In celebration of my four year "blogiversary" I have a nice stack of knitting books to give away!
I love knitting books. Love. Them.
There are so many fabulous books out there, but here are a few newer releases that will really round out your knitting library.
Starting at the top of the stack...
What a completely charming little book this is. This isn't just a book of knitting patterns, a book of essays, or a recipe book.. it is actually all three. And it is put together in a very touching way. This book is written and illustrated by Michelle Edwards and in it she shares the role that knitting has played in her relationships with family, friends and her community throughout her life.
A great, go-to accessory book of 60 patterns all using Cascade 220 Sport yarn. There are 20 hats, 20 scarves, and 20 mitten designs for you to choose from. This book offers many cute patterns in a wide variety of styles so there is something here for everyone. This is a great resource for knitted gift ideas.
If you enjoyed Wendy Bernards first book offering, Custom Knits, as I did, then you will also love Custom Knits 2. As someone who loves sweater knitting, I really appreciate Wendy's amazing insight on how to plan, alter, add-on, convert, and customize sweater patterns. This book contains tons of extremely useful information as well as several beautiful garment designs. An amazing publication for sure.. although the pictures of the women modeling their sweaters with their bikini bottoms will always make me chuckle just a little bit. :)
In this book, Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza offer up a fun and relaxed approach to knitting with their 10 secrets to knitting success. Its a great read with lots of fun stories, information, and interviews.. not to mention... some seriously cute patterns too! I desperately am wanting to make my daughter the
Princess Garden Skirt.
Princess Garden Skirt.
Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters
Ok... I seriously am in love with this book! My time as a knitter has taught me how important finishing is for every knitted project. This book covers it all. Zippers.. seaming.. steeking.. blocking.. everything. It's a great reference book. I think that everyone should own a copy!
To enter to win this collection of five fabulous books, please leave a comment (including contact information) under this post. In your comment I'd love to hear how long you have been a reader of Never Not Knitting and what your favorite knitting book is. And no.. you don't have to say Coastal Knits. :)
I will randomly pick and announce a winner from among the comments left on Sunday December 4th.
You have until December 3rd to enter.
Remember only one comment per person please. And if you do not leave any contact information for me such as an email address, ravelry id, or so forth, I will have to pick another winner if your name is chosen.
I have had too many problems with unclaimed prizes and it's important that I am able to get ahold of you if you win. Thank you!
And just to make sure.. you do know about the blogiversary pattern sale, right?
Click HERE for more information!
537 comments:
1 – 200 of 537 Newer› Newest»I hope you are keeping well with your new wee one.
I have the first Custom Knits and really would love the 2nd.
thanks,
Ursa
ThePaganKnitter on Ravelry.
What a great gift!!! Would love so much to win one. The Custom Knits 2 looks really great.
In love withyour patterns since I saw the Watermelon. Would sure knit it for my daughter next summer!!!
Find me as poussinette02 on Ravelry or picsnprops@live.fr
My favorite knitting book(s) are the Barbara Walker Knitting Dictionaries, especially volume 2.
All of those books sound awesome! I've been reading your blog for a little over a year now! One of my favorite knitting books of all time is the Knitter's Almanac, or any EZ book, really. I love Coastal Knits too!
I am theknittingsquid on Ravelry.
I have been reading this blog for about 1 year now after stumbling upon it purely by accident. Now I check in at least a couple of times a week to see if there are new posts! I love it! My favorite knitting book would have to be Stitch N Bitch. It is my go to resource book when I am unsure about something. It has lots of wear on it!
Megan
mctalbu@yahoo.com
I've been a Never Not Knitting Reader for at least 3 of the 4 years :). The books I seem to make the most patterns out of have been Last Minute Knitted Gifts and More Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. I love knitting books, too and never turn down a chance to add to my collection. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have not been a reader of your blog for long, but have been listening to your pod casts lately at the gym. Thank you for helping me get through my workout. I am tilaturtle on Ravelry.
Congratulations on the blogiversary!
What an awesome giveaway! I've been reading your blog for 3-4 yrs now. You are an inspiration! I have a lot of knitting books that I love, but currently my favorite has been Itty Bitty Hats. Perfect for baby gifts and I seem to be making a lot of those lately. :)
nelljorae AT gmail DOT com
I've only just found your blog a few months ago! It's very inspiring and I love the beautiful photos.
