Congratulations to Duane!
First off, let me say that June was spectacularly crazy for me, but things will be getting better after this week. So if you’ve won a giveaway and haven’t received your prize yet, or you’re wondering why I haven’t picked a winner in a while, please be patient and I promise I will get caught up very soon. Thanks! You all are the best!
One of the last things I did while I was still working at About Knitting was an article all about mini skeins. These little skeins of yarn include a small yardage but are rather irresistible because they often come in great colors or allow you the chance to sample a little yarn you might not be able to afford in larger quantity.
But the trouble with mini skeins is that you might end up wanting to buy a lot of them and not knowing quite what to do with them. They’re lovely as yarn art, of course, but wouldn’t it be better to use them?
That’s where the book Mini Skein Knits comes in (I reviewed it as part of the article linked above). The book has 25 patterns for accessories and home projects (as well as two lovely striped sweaters) that will help you use up leftover yarn or mini skeins (you can see the projects on Ravelry). It’s a fun and colorful book that’s sure to inspire you to use up your little bits, and I’m giving away a copy this week.
If you’d like a chance to win it, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, July 10. I’d love to know if you buy mini skeins or if this is the first you have heard of them. If you do, do you use them?
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!
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Sandi Leonard says
I read something about them a while back. Haven’t seen them yet. Am interested in them and will look up more on them now.
Thanks
Sandi
Jodi says
This looks so cute. I’d love to have this book. Thanks!
Betty Clay says
Thanks for the giveaway. I have not purchased mini skeins, but have a lot of yarn in my stash that I’m thinking of making into mini skeins by weight.
Kim says
I have so many single skeins all over the house! This would be perfect for me!
Sarah Oswald says
This is the first time I’ve heard of them.
Jenna O says
This is the first time I have heard of them! Sounds like a lovely book 🙂
Carmen N says
I’ve resisted buying mini skeins because I wasn’t sure what to do with them – except stripes on hats.
Kim Reid says
I haven’t tried mini skeins yet and would love some ideas for projects!
Helen O'Driscoll says
They look so colourful, they must be fun, will make something fun
Deborah Nelson says
And mini skeins seem so fun because you get to switch colors….I do love experimenting with color!