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Giveaway: Laurel Hill Needles

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laurel hill needles giveawayNot too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, light and lovely to use.

These particular needles are made out of coconut palm wood and are available in sizes 9, 10, 11 and 13 (5.5, 6, 8 and 9 mm). I really liked using them even though I use circular knitting needles for most purposes.

This week I’m giving away a set of all four sizes of these needles to one reader. This week we’re doing a Rafflecopter contest so you can earn extra chances to win by visiting Facebook if you want. The contest runs through Monday, Dec. 7 at 12 a.m. Eastern.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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  1. I love bamboo knitting needles. I have not tried Lauren Hill needles. I so far like Crystal Palace bamboo but would love to try the Lauren Hill.

  7. I would love to find these needles under the tree come Christmas morning. Please enter me in the giveaway.

  8. I’ve never tried wooden needles and these look fabulous…would love to try them…thanks so much for the chance to win!

  10. I love bamboo needles! Thank you for this opportunity and may this holiday season bring you joy and peace!!!!!

  11. My favorite needles are the Knitpicks interchangeable needles. I love the points on these needles. I have the complete set of the harmonies and options. I also have most of the tips in the Caespians and Sunstruck. I would say my favorite tips to use are the Harmonies (rainbows). I like the finish on the wood.

  12. many needles look so pretty but I just have dollar store ones and old aluminum ones from my elders who have passed and some thrift sales…i love the dpns, they remind me of my elders and sitting next to them hearing the clicking when I was child. Bamboo are light weight but I’ve broken too, I knit tight as I am still a newbee knitter. Ive seen addi turbos and chicgoo (i think is the name) circulars that look like dream needles They are all too nice to pick a fav..lol

  15. Some of my projects seem to go better with straight needles. I would love to have this set to finish the afghan squares I have started!!

  16. My favorite needles are based on the project I’m doing. I love my Hiya Hiya Sharps for socks. I like my Knitter’s Pride Specials for hats. My KnitPicks for garments. I love them all.

  18. I’ve only just started knitting so I’m using some old aluminum needles from my grandma. I’ve love to try these!

  20. I’ve never tried these knitting needle and would absolutely love to! I would love to add to my needle collection!

  27. I have many sets of knitpicks needles. They are my go-to needles. I would really like to broaden my horizons with some other brands.

  28. Those look like wonderful needles and I would be thrilled to add them to my knitting tools and maybe make them my favorites!

  31. I have a set of bamboo Addi Clicks that I love, also a circular pair of Signatures that are awesome.

  32. I don’t really have a favorite needle. I like to use a variety. Sometimes it’s just a matter of what I have in the size I need for the pattern.

  37. I’m not too crazy about bamboo needles; they’re not slick enough. But these needles look interesting! So far, I’m still a fan of aluminum!

  40. i am new to knitting… i would love these beautiful needles to learn on. i have only used aluminum needles; so i guess those are my favorite until i use these…

  44. I am a beginner knitter so the only needles I have used are the ones you can buy in large supermarkets. I would love to try a better quality set. Thanks for the chance to win.

  50. My favorite needles are bamboo., but I’m not happy with the way they wear down their points., would love to try Laurel Hill needles!

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Knit Vests to Help Transition to Warmer Weather

Last year I cleaned out my closet and realized that I had about 24 handknit sweaters. This knowledge hasn’t completely stopped me from knitting more sweaters, but it did get me thinking about places in my wardrobe where I might actually need more knit things, and one thing I noticed a lack of was knit vests.

I have a couple of them and I love them for layering when it starts to get a little warmer, like when it’s cool in the morning but hot in the afternoon, or cold in a building but warmer outside. I’ve already knit myself one new vest this year, and with these patterns I’m pretty sure I’ll be making more.

This chunky vest pattern from Daisy and Peace on Etsy is sort of the quintessential vest you think of when you think of knit vests, with a scoop neck and ribbed edges. It uses bulky yarn and is great for beginners since it is worked flat. There are six sizes available.

The Knit Purl Girl has another pretty take on the basic knit vest, this time with a higher, double folded neckline. The Semper Slipover is worked with a mohair blend and a wool yarn held together to make a DK weight gauge. The tops of each side are worked separately, then joined for working in the round.

Minimi Knit Design has another great take on a classic vest, this time with a v-neck. It’s worked in the round from the top down using worsted weight yarn. Sizing ranges from 30 to 66 inches/76 to 168 cm actual bust measurement.

One thing about all the vests I have right now is that they are pullovers, but this version with buttons is pretty cure, too. It’s from MMadisonMarie on Etsy, and it uses fuzzy, chunky yarn and has an oversized fir with a V-neck and button closure. It’s worked flat and comes in three sizes.

Or you could make this cute vest with an I-cord tie, from Nicoline Sofie Knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with all the pieces separate, then joining and working the whole piece back and forth in rows. It has I-cord edging, comes in six sizes, and calls for a combo of alpaca and a glittery yarn.

Svetlana Volkov’s Nola Slipover is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together to get a bulky gauge. It has a high neck and roomy armholes, with a slightly cropped body. It’s available in eight sizes and you can get a copy on Ravelry.

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