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Giveaway: Textured Knitting Books from Leisure Arts

February 16, 2015 by Sarah White

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Congratulations to Bradi!

I’m really liking sharing some quick book reviews over here, both because it gets me looking at more books than I was otherwise and because it’s giving me some more great stuff to give away.

So this week I’m giving away two books from Leisure Arts that I reviewed recently: Easy Textured Knits and iKnit Intrepid Cables. Both of these booklets are great for new to intermediate knitters and will give you lots of ideas for adding interest to your knitting.

If you want a chance to win them, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, February 22. Why don’t you tell me if you have a favorite textured stitch pattern? Moss Stitch is my favorite basic, but I also love diamond patterns (and chevrons, though I’m not wild about them in woven fabric, which is kind of strange).

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

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Comments

  1. Maureen says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I have never really thought about if I have a favorite stitch pattern. I think that just something other than straight garter or stockinette is great.

  2. Courtney says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I love a good lace stitch, but I adore cables.

  3. Susan Spiers says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Love to knit!

  4. petoskeystone says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I enjoy the Shingle stitch, some call it a ‘basket weave’ stitch.

  5. Cristin Harkins says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I have only just taught myself to knit this past month so I don’t know which I like. lol
    i don’t have internet (really) & I hv taken all the books my library has. New books would be sweet & then when I’m done with them the library will be 2 books richer!

  6. Mary Helene says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Cable stitch has always been my favorite type of texture.

  7. Sue says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:18 am

    I really like the basket weave pattern.

  8. Bradi says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I am new to knitting so i do not have a favorite stitch yet, but i am already addicted and am excited to discover a favorite as i learn more!

  9. lindarumsey says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I love cables, especially in a squishy, chunky yarn!

  10. Angie says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I like moss stitch too! And am getting to the point I like new challenges.

  11. Karey says

    February 16, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Cool books! I love a cable texture even though I haven’t been able to master it yet. But I’m working on it!

  12. Susan says

    February 16, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I have a simple slip stitch pattern that I use for cowls frequently. Also like a stitch that the Yarn Harlot used for a scarf. Easy and good texture.

  13. Margay says

    February 16, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I don’t have a favorite – but I’d like to try them all!

  14. Carmen N says

    February 16, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I’m rather partial to the seed stitch

  15. Liz says

    February 16, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I too like moss stitch or even double moss stitch. Thank you for the giveaway.

  16. geri actor says

    February 16, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Favorite textures are large soft cables.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  17. Connie Kline says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I love cables, but waffle stitch makes a lovely squishy blanket.

  18. amchart says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I like seed stitch.

  19. Merry says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    I love when cables and lace are mixed.
    wahoomerryf on Ravelry

  20. joyce hancock says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I am not a fan of moss stitch, but I love working diamonds in a pattern.

  21. Becky says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I love moss stitches for more interesting yarn (my favorite piece I’ve ever knitted was a mustard yellow cowl with super, super bulky yarn in a moss stitch!) and chevron for baby blankets. I’d love to add more to my repertoire!

  22. Susan Samuel says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I love trying most stitches, making garments look unusual and original as long as the wool isn’t too thin as my hands are beginning to become old before I want them to.

  23. Theresa says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I am still beginner o I do not know how to do the fancy stitchs yet. I want to try to learn though.

  24. Andrea B says

    February 16, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    I’d have to go with moss stitch as well.

  25. Teresa w. says

    February 16, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    I’m currently working on a sampler afghan so I’m looking for any new textures I can. So far I’m just loving just how many patterns there are made with nothing more than knit and purls and I really love those, but it’s probably just because I’m still new when it comes to the other stuff, ie cables.

  26. cwknitnut says

    February 16, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Cables and lace are my favorite!

  27. Cindy Lynne says

    February 17, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I love anything lace

  28. ELM says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:29 am

    I like moss stitch, seed stitch, ooo – cables are pretty, but I’ve never tried ’em. Texture is GREAT!

  29. Siaron says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:30 am

    Cables every time but I also love a double moss stitch to add texture to a plain knit.

  30. yolanda v says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE cables. Books look awesome. Thanks.

  31. Blair Crouse says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I love diamond stitch. I would like to knit a lap throw with diamond stitch to look pretty and keep me warm while I knit at night.

  32. kim says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    i just learned how to cable in the past week. It is fun.

  33. jwollesenjennifer says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Slip,stitch is my new fav

  34. Jenna O says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:12 am

    I love diamond patterns too!

  35. Cassandra says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    TExtured knitting patterns are great – looks like a lot of nice pattern

  36. Diana T. says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:01 am

    I love seed stitch and cables.

  37. Stephanie says

    February 20, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I tend to prefer textured fabrics to colorful ones- and I like moss stitch, too, but should probably learn some others…

    thanks for the giveaway!!

  38. Sarah says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I love linen stitch. The texture is subtle and the it can create great visual texture if you use different color yarn.

  39. asteride says

    February 22, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Linen stitch and cables! They are by far my favorite.

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