reversible knits
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Well, this day sort of got away from me. With it being a holiday and no school we packed appointments and obligations in to what felt like every minute. Feeling pretty accomplished. Still need to schedule those flu shots.
Have you seen this book? Heard the buzz about it? There are parts of it that I found extremely fascinating. I mean, I know how to make two sides look the same. Heck, garter does that. Seed stitch does that. Even ribbing.
But there are techniques in this books that make really cool "wrong" sides... so both are "right" sides. Pretty special, I'd say.
It won't take an experienced knitter to catch on to reversible knitting. Just the basics are needed. How to knit, how to purl, how to increase and decrease and of course, casting on and binding off.
There are shrugs, throws, hats, scarves and other projects designed to showcase their reversibility. And six key techniques to show you how. Iris Schreier didn't leave out a detail. Right down to fixing those darn mistakes. (THAT was my biggest problem when I was first learning how to knit.)Sterling publishing would like to give away a copy of Reversible Knits to TWO of my readers. If interested, please leave a comment here before Monday, September 9 at 5pm EST and I will have the random generator choose TWO names!
Have a really great weekend.
88 comments
Looks like a smart and handy book! Thanks for sharing. I'll be adding it to my library queue =)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Most definitely interested!! This looks like a great book! Either way I will definitely be putting it an my book wish list :-). Thank you for the chance!
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ReplyDeleteGreat give-away! Double knitting has been on my to learn list ever since I saw a double knit sweater. This book is now on my shortest short list!
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy. Definitely intrigued by the blue and white scarf. .. or is it a swatch?
ReplyDeleteOh, yes please! I would love to try my hand at this. Have a suspicion it may be quite addictive...
ReplyDeleteI don't want to enter the giveaway, this would be waaaaaayyyy beyond my abilities. Just wanted to say that I am in awe of those who can create these effects and have these talents!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your giveaway. I would love to own a copy of this book. cynshep on revelry
ReplyDeleteOoooo...I'd like a copy please :).
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a book I could use!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for people like Iris who are clever enough to figure all this out.
ReplyDeleteThis looks significantly less mind boggling than trying to make cables reversible! Please include me in the drawing. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book to add to my library! Making things reversible is a very cool design element.
ReplyDeleteMary G.
What a great book! Would love to add it to my library. Double knitting has been on my list to learn since I started knitting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really interesting book! Thank you for bringing it to our attention!
ReplyDeletewow, I would love to win this book. I'm enjoying a lot to knit again.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great addition to my knitting library. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! I would love to win this! thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to figure out reversible, "two-faced" stitch combinations when knitting scarves. The book you're going to give away looks intriguing.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the slight September chill in the evening air refreshing!
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What a great book! I'd love to have a copy
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ReplyDeleteWhat SMART knitting. I 'd love to be entered in the contest to win a copy .
ReplyDeleteThis is what i call fancy pants knitting! Looks amazing :)
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ReplyDeleteI love this book...what a great addition to a knitter's library!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great new book. I met Iris at my local yarn shop
ReplyDeletea few years ago and took a class
from her. I would love to win
this book. I enjoyed and learned new things about knitting from her.
Such a cool idea - especially for items where the "wrong" side shows as much as the "right."
ReplyDeleteWow, I love some of the samples. Always looking for knits that look good from both sides.
ReplyDeleteI've been knitting for ages but I don't think I've ever knit something entirely reversible! I'd be very interested to try out the patterns and stitches in this book. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
ReplyDeleterav id: knittedblissJC
Looks like fun! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletelove to win it, please enter me!
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting looking book. Thank you for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI would love, love, love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis book would be so fun to have! This year I'm planning on handcrafting all of my Christmas gifts, and I would love to get some inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy!
ReplyDeleteHi I'd love to learn reversible knitting. thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty cool. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Would love to win it.
ReplyDeleteVery, very neat. I'd love to learn a few of those techniques!
ReplyDeletethis would be an awesome book to have as a resource.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to own this book! It looks fascinating, and while I'm not a very advanced knitter, I can do the basics you said are nec'y. Pick me, please!
ReplyDeleteLove knitting books-would love this book! I like to knit at least one item from each of my books. Awesome looking book.
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoy your blog...and vegetable recipes. I too am a CSA member (A frittata is a tasty recipe to use up zucchini) and a knitter. Can anyone have too many cookbooks or too many knitting books?
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting concept to learn.
ReplyDeleteAmazing results - I would love to try this! "Just one more row" takes on a whole new meaning! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win! I'm crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteThis is another great give away!! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteknitting that looks 'right' on both sides sounds great!! two items in one, love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try reversible knitting and this book sounds great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting a giveaway. :)
This looks like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds really interesting! I would like to try knitting something reversible, especially for my child who can't remember, which is the knitted side of a cowl :)
ReplyDeleterav id.: vmarty
wow... i want it XD
ReplyDeleteI love very much reversible knitting! I am collecting reversible lace pattern, and any other knitting pattern in reversible style.
ReplyDeleteOh yes me please, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteOoooh if aim not knitting. I am reading about knitting! thanks for the chance to win x
ReplyDeleteI love using reversible stitches for scarves because it is impossible to wear a scarf without the "wrong" side showing somewhere. But my options have been limited. This book sounds like it opens up a whole new slew of choices.
ReplyDeletethis would be a most handy reference guide so please do toss my name in the ring -- will be fun to hear I won!
ReplyDeleteIris Schreier is a fantastic designer & I'd love a copy of her book. Thanks for the opportunity. Reversible knits are wonderful!
ReplyDeletehow fun that would be!! what a great idea...thanks for the offer!!
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks awesome! I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really good book to have. Would love to win!
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WOW, this is so cool. I love the purple one. would really like to try them. Chris
ReplyDeleteLooks fab and just the thing to get me re-blogging. Fingers crossed. Or should I say, knitting needles crossed. x
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an awesome book, especially for the increases and decrease. I love basic variations instead of some of the busier looking techniques.
ReplyDeleteWow. Who wouldn't be interested? What a great giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance to have this new book.
ReplyDeleteThrowing my name into the hat for this book...
ReplyDeletePlease include my name in the list of knitters interested in this book; I enjoy learning new techniques. Lee
ReplyDeleteReversible knitting is cool! This would provide lots of inspiration. Thanks!
ReplyDeletewow that is what I need right now :) thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely treat - thank you for a chance to win such a brilliant book.
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ReplyDeleteSuper giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteoooh, this looks wonderful. Double knitting gets very addictive.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have that book! It looks amazing. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! It would be so great to have on hand.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very informative book. I would love to win a copy and try my hand at some reversible knitting.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of reversible knitting! Thanks for hostessing the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteGiveaway, you say? I hope I'm not too late - want this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool book! I need something to do during the upcoming long winter nights and this would give me some great ideas! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI have done a reversible knit and it is perfect. would love the book.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea, to focus all the projects on the idea of being reversible! I'd love to win, thanks for the chance! Thanks, Dana
ReplyDeleteLooks like this book offers interesting solutions for cowls, scarfs, wraps, .... no more good and wrong side !
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