60 quick knits
Tuesday, May 11, 2010Twenty hats, twenty scarves, twenty mittens in cascade 220. Yep, an entire book devoted to one yarn. I like that. I also really like cascade 220. I find it to be a good quality yarn, affordable (it looks like webs is having a sale), and comes in just about every color under the sun. And speaking of the sun, I find these small "tote around" projects to be the perfect projects for summer knitting.
I'm absolutely head over heals for those plaid mittens. They sort of remind me of a vintage thermos. Mittens for adults and children. Fair Isle mittens, bird cage mittens, cable cuff mittens, bunny mittens, tweed mittens, checkered mittens, the list goes on.
Libby has been wanting me to make her a beret and I think I finally found a pattern she likes. (It just so happens I have a hank of off white in the stash.) Hats for adults and children. Hats with bobbles, cables, patterns and stripes.
Fingerless gloves fall into that mitten category. I have always wanted to make myself a pair of those flip top mittens. I think I found the perfect pattern.
299 comments
oh, i'd love to win this book! i'm pretty sure even if i don't i'll go out and get it eventually, but to win it would rock!
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It looks like the perfect summer activity book! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Thank you both!
ReplyDeletevajasigmon@gmail.com
Ooo a whole book of Cascade projects!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book! I love Cascade yarns!
ReplyDeleteJen
This book looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book! Teddi
ReplyDeleteIn sweden it is hard to get hold of some cascade, but my lys has just bought some! I'd love the book.
ReplyDeleteI love the yarn too! Looks like fun projects.
ReplyDeleteMittens and hats in Cascade? Oh yes, please!
ReplyDeleteLove quick knits and love Cascade yarn. I'm looking for some portable summer projects, too. This would be great!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Debbie and I've been drooling over this book for a while....
ReplyDeleteThis would help me with my year goal... all gifts for people this year will be knitted! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love this!
ReplyDeleteI've flipped through a friend's copy of that book -- it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Leslie for the chance to win! I love the plaid mittens too!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like those green, lacy mitts! I'm Karie Bookish..
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great book to add to my stash - and so fun to knit with this summer!
ReplyDeleteToo many fun projects! I would love to win this book! Kimberley
ReplyDeleteI also love Cascade 220 and have been meaning to pick up this book. So many great patterns!
ReplyDeleteI would also like this book! Count me in! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I'd love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just picked up a skein of Cascade 220 at my LYS today! How cool is that?
ReplyDeleteThose fingerless mitts are calling my name!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely giveaway...I would LOVE to be entered to win. They all look like great projects!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win that book! Please enter my name.
ReplyDeletecynshep@comcast.net
Thanks for the giveaway! I love Cascade 220 and hope to win!
ReplyDeleteYay! A give-away! And what a fabulous one at that. I'd love to win - my stash of cascade 220 runneth over. :)
ReplyDeleteMonica
I would love to win that book!
ReplyDeleteMarie
I would love this book too! Mittens are the perfect summer project.
ReplyDeleteI've been excited about this book since I first heard about it.
ReplyDeleteThose lacy, leaf mitts look amazing.
What a fun book. I have quite a bit of Cascade yarn in my stash. What a great way to use it up.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that I really enjoy your blog and like to check in and see what you are working on next.
Thanks
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to add this to my knitting library. Looks awesome
ReplyDeleteThanks for another giveaway, Leslie. May 14th is a lucky day for my already -- it is my wedding anniversary -- 11 this year! I hope we can get together before school is out and I turn into a pumpkin... I told Keana I want to learn how to make that fringe!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an awesome book - and I have lots of Cascade in my stash too :) It sounds like a book that even if I don't win it, I'll end up seeking one out :)
ReplyDeleteOoooo, I'd knit those thermos mittens in a heartbeat, too!
ReplyDeletePlease pick me for the draw! :-)
ReplyDeleteI like the plaid mittens too...looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteCascade 220 has to be my favorite go to yarn for projects. What a great book. Love the mitts. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletehow great! my boys are due for new scarves for the next winter and I promised my niece a mitten/hat set.
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
I really like the beret pattern. I love looking at knitting patterns.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really useful pattern book. Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteChrissy at knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com
what a great book! i love cascade!
