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Giveaway: One Piece Knits

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One Piece Knits by Tine Tara.

Andie is the winner.

I’m guessing pretty much every knitter starts out knitting flat, but a lot of knitters never (or at least rarely) look back once they learn how to knit in the round.

Circular knitting is perfect for people who hate to purl, and it’s a great way to make garments, hats and other accessories that don’t require a lot of finishing when you’re done.

Whether you need an overview of the basics or are just looking for some solid seamless patterns, the book One Piece Knits by Tine Tara is a good choice.

The book includes 25 patterns, almost all worked in the round (there’s also a triangular shawl that is, in fact, worked flat, but it’s still one piece). You’ll find sweaters, hats, mitts, bags and more in this collection that has some great classic pieces and some fun, playful stuff too, like the Octopus Cowl, a neck warmer with cascading I-cord “tentacles.”

If you’d like a chance to win a copy of this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, June 27. I’d love to know what you love about circular knitting or, if you haven’t tried it yet, why you’re eager to do so.

I have one copy of the book to give away. Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing!

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Stitch a Simple Sack Hat that Looks Like a Turkey

If your family is the sort to do a turkey trot for Thanksgiving, or even just to take family pictures, you’ll want to get started knitting up some Turkey Sack Hats with this pattern from Underground Crafter. 

The pattern uses super bulky yarn and is rated easy. It’s knit flat but there are a few skills in here around the shaping of the eyes, which includes changing colors, working bobbles and doing a wicked purl 3 together decrease. Twice. 

But that’s all in one row, and the rest of it is pretty simple. The beak is worked separately and sewn on, and the side of the hat is stitched up to make it into a hat. 

What’s great about this one is that it comes in 10 sizes, ranging from newborn to adult large, so you really can make one for everyone in the family. And because it uses super bulky yarn you can knit a bunch pretty quickly if that’s a thing you’d like to do. 

It’s also fun because you could use this base pattern to make different animals or for different holidays. Make it all in orange and stitch on a jack o’lantern face for Halloween, or make a white one that’s a snowman, for example. 

In any style this would also be a fun gag gift for that person in your life who has everything or doesn’t want gifts, or if you do a secret Santa or white elephant gift exchange at work or elsewhere. 

And make sure whether you’re making it a turkey or some other character that you include the pom poms at the top! They’re just so cure and a great way to add a bit more color to the project, and they’re easy to make. (See also: ways to make a pompom with yarn.)

You can grab the free pattern at the Underground Crafter website. 

[Photo: Underground Crafter]