows, while by the sea.
Thank you.
I think of cold snowy day curled up on a couch with hot cocoa a fire and knitting…..
I think of beaches with beautiful sea grass and lots of sweaters.
cables of course. and soft yarn
I think of sweaters: some with cables, and all classy.
I think of fisherman sweaters, like the ones grandma would knit for my grandpa (he’s a legit fisherman, away for weeks at a time).
Oh, I’d love a copy! The preview pictures on Ravelry have been tantalizing.
I think of fall, colorful leaves, warm beautiful sweaters, and long walks along the beach with my dog. Then starting a new sweater from the book that I just won! Wow! Have a great 4th of July!
When I think of New England knits, I think of toasty cabled sweaters
I think of the fabulous cabled car coats my Katharine Hepburn-esque eleventh grade English teacher wore all winter. I always imagined her roaming on some rocky shore in them, pining for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (I was a nerdy kid.)
When I hear New England Knit, I think of the movie Dan in Real Life. I loved the setting of the movie- New England in the fall, totally charming!
the first thing that new england makes me think of is HOME. i grew up there and now live far, far away. i miss it and love revisiting through the knitters that live there. what a beautiful book!
Cozy woolen sweaters on a rocky beach.
Cardigans!!!
I think of something wooly, and cabley, in natural colors…something to keep you warm on those New England mountainsides.
New England knits brings to mind traditional warm wooly sweaters.
I always think of fishermen cables and cozy hats.
SO excited about this book coming out!
what do I think about New England? it’s home! I miss it.
Choose me! tx for the giveaway.
I think of adorable houses with shutters on every window, sailing, chowder, lighthouses, and the Red Sox!! I really hope to win this book… I’ll send your puppy some treats!
I was born and raised in New England. So when I read New England Knits, I think of warm heavy sweaters and big cozy mittens.
I’ve been stalking this one on Ravelry. I’d love to win it!
Definitely modern cables!
New England Knits… hrmmmm definitely fisherman’s wool. And it smells like the sea. And the wind is giving me a cool embrace while I knit on the rocks…
Beautiful!! The patterns look lovely. And very warm and comfy.
What a very generous giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
i think of aran fisherman’s sweaters. and maine.
I think of a casual cardigan over a crisp button down shirt with the collar turned up.
the projects in this book look lovely. thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Oh wonderful. I love Melissa’s designs, so I’d love to win a copy of this book =)
Fisherman sweaters for sure.
I think of beautiful, classic knitted sweaters in the colors of the leaves in fall
What pops into my mind is nobless and autumnal seaside-weather…
New England in Australia is hot in Summer and cold in Winter – the sweaters should be warm!
When I hear about a new england knit, a few weeks ago it wouldn’t have triggered anything in my mind, except an appreciation of the poetic sounds it creates. But now I see lovely and stylish garments that can be worn on the seashore.
Something warm and cozy to take you through our New England winters.
I think of all that you mentioned, hats, cream cabled sweaters, mittens, thick scarves, as well as old wooden wind-weathered cap cod houses and salty, windy weather.
I would LOVE to own a copy of New England Knits!!
Oooooh, from what you can preview on Amazon & Ravelry, this book looks absolutely yummy!
I think of a white aran pullover knit out of cream colored wool!
First I think of mittens and big, comfy sweaters–and anything warm–that’s “traditional” New England. But from the patterns I’ve seen in this book, it’s “modern” New England and that’s very exciting. Can’t wait to see it!
Thank you for the giveaway.
I’m just beginning to tire of the summer heat, so the thought of cool fall mornings with a lovely sweater sounds so appealing right now.
I think of home–I live in Vermont–and all the great knitted items I get to wear. What do knitters do who live in warm climates?
New England Knits brings to mind classic garments to wear while walking on the beach in winter.
Ooooo, I’d love to try projects from this book!
It makes me think that they are very close to us (Quebec), so the knits must be perfect for our weather! Also, we used to take family vacations in New England when I was a kid!
I love the look of the book!!thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve been looking forward to the release of this beautiful book!
I’m in love with the Chelsea Skirt. So unique and pretty.
I think of beautiful, warm sweaters.
the first thing I think of is a gorgeous cream-colored sweater with cables, on a beautiful woman with windswept hair and faraway eyes. I wish that were me!
I would need to start a sweater in summer because it will take me several months to knit it! just in time for cold weather. I’d LOVE to win this book!
I think of lobsters, cold breezes from the ocean and warm, classic sweaters that are stunningly beautiful
i’d love to win this!
Ooh. I have been eyeing this book since I first heard about it. I’d love to win.
I think of lighthouses and patterned gansey sweaters. Looking forward to flipping through this once I can get a hold of a copy
The first thing I think of is: WARM! I am from Kentucky and have lived in New England for the last 7 years, and although I don’t like the cold, it is nice to be able to wear sweaters out of wool and other really warm natural fibers.
Oh! That book looks fabulous. Mmmmm, New England. I think of adorable small towns, beaches, and cozy sweaters.
