Our winner is JoAnn.
Just so you know, the giveaway from last week is still going on, so check that one out, too, if you haven’t already (Facebook required).
I am a firm believer in knitting all year, and wearing and using knit things for as much of the year as possible. You might not want to either knit or wear a sweater at this time of year (though it has been unseasonably cool where I live lately), but you might be willing to knit, and possibly wear, a vest.
This week’s giveaway will give you lots of ideas to do just that. Vest Bets is a collection of 30 patterns for knit vests, all made with Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran. This is a versatile yarn that comes in a ton of colors and is machine washable, so it’s great for projects that will see a lot of use.
You’ll find a wide variety of tops in this collection, from simple classics to those using cables, colorwork and lace. Sometimes more than one strand is used at a time to make a bulkier yarn. Some projects are cropped, others are tunics and some fall in between.
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 Monday, June 1. I’d love to know if and what you knit during the summer.
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing and good luck!
debd94 says
I’m working on a vest made with alpaca yarn while also knitting a summer shawl from a blend of 90% cotton, 10% cashmere.
Vicki says
I’ve been knitting socks year round and would love to learn how to knit clothing. Thank you for the opportunity to try my hand knitting vests.
Babara says
I am looking for the perfect vest pattern perfect for this yarn I have. I am knitting and crocheting cup cozies. I noticed folks using two cups because the water was so hot and I had to also So I took the unused cup home and have been trying out patterns.
kim says
would love to try a vest.
Heidi Kirsch says
Summer knitting and crochet usually entails a lot of finishing WIPs I’d put aside. I will say that I try to avoid working on big things like blankets because it makes me too sweaty. This year several friends have just had/are going to have babies. The best distractions of all.
Laurie says
I’m knitting my second-ever sweater. And a handbag. Love summer with the longer days, so I can squeeze in everything, plus knitting!
joyce says
I try to get started on Christmas gifts in the summer and I also get a couple of baby items done for future gifts.
Karey says
I don’t have anything in particular that I like to knit during summer. I just keep working on my current project.
Margie G. says
During the Summer I like to knit with lighter weight yarns to make shawls, scarves, baby clothing and other small projects. It’s just too warm to have a wool sweater sitting in my lap!
Sylvia says
I make prayer shawls all year round. In addition, I am working on a full-size afghan (for me!). When I want a break, I make chemo caps. I would love to have the vest patterns so that I can make some for my great nephew to wear when he goes back to school in the fall.
Maureen says
I love to knit no matter what time of the year it is. I change out the type of yarn when it is warmer. I knit more with cotton or linen.
Liz says
I knit all year round as here it is often cool enough all year round for a knitted garment!
yolanda v says
I usually knit small items. I also knit cotton dishcloths to have on hand and tuck into gift bags. I’m also knitting a lightweight lacy curtain.
Susan Samuel says
I’m knitting a cardi at the moment, but am looking for something a little bit different to try.
Nicki says
I’ve been looking for a comfortable vest knit. I’ve just finished off a baby blanket for my new grandson and am looking for a new project.
Sandi Shutts says
I knit year round for Christmas gifts, but have been looking for a good vest pattern just for me, for a change, so would love to win this book
Rhonda Childs says
These look like lovely patterns and an interesting way to spend my knitting time. Would love to have this!!!!
Wendy Borchetta says
I’ve never seen this pattern book…I wear vests all the time. Looks interesting.
geri actor says
I knit scarves, vests, socks mostly during the summer. This book looks neat, thanks for the giveaway!
Melanie says
I’ve always wanted to make a vest for myself!
cwknitnut says
I knit all year round and I knit whatever I want to at any time of year!
amchart says
I was thinking of vests for my boys, actually! They’ve been pestering for sweaters, but if I knit something I want them to wear it right away, so vests would be better than sweaters.
lindarumsey says
I like to knit small objects such as hats and socks in the Summer, but when it gets really hot I swap to cotton wash cloths!
Lisa Nixon says
I knit all year…..and making a vest would be fun to do.
Judy Aiken says
I knit anything during the summer that I might knit during other seasons: hats, mittens, sweaters, vests, socks, shawls. Gifts for family, items for charity and occasionally something for myself.
Pauline Kelly says
Summer here is very hot but I will still knit and crochet. Probably the time I knit toys and doll clothes. Small and present ready.
Joanne says
I knit smaller things in the summer to keep them off my lap in the humid heat. A vest sounds like a nice addition to my current repertoire. 🙂
deniseinchinase says
I like to work On smaller things like shawls, gloves, mittens and cowls
knittingdancer says
I knit a lot of shwls and dishcloths with a few cowls, hats, and scarves thrown it.
Sue says
Looks like a wonderful summer project! Thanks for the chance to win.
Pat Barbour says
I love knitting vests and have one on the needles right now! I would love the.book!
Cassandra says
I usually knit smaller projects during the summer – hats scarves shawls – lace weight or fingering – so it doesn’t seem heavy
Michelle P. says
Vests are awesome. I’d love to make one!
fun says
the vest on the cover is dynamic.
Mary Holshouser says
I would love to win this book. I would give it to my granddaughter who is the knitter and tell her which vest I want. then she can make herself and her husband one. thanks for the chance.
Jan Long-Connelly says
Been on the hunt for the perfect vest pattern to knit! Finishing up some felted hats and a cardigan sweater for my husband, trying to be ready for the fall one stitch at a time!
patmom says
I’d love to knit a vest for next fall. With cables and bobbles!
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Claire Ross says
I am knitting a blanket in a pastel multi coloured yarn x
Linda says
I like knitting things for babies, but I would love to knit myself a vest! Thanks for the chance to win this book.