another one
Wednesday, June 23, 2010It's been warm around here. Mid to high 80's. No complaints.
Still, I knit away with lovely yarn while sitting at the pool. I started another slouchy cardigan. A.) Because I LOVE that sweater. (I think it has been my all time favorite sweater that has gotten the most wear of anything that I have ever knit.)
B.) Because I had some charmed in my stash that I scored on sale while it was being discontinued. (Why oh why would they discontinue this lovely yarn?) I actually saw that someone over on Ravelry had 11 balls in their stash. Definitely enough to make a slouchy.
Have you seen Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 5? The 5th in the series that is an amazing reference that would benefit every knitters library, lace knitter or not. It is full of clear instructions and charts of over 150 different designs. I sort of got lost in the photographs. They are absolutely gorgeous. I just love this book sitting on the coffee table.
Have you seen Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 5? The 5th in the series that is an amazing reference that would benefit every knitters library, lace knitter or not. It is full of clear instructions and charts of over 150 different designs. I sort of got lost in the photographs. They are absolutely gorgeous. I just love this book sitting on the coffee table.
Anyhow, I have one to giveaway. If you are interested, leave me a comment by Saturday the 26th at 12p.m. EST and I will draw a name.
317 comments
Wow! I am interested. Thanks for organizing a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSlouchy cardigan is awesome! That's really actually very lovely in that vanilla yarn. Mmm. And I love stitch dictionaries. So much love! Thanks for being willing to put one up for adoption. :D
ReplyDeleteOOH, I'm interested. I [heart] knitting books! I'm the same way, I can just look and look thru the books.
ReplyDeleteI saw the pic of your slouchy sweater ... LOVE it! Beautiful.
Thanks for your generous offer-- that book would be so handy in my fairly new knitting endeavors...
ReplyDeleteAnn H.
I've been wanting to knit some lace. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous book...I would love to win it! Thanks for organizing the give away.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Oh yes, what a great giveaway. And that cardi...wow! I'm "rethinking my thinking" on the pattern I was going to use...This is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, thank you for the opportunity to win such a great book. Would love to have it to add to my stitch library.
ReplyDeleteI love your slouchy cardigan! I made one similar to it, but with raglan shaping, and I wear it all the time.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the stitchionary. thanks for the giveaway!
I am really liking slouchy cardis these days, I can't wait to see your new one finished!
ReplyDelete...and I'd love to win a Stitch Dictionary...
Very cool - I love that series of books - hope I win!
ReplyDeleteCount me in please!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you want to knit another slouchy, it looks so comfy and useful, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am eying this book since I first saw it on some blog (forgot where it was) I would love to have my own copy.
Giveaways AND a Stitchionary, all at once? Yay!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Looks like a great book! I'm definitely interested!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your slouchy cardigan too. I've really got to get with it and step up my skills! Maybe Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 5 could help ; )
ReplyDeleteI just finished my first lace project and am looking forward to my next one - a book like this would be a great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in winning the book. Your slouchy cardigan also has me looking for Greetings from the Knit Cafe.
ReplyDeleteI love the slouchy! I just posted a few cardigans I'm ready to knit immediately, only I need to collect the yarn to make them. And, I don't have any of the stitch references yet, but they are all on my Christmas wish list... conveniently, lace is one of my current projects! I'm knitting the Peacock Tail & Leaf Scarf from the Estonian Lace book and it's turning out genius. But, oh, how a reference guide would help!
ReplyDeleteVolume 5?!?!? I can't imagine how I've made it so long without. The internet I guess. A book is better :)
ReplyDeleteYippee! Thanks for thinking of all of us readers!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this book on blogs but haven't seen it in person. Would love to improve my lace knitting. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI think stitch dictionaries are an essential addition to any knitter's library! I'd love this new edition.
ReplyDeleteceweller@mtu.edu
How exciting. I would love a new knitting book. I'm looking to start a stitch library.
ReplyDeleteyou're lucky you have one to give away :) and someone out there is lucky to win it!
ReplyDeletelove the color of slouchy #2- it's gorgeous (as with slouchy #1) :)
Okay so now Slouchy Cardigan has made it to my queue. Thanks for the great picture! I would love to win this book, so I'm sending random generator magnets to this comment! (Ha! I wish!)
ReplyDeleteI would love that! It would definitely need to live on a shelf though, books on coffee tables don't last too long in my house.
ReplyDeleteThat book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI don't own a stitch dictionary, but I've envied the series...crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I would love that.
ReplyDeleteOne of my friends was a test knitter for that book. I saw it when it came out. LOVE IT! Crossing my fingers AND toes on this one. :)
ReplyDeleteLace is my next knitting frontier - this would be a great help. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your next cardigan! Thanks for doing the giveaway. :-)
ReplyDeletewould love to look through that book too! thanks
ReplyDeletewow... another giveaway?? you're awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteOohh, great giveaway! Do you ever have a problem knitting in the summer heat? We don't have air conditioning and sometimes having wool in my hands just too warm. I am sure I will do a little of sock knitting this summer. I love when the summer turns into fall and the knitting is so cozy.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely interested! I would love to win one!
