Congratulations to kajubo!
Several years ago, I was at a local fiber arts festival and I won the fastest knitter contest, and part of my prize was this set of flip books on different knitting technique.
They’re called Flip Knit, made by Annie Modesitt, and I have four of them:
- Combination and Western Knitting
- Combination and Western Purling
- Knit and Purl Increases
- Right and Left Slanting Decreases
They’re literally flip books, which almost look like a video in your hands if you flip them right. And you can actually see a video of one here:
So cool, both for learning and just for having around the house to show to your knitting friends.
This week one person will win these four books.
If you’d like a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, January 24. I’d love to know what style of knitting (picking, throwing, combination, Portuguese, whatever) you do!
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!
Val Pownall says
Oh how brilliant these look! I just ‘knit’ – didn’t know there was any other way to knit.
Helen King says
These books look awesome! I am a thrower but it works well for me.
Maureen says
I am a pick knitter.
Donna says
I am looking into knitting and want to learn how. I would love to make things for my new twin grandchildren!
Betty says
Thank you for the giveaway! I am a “thrower”; and for stranded knitting, I hold both yarns in the right hand.
Jena says
I’m a thrower but would like to learn alternatives; I don’t have problems with my hands now but want to avoid them in the future. Besides, variety is the spice of knitting…
Mary Helene says
I am a THROWER. These books look like so much fun
Michele T says
These books would be awesome to have!!! I am a pick knitter.
Susan Spiers says
I have tried just about every way to knit – I am a thrower – easy for me!
Marci says
Definitely a combination knitter. I would love to own these books!
Debd94 says
These books are brilliant! I knit continental. Thanks for the giveaway.
Deb Kegelmeyer says
I am continental for knit and a thrower for purl and I use both for fair isle knitting.
Beverly Seibenhener says
I would love to win these books. Sounds like a really good way to learn.
Sheila says
Love towin books . thank you for a chance
Katrina ortensie says
I’ve never heard of these!
Nancy Bouhajja says
I haven’t knitted in years, but I want to start again.
Margay says
Right now, I do throwing, but I’m always looking for a better way to knit, so I’d love one of these books to try!
Iryna B. says
I am a picker – Continental style knitter!
joyce says
I am and have always been a thrower, but would like to learn continental.
Dawn Hull says
I have only ever learned to throw, but picking seems like a good idea
Cindy S says
Continental most of the time, but throw for variety or if my fingers start cramping. I’ve tried picking, not as good at that.
Katie says
Once I learned the Continental-style, my knitting has gotten much faster – I like the ability to control the yarn with my non-dominant hand and not feel like I have to drop the needle every time I want to throw a stitch. >^..^<
Judy Cornell says
I am a Continental knitter and am working on building my skills
Fonda Rush says
I don’t know the knitting terms you are throwing out there… These flip books are wonderful. I remember making something like that years ago in school. I have knitted mittens when my daughter was little. I also knitted a hat and sweater. It’s been awhile, but I might get back into it some day!
Karrie says
I really want to learn how to knit 😉
knittingmayhem says
I am a thrower, but believe continental is faster. Maybe I should try learning THAT to get through my stash!!
lindarumsey says
I’m a thrower, but would love to try different methods!
kajubo says
I am a combination knitter I use Portuguese style of knitting and throwing thou I never let go of the needle to throw. I do a lot of charity knitting and sock knitting, there is nothing like a warm pair of wool socks for wearing in the winter. (fine yarn and small needles) I like learning new ways of doing things and would like to try these books. kajubo
joy robinson says
what a great prize – with 4 daughters and one showing a bit of interest I need help like these would give
photogmomma says
I am a picker, but I can knit just about any way
Marisa says
These look so cute and fun!
I’m trying to learn how to knit.
Angelica L says
this is adorable! I actually do loom knitting since im struggling to figure out how to use the needles, ha. Would love to learn!
Theresa says
I am a beginner so all I can do is the basic knit and purl.
Brenda says
I am a beginner knitter. I would love to win these awesome flip books for my Mother!
Kitty Oechler says
I have knitted for 50 years but I am just a basic knitter! Love to have the books for more knowledge.
Judith (from Israel) says
I learnt how to knit, purl, increase and decrease from a how-to-knit book which I bought in the U.S. years ago. The book even taught me how to splice and how to knit cables and braids.
This Caring Heart says
I am self-taught, so I am not sure what my knitting style is. I’d guess American? I only recently learned of Portuguese style and that is supposed to be much faster (I’m slow) and easier on the body and hands/wrists, which I need, so I am hoping to teach myself that this year. It’s a goal for 2016. It takes me far too long to complete one project, so I am hoping that will increase my speed because I want to knit so many things!
kim says
I’m a thrower, I wish I was faster!
sisylyn53 says
I have always wanted to learn to knit and these books would help.
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trishden says
I don’t have a style as I have just made up my mind to learn. Years ago my mother taught me some knitting as a child but I want to learn and make some things and these books look fabulous. Thanks!
Sheila says
I’m a thrower.
Karen H. says
I found about this page after the giveaway, but I have to say that this is an awesome idea of a little book. I had never heard the use of flip books for knitting. I am a thrower.