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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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  1. It intrigues me as I have not tried it before. It looks like a challenge to me that I would love to try and create some beautiful items.

  2. I am one of those people to hate to purl! I don’t know why, except that it just feels unnatural, so I love to knit in the round. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

  7. Sewing up is the bit I like least therefore these patterns would be ideal for me! Thank you for the giveaway chance

  11. Making a seamless project saves so much time and makes such a nice end product. Thank you!

  12. Knitting in the round? Sounds good to me–although I’ve yet to make a Mother Bear in the round, it is the ONLY way to knit socks or cowls IMHO!

    from sunny and bright and possibly (fingers crossed) lucky in VT,
    the Vermonster

  14. I like circular knitting because there are no seams and I have sensitive skin.
    I use circular needles even when I’m doing flat knitting because they are more comfortable to use.

  15. I love circular knitting, partly because no seams, but also the cord supports the weight of the fabric, which is less strain on my wrists. I often use circular needles for flat projects for this reason.

  16. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Knitting in the round is somuch easier for this new knitter. I’d love to own and learn from this book.
    Thank you.

  17. I would love to receive that book. I have knitted in the round before and absolutely love it.

  19. Being left handed and having arthritis I find purling a real pain! HA HA. Love knitting in the round! Thanks for the drawing. Love your info.

  20. I have no experience knitting in the round but this article makes it seem so much easier so I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for the many give always. They are such a treat!!!!

  21. I have not done knitting this way, but it would be wonderful to learn. Thanks for the chance!

  22. I love to do circular knitting because it is easier to stop in the middle of a row and set your knitting down without so much worry about the stitches falling off the needles. Also, it is less weight on your hands when you are doing a big project.

  23. I love being able to do something continuously and not back and forth. I love making things that are seamless and since hats are my favorite things to make, it works out well.

  24. I haven’t knitted in the round since I was in school & even then I only managed 1 sock! I’ve only recently started knitting again & I’d love to give it another go!

  25. I love the seamless look of circular knitting. I’ve made cowls would love to make some of the more challenging patterns in this book. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  26. I like circular knitting, especially for fair isle. And I hate sewing. Seams do have a place with some garments, providing structure, but I avoid them as much as possible.
    I’d love to win a new book… I’m stash busting this year and am accumulating books and patterns to consume yarn.

  28. I just started knitting this year; after learning circular knitting, i prefer it. i want to knot those mitts on the cover.

  29. I definitely prefer knitting in the round, and only ever use my circular needles, even when I have to work flat! I would definitely put this book to good use! ????

  36. I love to knit in the round! Especially because of how easy it is to follow patterns when you only have to knit on the right side! I’m addicted, and would love to win! Thanks for this giveaway!

  38. I love circular knitting as I hate seaming garments. I have a pile waiting for me but I really have to be in the mood to tackle them!

  39. I love to try circular knitting. I wonder how to make any of this thing that seems don’t have any start or end point, because it is circular.

  40. New knitter here, I would love this book! Circular needles are so easy to use, I love them!

  42. This looks like a lovely book. I don’t care for seaming (to say the least), so having a selection of seamless patterns would be wonderful.

  44. Since my earliest crochet days I’ve always hated seaming, and the way it looked (when I did it at least). This prejudice carried over into knitting, and I’ve never seamed two pieces of knitting yet
    Someday I will break down and learn matress stitch, but until then Knitting In The Round is just the way I roll, baby! KittenWhiplash on Ravelry thanks you for another great giveaway.

  45. I really do not like sewing my knits together, I love knitting on circular needles as that usually means no sewing

  49. I love circular knitting because I hate to purl. I also love using the magic loop method.

Have you read?

Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]