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Giveaway: Cozy Knits

September 21, 2015 by Sarah White

cozy knits giveaway

 

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!

Next Pattern:

  • Windfall: Bulky Knits For Cozy Days
  • Interlude: Cozy Indoor Knits
  • Review: Cozy Knits
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Comments

  1. JuliaK says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:09 am

    A light lacy shawl.

  2. Jewel McCulloch says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Right now I am knitting Child’s Reindeer Cardigan and Hat for my Grand son For christmas.

  3. Maureen says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Right now I am making a throw and I also have for myself a wrap.

  4. Catherine says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Working on a baby bolero. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

  5. Alisha S says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Sweater for my husband & a cabled cape for me (both of them are firsts for me).

  6. Karen Dewillers says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:13 am

    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. amchart says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:17 am

    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. Margay says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:25 am

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

  9. Martha Donley says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:29 am

    On my needles, Socks, a hoodie for my granddaughter and a pair of fingerless mitts

  10. Monica says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:31 am

    A couple of berets to remind me of Paris.

  11. Jennifer says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:36 am

    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.

  12. Michele T says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Im working on an infinity scarf.

  13. Susan Samuel says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:37 am

    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.

  14. Judy mills says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I’d love to win this! I have a hat for my grand daughter on my needles

  15. Heidi Kirsch says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:40 am

    I’m reworking a baby bonnet and blanket that didn’t work out as well as they did in my head.

  16. Heather Morrison-Mikolajczak says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I’m working on Christmas blankets for all five of my kiddos. O.O

  17. Susan Spiers says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:48 am

    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!

  18. Sue Flanagan says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I am knitting slippers right now and there is always a pair of mittens on needles.

  19. joyce says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    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.

  20. Monica VandeWerken says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Making a scarf for my Granddaughter.

  21. Brenda Ackerman says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Right now I am not doing a project with yarn, I am working on a charity quilt and an embroidery project for a Christmas gift. brend_ack@yahoo.com

  22. Karey says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    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!

  23. scapela says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    currently making a cowl out of bulky hand woven yarn

  24. Margie G. says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I currently have a big ‘ol shawl on my needles…perfect for Fall evenings on the deck.

  25. marjolein says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I’m working on a sweater for myself.

  26. Tara says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Just a beginner! I would love to win!

  27. jan metivier says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I am knitting a rectangular shawl
    Just gifted my dr with a triangle shawl that she loved

  28. Sue Miller says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    I only have socks on my needles right now.

  29. Sandy DeGrave says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Currently working in a scarf with hat and fingerless gloves to match.

  30. boblosan says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    An Irish cabled sweater for my sister for Christmas.

  31. Cyndy Knapp says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I have a child’s vest on the needles right now. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

  32. annehaun says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    A baby sweater for my new little grand daughter.

  33. Okszana Fekete says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    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

  34. Jeane Howell says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    A scarf for my church to give to homeless men this winter is on my needles.

  35. Peggy R says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    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!!

  36. frugaldoodlebug says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Another KAL dishcloth. I’m willing to get daring though!

  37. Ofelia says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    A scarf for the winter.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

  38. Mary Mac says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Pumpkin hat for my grand daugnter.

  39. Cindy S says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    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!

  40. cwknitnut says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    I’m working on knitting cowls & crocheting bedspreads.

  41. Louisa Neveau says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I have a shawl on one set of needles and fingerless gloves on another!

  42. yolanda v says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    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.

  43. hilary adams says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    Currently working on a cable hoodie for 2 year old

  44. Kim says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Two sweaters and a pair of mittens!

  45. Lee says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Slippers (one) is on my needles!

  46. Jane S. says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    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! 🙂

  47. Megan says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    A lacy vest and some scarves!

  48. Donna Reed says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    A baby blanket and a cowl

  49. Pat says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    I’ve been making lots, and lots of caps in bulky yarn to use as Christmas gifts.

  50. yarnaddicted says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I’m working on a bedspread currently, thanks for the chance to win this lovely book!
    Kim Reid

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For generations, Joann has been honored to be part of your creativity: your quilts, costumes, school projects, and handmade moments of love. It has been our joy to serve markers and dreamers across the country.

We’re stitching up something new behind the scenes and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Stay tuned for exciting news about the future of Joann.

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In the end the winning bidder was GA Group, but the result was the same: all stores were to be closed by the end of May if not sooner.

Once store closure sales started the company quickly stopped selling on its website, and now all that remains is this jpeg image hinting at new ventures.

I’m sure there will be a tone of speculation in the coming days and weeks (or as long as it takes for them to announce the meaning of the message) as to what sorts of plans Joann could be cooking up.

My theory based on nothing but my gut is that they will transition to an online only storefront, probably with much reduced inventory, sort of like Herrschners (which had previously announced that it will be carrying Big Twist yarn, the beloved private label yarn brand sold at Joann). I also think they will use whatever retail sales they do to support CreativeBug, the digital learning platform that Joann purchased in 2017. That could mean producing kits for projects that already have classes, or developing classes based on products they want to sell, or both.

As of this writing the CreativeBug website seems to still be functional and there’s a full slate of new classes planned for June. I’ve got my eye on both the Joann website and the Joann restructuring website and will let you know as soon as I see changes.

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