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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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  6. Hats for my grandchildren, an owl hat, a minion hat, a cyclops hat and a kitty hat. Also hope to start a jacket/cardigan for myself with Lion Boucle yarn I got years ago from Yankee Dollar store.

  7. Way too many things are on my needles! And I just cast on something new over the weekend — a dress for my 3 yo.

  8. Right now, I’m making new covers for some throw pillows, then I’m going to be looking for projects for Christmas gifts.

  11. i would love to get this book! I am new to knitting and have a dream about knitting a sweater one day. currently i am knitting dish cloths. i have a bunch of different patterns i would like to try but first i am starting with the classic knit stitch.

  13. A jumper with some cables for the coming winter as I am sure it is going to be a bad one as we had no summer to speak of.

  17. I am working on a hooded sweater with kangaroo front pocket for my nephew who is almost two! Am going to put a contrasting monogram on the front-almost done!

  19. I have several things on my needles now, including an afghan, shawl, toddler hat, leaves for roses, and a dishcloth. I usually have several projects going at once.

  22. Right now I’m working on a few hats for my Dad. He loves the hats I knit for him because they are nice and warm for winter!

  33. What a lovely book! I already see myself knitting something cute from the patterns described in the book! My first thing to knit would be a pair of warm mittens.
    Love your web-site and creative ideas.
    Cheers,
    Okszana

  35. I currently have a shawl on my needles, that’s about half done. It’s currently an extra appendage, and I sneak in a few stitches wherever I can, so I can finish it. I also have the last square to an afghan on another set of double-points, that I’d like to finish, because I’m tired of looking at it!! It still needs to be put together, and then I’ll have to put the edging on. The book that you’re giving away will give me plenty of fresh ideas for the Fall and Winter. We’ve already been getting hit with lows in the 40’s up here. so a book like that could be very useful about now!! Thank you for the terrific and helpful giveaway!!

  39. I’m knitting socks for hubby for Father’s Day … maybe by NEXT Father’s day, lol! I’m also knitting him a pillow — got the front half done!

  42. Hi Sarah..
    I have a wrap in my needles….
    Also a hook into a scarf, and I’m waiting
    for a KAL to begin.
    Mmmm….cozy knits.

  46. Right now I have a pair of socks and a shawl in the making. Thanks for the chance to win this book, it looks like a really good one! 🙂

Have you read?

Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets

Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four. 

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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