CrookedKnitter & Zabbers
Congratulations! Please contact me at yarnonthehouse@gmail.com to collect your prizes.
One of my most favorite things to do is to share indie knitting designers and their patterns with you that I admire. At the top of my most favorites list are the two very talented, super sweet ladies I have for you today: Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting and Hannah Fettig of Knitbot. I have drooled over their individually published patterns over the last several years as they have grown and found their place in the knitting world, but now (if you haven't already heard) they have teamed up on a self-published, collaberative, awesome, beautiful, work of art knitting book named Coastal Knits:
This book is truly my favorite to have come out in a long time (if ever)! Every one of the ten patterns included is a stunner! There is not one thing in this collection I wouldn't knit up if I had the chance. So much knitting and so little time!
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Alana and Hannah right before the book was released and before baby Dakos showed up. Take a listen...
If you cannot see the player click here.
Links and such from the interview:
- Alana on Rav & Never Not Knitting
- Hannah on Rav & Knitbot
- Coastal Knits on Rav & Coastal Knits website
- Tactile Fiber Arts, Temecula Sock, the special colorway dyed with eucalyptus leaves, & Rustling Leaves Beret.
- String Theory, Caper Aran, colorway Skerry, & Water's Edge Cardigan.
- Rocky Coast Cardigan
- Wildflower Cardigan
- Gnarled Oak Cardigan
- The String Theory yarn I'm thinking of using for a Gnarled Oak Cardi of my own.
- Quince & Co.
- Special Season Finale episode of NNK that brought tears to my eyes.
I was also priviliged to have knit two items for some of the Coastal Knits trunk shows: the Rustling Leaves Beret & the Sand and Sea Shawlette. Unfortunately, I don't have any pics to share, but they both turned out beautiful and were a true pleasure to knit up. If you own the book already, check out the last page. It's got my name on it under "fabulous test knitters"!! Sorry, had to brag a little there.
I have big plans to knit up a Gnarled Oak Cardigan (Alana)...
...and a Rocky Coast Cardigan for myself...
I'm still looking for just the right yarn and colors though! I'll know it when I see it, I'm sure.
The Coastal Knits duo has put up for grabs two of their lovely, shiny, new books for you to have a chance at winning and what's a YOTH giveaway without the yarn, right?! So, I wrangled up a few of the yarn brands used in this book to send over a couple skeins to give away as well for a sampler set of sorts!
(From the bottom up) String Theory's lucious Caper Aran in the colorway Tavikki, The Fibre Company's romantic and oh-so-very-soft Organik, and Quince & Co.'s interesting and wonderful sparrow yarn.
Two followers have the chance at winning a printed copy of Coastal Knits and a skein each from the sampling above. That way you can meet the yarn in person and swatch for a project or two or three if you feel like it!
I would like you to do the following if you would like to be entered into this week's giveaway:
1. Read over the rules if you have not done so already.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post by the end of Sunday, 12/18/11. Have you seen Coastal Knits? Do you possibly own the book already? If so, what have you knit or are wanting to knit from the collection?
I'll randomly pick the winners in 2 weeks and post the results along with the new giveaway, so be sure to check back. Good luck everyone.
Sincerely,
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281 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 281 of 281I like, and I would love to knit, water's edge cardi...
Good luck to me!
I would love to see a copy of Coastal Knits, but haven't yet.
this book was the first thing on my holiday list! I still have my finger crossed that my DH will give it to me, we shall see...
I really want to see the bayside pullover and the wild flower cardigan.
I don't own a copy of the book, but if I did I would knit the Rocky Coast Cardigan.
The patterns in this book are beautiful. I would start small with the hat because I've just started to knit beyond the basic stitches and a small project with great yarn is very inspiring.
I don't have Coastal Knits, but love the patterns i'm seeing from it! Thank-you for another fantastic giveaway.
I have not seen the book but the few patterns I have seen look really good and I plan to try and knit them.
Among others, the Gnarled Oak pattern is just the sort of cardi I have been looking for.
I've been seeing some gorgeous knits out of Coastal Knits, but I don't own the book (YET!). I'd love a copy! The yarn looks lovely too. Great giveaway!
I keep hearing and seeing wonderful things (and pictures) about Coastal Knits and yet have not had the priviledge of even touching the book much less leafing through it, and I would absolutely LOVE to have a copy (my mouth is watering just thinking about it!) and I cannot believe you are giving one away! *crosses fingers and hopes*
i've heard of coastal knits but i've never seen the book or even many of the patterns for that matter. (is it bad that i feel a little ashamed?)
Oh My, I have looked at this book on line many times and the patterns are gorgeous! Such talented designers! I would love to add it to my collection!!!
