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Giveaway: Warm Days, Cool Knits

July 20, 2015 by Sarah White

warm days cool knits

Stefanie is the winner!

After a really wet beginning to the summer where I live, it finally really feels like summer, with baking hot days and not-very-cool nights. This is the south, after all, and like other southerners I sometimes find it hard to find the will to knit — or to wear something knit — in the heat of summer.

Corrina Ferguson is a knitter in Florida who actually didn’t start knitting until she moved south. She’s had to come up with ways to still knit and wear knits in a climate that is not in need of bulky wool, and some of the results can be found in her fun book Warm Days, Cool Knits.

The book is broken down by season, starting with winter, which offers a couple of long-sleeved sweaters, a hat and a pair of lacy socks. Moving through the seasons, sleeves disappear and more lace is added, but there are also shawls to warm those shoulders in the evenings (or in too-cool rooms).

These projects are pretty and sure to delight knitters in all sorts of climates. You should know that they all use pretty lightweight yarns, but the designs mostly aren’t too challenging and you certainly shouldn’t let skinny yarn stop you.

If you’d like to win a copy of this book (it will be a print edition if you live in the United States, or a PDF if you live elsewhere), leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, July 27. I’d love to know where you live and what the temperature is today.

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

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Comments

  1. Karen @ Crafty Commons says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I live in Western Kansas and right now it is 75 with a high of 90 forcasted.

  2. Maureen says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:01 am

    I live in the mid west and it seems to finally be summer sometimes a bit too hot but today it is supposed to be 88 and humid and some rain possible in the evening.

  3. Margie G. says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:14 am

    This looks like a great book for Summer projects! I live in Western New York and the temp today is expected to be in the high 80’s. Combined with the high humidity we’ve been having, it’s hot!!!

  4. Mary Helene says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Live in the Blue Ridge mountains of NC and its 72 and sunny right now.

  5. Paula Johnson says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:23 am

    This looks like a great resource!

  6. Cindy S says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:30 am

    I live just outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and its a beautiful sumny day (not too hot, not too cold). It’s currently 21 degrees C (about 70 F) with a high of 25 predicted.

  7. stefanie says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Mpls 74F today

  8. KW says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Balitmore. 90 and feels like 97 outside

  9. knittingdancer says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:39 am

    i would use a book for cool knits. It has been in the upper 90’s here in Alabama for the last 3 weeks. It is suppose to be over 100 the next couple of days. Thank you.

  10. amchart says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:52 am

    It’s a lovely 77 in Wahoo, Nebraska right now. It’s supposed to get close to 90 later, so I better get out and mow the grass!

  11. Cindy S says

    July 20, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I live in the Pacific NW and I’m hoping it’s not going to be 100 like yesterday!

  12. Daffyjo says

    July 20, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    I live in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley…and I’m very pleased to tell you that it’s only about 24 C (75 F) today, which is MUCH nicer than the 38 C (100 F) it was over the weekend! 🙂

  13. joyce says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I live in NW Indiana and the temperature is 83 today. It is very humid. Definitely, summertime weather here.

  14. Jackie says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and the current temperature is 18 C (65F). Its been around 25 C (77 F) all week so I’m ok with the cooler temp 🙂

  15. latanya t says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I would love to win a copy.

  16. Eileen Hughes says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I live in Naples, Fl where it’s 90 degrees. Typically summer weather on the gulf coast.

  17. Heidi Kirsch says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Recently I checked the temperature and it said it was 89° but with himidity its 105! Even with air-conditoning larger projects like afghans can make your lap a puddle.

  18. knittingnotecards says

    July 20, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    I also live in a warm climate. In SC it is VERY warm right now and our winters are short and mild.

  19. geri actor says

    July 20, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    live in Northern California and it is in the 80’s, feels hotter….

  20. Lindsey says

    July 20, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    I’ve seen previews and reviews for this book and I would be ecstatic to win a copy!!

  21. Denyalle says

    July 20, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Minneapolis Mb 76° today. I would love to win a copy of this book, it’s definitely already on my wishlist.

  22. Teresa says

    July 20, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I live in Michigan and it is 82 degrees here. I love the dress on the cover.

  23. kim says

    July 20, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Heat index over 100 this past week end, just outside of Chicago.

  24. Wendy Borchetta says

    July 20, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    I am laid up with a broken leg in Connecticut and would love to be knitting something cool and airy. The book looks absolutely wonderful!

  25. Randy says

    July 20, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    In a burb outside of Chicago and it is in the upper 80’s today.

  26. Jane S. says

    July 20, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I live in Oregon, about 40 miles inland from the coast. Today it will be 85, much nicer than the nearly 100’s we have been having. Summer knitting is definitely in the works!

  27. Deb Kegelmeyer says

    July 20, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    I love the two tank top patterns as these are hard to find. This is a book I would love to have.

