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Giveaway: Color Knitting with Confidence

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color-knitting-with-confidenceLast week I told you about the newish book Color Knitting with Confidence, which is a fun book for knitters who are new to the techniques of knitting stripes, slip stitch knitting, stranded knitting, intarsia and double knitting.

It has some really cute projects and would be great for a knitter looking to build some skills on easy accessories.

This week I’m giving away my copy.

For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, February 1 (man, that doesn’t seem possible already!). Why don’t you tell me which style of colorwork is your favorite, and/or which one you would most like to learn.

Thanks for commenting, visiting and sharing, and good luck!

Comments

  3. I have avoided Fair Isle and Intarsia knitting projects because I believe the concentration needed for each stitch is more than this old lady can accomplish. Who knows…perhaps this book is just what I need. Thank you for the giveaway

  4. Your give-aways are terrific. I’d love to improve my self-taught skills in color knitting. There must be a better way to do it. Thanks for the opportunity.

  5. My granddaughters and I are learning to knit. Your book would be just “purr fect ” for us. Thank you for sharing.

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Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns

While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these cute backpack knitting patterns and stitch one up for your next project. 

I couldn’t resist sharing this adorable bunny backpack (you can also make it without the ears) that is made on a circular knitting machine. This pattern is from Orange Olive Road and you can use a 46 or 48 needle machine for the bag but will also need a 22 needle machine if you opt for the bunny version. 

If you prefer knitting by hand, check out the bucket bag pattern from WoolFans Knitting. This one calls for super bulky yarn in two or three colors (you could make it all in one color, too, if you’d rather) and it looks like the base is knit flat and then the sides are worked in the round. 

You know I love a stashbuster, and that’s what you get with the Whidbey Bag from Wool and Pine Designs. This one calls for DK weight yarn for the body of the bag, which is actually worked in a single color from the top down. The colorful bits are woven in after the knitting is done, allowing you to use up all sorts of odd balls quickly. 

Adding hardware to a knit bag makes it look that much more interesting, and the combination of leather accents and a sari silk yarn makes Le Backpack from Vanrey Knits a lot of fun. This pattern is on Ravelry and uses a super bulky yarn and seed stitch for a ton of texture. 

Mama in a Stitch has a great free pattern for a little backpack with a flap closure. This one is worked in worsted weight cotton yarn with two strands held together for extra stability. It starts with a flat base with the body worked in the round and a knit flap and I-cord straps.