I live in Sweden and unfortunately the range of knitting books is very small here. Almost no shops carry any international titles (well the online shops do, but that's not nearly as fun).
My favourite knitting book is a japanese collection of patterns that I found at a bargain in an used books shop. I don't read japanese so I've got no idea of the name of the book.
I have been following for a couple of months now. I can't say that I have a favourite book. I tend to just look for individual patterns rather than knit my way through a book.
bloggingwagon@hotmail.com
I just found your blog a short while ago when I saw the Coastal Knits pre-order, which I did pre-order! I just finished the beret and love it! I would have to say that Coastal Knits is one of my favorites, as it is put together so beautifully!
You can find me as WoolieChelle on Ravelry.
I've been reading your blog for about a year now, I think! I always have "Knitspeak" by Andrea Berman Price nearby - handy to look up terms in and I love having the Yarn Harlot's books around too.
Oh how fun!!! I <3 knitting books!!
I was trying to remember when I first found your blog.... and I think it must have been around the time I joined Ravelry back in 2008. I'm pretty sure it was through a link there.
One of my favorite knitting books is "New England Knits" by Cecily Glowik McDonald and Melissa LaBarre.
This is a really cool giveaway, thanks!
I've probably been reading your blog for 2-3 years! Fun!
kklemann(at)yahoo(dot)com
I started listening to your podcast around 2yrs ago I believe. Subscribed to your blog around the same time. Love them both.
Craftysly on Ravelry or Momasly@yahoo.com
I've been a follower of Never Not Knitting for at least the past year, not sure entirely how long but I love watching your design process unfold!
My most invaluable knitting books are usually stitch dictionaries, they help spark inspiration when my designing mind gets in a rut :)
SillyLittleLady on Ravelry
Congrats on the blogiversary, Alana!
I looove knitting books, too - my favorite recent acquisition is "Knitting Without Tears" by EZ. I've only read through the beginning of it but she is so witty!!
Thanks,
Stephanie
stringygirl on ravelry
Hi
I have been listening for about three years. My favorite knitting book right now is Ann Budd's Book of Patterns as it is helping me get a lot of basic Christmas knitting done fast!
Thanks for a great give away. Enjoy your new baby!
backpackandpearls(at)gmail(dot)com
What an awesome giveaway!
My favorite knitting books are Coastal Knits ;), What Would Madame Defarge Knit, and Susan B. Anderson's books.
I'm KnitWrite30 on Ravelry, or you can email me at yarnsandtales at yahoo dot com
I'd love to win any of the books.
I just found you recently so haven't been following for very long.
Not sure I have a favourite knitting book as I don't have too many. I do have Custom Knits (the first one) and think it's fabulous. Also have Knit Fix and think it's totally handy.
I've only been reading your blog for about two weeks now, but happy Blogiversary!!
At the moment, all of the knitting books I've used have come from the library, but I've had a major book-crush on Custom Knits for about a year now...
Best,
Becca
(rebeccae.smith6@gmail.com)
Congrats on your blogiversary! I'm a NNK newbie - I've only been following you for a couple months.
My favorite knitting book so far is Sock Innovation!
I love knitting books too.
Diane
PepperAnne on Ravelry or kerr1997@aol.com
I've just starting reading your blog a couple of days ago, but I've really enjoyed it. And apparently I found you just in time! My CURRENT favorite knitting book is probably Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up, because I'm currently in a bit of a sock knitting frenzy. Just a little one... And you can contact me on my blog, or my ravelry name is gnomesbeatfaeries
I've been following for about a year. I love all the recent baby knit posts. It makes me want to make more stuff for my little fuzz-head.
My go-to reference book is Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book. My favorite pattern book is The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book. I can't deny a poor boy pattern.
I'm MamaRamelade on Rav.
Thanks!