  28. Heather S says

    July 20, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I live in Seattle WA and it was 90!

  29. Peggy R says

    July 20, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I live in the Great State of Michigan, and it’s been a balmy 84 degrees today!! We’re supposed to drop in the 70’s tomorrow, which makes me a little sad, but this book is perfect, since I did read my favorite word — shawl!!! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!! Always love to make new items for myself and others!!

  30. Nina says

    July 20, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I’m in NYC and the temperature is 91! But I loveeeee knitting! This book seems like the perfect solution to this conundrum 😉

  31. Donna H says

    July 20, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I live in the South, but I am vacation in Maine today! Sadly, it’s 90 degrees and humid here today. This book is full of great patterns. Thanks for another fabulous giveaway! !

  32. Connie K. says

    July 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    A toasty 98 degrees here in Hickory NC today.

  33. yolanda v says

    July 20, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I live in Upstate NY.
    It is now 76 degrees.
    Refreshing after 100% humidity
    and in the 90″s last weekend.

  34. Jeanne says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Sierra foothills (Northern California)… Extremely dry 92

  35. sewecologicaltv says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    86 and muggy here in Michigan!

  36. Karey says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I would love to win this book! I live in the south too so we have alot of warm days!

  37. Theresa K says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    The temperature hit 91 today in Ohio. Pretty hot and muggy. Thanks for the chance to win the book.

  38. Laurie Hunt says

    July 21, 2015 at 12:08 am

    I live in Phoenix, Arizona now but my knitting started when I lived in michigan. I am excited by this book and can’t wait to take a closer look!

  39. Lorraine says

    July 21, 2015 at 12:37 am

    I live in Phoenix Arizona. 9:30 at night and it’s 95 degrees. Don’t know what the high was today, but tomorrow is forecast as 105 degrees.

  40. ellenq says

    July 21, 2015 at 1:46 am

    San Antonio hit 100 today!

  41. MelodyJ says

    July 21, 2015 at 3:54 am

    Virginia and it’s 95 degrees.

  42. lindarumsey says

    July 21, 2015 at 5:10 am

    Sunny and warm here in the UK!

  43. Margay says

    July 21, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I’m from Massachusetts and the temp is currently 75, but it’s climbing.

  44. Ronnie G says

    July 21, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Georgia, where it is over 100 degrees today. Construction workers had some kind of accident and our power was out for 6 hours. You wanna talk about hot? Try 100 degrees with no fan or air conditioning. And then have a hot flash. It is a wonder I have not incinerated!

  45. jpusel says

    July 21, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    North Carolina 95 degrees

  46. Lulu says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I live in Italy and is very very hot at the moment! 40 degrees Celsius, it looks like is 104 Fahrenheit .

  47. Joanne Carpenter says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I live in Houston, Texas. It’s 8:30 AM and the temperature is 84 degrees and the humidity is 82%. The high is supposed to be 100 this afternoon.

  48. Persistent Vision says

    July 22, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    80 and sunny here in Southern Indiana — summer might have finally shown itself.

  49. Donna Reed says

    July 22, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Louisville, KY and in the 80s here today. Pleasant after heat of last few weeks.

  50. Sheila says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I live in Oregon. We’ve had a lot of really hot days this summer, but today is lovely, with a high of 79.

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Book Review: Knitovation Stitch Dictionary

There’s always room for more stitch dictionaries on your shelf, but Andrea Rangel’s Knitovation Stitch Dictionary is unlike those stitch pattern books you might already own. That’s because this one is full of colorwork stitch patterns rather than textured stitches, lace or cables, so the designs are ripe for adding to hats, sweaters and other projects with a stockinette stitch background. 

The book starts with a quick introduction to knitting colorwork that’s also unlike what you’ve probably seen before, because it’s less about the colors themselves and more about the kinds of fibers you choose, how the yarn is prepared and the gauge you’re working at and how those things all change the look of a design. 

Most of the book is filled with motif designs and swatches. The motifs were designed and named by Andrea’s husband Sean, who is an artist and brings a bit of whimsy to the designs. 

You’ll find some classic looking leaves and flowers, mosaics and waves, but also rubber ducks, penguins, puzzle pieces, cherries and cows, snails and teapots, eyeballs and chess pieces, to name a few. Many of the designs also have funny names, like a fish named toilet bound, or cats in suits called corporate fat cat.

Of course you can use the designs in any way you want on any project you like, but there are also three patterns in the book — for a hat, a sweater and a pair of fingerless gloves — plus discussion of how the motifs were added, adjusting patterns for a different size or gauge, and adding your own motifs. 

If you like adding a bit of colorwork to otherwise plain projects that other people have designed, or you’re ready to start making your own designs with fun motifs, this book is a great place to start. The fun and funny motifs are sure to inspire you to want to pick up your needles and add a little more color to your projects. 

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