ReplyDeletejennifer
I have lots of odd hanks of Cascade 220 lying about the house! I am loving the fair isle mittens on the cover! THanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like lots of fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHello! I just learned to knit this year, after years of crocheting...I'm now addicted! I would love this book! I'm always looking for portable projects. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh please count me in on the drawing! This book looks like a must have!!
ReplyDeleteOh! Enter me! I'd love to win a copy of that book! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to win this one, who doesn't love Cascade 220? You showcased some lovely knits Leslie... pick me, pick me ;-)
ReplyDeleteLong-time reader, first comment. Love the blog, love the book, love the fingerless mits :)
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely book! Would be happy to add this to my collection. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteliane_bastien@shaw.ca
What a fabulous book! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteMy friend has this pattern book and there is only one "dud" (in our opinion) in the entire book! Yes, I'd love to have it too!!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Larisa...I do not have a google account...do I still qualify?
Oh, it is winter here and that book is just what I need. Thank you for offering the chance to win a copy
ReplyDeleteI LOVE small knitted projects, and I would love to own this book! Pick me, please, Please pick me!
ReplyDeleteOh, man, I, too, have been looking for a flip top mitten pattern (or transformers as my son calls them). What a great resource of projects!
ReplyDeleteThose green mitts look cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! I think I will buy it if I don't win it too!
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ReplyDeletewhat a treat that would be!
abconover@roadrunner.com
I've only knit one thing with Cascade 220, but I sure would like to have a reason to knit more. What a nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love cascade 220! I knitting a bag right now with it because it felts so well. Sign me up!
ReplyDeleteJust got a pair of knit lite needles that would be perfect for these projects. They were on sale so that was even better - for only $.99. That was a 90% reduction!
ReplyDeleteDenny in PA
dshaw@sju.edu
I'd love to win the book! i too love cascade 220 and all the beautiful colors. Joanne momandad13@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI love Cascade 220 and would love to win a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book! I'm in love with lose green leafy fingerless mitts - I hope I win just so I can make those!
ReplyDeleteLove Cascade. Love your blog. I'm sure I'd love this book, too!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks so fun! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteBook looks awesome...would love a copy. Nancy
ReplyDeleteThis book looks perfect for a knitter from Minnesota. Wore a knitted hat and mitten set to the Twins game last Saturday night. Please pick me!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great! Ton's of cute, quick knits!
ReplyDeleteMe please! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat purple hat gives me the quivers. Love all of these selections. Oh, and Hi!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for winning a knitting book! :)
ReplyDeleteOhh, how exciting! I've had my eye on this book ever since I spied the patterns popping up on Ravelry. I've got plans to knit my family accessories for Christmas and this book looks like it has everything!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win this fabulous book!
ReplyDeleteJust the perfect book to get me started on all of my handknit projects for holiday gifts! Yeah!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win! It looks like a really good book, and I like quick projects.
ReplyDeleteI have 5 children I knit for and this would be the perfect book. When are you going to knit Trouble a sweater?
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me, pick me! PLEASE!
ReplyDeleteSounds great!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun book! I love making mittens and hats! Haven't tried a scarf yet, but I am ready for a project where I don't have to worry about sizing as much, so this book would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteWould love this book ... I promised by daughter fingerless gloves by fall.
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteQuick Knits are a wonderful way to feel the satisfaction of completing a project! Nice book!
ReplyDeleteI so agree that Cascade 220 is a wonderful yarn, and it's funny that I first bought it without having any idea of its Big Reputation.
ReplyDeleteAll those colors just give us so many creative possibilities.
I like all the projects shown in your photos.
Let's keep knitting ... or crocheting!
This book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteOh, please enter me in the contest.
You know, honestly, i haven't had the chance to knit with the cascade yarn yet. I've been trying to whittle my stash down some ^_^; but it looks like an amazingly interesting book and definitely some fun things to knit this summer. even if i don't win, i may end up ordering it ^_^;;;
ReplyDelete(megan ; sontsunami06 @ aol . com)
this book sounds fantastic, i'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteapriljnelson{at}hotmail{dot}com
I'd love the book!
ReplyDeleteMe too please.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so excited! I am a new knitter and always looking for fun things to knit! Would love to win a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy...Cascade 220's one of my faves! Especially the Heathers...
