This book has a strange title for one being given away in the middle of winter, but Lucinda Guy’s First Frost is full of fun projects to get you and yours through the frosty months.
It’s full of patterns inspired by the folk traditions of Scandinavia and the Nordic and Baltic countries and includes socks, gloves and mitts, tops, cushions, scarves, hats, a toy squirrel and a lovely project bag (which is actually one of my favorite projects in the book).
If you’d like a chance to win my copy, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, February 8. For a change why don’t you tell me your favorite thing about winter, since so many of us are complaining about it by now.
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!
Maureen says
I love the look of the snow right after it has fallen. It is so pristine and beautiful
Vicki K says
Living in NC, I love seeing my daffodils poke their heads up through the fall leaves. Sorry, but it’s 60 degrees here today… And I don’t miss shoveling snow!
Karey says
My favorite thing about winter is when snow falls. It looks so peaceful and pretty. As long as I don’t have to drive in it, that is!
Mary Helene says
My favorite thing about winter is making snow people with the grand kids.
Theresa says
My favorite thing about winter is how the freshly fallen snow will glisten like diamonds. Looks so pretty that I won’t even walk in certain places so the view isn’t destroyed by bootprints. I like sled riding too!!
Julie says
Favorite thing about winter…the combination of the steam from hot cocoa, the smell & warmth from a fire, combined with the crisp cool air drawn in with the cocooning texture of blanketing and a project splayed across my lap!
Deb Dodd says
Ground Hogs Day is come and gone, six more weeks of snow to come. New inspiration would be wonderful!
Jennie Knight says
I love sitting in my recliner by the picture window watching the snow fall or the birds in the trees. I sit all warm as I knit or cross stitch.
Amanda says
My favorite thing about winter is the snow. I am still hoping to get some snow; we haven’t had any yet this season. So disappointing! 🙁
Chantel Lee says
My favorite thing about winter is curling up with a good book in front of an electric fire during a blizzard, knowing I won’t have to leave home for a few days!
Amy McGlynn says
My favorite thing about winter is that it KILLS the bugs. I enjoy the pretty sparkle of new snow, the cozy feeling you get when you snuggle under an afghan with hot chocolate and watch the weather outside your warm room and the chance to concentrate on inward things, but the real joy in winter is the lack of the bugs.
yolanda v says
My favorite thing about with is sitting by a roaring fire with yarn and needles and not having to go outside. As I look at the blizzard happening outside my window… 🙂
Cindy Bailey says
My favorite thing about winter is that the days kind of blur together and my nesting instinct goes into overdrive. That’s when I tend to redecorate, knit things for the home, and buy my wool for spring things.
Margay says
My favorite thing about winter is the first snow.
joyce hancock says
My favorite thing about winter is the beauty after a fresh snowfall.
Jeannette Olton says
My favorite thing about winter is how quiet it is early in the morning after a snowfall.
Jeanne says
My favorite thing about winter is boots & lots of knitwear. I’m in northern California so, for the most part, our winters are not extreme. Not much snow so far this year.
cwknitnut says
My favorite thing about winter is that I get to wear the beautiful cowls, scarves and mitts I’ve made! Now I’m working on some sweaters. Since I moved from Georgia to northern Minnesota – I’m going to need them. It was VERY cold last year here, not so much this year though.
Pat morris says
One of the things I love about winter is Snow days off from work. I always cook something special that I usually don’t have time to make and sit and knit every time I take a little brea. Actually doing that today as we woke up to 14″ of snow this morning.
Joanna says
I live in New England, and even though I am not eager to shovel any more snow, I do love winter, especially the sunny, cold days. And I love a winter walk at dusk.
Heather S says
I’d la la LOVE to win, how lovely! 🙂
Michelle says
Oh, goodness, there’s not much I like about winter now that I’m living in the frigid North! The best I can say is that the beginning of winter has some awesome holidays… 🙂
Connie Kline says
I love snuggling up in my chair with a book, a blanket, and a cup of hot tea when it’s really cold and windy out.
Pat Dunn says
My favorite part of winter is getting to wear sweaters.
Dennis R Mullins Sr says
Hi, I love winter when it snows but I live across the river from Cincinnati Oh. this year we have only had 6 inches of snow. It gives me a chance to do some crafting.
Jane S. says
I love the cooler temperatures, not necessarily the snow and ice, but just having it cool enough to wear sweaters and socks without getting all sweaty! 🙂
Judy Cornell says
Snow falling, icicles hanging, and watching the joy of kids having fun.
amchart says
Lots of hot cocoa!
cassews says
OH how wonderful that would be to get the book. I could do so much with it !! Thanks for the chance to enter
Lorinda says
I live in Southern California so my favorite thing about winter is the rain. Just wish we got more of it. It would be nice to have a real thunder storm again too!
Donna H says
Hi Sarah! I actually love winter as long as it’s not too cold 🙂 I like a little brisk cold that allows you to snuggle up under warm (knitted) layers.
This books looks amazing. Thanks for another wonderful giveaway!!
Bradi says
I don’t get snow where I live, but I love the crisp, clean, cold air. It feels good in my lungs!
kim says
My favorite thing about winter is a snow day spent doing crafts with my daughter.
knittingdancer says
Ilike when you wake up to a fresh fallen snow without any tracks in it. It looks so soft and fluffy.
asteride says
I can finally wear all my mohair and alpaca sweaters!
elm says
I LOVE winter. 1st, it isn’t hot & humid summer. Then, sweaters!!! hot beverages, snuggling on the couch… Winter!!!!!!! Yessssssssssss!!
Merry says
I love being warm and cozy inside, knitting with a cat on my lap and a cup of tea while the snow falls. And best ever is a snow day from work, which we got yesterday. Nice.
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Elena Tucker says
Unfortunately we have not had enough winter here in California. But I am a sweatshirt/sweater girl, so I love being able to wear my favorites. And someday soon I will make a sweater 🙂
Kristine says
I love how much fun my boys have in winter. The are definitely true swiss Canadian boys, loving anything to do with snow.
Andrea B says
the quiet a thick blanket of snow brings.
Sue Elling says
I love snow and was sad that in my area we did not get our usual snow fall. Snow, winter, I want to knit, crochet, cook
Carmen N says
I like the snow – especially when I can stay home. What I don’t like is the cold snaps that usually follow.
Traci says
My favorite thing about winter is staying in the house in front of the fire! I am NOT fond of the cold 🙂
lindarumsey says
Winter gives me a great excuse for sitting inside and knitting without feeling guilty!
Brenda J. Moore says
who doesn’t love that diamond glitter that crisp snow gets under a full moon? Love winter and Ontario.
Linda says
My favorite thing about winter is… that it’s COLD!! It doesn’t bother me, if I’m wrapped up (and knitting indoors:). Thanks for the giveaway!
Diana T. says
I never get tired of watching the snow fall… from the comfort of my sofa under my favorite knitted afghan, of course!
Maryanne says
I actually like (I won’t go so far as to say love…) when the temperature dips. That’s when I can wear my hand knits without fear of overheating. So in the winter, I don’t feel guilty about having so many scarves, and hats, and mittens…
Stephanie says
One of my favorite things about winter is how it makes my normally stand-offish cat very cuddly!
thanks for the giveaway!
Rineke Nanlohij-Sturm says
I love to skate on ice <3