ReplyDeletethe book--and sweater--look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI never win, but perhaps this time...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I enjoy the most, your knitting, your photography or your cookies. Thank you for sharing them all with us
ReplyDeleteYou are very generous! I have as much love for the knitting books as I do the knitting. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm inspired to knit a slouchy cardigan.
ReplyDeleteThat book looks inspiring too.
I'm intrigued. Thought about starting a Brandywine. You know, in between raising a newborn a two and four year old. Tell me it gets easier and I'll find more time to knit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. I love to look through the photos and it a plus if the directions and references are helpful to.
ReplyDeleteI love your slouchy sweater.
Oooh, I love stitch pattern books - thanks for having this giveaway!
ReplyDelete-Kala on Ravelry
OOh I love the series. Unfortch, I don't have any, yet...lol. Please count me in for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBtw, my slouchy cardi lives in a bag...waiting for me to pull it out and finish it. Love the color you're using this time around.:-)
If you are happy to post overseas (if I win LOL) please enter me - thank you .
ReplyDeleteI love knitting books almost as much as I love knitting. Love the slouchy cardigan, it looks like the perfect everyday snuggly sweater!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that cardy - might have to add that to my list of to-knits!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the chance of the give-away!
Thanks for reminding me how much I like that sweater. I've added it to my rav favs. Maybe, after I finish my first adult sweater I'll take on the slouch. And the book, awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOW!Great giveaways you have. Thanks so much.I love all your great projects and beautiful pictures. So inspiring! The book would be great. Thanks, kelly
ReplyDeletethanks for a chance to win the book!!
ReplyDelete- and i can't wait to see the slouch..! gotta knit, who cares that it is hot, and i do work with wool any season, too!!
I'd love to win the VK book - love your slouchy, too!
ReplyDeleteI would love that book :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love this one. Thank you for offering it.
ReplyDeleteI am just getting started in lace knitting and this would be a great resource. Thank you for the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering it.
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on that book for awhile!
ReplyDeleteYes please! Looks like such a beautifully presented book too. Thanks. ox
ReplyDeleteSlouchy looks extremely comfy!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds interesting, and all this blue... I heart blue;-)
Thank you for the give-away
Daniela from France
I wish I were knitting by the side of a pool - sounds bliss.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of your new slouchy cardie. What a shame they've discontinued that beautiful yarn.
oooh, add me to the masses of people interested in the book!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour on you yarn! Can't wait to see the sweater :)
ReplyDeleteI've spied these and never bought a copy, it'd be pretty yummy to win:) look forward to seeing your slouchy number, xt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of cardigan.
ReplyDeleteThank ou for the chance to win the book.
I learned how to knit properly with "Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book". It would be great to have this as an "add-on". Thanks Leslie.
ReplyDeleteI've recently started my first knitted scarf, and I would LOVE to win this book to add to my knitting library.
ReplyDeleteEven the cover is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested too!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
yay for knitting a favourite! your knitting looks so neat.
ReplyDeleteHello! This is really generous of you - yet again. I'm certainly interested in your giveaway. Thanks so much for brightening my day!
ReplyDeleteI'd love the book...enter my name please...thanks!
ReplyDeleteme! me! me!!! super cardi, by the way - I feel I ought to have a slouchy one or two...
ReplyDeleteI hate when a beloved yarn is discontinued. That Charmed is awesome. I wore my beautiful mitts all Winter long! Hope you're enjoying the Summer.
ReplyDeleteit is so cold here only 4 for us that is cold and I dont see the sun dark going to work and dark when i leav work I envy you your summer not long away thoughaccording to the bulbs woudl love the book and cant believ you a re giving it away thanks for the thoughts
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing great things about the book. I'd love to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteNice book would love to be the lucky one;;;;;;;;;;;;;
ReplyDeleteI would love the book! Slouchy looks super great!
ReplyDeleteHot here, too, but I continue to knit wool sweaters!l
lol!!
I LOVE knitting lace and stitchionary would be a great addition to my library!
ReplyDeleteI'm so interested. Would love that book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous give-away! Please include me.
ReplyDeleteSandy in NJ
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Love the slouchy sweater! And why do the yarn companies always seem to discontinue my favorite yarns, too?
ReplyDeleteWould love to enter the giveaway. Thank you so much.
K x
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ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIs the slouchy on Ravelry? Am interested in making one.
ReplyDeleteThat book sounds so cool!
