Today I'm giving away two knitting books: Stitch and Bitch Nation and Knit Two Together.
They're both very good books, with many good patterns, and a few silly patterns each, but just not right for me right now (when nearly all I make is baby stuff).
Giveaway open through Friday, I'll do a random drawing Saturday morning, and I'll ship anywhere (shipping time may take longer overseas, as I can't use the automated machine).
Let me know what you want for Christmas (or if you don't do Christmas, your birthday), and you're in. I'm reverting to childhood and hoping for a bicycle, a basic cruiser with a big comfy seat, to hitch the trailer up to and haul the baby around town. Preferably in purple with a bell and maybe streamers.
Why am I not using these knitting books now? Well, I've been busy... I make monkey hats:
Sweet baby dresses (and a sweet baby):
Traditional quilts:
Historical costumes (worn at Dickens on the Strand last week):
And all sorts of other things - I have a making compulsion :)
Happy giveaway week :)
Oh, fantastic books! I'm learning to knit at the moment, so this would be perfect. :-)
ReplyDeleteI still have no idea what I'd like for Christmas. I have a wish-list of books I want though, for when family members ask that same question!
LLBean boots is what I want for christmas
ReplyDeleteHoping for warm weather for Christmas for our vacation!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway!
Julie
I love to get kitchen gadgets. This year I'm hoping for a new chefs knife.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered my Christmas present -- I'm getting an upgrade to EQ7. My husband will wrap it and put it under the tree, so I won't be able to play with it until Christmas actually gets here. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the monkey hats! Too cute! What I want for Christmas...well, an embroidery machine would be lovely...I dream big!
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Laura
This Christmas, I really hope I get some new bras. Boring, but important!
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Hope to get a new oven for this Christmas for some baking fun with my girls. Thanks for the giveaway !
ReplyDeletei'd love to get some new fabric and thread for christmas!
ReplyDeleteFabric! thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really want a drafting desk this xmas.
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That monkey hat is too cute! I don't think i want anything, just some money to buy a new front tooth {that sounds ridiculous but I lost my fake tooth and I feel so redneck without it :/ } or money so we can go to New Zealand next year :D So, MONEY haha.
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Ooh, I'd love those books. I already have the crochet stitch n bitch book & keep meaning to get the knit book but whenever I got to the bookstore I get stuck in the fiction section!
ReplyDeleteI learned to knit last Christmas but haven't made anything for myself yet! I love the crochet version of that book... :) As for Christmas, I have asked for a lot of books (cookbooks, books on learning to play the fiddle, books on writing music)as well as some scrapbooking and card making supplies (I am always borrowing my friend's stuff so I thought it was time to have my own!)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to get a new pair of snow boots for christmas!
ReplyDeletelovely books,I am learning to knit so it would be amazing.My b-day is December 14th and perfect gift would be bag of yarn since I am crocheter.Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance to win it.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!!!!! Your monkey hat is adorable and the little girl? stunning!
ReplyDeleteI would love lip gloss for Christmas. I know weird, but with two growing daughters by the time it's time to get something just for me I'm bushed, my poor lips have been naked for far too long.
Hello, I'm hoping for a new pair of sewing scissors this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI started knitting two months ago and I'm addicted to it! I've made two teddy bear dolls so far! I'm hoping for a Bernina because my sewing machine is quite old but I think it's too epensive :( Anything bought or made with love will do fine !
ReplyDeleteI would really like to have a kindle fire for christmas but I think I may be on the only getting Coal list :( Just kidding. I love to knit, crochet, spin, weave, and sew!!
ReplyDeleteMost of the things on my Christmas list this year are super hero movies
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my hair cut and coloured, it's a mess right now! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a few dvds on my list and a tumbler die for the accuquilt.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have a massage for Christmas (or before/after). I also would love some good gloves for when I'm cycling. It's cold!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! adriprints(at)yahoo(dot)com
i would love some notions
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I want a computer. Oh wait I am getting a note book for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute hat! And great books, too. I'd like to get a massage for christmas and a job. -grin- Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI want more fabrics to make quilt this year :D
ReplyDeleteI'm wanting Santa to bring me a new sewing machine. Thanks for a great giveaway~!
ReplyDeleteI would like my eyebrows to grow back for christmas
ReplyDeleteStainless steel pots and pans!
ReplyDeleteI think the best present I could get this year would be an etsy voucher so that i can buy some of the lovely things I have on my favourite list
ReplyDeleteMaking compulsion going on here as well :) I would like this gigantic sparkly ring I saw online and some new tires and tubes for my bike. I hope you get a bike, I really have loved having one again.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to get some new yarn for xmas!
ReplyDeleteOh! a friend lent me Stitch&Bitch and it was so good, I had to give it back so I'd love to win a copy. thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI don't really want anything for Christmas (cause I know I would't get it...) but if Santa really existed I would ask him to bring me an overlocker!
thanks for the chance!
I really just want some time to myself. Or a serger, which would be useless without the first wish.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for Kate Davies' new knitting book, Colours of Shetland.
ReplyDeleteLearning to knot is on my list for this year!
ReplyDeletei love these knitting books
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new, bigger cutting mat !
ReplyDeleteI'm a teacher, so I asked for a laminator for my classroom!
ReplyDeleteI love your Dickens costume. So fun! And your baby is precious. You know, I'm knitting lots of baby things, too, but a silly little knitting book is always fun to peruse. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteFor Christmas this year I have all that I need and more, but I do want knitting books, yarn, and time with my family. I'm sure I'll get at least one of those things. ;)
I'm hoping for lots of yarn and fabric-y gifts, but we also really want a new food processor (ours is dying). Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing for a Kindle Fire!
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thanks for the chance! I'm hoping for some spending money to use at thrift stores.
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