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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?

Christmas Sock Knitting Patterns

Why should the fireplace get all the fun? Instead of knitting stockings this year, why not whip up a pair of Christmas themed socks? These Christmas sock knitting patterns are lots of fun to make and you can wear them to holiday gatherings for years to come.

For our friends in the southern part of the world, there are the Christmas in July socks from the Kiwi Lodge – Kylie (Ravelry link). These shorty socks are covered in Christmas trees and have bright pink heels and toes for a tropical feel. There’s also an option to make a longer sock if you celebrate somewhere it’s colder.

Twin Stitches Designs (Ravelry) has a fun pattern with mix and match colorwork motifs you can use to build your own cozy Christmas socks. From the sample socks I see Christmas puddings, trucks hauling trees, Santa belts, ornaments and a couple of different borders. There may be more patterns included but the listing doesn’t say. Make a pair that matches or use different motifs on each foot for extra holiday cheer.

If you want to stick to Christmas puddings on your holiday socks, check out this cute pattern from Stone Knits. These lovely socks feature a band of puddings around the leg and a bit of holly by the toes.

These vintage holiday light socks from Grey Owl Knits by Sarah are classic looking and lots of fun at the same time. I love this color combination but of course you can make your lights and stripes whatever colors you like or have on hand. They’re worked using stranded knitting.

And if you’d like even more of a mix of patterns for your socks, try Barbara Ceglédi’s Christmas Chaos socks, a free pattern on Ravelry. The pattern includes 25 little motifs you can choose from, ranging from snowflakes and Christmas trees to elf hats, reindeer and hearts. 

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