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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?

What’s Next for Joann?

Now that all the Joann stores have closed, a mysterious message has appeared on the company’s website:

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.

To quickly recap, Joann filed for bankruptcy in January for the second time in less than a year. In February, in the hope of making the company more attractive to potential buyers, it petitioned the court for permission to close about 500 of its 800 stores. The company was put up for auction, with Gordon Brothers set to buy the company, sell its assets and close all the stores if no other buyer materialized.

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.

In the meantime, I’d love to hear your speculation as to what the next chapter might be for Joann.

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