Oh boy, what a great list of titles. My favorite book is Itty Bitty Hats. knittykitty99 on ravelry
Happy blogiversary Alana! I've been reading Never Not Knitting for a few years and I listen to your podcast as well. I really like the Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders book. Thanks for the chance to win!
marilynknits on Ravelry
I've been reading the blog since you started the podcast, so... three years or so? Love it. :)
I have probably three top-favorite books, because I've gotten the most use out of them: Mason Dixon Knitting (I love the Moderne Baby Blanket! I've made it 2-3 times!), Stitch 'n Bitch (The Big Bad Baby Blanket & the Umbilical Cord hat are go-to baby gift patterns), and Sock Innovation by Cookie A. I also plan to knit everything out of Coastal Knits, but I haven't had a chance yet. hehe :)
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Manda (knitpsycho on Ravelry or hello.lovely {!at} gmail.com)
What a fantastic collection of books! My most used book is Cookie A's first...I'll bet I've knit more than 1/2 of those patterns!
Thanks again for another give away...and while you're probably sleep deprived, too! I really like reading the Mason Dixon knitting books...full of humor and fun! I've been a fan of Never Not Knitting for about a year, and only recently started listening to your blog while out walking. Take care! My Ravelry name is Brennee and my contact info is brenda.pirie@comcast.net. Thanks again!
I am a new blog reader since purchasing Coastal Knits. I love this book. My favourite all time books are Cat Bordhi`s Treasury of Magical Knitting books one and two and Barbara Walkers Stitch Dictionary Volume 2 and having just purchased Bambeanies, that is right up there with my favourites.
I have been following for 4 or so months, it was the name of your blog that got me, cause i'm never not knitting too, I haven't a fav knitting book yet, I do hope I win so I can discover more knitting books.
faerymother@hotmail.com
Congratulations on your 4 year blogaversary! My favorite knitting book is Knitting Without Tears by EZ because it's the first book that made me feel like I could call myself a knitter. :)
I love knitting books too! All of those look so great. Right now my favorite is a stitch pattern book because I love experimenting with different textures and shapes.
juleslunder on ravelry.
Wow thanks for the great giveaway and congradulations on the new baby and 4 years of blogging. I LOVE Swedish Knits all the swatch patterns are just a great starting point for just about anything you want to knit! I started reading your blog almost a year ago when my friend told me about you. I love to drool over all your beautiful knits.
fit2bfrogged@gmail.com or fittobefrogged on Ravelry.
I think I have been following the blog for about a year now, but you can't trust me when it comes to time ;).
My favorite knitting book might be Amigurumi Knits by Hansi Singh. It not only has a ton of adorable little knit plushies, but it also has a great reference guide in it! Super well done photo shots of each step. I always refer to it when I have to do kitchener stitch.
Rav id is katherinelynn04
I think I've been a reader of your post for about three years! Book?--I love them all! I use Sensational Knitted Socks the most. The cover is coming off!
I think I've been following you for a couple of years now ... gosh, it's gone by so quickly! I'm seriously smitten by the Finishing Book - I know that's an area I always feel I could do better, and maybe that would encourage me?
MsVicki/Rav
I've been following your blog for at least a year and half, maybe two years or more...time flies!!
My favorite, go-to, knitting book is Knitting Without Tears, by E. Zimmerman. If I ever have any issues I know I'll find the solution in there. (Custom Knits is a close 2nd place though)
email - cagetman@gmail.com
I've been following your blog for a couple of years now and love the designs. I can honestly say that Coastal Knits is my current favorite knitting book :D
Thank you for a great give-away.
eevavalentine@gmail.com
Happy anniversary! I've been a reader for a few months now. I'm a total newbie, but your posts are really inspirational. So far, my favorite would have to be the Stitch and Bitch book.
belladatura AT yahoo DOT com
I have been reading your blog and enjoying your podcast for about 3 years. My favorite knitting books are the Vogue Stitchionary series.
Thank you and Congratulations!
RAV ID kristinfitzgerald
I've been reading your blog for about a year!
radiantstar on ravelry
I love knitting books!
I've listened to the podcast for about half a year, and currently my favorite knitting book it Folk Knitting of Estonia by Nancy Bush. I love her work.
You can contact me at victoriampage at gmail
I'm a new reader of your blog, but it is on my don't miss these blogs list. I'm going to knit the Owlet sweater for my granddaughter because of you. We had fun choosing colors.
My favorite knitting book right now is Little Red in the City. There is so much information on how to size sweaters correctly and how to measure the body (not always a pleasant experience.)
