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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!

Comments

  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?

Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.