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Giveaway: Once Upon a Knit

December 8, 2014 by Sarah White

once upon a knit

Congratulations to Cindy S!

I was cleaning up my office over the weekend and I found a bunch more stuff to give away, lucky you!

This week we’re going to do Once Upon a Knit by Genevieve Miller. This fun book includes 28 projects inspired by fairy tales. You’ll find everything from a Cinderella poll play set complete with pumpkin carriage bag to socks covered with spooky trees and a full moon.

There’s a red riding hood and coordinating basket, a lacy shrug fit for Maleficent, an infinity scarf that looks like Rumpelstiltskin’s straw-spun gold, mitts for bookish Belle and a cardigan fit for Prince Charming.

It’s a cute collection with items for girls, men and women, as well as some home accessories.

Want a chance to win a copy? Leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, December 14. Why don’t you tell me about your favorite fairy tale? I don’t know if I have one, but my daughter’s favorite right now is probably Cinderella.

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

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Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I had a record of the Rumplestiskin story when I was a kid so I guess I’ll go with that. : )
    wahoomerryf on Ravelry

  2. Lorinda says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I love all the Grimm’s fairy tales but my favorite fairy tale has to be Billy Goats Gruff. I would read to my little sister before we went to bed and would change my voice to be “gruff”. We would laugh and laugh! Then my mom would come in and tell us we were done for the night since we were having too much fun.

  3. Andrea B says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Snow White and Rose Red – the original Grimm before Disney got his hands on it.

  4. Becky PS says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    What a neat book. Thanks for the chance to win. I AM Cinderella so it’s my favorite.

  5. Vicki Seals says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I don’t think I have a favorite, l like them all. I really like Once upon a time and Grimm right now too. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

  6. Adrienne Forsyth says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Hello! I would love to win this one as I have been looking at it at my favourite book store. Favourite fairy tale – probably The Ugly Duckling. Don’t know why.

  7. Elaine Williams says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:06 am

    What, a knitting book I do not have???? How can it be you ask…..think I could make it into a fairy tail, but nothing as good as the three little pigs as told to me by my grandmother that I called “Grammie”. Gosh I loved her and still miss her even tho I. Have been a grandmother for a few years..thank you and enjoy the holidays..Elaine

  8. Gail F says

    December 10, 2014 at 8:38 am

    My favorite is Snow White.

  9. Ronnie G says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

    definitely Cinderella!

  10. geri actor says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Really felt empatico with the ugly duckling…

  11. Judy Cornell says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    This looks like a great book. I don’t really have a favorite fairy tale,I did love Dr Suess.

  12. Jaime @ Everyday Art says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    What a fun book! I am currently reading The Wizard of Oz with my girls, so I feel like it is my current favorite fairy tale!

  13. Deborah Hale says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:35 am

    My favorite tale is Sleeping Beauty – probably because of the music associated with it (I was a classically-trained flutist)!

  14. Darla says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Little Red Riding Hood is my favorite, this knit project is perfect. I have two granddaughters to read to and knit for.

    Darla

  15. Rose Scott says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Such a delightful giveaway. My favorite would have to be Little Red Riding Hood.

  16. Patricia Casper says

    December 11, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Happy feet is my favorite because of the message it conveys. The nutcracker ballet is my all time favorite at Christmas. The Happy Knitter

  17. Karen @ Crafty Commons says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I’m not sure what would be my favorite. I really like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White.

  18. Rita says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I grew upon the fairy tales. I read them to my children every night and do not have the chance to read to my two young granddaughters as they live 13 hours away from their “Grabu ” . I would love to knit them some fairy tale capes etc. from across the miles to feel the love knitted in every stitch! Bella loves the sweaters I knit for her now , so I know the “Once Upon a Time” knits would rock her little world! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy to thrill the girls!

  19. Christine B. says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I actually teach creative writing through Fairy Tales to elementary school after school students – this would give me the perfect fashion statement! My favorite? Probably the Three Little Pigs because the kids LOVE the huffing and puffing!

  20. Tina Mikhael says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Cinderella ultimately my favorite. My favorite movies are based on ‘Cinderella’; ‘Ever After’ with Drew Barrymore, “Enchanted” with Amy Adams, ‘Ella Enchanted” with Anne Hathaway, ‘a Cinderella Story’ with Hillary Duff, ‘If the Shoe Fits”, “Cinderella”, etc. However with regards to knitting, “Little Red Riding Hood” tops the lists with all the glorious possiblities for knitting rep capes and their allure!

  21. Marilyn says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Oh, “The Princess and the Pea” for me! The thought of all those mattresses makes me smile.

  22. Thames Seabrooke says

    December 13, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I think my favorite is still the goose girl. I really like Belle too. I guess is cause I am good with beasts myself! I’ve been looking for something to make for my own Prince Charming, and I also have two little princesses (my grand-daughters) I make stuff for all the time. This book would really be a handy tool for me!

  23. Marlys Leder says

    December 13, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Probably “Chicken Little” & “Cinderella”…but it’s been so looong!!! 😉
    Currently I really enjoy the “Once Upon A Time” series.

  24. Diana T. says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Little Red Riding Hood… the original version where things don’t end well because the story was used as a cautionary tale.

  25. Patrice says

    December 14, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    my favorite fairy tale is Snow White.

  26. Martha Donley says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    I know it is a sad story, but I have always had a special place in my heart for the Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson

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Pet Beds to Knit

I have two cats, and I have always wanted to make them some kind of cat bed. But I also feel like they would completely ignore it, so I would be better off spending my knitting time on someone who I know will appreciate it (me). If you want to give it a try, though, here are some cute pet beds to knit for cats, small dogs, and maybe even some bigger dogs. 

My favorite of the ones I came across in writing this post is the Capiti knit cave that looks like a cat. This one is from Ursule Knits, and from the pattern description it sounds like it is lightly felted by hand to make it stand up, so you need to use wool to make it. It calls for DK weight but I’m sure worsted would work, too. 

The Maya Cat Cave is another cute cave-like project. Designed by Lavi V and using super bulky yarn, it’s like a purpose-made sack for your kitty to hang out in. It uses a metal ring (like you might use to make a dreamcatcher) to make the opening sturdy. You can find this one on Ravelry.

If you don’t want to be quite as literal as a cave, this pet bed nest from Monique Rae is another good choice. This one is flat on the bottom with short sides. It uses two strands of worsted weight yarn held together and comes in six sizes for a range of cats and dogs to be cozy in.

This circular cat bed knitting pattern from Ginger Purl is cute and easy to knit if you’re familiar with knitting flat circle. This one is striped, which is a great reminder that cats don’t care what color their bed is, so you might as well use leftover yarn on it. 

I am a little skeptical that this pet bed that’s made with roving and arm knitting will look as good once an animal has seen it, but it is a cute and quick project (and you could just use it as a basket that kitty is allowed to get in rather than a dedicated space). The pattern is from Wools by Nicky and includes a video tutorial if you’re new to arm knitting.

If you’d rather knit a blanket for the dog or cat in your life, check out the Ziggy Zag Pet Blanket by Paws and Purls Knits. This pretty reversible blanket comes in five sizes for various pets, and if you make it in washable yarn it’s the perfect thing for your furry friend to cuddle with. 

Or if you have a pet who will submit to a hood, I love this hooded pet blanket from Yarnspirations. Using Bernat Blanket yarn, it’s super cozy (and bright!) and pretty easy to knit as it’s all worked in one piece. The pattern only has one size but it’s just a rectangle with a hood so you could probably adjust it pretty easily for the size of your pet. 

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