*Swoon* Two of my favorite designers in one book AND delicious yarn! I love the Bayside Pullover, the Rocky Coast Cardigan, and the Sand and Sea Shawlette. I also love the Rustling Leaves Beret, but I already have more hats than I can wear (must resist!)
I read the Never not Knitting blog and love the hats in this collection. Quince & Co Lark is my new favorite yarn. I'd love to try sparrow!
I do own the book already, but if I won I would give it to a friend. I plan to knit the Rocky Coast Cardigan as my first adult-sized sweater ever!
I do not own Coastal knits, but I have seen it on the blog tour. I think I would like to knit up the cardigan because it seems so interesting!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I do not own Coastal knits, but I have seen it on the blog tour. I think I would like to knit up the cardigan because it seems so interesting!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I have seen it only on various blogs, but know it is one I would love to have. I've had my eye on Rocky Coast Cardigan since I first saw it.
Zowmom on Ravelry
Gnarled Oak Cardigan is calling my name and telling me it is okey to knit for myself not just others. I do not own this book but heard a wonderful podcast where the authors talked about the process of collaborating and I was dreaming it might end up on my shelf.
I don't have a copy of the book yet. The pattern's are all so beautiful. I would like to make the rustling leaves beret
I've seen it. I have it. I love it! And I'd love to win a second copy to gift to gift to my cousin, who knits. I've made a Rocky Coast Cardigan for me, and a Rustling Leaves Beret for a Christmas gift. (Shh! Don't tell!)
I haven't seen the book, but the patterns on Rav are beautiful. I'm in a shawl place right now, so I would have to go with either the Panoramic Stole or the Sand and Sea Shawlette.
This is the first that I have heard of the book, but I WANT it!! Anything to do with the ocean and I am in love with it immediately!! I want to make everything in it!
Rav ID: AllStrungOut89
I don't own Coastal Knits, yet. Thinking this would be a wonderful birthday present to myself in a couple of weeks. Would love to knit up the Rocky Coast in any of those luscious colors you have pictured.
Happy birthday to me; happy birthday to me! (Yes, I am feeling a little selfish and self-centered today :D )
I really love the Rocky Coast Cardigan and the Sand and Sea Shawl. Because I've discovered that I love knitting hats, I am also excited about the Rustling Leaves Beret!
Love the pattern, love the Rocky Coast Cardigan since I saw it.
Would make a lovely b-day gift for myself :)
(Dec 19th)
I've been looking at postings of Gnarled Oak Cardigan for about three weeks now. Also contemplating how it would look as a pullover! Don't own it yet...
I have heard of Coastal Knits and would love to knit the Wildflower Cardigan!
i have not seen coastal knits but i LOVE the cream colored cabled cardigan you include photos of - would love to make it! thanks for yet another fantastic giveaway - hope to someday win one!
I have only seen the photos up on the Never Not Knitting website for the book. I would love to have a copy of it. I would knit everything in it, starting with the Gnarled Oak Cardigan. I love it! ♥
I don't have a copy, and I HAVE TO KNIT the rocky coast cardigan. I have to...
I have not seen Coastal Knits in person but I've heard about it on multiple podcasts and I am in love with Water's Edge!
I haven't seen a copy in person, though I've seen it on lots of blogs. I really, really love the peplum on the Water's Edge Cardigan - that's what's calling out to me!
I have seen the book but haven't yet gotten it... there are many beautiful things I want to knit up. Thanks for another great giveaway.
I love this book. The patterns are wonderful. The yarn is gorgeous too,
I don´t have acopy of the book yet. I´d love to knit the Wildflower cardigan. The colour is great and I love cardigans.
I do not have a copy!!! But I need one lol... All the patterns are amazing! The gnarled oak cardigan is ace!!!! - let
knittingmommee on rav
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I recently got the book, though I have to wait until I'm done with holiday knitting to cast on for any new projects! I plan to make Wildflower, Gnarled Oak and Branching Out. Stunning.
I haven't seen this book yet, although I heard about it on another blog. It looks wonderful!
I've looked through Coastal Knits, and thought it was beautiful. As an East coast girl moved inland this made me think of home. And as someone who has never even been on the West coast, it made me want to visit.
Yes, I've seen the book but I don't have a copy yet and would really love one!
I have never seen this book before, I am loving all the cardigans especially Gnarled Oak.
rosebob on ravelry
I love this book, and don't own it yet.... I have been eyeing the Rocky Coast!
I've been wanting a copy of Coastal Knits - thanks for the opportunity to win one!
I do not have the book but would love to own a copy. It is a very difficult decision what I would make first but I am really taken with the Wildflowers Cardigan.
I don't have a copy, but I love Water's Edge!