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteI love beautiful knitting books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that VK and flipped through - it looks lovely. And yes on slouchy too, I have a batch of festival yarn in cream that needs to be something like it --
ReplyDeleteI also love the photos in the Vogue books. Eye candy! :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, another gorgeous giveaway! That stitchionary would be a dream come true to me. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book! Would love to add it to my collection. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of your new sweater!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! That looks like a great color for a slouchy.
ReplyDeleteI was flippinng through that book the other day at B&N...it was great :)
ReplyDeleteThis book sure would come in hand as I'm a newbie in the realm of lace/shawl knitting. Thank you for offering this.
ReplyDeleteOh,please pick me!
ReplyDeleteNot trying to win, I can't have any distractions (no matter how lovely) while I try to wrap up my sweater. But I wanted to say I love the slouchy cardigan. Looks comfy!
ReplyDeleteYay! A knitting book! I love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting that book for a good bit of time now. :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your "go-to" knits. If only I could wiggle my nose and get one just like it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love a chance to win this! thanks!
ReplyDeleteLoved the slouchy cardigan. I've yet to stray from making baby items (I have three kids, oldest two turned two this week), and am nervous to commit so much time and yarn to something when I'm not positive it'll turn out perfectly, but I just might have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a lace stitch dictionary! Enjoy that poolside knitting!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth do you get all these copies of books to give away? Please do email me back, I'm so curious!!
ReplyDeleteGreat give-away! Thanks!
Now I have to go find the slouchy pattern. I really need to find something to knit on vacation this summer. I'll bet I hae some stash that would work.
ReplyDeleteI love to knit lace patterns. I mostly do them on socks but I'm looking to expand out of my sock rut. Enter me please :)
I find it had enough with the plain stuff but a girl has to have ambitions right? :D
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have two copies of what looks like a great book I would love to be included in the chance giveaway. Thank you for offering it to us .
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your slouchy. I really want to make one for myself and since you are making a second I guess I should at least cast on for my first :)
ReplyDeleteMid-80's would be a cold spell here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteMmm, lace knitting.
i so need a slouchy! and yes i'm interested ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color! And thank you for this giveaway (and all the others!) - what a great book!!
ReplyDeleteI am interested as well....havent had too much luck with more advanced lave patternss and hope that the photos will give me some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Andrea...this may be the cardigan I've been looking for! Thanks for always sharing your favorites!!
ReplyDeleteMe. I have the others and Have this on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeletewoops. Name and email. Tiffanie tiffaniemullis@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI will have to look at the slouchy cardigan pattern. Ravelry is banned at work : (
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway!
Yes, I would love to win this book. And polish up my lace knitting. Thanks for Sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I borrowed the 3rd in the series from our library once and you're right - they'd be a great addition to the library of any knitter.
ReplyDeleteI would love this book!
ReplyDeletejust learning, i made my first sweater and now am working on a blanket, I would love the inspiration from a beautiful book!
ReplyDeleteI have the first 3 and they are great. Would love to have a copy of #5.
ReplyDeleteI had not thought about making this sweater ... but you keep talking it up. Hmm. I might just have to queue it and see :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my mitts on that book!
ReplyDeleteKelly in Neptune
Love the green yarn...and who could pass up a stitch dictionary?
ReplyDeleteI would like that book. I have sneaked around this series of books for a bit but think that they are a bit pricy.
ReplyDeleteEva
I loved your first slouchy - that new color looks gorgeous for another one.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be in the running for the book! So generous of you.
ooh, I LOVE that slouchy cardigan. That book would look great on my coffee table too!
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I love stitch dictionaries!
ReplyDeleteWow that book would be awesome your very kind
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering the book as a giveaway - you have taught everyone a lot about knitting, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the book. It will be a great coffee table book for me, too.
ReplyDeleteI have Volumes I and II, and I love them! What a wonderful giveaway!! Speaking of love...I do heart the last of the Charm yarn--it's a beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I'd LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLace is my passion right now and this book is on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteMe! I'm always interested in books...Julie
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelove your blog. My daughter gave me the link!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly vouch for this book - I just bought a copy! (So naturally . . . I won't need to be included in the giveaway). I really like the fact that there are some highly original lace patterns in there. I love this series!
ReplyDeleteI am sure the books contents are super but I am in love with the photography on the cover....beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind winning a knitting book :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone! And thank you to you, a never-met friend, for this giveaway...
ReplyDeleteHey! I'm thinking of doing another Slouchy too. I love my first one as well. This time I thinking of going a size larger and keeping the hood. I have some stash yarn that would work great.
ReplyDeleteGreat knitter's must think alike ;)
Thank you for giving away the book, I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteI'm always so inspired by your sweaters. I haven't knit one yet. I would love this book. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely to read, and I enjoy checking for updates often. Thanks for having the giveaway, it is quite generous of you to have so many!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I'd love this stitchionary! Thanks for all the giveaways you offer!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm interested! :)
ReplyDelete(Long time lurker, first time commenter.)