I think of my grandmother in an aran-knit pattern, in soft white yarn…
I think of crusty old sailors. Luckily, it doesn’t look like this book contains anything that looks like something an old sailor would wear!
I also think of clam chowder and sailing.
I always think about crisp autumn leaves and cozy warm sweaters! Can’t wait to see the book!!
I think of walking on a Cape Cod beach in the winter in a warm, cabled sweater!
Ooh, New England Knits makes me think of clam chowder and Fall.
i can’t wait until this book comes out, i’ve been stalking the photos on ravelry and everything in it looks so gorgeous!
Your description of “New England” is exactly what I picture in my mind’s eye. I think the sweaters would also look delightful with my high mountain desert as a backdrop!
Well, the FIRST thing that pops into my mind is heavy and scratchy, but the second thing is classic styling.
Having lived in New England my whole life, a New England knit is cozy and warm for wearing to November football games or light and airy for wearing for an evening walk on the beach.
I think of sailboats, fishing boats, rugged waters and windswept cheeks. And the wool sweaters to keep everyone warm and dry. Thanks for the great giveaway!
First thing that popped into my head was a big, cuddly fisherman’s sweater, with a turtleneck! Yum.
I think of woolly natural yarns and fisherman sweaters, the book looks amazing btw…
I think of fall back in New Hampshire curling up with blankets made by my Great Grandmother and my Grandmother. I also think of my daughter’s first fall in Maine, snuggled up with those same blankets!! I moved away from New England 2 1/2 years ago, and seeing the patterns in this book reminded me of some of the things I miss most about home! Thank you for such a great giveaway!!!
Cheers!
Sharon
A brisk evening, a snuggly sweater, a steaming bowl of clam chowder.
I’d love a copy… the book screams great cozy sweaters I need
I love reading Melissa’s blog, winning her book would be fantastic.
“New England Knits”? I think of bulky cable sweaters in cream colored wool, photographed near the shore.
The projects in this book look wonderful. I’d love to win a copy.
Whenever I hear “New England Knits”, I think of light Shetland wool in muted colors and knitting, late at night.
New England Knits means practical, cozy and classic designs.
I think of chill winds outside while I am warm with hot chocolate and cozy sweater inside. I would knit everything in this book.
I think of the blowing wind, sea smell and cosy sweater, would it be a perfect sweater for the seaside?
I think of Ganseys for some reason. Would love to get a copy of the book.
I think of preppy sweater vests!
Thick, cabled knits
I think on cozy, warm and soft cardigans and sweaters.
I love each design of this book
something warm,thick, wooley and earth-toned with lots and lots of cables!
Would super love a copy!
I’ve had this on on my wish list for ages! Would love to win a copy.
To me New England = Marinas, crisp breezes and beautiful Autumns. How wonderful to be able to do a give-away.
I think of warm and cozy sweaters!
I think of a big over sized fisherman sweater… yum!
Definitely some cozy sweaters, knit in fall colours with lots of detail. This book looks fantastic!
I’d love to have a copy of this book. The sweaters are gorgeous.
I think of lovely restful beaches.
This book looks like it oozes cozy!
I’d love this one!
When I think New England Knits, I think classical and warm outfits. I think of a cup of tea/coffee and knitting my the fire on a brisk fall evening. I think wool and alpaca cuddled softly against my hands as I knit something for my mother, boyfriend, or (selfishly) for me!
I definitely think of fisherman’s sweaters and feminine cardigans
My 103 lb yellow lab and I would love this book!
I have been drooling over this book ever since the previews were released!
The title makes me think of stormy ocean waves crashing on beaches. Same as you, I guess!
I can’t wait to peek at this book!
warm and wooly with a turtleneck
new england knits brings soft, cozy sweaters and hot tea in the snow to mind
Wow, that book looks awesome! Can’t believe I need to start thinking about warm cozy sweaters again already!
I so want a copy of this book!
Cheery red mittens, a bright spot in a snowy white New England landscape.
Would love to have a copy, thanks for hosting this giveaway!
~Libby
Something tweedy and cozy for those New England winters
To be honest, I think of thick, warm, gansey sweaters. Or maybe a novelty sweater with an intarsia lobster.
…I hope this book really sincerely changes my mind, since I think a New England knit could be quite chic!
I’m a huge fan of Melissa’s patterns! I’d love a copy!!
Big thick wonderful sweaters for walking by the ocean – that’s what New England sweaters says to me! The patterns are so individual with great lines and design.
Big thick wonderful sweaters for walking by the ocean – that’s what New England sweaters says to me! The patterns are so individual with great lines and design.
When I think of a New England Knit I think of the ocean waves and pretty shades of blues and greens:)
I am really excited about the New England Knits book! There are some awesome sweaters in there!
Gorgeous cabled sweaters and sheep, sheep, sheep. Baaaa.
I think of hardcore turtleneck sweaters. In basic black. And the occasional bright blue just for fun.
I had the chance to see this book at the store and it’s fabulous! I’d LOVE to own a copy!