Readalong and Knit this Amazing Mountain Throw

It must be the season for knitalongs, because here’s another great one coming up soon.

Heidi from Hands Occupied is hosting her fall Read Along Knit Along with the book The Snow Child by Eowin Ivey and Instarsia Mountain, a lovely, rainbow-colored mountain worked mostly in Garter Stitch using the intarsia method.

I want in just for the blanket, honestly, though the book sounds really good, too (it was a finalist for a Pulitzer in 2013).

The knitalong officially starts Sept. 1, and parts of the pattern will be released through the end of October. There are portions of the book to be read for each clue. In addition she’ll be hosting in-person knit night events for Chicago-area knitters, with broadcasts on social media from the events. There will also be discussions on Ravelry and prizes throughout the event and at the end, too, just for fun.

The model was knit with Paintbox Wool Mix Aran yarn, and Love Knitting is working on bundles in vibrant and neutral colors to go with the project. Check back with Heidi’s page for more details on those.

This looks like so much fun and combines my two favorite pastimes; what could be better?

[Photo: Hands Occupied.]