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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. craftilady says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    I am making an afghan for my daughter and also have a baby blanket

  2. Barbara Roberts says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    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.

  3. Helen King says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I am trying to finish weaving in ends and sewing together 12 blocks for a throw.

  4. Jessie says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    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. Chantel Lee says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    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!!

  6. craftyone says

    September 22, 2015 at 1:43 am

    i’m knitting swatches now since i’m learning to brioche knit

  7. Liz says

    September 22, 2015 at 1:54 am

    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.

  8. MelodyJ says

    September 22, 2015 at 3:31 am

    Right now I’m crocheting a bracelet. My next knit project is going to be a cable scarf.

  9. lindarumsey says

    September 22, 2015 at 5:39 am

    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. Judy Aiken says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:02 am

    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. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    September 22, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    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.

  12. Denyalle says

    September 22, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Working on a baby blanket for a friend, and a Christmas stocking for the family.

  13. Sandy says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I am knitting a minion hat for my grandsons Halloween costume.

  14. Sandy says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I’m knitting a minion hat for my grandson’s Halloween costume.

  15. Carmen N says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    I’m working on a pillow set of my own design. Hoping to finish by the end of the month

  16. char venesky says

    September 27, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    just in time for the deadline. looks quite interesting.

  17. Charlotte says

    September 27, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    I finished Seahawks fingerless last night, so today working some more on an afghan.

  18. Ally says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    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!

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Have you read?

Practice Colorwork on a Cute Knit Bunny

Sometimes I feel like knitters get intimidated to try new things because they think they need to start with a big project. Your first time working in the round doesn’t need to be a sock, and your first colorwork doesn’t need to be a sweater, for example. You can find little projects that use the skills you want to learn to build your confidence before you move on to something that requires more time commitment.

This adorable knit bunny, for example.

The colorwork bunny from Knit Picks was designed by Amy Munson and is a kind of bowling pin shaped bunny complete with a knit hat, contrasting inner ears and a little stranded colorwork on its body. Note that the ears are attached the the hat not the bunny, but you could stitch them to the bunny if you’d rather.

It’s worked from the bottom up and also has a tiny pompom tail you can’t see in the picture but it’s a really cute touch. There are a variety of little fair isle patterns to choose from to make the best bunny for you.

The bunny comes out about 8 inches tall (or just over 20 cm) and use several colors to complete the colorwork, depending on the design you choose.

You can purchase the pattern by itself from Knit Picks, or make a kit that includes sport weight yarn in all the colors you need for your creation. There are gray and brown options for the main body of the bunny, but of course if you’re using your own yarn you can make it whatever color you like.

Once you’ve tried colorwork (maybe also working in the round and shaping if those are skills you haven’t used before) in a little project like this you’ll be ready to take on something bigger in no time.

Check out the pattern on Knit Picks.

[Photo: Knit Picks]

 

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