I have not seen the book in person, but the pictures of the cardigans make me want it. :) They're beautiful. I don't know what I'd knit first, but it would definitely be for ME.
I love Hannah Fettig's designs- all of them are incredibly stylish- my favorite from Coastal Knits (which I would wear until it grew holes) is the Water's Edge Cardigan- it's so beautiful and so effortless! I would love to have the opportunity to knit it (and several other things out of this book!) Thanks for the great giveaway!
I am KisforKrissy on Ravelry
I am hoping Santa will bring me my own copy of the book....I just adore the Gnarled Oak Cardigan.
I haven't had the chance to read Coastal Knits, but it looks awesome! I especially like Wildflower.
Looks like a wonderful book!
I have seen this book on the web, not live. It does look beautiful though, the patterns are each beautiful, elegant and classic. This is a book you could turn to again and again. I do particularly like the Rocky Coast and Gnarled Oak cardigan patterns.
Love the yarn!
Have not seen the book yet - once Borders closed my source of good knitting books is gone - Barnes & Nobles just isnt as good....I like the Panoramic Stole and the Wildflower cardigan!
I have heard so much about Coastal Knits on the various podcasts I listen to! I would love to get my hands on it and knit Water's Edge!
I don't own a copy yet but I am hoping to have one with the holidays coming up! ;) If not then I will definetely be ordering one in the new year! I have been eyeing the rustling leave beret and the rocky coast cardigan! I love both so much! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway!
tangledknits on Rav.
I have been wanting this book! I love all the patterns in it and would love to knit them all eventually but I think the Rocky Coast cardigan is my favorite.
I've been considering buying a copy of Coastal Knits. The designs are just lovely and the photography look smashing too. The Rocky Coast cardigan would be the first thing I'd cast on. It's a beautiful sweater.
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no this is the first time and i would love to learn.no i don't own it but i would love to in the future. i would like to knit a sweater =}
i don't own a copy yet but the projects i've seen on rav make me want to get a book soon
Once again, this is completely new to me. I learn about so many new things from you!
I haven't gotten to see it in person yet, but I hear it is beautiful! I keep changing my mind over which I like more, the Gnarled Oak Cardigan or the Rocky Coast cardigan!
I've never seen anything by Coastal Knits, but me-oh-my, it looks DELICIOUS! I'm going to have to hunt up one of these books (or win one!!! That'd be even better!!!)
I don't have a copy, but I want one! I really love the Rocky Coast Cardigan, as well as several others!
I love this book and the designers are my favorites!
knitterlydesigns on Ravelry
I do not have a copy of this book but absolutely fallen in love with the little shawlette on the coer.
I don't own the book yet but truly love Gnarled Oak Cardigan. Hoping 2012 is the year of the sweater.
I haven't seen the book yet, but the pictures I've seen online are lovely. I love that green cardigan...the yoke pattern especially...and that gorgeous color!!
quinn on rav
I've seen the patterns in the website but I don't own the book. Loved the Wildflower cardi and the bayside pullover.
I would love a copy - I am thinking this is one of those books you could challenge oneself to knit every pattern in. I would start with Rocky Coast for my daughter and I love Water's Edge but could easily knit everything
i have been drooling over this book and have more than a couple of the patterns I would love to knit....first up would have to be the gnarled oak cardi though
thanks for the chance to win
I do not have the book nor have I ever seen any of the scrumptious yarns you're offering! I think I'd like to try Wildflower for a first project from the book.
I have been looking at Coastal Knits for awhile now. I would love to win the book and some yarn!
Jane (Jane-H-Potter on Ravelry)
I do not own the Coastal Knits book but now as I look at all of the patterns in it..I need to purchase it and then how to decide which pattern to knit first? They are all so pretty!
Thanks for the giveaway. I don't have the book. I would knit the beret or the wildflower cardi.
I have seen the book and would love to knit the rocky coast cardigan! This was on my Xmas list. I've been dying to try Quince yarn too. This giveaway would be such a treat to win.
I feel like the only knitter who hasn't had her hands on this book! I love so many of the patterns, and I'd love to feel that Organik yarn I've been hearing great things about!
Great giveaway! Have looked at the patterns a few times, but not decided on anything yet.
Hannah Fettig is one of my favorite designers (woohoo! CO'ed my Featherweight). My favorite pattern in Coastal Knits however, is the Rustling Leaves Beret.
Appears my original comment never made it! This book is lovely! I would love to make the rocky coast cardigan. I've also wanted to try Quince yarn for some time. This would be an amazing Christmas time treat.
Sounds like a great book. Would love to own it! Thanks for the chance to win.
I haven't seen this book yet, but I really like the Rocky Coast Cardigan
What a beautiful book - so inspiring. I would love to work some of the patterns.
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