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Giveaway! Another “Socks” Book!

April 20, 2009 by Terrye

socksI managed to secure another copy of the very awesome Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn book, by Carol Sulcoski, so it’s going out the door.

Hmmm, what criteria to use…. how about….. if you’re willing to link to this blog from your site or blog, I’ll put you in for the giveaway!

Just drop me a comment and let me know, and of course, I’ll link back! I’ll verify the links, then put you in the hat.

Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? Check out these knitted sock patterns on Etsy.

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Comments

  1. edina says

    April 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Ooo, this book is on my wishlist! Please enter me – I’ve got you linked on my blog.

  2. Shelley Prior says

    April 21, 2009 at 5:48 am

    I decided to forego my original blog (Scarlet Letters – ADD) and start something less weight-y (This n That) as in from ‘bulky’ to ‘fingering’ weight yarn for socks! and you inspired me to do it! Thanks – your link has been added.

  3. diyod says

    April 21, 2009 at 8:48 am

    Perfect timing! I have recently been interested in working on my sock knitting skills, and would love to add some sock knitting books to my library!

    I’ve added a link to your site.

  4. Cassandra Berholtz says

    April 21, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I always wanted to try socks. My daughter thinks they are the neatest things.

  5. MRS.MOMMYY says

    April 21, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    looks great..please include me

  6. Janice says

    April 22, 2009 at 9:13 am

    I don’t have a blog or website, but I do have a weekly knitting group that I would just love to share this great book with!

  7. Mariam Marhoon says

    April 22, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I have linked you to mu twitter page ..

  8. Emilie S says

    April 22, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I was just telling someone yesterday that I wanted to learn to knit socks! thanks for the chance 🙂

    emvark at gmail dot com

  9. Rabid says

    April 23, 2009 at 5:42 am

    ! I’ve been dying to learn to knit socks. Consider me entered!

    I linked here: http://rabidcrafter.blogspot.com/2009/04/busy-and-loving-it.html

    Thanks for running this contest.

  10. Heidi R. says

    April 27, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Would love to win this book. Will try to link. Haven’t done it before!

  11. ChristineB says

    November 27, 2009 at 7:15 am

    I just taught myself to knit and would love to try socks.

    I just finished reading Debbie Macomber’s book “A Good Yarn” where the characters are learning to knit socks.

Have you read?

Coffee Cozy Knitting Patterns

During the summer (which is what it is where I am writing from) I like to share patterns for things that you can knit and use even when it’s warm out. And sometimes they are things you can use when it’s cold, too, like this collection of coffee cup cozies. Because hot coffee is a must almost any time of year. 

This simple pattern form Darling Jadore is a great one for beginners and could be a good first knitting in the round project. It uses worsted weight yarn and includes video tutorials if you need extra help. 

If you want a perfectly plain cozy that you can jazz up with your own designs, check out the Base Doodle Cup Cozy from Jamie Lomax. This free pattern on Ravelry comes in two sizes (short and long) and is meant to be used with her doodle charts to make it your own. You could also keep it plain, add stripes or design your own motifs to stitch on it. 

Most coffee cozy patterns that I see are just sleeves meant to go over travel mugs, but what if your mug has a handle? This pattern from Stacey’s Knit Wits has an I-cord loop and button so you can use it on a mug with a handle or a travel cup. It uses DK weight yarn.

Coffee cozies are a fun way to play with stitch patterns and learn new techniques. If you’ve never knit cables before, this cozy from Purple Wool Co. would be a great first cable project, as it features simple braided cables all the way around. It uses worsted weight yarn and is worked in the round. 

Try double knitting to make an extra-insulating coffee cozy with this pattern from Tracy Leming. It includes little color changes so you can get the concept of how double knitting works on a small scale. It also can include a little pocket for a tea bag if you want. This one uses worsted weight yarn and is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Or try stranded knitting with the Love in the Air cozy from Danielle Thuen. It features hearts of different sizes and is worked in sock yarn. You’ll need to make sure those floats are nice and loose so it will stretch to hug your cup. You can find this pattern on Ravelry. 

They’re also a fun way to add a bit of flair to an otherwise plain cup. KnitnKaboodle Designs has this lovely leaf-shaped cozy pattern, which you could use for hot or cold beverages by changing up the fiber you choose (that’s pretty much always true). It is made in pieces that are stitched together and can be worked in a single color or choose different colors for each leaf.

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