ReplyDeleteLove Cascade 220, I chose it for my first sweater and have been addicted ever since. And I would love this book, it looks like so much fun! My name is Michelle :)
ReplyDeleteI love those fingerless mittens.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently started reading your blog & this is my first comment. I would love to have this book. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh! Jane is a beret fan also! I would love to make her another from the Cascade book.
ReplyDeletekinda lost my knitting mojo in the last month. hoping that winning this book will bring it back. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great book--I'm in!
ReplyDeleteHi! Once again you're hooking up your readers to another fun knitting item. Way to go! I'd love to win, since this book seems to cover gifts for all loved ones on my Xmas list.
ReplyDeleteSign me up.
ReplyDeleteWould love to add this to my knitting library. I have a nice stash of Cascade 220 I could get to working on! shellytibs@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy of this book, and I've picked it up many times to look through.
ReplyDeleteI have heard a lot of great reviews of this book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little book. I've been wanting to knit a beret. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make the knits in this book!
ReplyDeletebentley2200@hotmail.com
Wow I hadn't heard about this book sounds like a winner.
ReplyDeleteA knitting book! Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteHi :oD
ReplyDeleteJust started to knit from pattern`s in English an the photos you showed looked really good. This could be a book I would love to have and to knit from.
Have a look at my Lace Barret (tag)
All well Hanne-Kristine
A Norwegian follower :oD
Looks like a really interesting book :D
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love to have this! (Masha)
ReplyDeleteWasn't sold on this book 'til I read your review - great patterns! Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteIve been looking for a pattern for flip top mittens!! Sweet-add my name to the list.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog by the way. I am a new knitter-two sweaters and one sock down.....already loads planned.
Tina
Oh, I love those green lace/cable fingerless numbers next to the flip-top mitts!
ReplyDeleteI've also been meaning to chime in with some puppy-love for Trouble. She's gorgeous! And yay, you for getting a rescue dog, too! (Both of ours are on at least their second home, and it's incredibly rewarding for everyone!)
quick knitting might be slow knitting for me.. ;-) Love the green hand-warmers!
ReplyDeleteIf it's open to your overseas readers, I'd love to be entered!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Who can resist an offer like that? Please count me in. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe book loves lovely - who wouldn't love to have it on the shelf. Thanks for the great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Cascade!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jenny
jennydanellATyahooDOTcom
I'm in Sweden so take me out of the constest if you don't want to ship internationally. That's ok. :-)
Thanks for bringing this book to our attention. It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI certainly won't turn it down if you choose me!
I'd love a copy of this one! Smalll projects for the soccer field this summmer... hmmmm
ReplyDeleteAnnette
I love your blog, and I love this book!!
ReplyDeleteQuick knits are my favorite!! What an awesome book.
ReplyDeleteIts never to early to start Christmas knitting! This book looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeletevantine[.]meghan[@]gmail.com
What a great book! I have a ton of 220 in my stash and would love to win a copy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm presently making fingerless mittens for gifts this Christmas. I love some different patterns to try.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Victoria Maguinness
It's a lovely book and great for starting early Christmas gifts. I have 17 people who would love mittens, scarves or hats!!
ReplyDeleteDiane
I love love love your blog. It would be great to win the book, but even if that doesn't happen, I'm long overdue to de-lurk and profess my adoration for your pics and prose! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDelete(eandnsmom@yahoo.com)
Pick Me!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a very awesome giveaway! And thanks for introducing us to that book - very nice! I might have to get myself a copy, that is, if I don't win one!
ReplyDeleteYes please. I would love to win this book. jill in Idaho
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for small projects to work on. Would be a great book to have.
ReplyDeleteElaine
(mississhippi at optusnet dot com dot au)
*gasp*!! Cascade 220 - my one and only love!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow - quite a few projects to get started on... ;)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'd love to win this book! I saw it at my local knit shop, but it's not in the budget right now! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks fantastic, and it's never too early to start knitting hats and mittens for Christmas gifts! I'm hoping to branch out into Fair Isle...
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me! This looks like a book that I would love:)
ReplyDeletefr8dog@embarqmail.com
We agree - Cascade is wonderful...
ReplyDeletelindamac@winco.net
I'm interested! Please enter my name!
