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Giveaway: Seamless (or Nearly Seamless) Knits

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Congratulations to Marly!

In the northern part of the world we are clearly into sweater knitting (if not quite sweater wearing) season, so I thought it would be appropriate this week to give away a book that has some quick to knit sweaters in it.

Seamless (or nearly seamless) Knits by Andra Knight-Bowman is a fun little book with 19 patterns for projects — sweaters, tops and vests — that require minimal finishing when the knitting is done. Some are knit from the top down, others from the bottom up, still more with a combination of methods.

Several of these are great first sweater projects, and there are a few that require a bit more skill as well.

I really like that sweater on the cover, but as I noted in my review linked above, these garments are often more cropped than I’d like, so if you check it out or happen to win this giveaway, you might want to bear that in mind and buy an extra ball of yarn to give yourself a little more coverage if that’s something you’re a fan of.

Want a chance to win this book? Leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Sept. 22, and I’ll pick a winner at random.

Why don’t you tell me about your sweater knitting preferences if you have them. Top down, bottom up or seamed? Raglan, drop shoulder or set-in sleeve? Pullover or cardigan? I’m loving top-down raglan pullovers right now, but they’re my least favorite to design!

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

Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

Looking for pullover and sweater patterns? Check these books out.

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  2. I would just love to knit something other than scarfs, hats, socks, mittens. To make a sweater would be awesome!!

  4. You know, I don’t really have a sweater knitting preference. I like all different knitting styles, tho top down seamless does have the try it on as you go advantage. I do find that, while I love pullovers, I wear cardigans more often.

  9. I like making a top-down seamless raglan vest for babies that can be easily adjusted bigger or smaller. I’d really like to try something from this book.

  10. Im another knitter that would rather knit… I don’t really like to design or sew, so this sounds like a book I would love (to win)!

  11. Who wouldn’t want a chance to win a free book? (I would, certainly!) I do have sweater knitting preferences, but what I like is change … If I’ve done something one way, then I want to try it another way.

    That aside, if I’m knitting for a specific result for a certain person (or body type), then my preference is top-down (to try it on them at various stages of the process for real-time feedback) pullover body construction, usually with drop shoulder.

    For myself, cardigans win every time, often knit side-to-side (wrist to wrist) , worked at least partly in the round, and vaguely reminiscent of a very tailored kimono.

    Thus far, I’ve successfully avoided incorporating such “niceties” like bust darts and waist shaping in the designs that I publish, primarily on the grounds that most knitters honestly don’t want to work them … and then they wonder why my own fit me so well!

    My least favorite thing to design: Set-in sleeves with a continuation of a colorwork pattern that should more-or-less look like it matches up!

    Thanks for asking … and for the giveaway!

    I’m gkgreen on Ravelry.

  12. I love seamless knitting. I absolutely hate doing finishing work! I do (unlike the others here) like bottom up knitting… usually I am knitting for someone else and therefore, trying the item on is not an issue… I think the yoke on sweaters comes out better bottom-up! I would love to have this book in my library.

  16. I love knitting top-down sweaters and cardigans! I’m just a big fan of keeping it simple when I can and so when I find a great pattern that is a top-down, then that’s all the more reason to love it! The less work in the finishing of the garment makes me a happy gal. There are some really nice patterns that are just beautiful. I would love to win this book!

  17. This looks lovely. I am rather new to knitting so I haven’t developed a preference for top to bottom or bottom to top, but I am ready to branch out and would love a chance with this book. Thank for offering this giveaway.

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Knit Vests to Help Transition to Warmer Weather

Last year I cleaned out my closet and realized that I had about 24 handknit sweaters. This knowledge hasn’t completely stopped me from knitting more sweaters, but it did get me thinking about places in my wardrobe where I might actually need more knit things, and one thing I noticed a lack of was knit vests.

I have a couple of them and I love them for layering when it starts to get a little warmer, like when it’s cool in the morning but hot in the afternoon, or cold in a building but warmer outside. I’ve already knit myself one new vest this year, and with these patterns I’m pretty sure I’ll be making more.

This chunky vest pattern from Daisy and Peace on Etsy is sort of the quintessential vest you think of when you think of knit vests, with a scoop neck and ribbed edges. It uses bulky yarn and is great for beginners since it is worked flat. There are six sizes available.

The Knit Purl Girl has another pretty take on the basic knit vest, this time with a higher, double folded neckline. The Semper Slipover is worked with a mohair blend and a wool yarn held together to make a DK weight gauge. The tops of each side are worked separately, then joined for working in the round.

Minimi Knit Design has another great take on a classic vest, this time with a v-neck. It’s worked in the round from the top down using worsted weight yarn. Sizing ranges from 30 to 66 inches/76 to 168 cm actual bust measurement.

One thing about all the vests I have right now is that they are pullovers, but this version with buttons is pretty cure, too. It’s from MMadisonMarie on Etsy, and it uses fuzzy, chunky yarn and has an oversized fir with a V-neck and button closure. It’s worked flat and comes in three sizes.

Or you could make this cute vest with an I-cord tie, from Nicoline Sofie Knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with all the pieces separate, then joining and working the whole piece back and forth in rows. It has I-cord edging, comes in six sizes, and calls for a combo of alpaca and a glittery yarn.

Svetlana Volkov’s Nola Slipover is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together to get a bulky gauge. It has a high neck and roomy armholes, with a slightly cropped body. It’s available in eight sizes and you can get a copy on Ravelry.

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