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Never Look A Knitted Gift Horse In The Needles?

February 16, 2010 by Terrye

Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!

I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it really does have a knitted hobby horse in it, as well as cat toys…).

30 projects all packed up in this book, everything from bags, baby buntings and bookmarks to socks, scarves and sleeves.

Does your coffee need a coaster because it’s hot, and a cozy to keep it that way? This book has it (as well as dishrags to wipe up that coffee that spilled). Mittens, gloves and wrist warmers, toys, blankets, hats and pillows, there’s no end to the versatility. You got a persnickity person to knit for? There’s a project in this book that will save the day.

Want to learn a new technique? This book features projects in fair isle, stranding and felting. Embroidery, cables, lace, bobbles, and then it covers finishing techniques!

Knitted Gifts offers more than 30 projects for every gift-giving occasion. Designs include garments and accessories for the entire family as well as gifts for four-legged friends and the home.

What do you have to do to get this book? Tell me what your favorite, last minute, quick to knit idea is.

Giveaway ends Friday the 19th, hurry!

And.. just for a fun little kicker, I’m going to throw in another book featuring a popular gift item, hats! Hat Heads by Trond Afinnsen.

2 for the price of one…… GO!!

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Comments

  1. Pam Bivens says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Actually, if I won, this would be a gift for my generous knitting friend, because she is always knitting things for other people, including me! I can do nice things with tiny sewing needles, but big knitting needles just confound me!! Thanks for this opportunity!!

  2. Susan Spiers says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:16 am

    My favorite & quick to knit gift is a pair of baby booties for a baby shower – always appreciated & oh so dainty!

  3. Jill M in OH says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:48 am

    I’m a new knitter and my favorite quick gift is dishcloths! Although, I have only given 2 of the ones that I have made away! lol

  4. Jd says

    February 18, 2010 at 8:32 am

    I’m just learning to knit, and unfortunately my needled just got eaten by the dog….

  5. Elaine R says

    February 18, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Mittens or scarfs are quick to make and always a welcome gift.

  6. Pat Ewick says

    February 18, 2010 at 8:45 am

    My favorite last minute gift is either hat or scarf.Everyone can use one or the other and they’re super quick to knit!

  7. marie-andree says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Dishcloth is easy and green! I love to give them!

  8. Jennifer says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I am not yet a knitter, but my best friend Jordan is, and this book would be perfect for her. She made me the most beautiful purple scarf for my birthday last year, and I wear it every chance I get!

  9. Carol says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Wow – thanks for the book gift! Not sure how to/ where to go to get it….But my favorite is an airy scarf with fringe. Another thing I do is make coasters and felt them, tie them up in a pretty ribbon and keep a couple sets around for last minute gifts.

  10. Michelle says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:37 am

    My fav hats…. But in reading over all these ideas that may just be changing.

  11. Lauren says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:54 am

    I love knitting Calorimetry from Knitty. It’s so quick and so cute!

  12. jo says

    February 18, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I taught myself to knit via books and Youtube just recently and am now obsessed (I already crochet)! My favorite quick gift to make is a cowl or circular scarf. They are versatile and can made wide or narrow, fine or chunky; and can be made with simple or more complex patterns. Judging from my family’s and friends’ reactions, they’re pretty popular gifts to receive too!

  13. jo says

    February 18, 2010 at 10:26 am

    Forgot to say that the circular scarves fit everybody too. BTW – Thanks for offering those books as giveaways.

  14. Zoe says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    My favorite quick knit idea is accessories; bracelets, scrunchies, necklaces or anklets…

  15. Bonnie Hayes says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    My favorite quick knit is scrubbies. They are so fast and people are always asking for more. You can work them up while watching tv or waiting in line at the store or at the doctor’s office. I put some in a small basket with homemade soap and have an instant gift for personal care or add a small bottle of dishwashing liquid and have an instant gift.

  16. Megs says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Makes me want to learn to knit 🙂

  17. Gay says

    February 18, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    The last minute gifts I like to make are soft washcloths and sachets. They both make up quickly.

  18. kathi everett says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Nice give away! Makes me want to drag my sweater out and get those dang sleeves done!

  19. Leena says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    A last minute gift idea would be just a narrow knitted single colour long scarf. Its easy to knit and moves very fast. And because its simple with no designs and border(so its easier to roll).

