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Giveaway: Quick Nordic Knits

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Quick Nordic Knits giveaway

Mary is our winner!

When I reviewed this book when it came out back in 2010, I noted that I wasn’t sure the word “quick” should have been used in the name, because while socks, hats and mittens (which are the types of pattern found in Quick Nordic Knits by Ann-Mari Nilsson, the patterns often use small yarn and needles that, combined with colorwork, don’t make for very fast knitting.

That said, the patterns are lovely and will definitely keep you entertained as you knit and warm when you wear the projects you’ve made. There are great traditional speckled patterns, solid-color cable projects, plaid, stripes and traditional colorwork motifs like stars and trees.

There are patterns here for all skill levels, though having a comfort with circular knitting would be helpful.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, March 27. Since we’re in a time of seasonal transition right now, I’d love to know where you are and what the weather is like there today.

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

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Comments

  1. I am in Colorado and the snow from the last two snow storms is finally starting to melt. Thank you for sharing this giveaway. I have loved this knitting style ever since I went to Norway when I was in High School. The outdoor markets were so colorful thanks to all the knitted sweaters and accessories.

  2. The midwest.
    We are a bit cool today (40’s) we are supposed to be warmer tomorrow and then fall back into the 40’s.

  5. Im in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada on the east cost part of the maritime aka atlantic provinces…it is a nor’easter snow storm for us today with expected up to 30 cm of snow……yesterday was -9 and green everywhere,,,lol …today most things closed….due to snow storm, ttmrw calls for +4 and rain…..what a mess but fun and pretty out there.

  6. I’m in New York and after enjoying warm-ish weather for the past few weeks, today is oddly cold and right now, it’s even snowing a little. But it’s Spring and Summer can’t be far behind!! Thank you for this giveaway!

  7. West Wales – had lovely spring weather over the weekend, clear blue skies but didn’t get over about 6 degrees. Today is grey and colder and yet more rain is expected………..

  8. I live in Canada and we are always guaranteed snow and more snow in April where I live!! Our summers are relatively short too, so winter gear is neede early too!! This book would be perfect, thanks!!

  9. I am in coastal RI. Overnight we received about 4 inches of heavy wet snow. Today the sun is coming out and the thermometer is rising. I would love to win this pattern book of Quick Nordic Knts. Thank you for running this giveaway.

  10. I live in North Florida so weather not bad, just a cool breezy 55 degrees. Thank goodness no snow.

  11. I am in Illinois and it is 43 degrees right now. Kind of chilly but at least it is not in the 30’s or lower. I love the look of Nordic knitting.

  13. I am in Montana outside the gates to Glacier Park and although the winters can be fairly harsh, we have had a very mild one this year. Today will be in the 40’s. These are the most gorgeous patterns I have seen and those colors are so bright and cheerful. Thanks for the give away! Wonderful act of kindness!!!!!!!!!

  14. I love the look of Nordic knits, but have never attempted to try it. The word “Quick” in the title is very appealing. I live in NC and today it’s sunny and about 50. Last week it was in the high 80’s and the rest of this week should get back into the 70’s. Azaleas and dogwoods are gorgeous now. . . as long as it doesn’t freeze!

  16. I’m in southern MS , the wind is blowing hard out of the north, and temos to fall in the 30’s for the next couple of days. Then it will warm up & rain, with highs in the low 70’s. Everything is in bloom, so the lows will affect the new blooms, but with summer, all will be as it should be here in the south.

  17. I’m from Massachusetts. It was in the mid 50’s late last week. This Morning? we had a snowstorm. 5 Inches. Welcome to New England! Would love a copy of these patterns. Pick Me! PICK ME! Please!

  19. Southwestern Oregon on the Rogue River. We are having a period of liquid sunshine. We are no longer worried about another drought year so we are happy! It’s only in the 50s but will warm up later this week. Trees are budding out and the flowers are blooming. It’s beautiful!

  20. I’m in New York State . It sunny and windy today. It’s around 45 degrees but to me it feels much colder due to the wind chill. I’m ready for spring!

  21. North Idaho here and almost afraid to say it seems like an early spring….highs up to 50! I’m Nordic heritage and would love this book! What a cool giveaway.

  22. Here in Southern Maryland we have some serious winds. Temperatures have dropped off to mid 40s and a freeze warning has been posted for tonight. We were just in the low 80s a few days ago. Please send us back into the 80s!!!!

  23. Hello from what I lovingly (cough cough) call the frozen north! I am in North Dakota and, sigh, temps are actually seasonal… meaning mid-thirties during the day 🙁 Being a Texan at heart (from Galveston Island) I had to learn to crochet and knit in self defense of the weather when I moved up here! lol I consider myself still very much a learner and would love to add this book to my slowly growing library I refer to as I try to learn new stitches and techniques. Thanks so much for the chance to win this book!
    MaryBeth

  24. Would love to try some of the patterns in this book.
    I am in Northcoast California – trying to keep dry!! And hoping the roof doesn’t leak!!

  26. I’m in Michigan, and currently we’re under a Winter Storm watch, so when I saw the book, along with your question today, it brought a smile and chuckle. We’re not out of the woods yet, so a book like this would come in real handy (no pun intended)!!

  27. I too am from MI – snow this morning and very chilly still and loved seeing this book! I am Scandinavian and would love to give some of these patterns a go! thanks!

  28. Hi! I’m from Vancouver, WA (just north of Portland, OR). The day is mostly overcast with periods of rain. A light breeze is providing the music for trees to dance and sway.

  29. I am NOT at home in Northern California where it was snowing today, I am in the West Indies where it is a balmy 82F with a constant gentle breeze. Because I’m enjoying possibly the best weather on earth, I probably don’t deserve to win the book, but I’d love to have it just the same.

  32. I am in Frederick, Maryland. The weather is a bit chilly for this time of the year. But this week is actually the peek week for the Cherry Blossoms in DC. Thanks for the giveaway. I do want to learn Nordic Knitting. This looks like an excellent book to start.

  33. I’m in Mississippi right now and it’s been really cold at night, like in the high 30s and in the 60s during the day. It’s a little cooler than normal for us this time of the year.

  34. I live in the South. Today we got a taste of our kind of winter–it was in the 40s. By the end of the week its supposed to get back up into the 70s. That’s spring. You never quite know if its short sleeves or coats.

  36. Here in Israel, at the start of spring, we’re experiencing cold winter weather – but without the winter rains.

  38. It is a gloriously bright and sunny day here–chilly though. I harvested a nice armful of pussy-willows on Saturday. Spring has come unseasonably early and the bears have awakened!

  40. I live in Lisbon, Portugal. It is sunny today and the temperature is just great, 17 Celsius degrees. A light wind is taking care of nice fluffy white clouds.

  42. I’d love a chance to win this! I just got back from Iceland and picked up some lovely Icelandic wool, intending to make some mittens. It’d be even greater if I could use a pattern inspired by that part of the world.

    I’m in Chicago and it’s very cold and rainy here, unfortunately. 🙁

  43. I love Nordic-style knits! I’m in Wisconsin and today we’re sloppy. We received close to 12″ of snow Wed-Thurs this week but today it’s in the mid-40’s so it’s disappearing fast.

Have you read?

Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]