ReplyDeleteOooooh pick me, pick me!!! I want a pair of those flip top mittens too!!!
ReplyDeletelooks like an awesome book! i'd love to win a copy! thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletestephanie
Looks like a wonderful book. I love the hats and mittens!
ReplyDeleteSeriously loving those green fingerless gloves!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the preview - this looks like a great book. Count me in for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book to have to get an early start on those Christmas gifts! Thanks to both of you for such a wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOooo - I'd love to win the book. Thanks for giving me the chance!
ReplyDeletegenerous of you,
ReplyDeletegenerous of them,
to bless one of us.
Oh! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThose plaid mittens are AMAZING! I must make a pair for myself. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteJust looking at the pictures makes me so happy!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I love that beret pattern.
ReplyDeleteI´ve never win anything, I´d love to win this!!! thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea for a book- have all the patterns in one wildly popular yarn that fits most people's budgets. Plus, I love how the gifts seem like they would be the perfect quick knit, or gift item you could whip up. So many awesome winter accessories!! I'm with you on those plaid mitts- they are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like a Classic..one you reach for over and over again. May I please throw my (knitted) cap in the ring? Thank you, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun collection!
ReplyDeleteI have been eyeing this book at my LYS.
ReplyDeleteBecky
Ooh! I need this!
ReplyDeleteJust learning to knit and I love the idea of "quick knits". I would totally love this book!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLiz
That would be awesome!! I love small projects, too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great book! Love the idea.
ReplyDeleteOhh what a fun book! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteCascade 220 is hard to come by the UK but I know I could find a substitute if I won that awesome book! 8D
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this book! I could whip up some these projects while sitting at soccer games, cheerleading competitions and practices and so forth.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
that flip-top mitten pattern looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Yay cascade!
ReplyDelete-Mandy
I've been wanting to try Fair Isle mittens for a while now- this book would be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the lacy gloves!
ReplyDeleteWinning this book would be awesome! Courtney @ courtneyrsl (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the mittens resembling a thermos!
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I've picked up my needles and casted on for a new project. After tackling quite a few Christmas projects last winter, I think I burnt out. But, I've got plenty of Cascade 220 lying around and I know this book would be just the thing to pull me out of my anti-knitting funk :)
ReplyDeleteLovely B.
Pick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is awesome! I love quick knits more than anything in the world nearly. I would love to win oh so much!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd like to have a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fabulous book! Hope I win. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, pick me. Perfect knitting for this time of year. Stash busting and creating a gift stash = fun.
ReplyDeleteOh please count me in! I buy Cascade 220 (well, that and sock yarn) like it is going out of style!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is awesome! I love quick knits more than anything in the world nearly. I would love to win oh so much!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great idea for a book. I'd love it!
ReplyDeletewhat fun projects! and thanks for the giveaway - i would love to win, if i am so lucky!
ReplyDelete~Katie B.
I would love to win this book...I see lots of gifts for family in my future!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDelete--Linda
Oh, I'd love to win this book! I haven't had the opportunity to see it in person but you can't go wrong with Cascade 220!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a fun new knitting book. Thanks, Amie
ReplyDeletePick me!! I'm a new knitter and I've become obsessed. :)
ReplyDeleteShanna
sfenglish@yahoo.com
The book looks awesome. I have so enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea for a book! I love knitting with Cascade. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteDonna
I agree the small projects are perfect for summer knitting and for travelling! I'd love to win the book!
ReplyDeleteYes, I would love to have this book. I need to work on pattern reading...and doing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome book! I'd love to have such a go-to book in my collection :-)
ReplyDeleteoh now i have another book i need to get the flip up mittens look great
ReplyDeleteI know someone who wants to knit. This might be the perfect book to get her started. I agree with you that cascade 220 is a great everyday yarn. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice book!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely like to win this book! I am a beginner, and have yet to knit a hat OR gloves.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of 220 too. I'd love to knit my way through this book. Thanks :) Valarie
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove to win that book....Cascade 220 is a great yarn....felts up wonderfully, too.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book . . . and I love reading your blog & seeing your latest projects.
ReplyDeleteHooray for starting Christmas presents in June (hopefully since it is usually mid-Decemeber for me!). I would love to win a copy and can't wait to see your finished beret. :)
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