    I would love to be added in the giveaway.

    smiles
    Leena

  20. MelodyJ says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Hats. My mom likes the hats I make. I get a special sense of pride when I wear one. They don’t take to long to make.

    urbanviolet(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. Gina says

    February 19, 2010 at 5:56 am

    From this book, I’m most excited about potential house warming gifts I could keep on hand for when the occasion arises such as the napkin rings and potholders.

  22. Linda says

    February 19, 2010 at 6:21 am

    unfortunately, I do not knit, but my sister in law does and I know she’d love this:) Thanks!

  23. Rachel O says

    February 19, 2010 at 9:28 am

    I hope I’m still in under the wire – favorite quick knit is a hat. Everyone likes to have choices this winter with so much snow.

  24. Carmen says

    February 19, 2010 at 11:53 am

    toys! as tiny as I can make them. It doesn’t matter who they are – most people really enjoy them (especially if you can match an animal or theme to the person).

  25. Kim R. says

    February 19, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    My last minute gifts are usually scarves, they are fast and easy!
    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway 🙂

  26. Amy says

    February 20, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Baby washclothes are my favorite go-to quick knit. They are soft and who can resist knitting for babies!!

  27. Dawn says

    February 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

    Ohh, I’ve been wanting Knitted Gifts!! My favorite last minute knit gift is usually a hat. I like knitting hats just because they are so quick and they don’t take a lot of yarn.

  28. Kathleen says

    February 22, 2010 at 2:35 am

    My favorite last minute gift to knit has to be a hat – I make these so frequently, that I have the patterns memorized – could use the ‘last minute gift’ book just so my gift recipients have more variation in the gifts I give them hahaha. Thanks,
    Kathleen

  29. karen hamilton says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    I can do a pair of socks pretty fast, but everyone seems to want a set (3) of my dish cloth/face towels in organic cotton. I do three shades of a color or three complimentary colors. My daughter says they are the BEST face towels. Also a favorite last minute knit up are matching set (4ea)of coasters and coffee cozies. Since I always have a traveling project in the works, gifts are easy and give me as much joy as the receiver.

  30. karen hamilton says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I can do a pair of socks pretty fast, but everyone seems to want a set (3) of my dish cloth/face towels in organic cotton. I do three shades of a color or three complimentary colors. My daughter says they are the BEST face towels. Also a favorite last minute knit up are matching set (4ea)of coasters and coffee cozies. Since I always have a traveling project in the works, gifts are easy and give me as much joy as the receiver.
    Something I love to do, but is never last minute, are hats for the local cancer clinic!

  31. Shelly says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:59 am

    Oh my goodness, another great book to work from!

  32. Kate says

    February 15, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I am a procrastinator and not a fast knitter. But I find knitting fever flounce scarves knit up at 8 inches per hour and have been extremely well received. In fact the recipients like them so much they ask for more, or for the pattern. I don’t love making them, but it’s the price I pay for procrastination and totally mindless knitting.

  33. Michele says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    All of my gifts are made at the last minute 🙂 But I really like knitting little itty bitty robots as last minute gifts– they’re cute, gender neutral, and make great additions to key rings.

  34. Ingrid says

    August 4, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    My quickest knitted gift is the rose brooch or the phone cover for a man.
    The books would provide a very welcome incentive to create something different for a change!

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Have you read?

A Knit Vest to Get You Ready for Summer

I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.

To introduce you to the joys of summer garment knitting, I offer the Tied Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

This easy project is great to make and wear throughout the year but it’s especially good for summer. It’s worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, mostly in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch edging. The I-cord ties are worked directly onto the garment so you don’t have to sew them on.

The project uses worsted weight yarn, and calls for a blend of cotton and hemp that’s great for warm weather.

There are eight size options, ranging from a finished chest measurement of 35 to 62.5 inches, or 89 to 159 cm. That makes it sound like it should be worn with at least a few inches of positive ease, but the pattern doesn’t specify.

The ties at the front give it a casual look and make it great to wear over a tank top or T-shirt when the weather is warm.

I also think this one would be good to knit in wool or a warmer fiber, too, to make a version you could wear more comfortably in the winter months, too. Though of course you could layer the summer version over a long-sleeved shirt and wear it throughout the year, too.

The tied vest is a free pattern available from Lion Brand. You can also purchase a kit that includes the yarn and optional needles and stitch markers if you need them.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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