Thanks for the chance at acquiring some great books.
Find me on Ravelry as BCGramma or cadams@bcacs.org
I listened to your podcast regularly when I worked my factory job,but have only read your blog the last couple of years(finally got my own computer). My favorite knitting book is usually whichever one I am reading or rereading at the time. Thanks for the chance! lostinkansas on Ravelry
Since I started knitting about a year ago I've probably only been following for about 6 months. I don't know if I have a fave book yet, but I've knitted a few projects from Greetings from Knit Cafe.
strandlaura @ gmail.com
I've been reading the blog and listening to the podcast for about a year and a half now. I really enjoy both and I'm super excited about Coastal Knits. My favorite knitting book is Vogue Knitting Ultimate Guide to Knitting. It was my first knitting book so it's dear to me and it's a great reference book that I still refer to from time to time.
rav id: lochknitsmonster
Have only been following your blog for a few months but have been loving your patterns for a bit longer than that!
Impossible to pick a favorite book, EZ, any stitch dictionary, there are SO many! One can never have enough, I say!
cyndi-ccaj on ravelry
I found your blog last week after listening to your interview on the Knit Picks podcast. Now it is at the top of my favorite craft blogs list!
My all-time favorite knitting book is Celtic Knits by Debbie Bliss. The photos and designs are so inspiring and lovely!
Katherine
thistlehandmade@gmail.com
I've been following your blog since buying the watermelon sweater pattern (and I even got it knit!)
I've really been getting a lot of use lately from the Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd.
Karen
(runningscheer on Ravelry)
I think I've been reading for a little over a year. My favorite knitting book is Itty Bitty Toys because I've made so many from it!
I've been following your blog for at least a year. I love to see the pattern you design and knit!
My favorite books are:
Vogue Knitting: Shawls and Wraps
The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
Coastal Knits (honestly)
Rav ID: mayapof
It's hard to say how long I've been listening.... maybe 4 years...your blog is like the Wall Street Journal for knitters. I have found so many things here, yarn, designers, patterns, books and friends. Thank you.
Favorite book? Hard to choose just one, but probably New England Knits or Weekend Hats.
19vesperstreet on Rav, blog-knittinginbeantown.blogspot.com
This may be a double post, because the first one didn't seem to work.
I love many knitting books! The "how-to" books are my favorites.
My contact information is:
Poethead@gmail.com
Thank you for another fabulous give-away!
Thanks for the fun giveaway, Alana! I don't have any of those books and I'd love to check them out ;o) My favorite knitting books are Stitch 'n Bitch, any of Susan B. Anderson's books, and of course Coastal Knits! Hope your little guy is doing well! I have been reading your blog for at least 3 years and I just love it! Thanks for still posting even though you have such a little guy to take care of!
Katie
rnmama on Rav
I think I've been reading for a couple years now and I'd have to say that either one of the first two Barbara Walker Treasuries is my favorite knitting book. You can find me as AlaskanPurl on Ravelry or at allison@alaskanpurl.com. Thanks for the givewaway!
Congratulations on your new knit wear model, very handsome indeed!
I have been following your blog for a couple years I think. My favorite book is Shirley Paden's Knitwear Design Workshop. Love it!
Shannon
girl4purl on Ravelry
My favorite knitting book should be Knitting for dummies since it is learning from this book that made me fall in love with knitting. I also love Coastal Knits, if you that book ;-) Seriously, it's the first knitting book that I own that is not a reference book! My ravelry id is anyonecanknit (is usually the blogger link enough or you would draw someone else?) Have a great week! And Happy Bloggiversary again!
I've been reading NNK for about 6 months and honestly, I don't think I have a favourite knitting book yet!
I found you audio podcast the week of your most recent episode. Soooo, I'm beginning at the beginning.
My fav book is still my Coates&Clark Learn How Book printed in 1957. Taught me to Knit and to Crochet Many years ago.
Am enjoying your audio podcast
however, I'm In Love with Grandpa's Sweater.
GerryART on Rav
I have had you in my Google reader for a little while now. I enjoy reading your postings. (Thank you).
