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Book Review – Speed Knitting

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Congratulations to Gill!

I’m here to help you with your holiday knitting problems, with this week’s giveaway of Speed Knitting.

OK, even if I mail this one more promptly than usual, it might be a little late for this year, but I’ll bet you can still ship up a couple of pairs of bulky mittens, a lacy poncho or a skinny scarf before the holiday season is over.

This book includes 24 projects, worked with big yarn and needles, and tries to hit a lot of different gift recipients, from babies to dogs and cats, teens and women, and a couple that would work for men as well. There are garments, accessories and projects for the home.

It’s got a lot of great basic patterns (see on Ravelry) that you’ll enjoy knitting even when you’re not in a huge hurry.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Nov. 28. I’d love to know what you’re working on for gift knitting this year. Other than the requisite warm things for my daughter, I’m not sure I’m knitting anything for anyone, but I’ve been known to change my mind at the last minute!

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  2. I’ve just learned how to knit, so I’m going to start with the basics and keep it simple for a bit. Hats and scarves mostly

  5. I have completed six afghans for family this year! Your book sounds like a great one for trying to finish up a few more last minute items!

  6. I’m knitting a scarf with a puppy dog head on one end and feet on the other. I usually do more crochet, so this is a nice change for me.

  9. I am working on a cover for my husband to cover his cast while he goes hunting so his hand will stay warm.

  10. I am trying to knit rather quickly a poncho for my 13 yr old niece. She lives in South Florida so no need for the scarves or hats but a poncho is something she can wear when it gets a bit cooler.

  11. I am knitting Slipper Socks for my six girls – two daughtets and four granddaughters. Also Also cabled headbands and a sweater.

  14. I began an ambitious king size Afghan in June on size 8 needles and am just now putting on the finishing edges. I worked on it 5-6 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be a Christmas gift for my brother and his wife. It’s done in a patchwork fashion done with individual designs that are personal to them. He works for the railroad, so there is a train patch, they raise chickens, so I did a chick and rooster patch. Well, you get the idea. It was the biggest project I have ever taken on, developed carpal tunnel, had the hand surgery, and often fretted that it would not be completed by Christmas but it will be. It is my biggest accomplishment.Next I want to make shawls for folks in nursing homes. I think that will give me even a greater sense of worth.

  19. This book looks great. I finished two headbands over the weekend (super fast projects) and am flirting with starting socks for my mom but am a little intimidated by the gauge.

  20. I am currently knitting mini sweater decorations for my granddaughters. I would love to work on something larger for a change.

  22. I am going to start on a Jacques hat by Wool and the Gang for my daughter – other than that I have not thought of what I should make! This book would for sure assist me!

  23. I love quick projects that still reflect the time, talent and love that goes into each piece. Just completed an array of pumpkins in various yarns for a fall centerpiece. Currently working g on completing a scarf for my Blackhawk fan son!, An Afghan for my DIL and a textired throw follow.
    I’d certainly love another book to add to my library.

  24. I will be starting a Poncho for one daughter and using up Xmas yarn by doing Turban headbands and ornament cozies.

  28. I’m done making….cute little sheep pins for my spinning friends, requisite crochet cotton dishcloth for my teacher friends.

  30. I just finished an infant prayer shawl for the parents of a stillborn son. Have made many adult prayer shawls from the prayer shawl website.

  34. I am working on a baby bias blanket. It’s so slow. I am working with small needles. I’m afraid the baby will be ready for college before I finish!!!!!

  37. Not that I realistically think I’ll finish before the 25th but furiously stitching my way through 2 blankets for my 5 and 6 year-old nephews. They are too cool for hats now

  40. I need this book, even though I typically knit with worsted weight or smaller yarn. I love accessories and I just don’t have enough time to make everything I want to gift!

  42. Panchos for my newest GRAND seem to be the order…safer for the carseat…and who wants to be dull and have just one!!

  43. I have just finished ten pairs of mitts to raise funds for my granddaughter’s school. Now I am concentrating on finishing two jumpers for one daughter, fingerless gloves for another daughter and two jumpers for my granddaughter before Christmas day. I love a knitting challenge!

  46. I’m knitting gift sacks w/o Christmas colors so they can be used year round. I’m also making a few flat ornaments, wash clothes, tea towels and head bands to go into sacks. These are for my daughters.

  47. I’m working on a scarf, a shawl, and 2 blankets. Wish I was more of a speed knitter sometimes, but I have to admit I love the process, however fast or slow the progress!

  49. With a possible 4th baby among friends in a year, I’m bust crochet & knitting baby items. Along with hats, mittens, scarfs, socks, blankets, shawls, etc….and a hoodie pullover for an adult son (he actually wants me to make it, in blue or red to match his sporty car)!!

  50. My big project this year is a mermaid tail afghan for my older daughter, who loves The Little Mermaid.

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Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns for Your Pets

I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking for Christmas stocking knitting patterns for your cats or dogs, this is the post for you.

These large paw print stockings are perfect for either dogs or cats, so they’re great to knit if you have both. They are worked in the round using DK weight yarn, and the stocking measures about 17 inches/43 cm from the top to the heel. You can get the pattern from nicolaluke.

The K4 Project has a super cute Kitty Christmas stocking pattern, which is worked in worsted weight yarn. They also have a dog version, or you can buy both and get a discount if you have both dogs and cats to knit for. Both projects have two patterns, showing how to work the stockings flat or in the round.

Put your dog into a Christmas scene with this stocking pattern from ifanhourChild. It shows a dog in a dog house in the snow, and has room for the dog’s name at the top. It’s worked flat using worsted weight yarn and the pattern includes charts for many small and medium dog breeds (there’s a separate listing for bigger dogs) so you can stitch a dog that looks like yours.

Annie’s Woolens has both dog and cat stocking knitting patterns that are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round. You can change up the colors to suit your pet if you want, and they come with an alphabet chart for personalization. Or you can stick with holiday colors and buy a kit to make the dog or cat stocking.

Waiting for Santa Paws is a pattern from Kate Agner on Ravelry that would be cute for a dog or a cat. It looks like a leg with a paw print on the bottom part of the foot and more paw prints running around the top of the leg. This is a great option if you don’t want to mess with a heel turn because it doesn’t have a heel, because dogs and cats don’t have heels so why would their stockings?

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