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Giveaway: Cozy Knits

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Congratulations to Jane S!

Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere this week, and we can already feel it coming where I live. The days are still pretty warm, but cool evenings and mornings remind us of what’s to come.

It’s prime knitting season, too, if you’re looking to keep warm when the weather turns cold, so I thought it would be appropriate to give away a copy of Cozy Knits by Tanis Gray. This book includes 50 quick and easy projects from a range of knitwear designers using Cascade Pacific and Pacific Chunky yarns.

There are hats, mittens, cowls and scarves, sweaters, shawls, shrugs and gift ideas all included in this collection (see the full roundup on Ravelry).

There are a lot of ideas here and something you’re sure to like, to knit for yourself or to get started on gift knitting for the holidays.

If you’d like a chance to win a copy, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, September 28. Why don’t you tell me what’s on your needles right now? As I write this I’m sort of between projects, with a bulky shawl blocking on the floor and about to cast on a hat for my daughter.

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

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  2. I just finished a scarf for my daughter for Christmas. I’m currently working on a sweater for my son in law for Christmas, a cowl for my friend (out of possum!), and a top for me. I recently started knitting after having to give up most of what I enjoy. I have triple vision and finally found something I enjoy that I can actually do! Is love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

  4. As always, I have a pair of socks on my brand new square fixed circular needs. I’m knitting them two at a time magic loop. The yarn is Berroco self patterning so there won’t be any fancy stitching because the sock will be beautiful without it!

  5. I have a Fair Isle sweater, a cable afghan, several sweaters, etc…! I get bored and have to start something new, but I love knitting and would love to win this giveaway!!

  7. I have just finished another child’s cardigan and am about to start a baby jacket. I also knit mitts for charity when I am between garments.

  9. I have two cardigans on the needles, one plain and one lace. Also thinking about casting on some more socks as a girl can never have too many socks!

  10. Would love a copy of Cozy Knits!! I am currently making a baby sweater and putting the finishing touches on a sweater for myself.

  11. Right now I need to finish two sweaters that I no longer really care for, but instead I’ve been working on hats. They’re so much easier to work with in this hot weather we’re still having.

  18. I’m making a baby hat in the father’s fraternity colors–burgundy and gold. Not what I’m used to be for baby projects!

Have you read?

A Knit Vest to Get You Ready for Summer

I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.

To introduce you to the joys of summer garment knitting, I offer the Tied Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

This easy project is great to make and wear throughout the year but it’s especially good for summer. It’s worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, mostly in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch edging. The I-cord ties are worked directly onto the garment so you don’t have to sew them on.

The project uses worsted weight yarn, and calls for a blend of cotton and hemp that’s great for warm weather.

There are eight size options, ranging from a finished chest measurement of 35 to 62.5 inches, or 89 to 159 cm. That makes it sound like it should be worn with at least a few inches of positive ease, but the pattern doesn’t specify.

The ties at the front give it a casual look and make it great to wear over a tank top or T-shirt when the weather is warm.

I also think this one would be good to knit in wool or a warmer fiber, too, to make a version you could wear more comfortably in the winter months, too. Though of course you could layer the summer version over a long-sleeved shirt and wear it throughout the year, too.

The tied vest is a free pattern available from Lion Brand. You can also purchase a kit that includes the yarn and optional needles and stitch markers if you need them.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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