One of my favorite books is the Handknit Holidays.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Very cool giveaway! I think I've been listening/reading for about a year? I save your podcasts for days when I'm driving a lot for work or when I have a particularly large pile of dishes to work on - makes it much better!
And I really like Knitter's Almanac- for the writing as much as the patterns.
hope you're having a lovely time settling in with your sweet baby!
darah7 at gmail dot com
I'm not sure how long I've been following your blog, but probably about a year. My favourite knitting book atm would have to be Ann Budd's The Knitters Book of Patterns.
sewsable on Ravelry
I'm a reader of a year or so. Love all of EZ's books, and read them often. Thanks for the giveaway! Congrats.
The favorite book that keeps coming back to my knitting bag is Knitting Socks from the Getting Started series.
Happy blog anniversary! I've been reading for about three years and look forward to every post.
Rav: zenitude
Woolyknitsnbits at live dot ca
I love the book "For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration of the Knitter's Art". If you don't own it, you should. ( : It is full of stories and history about knitting. I have read it cover to cover and really enjoyed it. I also love "Last Minute Knitted Gifts", "Alterknits", "Mason Dixon Knitting", EZ's books, any Yarn Harlot, and I love your "Coastal Knits". I love to read the inspiration behind the projects and love the photography! This is a great give-a-way! Thanks for the chance to win - I would love to add these books to my knitting library! I have been following your blog and podcast for a little over a year and really miss the podcast right now. ( : I am so happy for you and your family, though, but really hope you return to your podcast someday! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Ravelry)
I love knitting books too! My favorite is the Ultimate Knitting book by Vogue Knitting. It has EVERYTHING!
knitterlydesigns on Ravelry
WOW all of those would look so good on my knitting shelf.
Sure hope it is me.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Is the little one sleeping good.
Cassandra
Whoa! that is a super generous giveaway. I have been listening and reading to NNK for over a year but it may be longer. I can remember where I was and what I was doing when I listened to my first podcast of yours but would have to work hard to figure out the date. I'm so glad I found you and wish you all the best in your continued knitting endeavors.
What a fantastic collection of books! My favorites are all of EZ's. I just love the way her writing in clear, straightforward, and she assumes the reader is smart. And I think I've been reading and listening to NNK for 3 of your 4 years!
Very generous giveaway!
love the new pictures of the Little One!
I have been a fan ever since I met you at the Atascadero knitting shop! I have followed ALL your goings on!
I do not have a favorite knitting or crocheting book.....I love them all!
haccents@att.net
www.handcraftedaccents.com
I actually don't know how long I've been reading your blog for! was there a time before your blog??!!!
I don't have a "favourite" knitting book as it changes depending on what is currently taking my fancy. I have both custom knit books and love them.
littlemaze on Ravelry.
Happy Blogiversary!!
I think I've been reading for a little over two years now.
I'm really loving Modern Top Down Knitting.
Ooooo ... Great books.
My Ravelry id is atlkaren.
I love the Barbara Walker books and also Elizabeth Zimmerman. I have been following you for a while. Thanks for the giveaway!
minmenk(@)gmail(.)com
I love the Stitch n Bitch books, always my go to when trying to understand a new technique - they describe things the way I think!
I'm topcatty on Rav
I think I've been reading your blog for a little over a year. I've so enjoyed seeing all the things you've made for your darling little one, since I've been knitting non-stop for grandchildren for over 8 years now. I have to say my favorite book is Vicki Square's "Knitter's Companion" because I go to it again and again. A close second would be Ann Budd's " The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns" because I tend to make things up as I go along and get a lot of help from those basic patterns.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Meg
mjminn1 at gmail dot com or
bookladymjm on Ravelry
I just found your blog a few months ago. Have been a dedicated reader ever since.
Constance on Ravelry
Custom Knits 2 looks like a great book.
Thanks,
Juliaknit on Ravelry
This is so wonderful, and I'm with you on the knitting books. Love. Them.
Emma
EmmaJoyce34 on Ravelry
emmajoyce34@gmail.com
I've only started reading your blog recently, and my favorite knitting book is currently More Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I'm littletigercat on Ravelry.
I've been loving your blog for almost 2 years now. I'd like to have Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters in my bookshelf.
