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Heldover Giveaway: Light & Layered Knits

August 11, 2014 by Sarah White

light & layered knits giveawayI usually let my giveaways run for one week unless I’m just not paying attention to pick a winner, but last week’s giveaway hasn’t gotten a whole lot of love so I thought I would post it again and leave it up for another week.

Light & Layered Knits is a great book for transitioning among seasons, offering tops that can be worn alone or with something else on top (or in the case of sweaters, as the top layer themselves). There are some projects perfect for summer, but great for other times of year as well, particularly if you’re hot natured or live in a warm climate.

If you want in on this giveaway, add a comment to this post (the original giveaway post is linked above and I’ll add those commenters to the list when I pick a winner.

Make sure you have your comment in before the end of the day Sunday, August 17 to be considered for the giveaway.

I asked last week for people to tell me some good news, but you can also tell me something you’re looking forward to (me: I’m almost done with my book!) or anything else you want to share.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Jess says

    August 12, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    I crossed a hike off of my bucket list last weekend. 🙂

  2. Sandie W. says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Apparently I missed the original post! Looks like a great book.

  3. kimberly says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I am looking for something new to do after i finsh my rag quilt so my a kniting it up next

  4. Thami Seabrooke says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I am moving next week, and will have a dedicated Yarning area in my new home! I would love to have this book to put on the table next to my knitting chair!

  5. robin l says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    i would love this….i love knitting and croheting. i am new to this site and to find this right away was exciting

  6. Chantel Lee says

    August 12, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I can’t think of anything in particular that I’m looking forward to. Maybe cooler nights!

  7. Marlys+Leder says

    August 12, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I really like the lace potion of the top on the cover of this book!
    I’ve been trying to find just the right pattern to start my knitting lace journey & that might be it! 🙂 M<

  8. maureen murray says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I am looking forward to winning this book ad knitting the new patterns featured in this book

  9. Charlotte says

    August 12, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I’d turn the Tuscany Lace pattern into a shawl.

  10. Jaan L says

    August 13, 2014 at 4:44 am

    Good news is School is ON! Routines are back, and I now have time to knit, crochet and sew.

  11. Teresa says

    August 13, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I just love that cover sweater! I would love to knit that for my twenty-something daughter!

  12. RJ+Gosnell says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I am looking forward to finishing the Candle-Flame Cowl I am working on (it is your pattern Sarah, from about.com) for my mom for Christmas… I am also looking forward to your book- I love how easy your patterns are.

  13. Nesta says

    August 13, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    The cover project looks gorgeous! I’m looking forward to the fireworks on the 5th of August! It’s a national holiday here in Italy.

  14. DONNA says

    August 13, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    A fresh look at an ancient art, now that is good news. Would be a delight to add this to my library. I also missed the post last week. Thanks for sharing the offer.

  15. Myrill says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Ooo! I hope I win! I look forward to this Friday when school is over. You see, I’m a toddler Montessori teacher, and I work year round. I only have one free week to get my classroom ready before the next school year begins again.

  16. Pat Federico says

    August 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Have been on vacation… Missed the first post… Would LOVE to add this book to my collection

  17. DebbieS says

    August 16, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I’m looking forward to fall! And my good news is I finished my latest knitting project last night.

  18. Halee says

    August 17, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    That’s a beautiful pattern on the cover!

  19. Lee says

    August 18, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Congrats on almost being done with your book! I am looking forward to the Fall season! thanks!

  20. Sarah Oswald says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    What a beautiful sweater I would love to be able to make a sweater as good as this one.

  21. Maxine Miller says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I missed the original post also. Would love this book to practice some knitting on and I love to work on some tops to expand my wardrobe.

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Knit a Great Button Down Shirt

Just about anything you can make in fabric you can make in knitting, but there are some styles that you just don’t see that often translated into knitting. 

For example, a button down collared shirt. This is a classic design, of course, and it looks great in a knit version, but it’s just not something you see much of. 

Noma Ndlovu’s Guglethu shirt is the pattern to try if you want to knit your own button down shirt. This one is inspired by cashmere tops (though the sample was made out of yak yarn, not cashmere, and uses two strands of lace weight yarn held together) and includes lots of high-fashion details like double-knit cuffs, collar and shoulder seams. 

It has a patch pocket on the front and 10 buttons including the button band and the cuffs. 

The designer says you can also use a DK weight yarn held singly if you’d rather, and that the shirt looks good in a variety of yarns. There is another version on Ravelry that uses Berroco Remix Light, which is a mix of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and cellulose fibers. It has a more relaxed look but it still really pretty. 

The pattern has 12 sizes, with a full bust measurement ranging from 32.35 to 72.25 inches, or 82 to 183.5 cm. The designer suggests 2 to 6 inches, or 5 to 15 cm, of positive ease when you pick your size. I could totally see knitting one that’s even bigger to wear more like a jacket, because I do that a lot with button down shirts I already own.

I love all the details on this shirt, which isn’t necessarily difficult to knit, but might introduce you to some things you’ve never knit before (like those cuffs with the plackets, or a shirt collar like this). 

To learn more about this shirt and grab a copy of the pattern for yourself, head to Ravelry. 

[Photo: Noma Ndlovu]

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