I love knitting lace. Looks like a fabulous book.
ReplyDeleteI seriously need to put a slouchy on my knitting to-do list, what a useful knit!
ReplyDeleteThat and... I ADORE lace knitting and would love that amazing looking stitch dictionary!
Thanks for being so generous with it:-)
Thanks for the generous giveaway. Here's crossing my fingers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving one away. Would love to have it! :)
ReplyDeleteHow generous! I've been meaning to snag myself a copy :)
ReplyDeleteI just finished my first Slouchy Cardigan and I have to agree, it's getting the most use out of anything I've ever knit up and it's so comfy! I haven't seen that book in the bookstores here yet! (stares jealously at book) they only have the first two on the shelves. Ever. Makes me sad ^_^
ReplyDeletei love the vogue stitchionary series! thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOooh. I haven't seen this one at the store yet. Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win - I would love a copy!
ReplyDeletethanks for setting up a giveaway.
ReplyDeletea little help is always good!
ReplyDeletedoes the weight of the hood pull the sweater toward the back? going to check out the pattern. hmmm
Totally interested! What a nice giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteSlouchy cardigan, here I come!
ReplyDeleteThat book would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. I don't know how you find the time to knit so much, but I wish I made the time to do it.
I've been contemplating making Slouchy since I first got the Knit Cafe book. Yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSome day I'd like to invest in all of the Vogue Stitchionary's, but I'd love to start with #5! :)
So far I have all these wonderful books in my collection and the lace book will be a welcome and lovely addition.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for such a beautiful and generous giveaway.
Smiles.....
Beverly
Wow! Would love the book!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Can't wait to see the next slouchy..
This looks like a wonderful reference book. I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've been thinking about getting those books...I'll have to keep my eye out for a bargain (since there are five of 'em!).
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering one up :)
I love the slouchy and am going to get hold of the pattern right away. Love your site, thanks so much for giving such a 'great vibe' out.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented and generous!
ReplyDeleteThat book would be so handy
Lindsay B
I will have to check the book out. Looks like it would be a good one!
ReplyDeleteRene'
Useful coffee table books are the best! Of course, any book is good, but when it's about yarn - well, sign me up! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a chance to look at that book yet, but it sounds like a must-have. I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI am in the middle of my first lace project and this book would be wonderful
ReplyDeleteme, me, me!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Slouchy Cardigan and just ordered the book.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great. Thanks
pick me! I´m interested!
ReplyDeleteI'm venturing out of lurkdom for that coveted book (I always read you, just don't often post).
ReplyDeleteThat book looks like something I need! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteLove the slouchy sweater - love the color of the new one on the needles.
ReplyDeleteI would love such a resource! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! Me! :)))) I am interested! Thank you for such great giveaways! Your blog inspired me to create my own blog and got me into crafts up to my ears! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI've really been considering this sweater. I started the Peasy but didn't like it once it was almost done. What to knit, what to knit...
ReplyDeleteThe book looks awesome
It must be fantastic if you like it =P
ReplyDeleteVery interested in that there book...Fingers crossed!
I'd love to have a copy! I don't have any of the Vogue Stitchionaries yet.
ReplyDeleteThat cardigan is the reason I found your blog...I love it.
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to like your new Slouchy even better than the first. LOVE the color of this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I could really use a good instructional book. ~Jan
That's a great lace book. pls add me to your list and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am loving all these new books, as well as the giveaways. If I don't win I will still be adding it to my library. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBTW you having me seriously thinking about adding the slouchy cardi to my WIPS.
Ooh, your new slouchy cardigan is going to be so pretty in that green! What a fabulous sweater.
ReplyDeleteThanks for holding this giveaway! I LOVE Stitionaries of all kinds.
I have become a knitting-aholic, I am not very good at it, but I am obsessed with it - your blog is great, it gives me inspiration. Keep it up
ReplyDeleteSheri S.
It's because of you that I have a slouchy cardigan! I wear it at least three times a week. I am on a knitting book diet, so I can't buy anymore for a while...but it would be okay if I won one:)
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I've been eyeballing that book for a while. That's really awesome of you to do the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYet another lovely giveaway.... count me in please ;-) One can never have too many knitting books. I wish we had 80 degree weather, most days are high 90's here - not what I call fun!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the book,
ReplyDeleteThanks you for the givaway.
That's a very pretty shade of green.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book giveaway.
Yes please!
ReplyDeleteI love giveaway, i never win anything but hope is eternal. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win the book, very generous of you!
ReplyDeleteNever done this before but thought i would give it a go (although i'm not sure that you would send to UK if i actually won!!). An avid reader of your blog, love it!
ReplyDeleteLiz C