Hi Alana,
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beloved little man. I've been following your blog for just over a year now and I think my favourite knitty book is a dead heat between "Baby knits for beginners" (Debbie Bliss) and "Adorable knits for tots" (Zoe Mellor). As a relatively new knitter I've learnt so much from these books.
Thanks, Briony (RavID- pricelesspurls)
I hope you are right in the middle of loving that small person. My daughter gave me a copy of The Knitter's Home Companion - nice book. But, I'd enjoy one of the others.
O my goodness! What an amazingly generous giveaway! Would love to add these to my slowly growing collection.
My fave book of those I own is "Knitting Without Tears" by Elizabeth Zimmerman. The woman is genius and ridiculously funny.
I just started following your blog a few months ago. LOVING all the sweet little knits on the sweet baby boy.
Thanks again for the chance to win.
~Ashten
daswartz07(at)embarqmail(dot)com
I've probably been following you for more than a year. I think my favorite go-to knitting book is Knitting Rules, by the Harlot. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Happy blogoversary! I think I've been following your blog around 2 years-ish, but this year I finally found a blog reader that works for me, so I've been more consistent in reading your posts.
I think my favorite (and certainly most used) book is EZ's Almanac. Although Coastal Knits is now getting a work out.
My rav id is bear-ears
Wow, those are wonderful books.
I'm not sure how long I've been following your podcast - maybe a couple years? (Once I started listening, I went back and listened to all the old podcasts as well!)
My favorite knitting book? Hm. I like the Mason-Dixon books, and Stephanie Pearl McPhee's Knitting Rules. I love the photography in Shear Spirit. But, truth be told, my go-to book when I have a knitting question, is The Interweave Knitter's Companion.
Thanks, and give that little guy a hug!
RobinV on Ravelry
I would love to have some more knitting resources. Right now my favorite knitting book is Itty Bitty Nursery. mdsmassage@yahoo.com
How generous! I've been reading the blog for about a year. I love your patterns and could not wait for the Coastal Knits release. My favorite knitting books is actually Knit Fix. It helps me to fix my issues rather than frogging everything! I'm slippinginbetween on Ravelry.
Thank you for a chance at some great books! (I'm really hoping for the finishing one. Fingers crossed.)
I have to say my favourite go-to resource is actually the tech knitter's blog. She's fantastic.
Christina
bowie on ravelry
Would love to win the books! Thanks for another wonderful giveaway.
Nashvegasknitter on rav
What an awesome giveaway! I've been a follower for about a year and my fav knitting book right now is any one of the Vogue stitchionaries. They are so helpful!
I'm chberkom on Ravelry. :-)
Chelsea Anne
I have been reading your blog almost as long as I have been writing my own---so almost a year now. My favorite "go to" knitting book is EZ's "Knitting Without Tears".
My contact info is flyinbobbin.blogspot.com
Congrats on your adorable new baby! Those knitting books look wonderful. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I learned to knit from the Stitch 'N Bitch Knitter's Handbook, and have knit many items from Weekend Knitting. I have been following your blog for a couple of years (ever since a friend told me about it). Thanks for the contest.
I am AndaraKnits on Ravelry.
I have been reading NNK for about 6 months now. not sure discovered it early this summer. I am going to go ahead and say it I love coastal knits it is one of the few books I want to make everything in the book. I also like EZ books especially the knitters almanac cause I love her stories to go with the patterns.
happy blogiversary!
I've been reading your blog for about a year now! My current favorite knitting book is 60 Quick Baby Knits. I recently completed the super cute sheep hat from this book. I'd love to win this collection of knitting books!
- Paula (messiahkitty on Ravelry)
paulabannon (at) gmail (dot) com
You are so kind for this giveaway...I really like Susan Anderson -Itty Bitty Hats or Debbie Bliss -Home knitting books... I would love that Knitting Home Companion, ALWAYS looking for a well rounded knitting book.
photoktrapp @ gmail . com
Hope your family is adjusting well. :)
I have to say my favorite knitting books are not pattern books per se but the funny stories about knitting by the Yarn Harlot, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
What a lovely stack of books! I've been hankering after the 10 Secrets of Laidback Knitters, but I received a lot of books for my birthday and haven't been through all of them yet, so I'm holding off on buying. Winning would be even better! My favorite knitting book is EZ's Knitting Without Tears. It's just like having your favorite aunt knitting with you.
I'm pdxknitterati on Ravelry
Thanks for the giveaway, and happy blogiversary!
Love your blog. I have been reading it about a year. My favorite knitting book is The Knitter's Companion. Use it all the time. Hope you and your little one are well.
cchamberlain10@cox.net
Hi, I'm brand new to your blog! I only discovered it five minutes ago, reading a post by Through the Loops! and I've just now subscribed. I haven't knitted for 25 yrs, since my girls were little, but now, with my 1st grandchild due in about 5 weeks, I think it's time I returned to it! My favourite knitting book? I can only tell you about my fave knitting pattern mags from way back - Anny Blatt. I love her designs, knitted heaps of them. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, what a great prize! I have been following your blog as long as I can remember. Maybe 2 years? It's hard to pick a favorite knitting book, I have a few favorites for different reasons, but if I had to pick one I would pick A Knitting Glossary by EZ and Meg Swansen. It's not really a book, it's a CD, but surely they would have a CD player on the desert island, right?
I just started following your blog this summer. I heard your last podcast and loved it. It's hard to say which book I go to most, but any of my EZ books are favorites. This is a fantastic giveaway! Happy blogiversary.
Happy blogiversary!
This is a great giveaway...3 of those books are on my wish list, one of them should be, and I've got the other but don't know where it is!
As for my favorite knitting book: Funnily enough, my last two FO's and my current project are all from Coastal Knits - but my all-time favorite knitting book has to be Knitting Without Tears.
(just in case I win, I'm tracytracy on rav too) :)
Excellent collection of books. Finishing School is at the top of my wish list for Christmas.
I've been reading your blog for a little over two years and have been a podcast listener for longer. I've really enjoyed all of the content you have put together. Thanks for letting your readers be such a big part of your journey!
on Ravelry as tharensolo
Thanks for the contest! I have been listening to your podcast for over a yr. now I think. I learned to knit with Stitch n' Bitch and still refer back to that one and Debbie Stoller's other ones for reference. Love her sense of humor!
dendiane@bellsouth.net
I haven't been reading the blog long, but have been listening to your podcast for quite a while.
My favorite knitting book is Toe-up 2-at-a-time socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Catt
NewfieCatt on Ravelry
I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your lovely projects! My favourite knitting book is More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh what a wonderful give-away! I've had the knitter's companion on my list for a while. Sadly enough my collection of knittign books is pathetic, I own maybe 5? So honestly my favorite of this really IS Coastal knits...
So you see? I really need more books to roung out my collection!
schatzi.knits at gmail dot com
I just started following you after I saw the previews of Coastal Knits, beautiful book BTW.
This would be such a lovely addition to my library of knitting books.
My fav is " A Gathering of Lace" by Meg Swansen. I haven't knit anything from the book yet. I have just drooled over the pictures so far. :)
Your wee boy is beautiful. I so look forward to seeing my pics of him in lovely handknits. I bet your daughter adores him.
Regards
Nicky
nzknitter@slingshot.co.nz
I have been reading your blog (and lurking, btw, sorry!) since about mid-2008. I started listening to the podcast at about episode 3, then went back and listened to the first two, and then hit your blog!
My favorite knitting book right now is probably the Knitter's Book of Wool. (I also love the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, but that isn't quite so knitting oriented.) because I am a big geek.
nepenthe on ravelry
Oh wow, that Deborah Newton book looks amazing! want want want :) Happy blogiversary xo anythingbutsnow on Ravelry
What a lovely collection of books to share...I love the Cascade 220 book.
-Darci
dbmcgrath on Ravelry
I've been reading your blog for more than a year now and really enjoying it. My favorite knitting book is probably Alice Starmore's Fisherman's sweaters - love all the cables and stitch work!
Judigo on Rav
I've been a reader of your blog for about 9 months. I love the Sensational Knitted Socks books.
knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have been listening to NNK since the beginning and reading the blog since the podcast began. I am glad things are going so well with the baby and it's nice to "hear" your voice, Alana. :-)
I think my favorite knitting book is Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore. I must have checked this out from the library 10 times before it was re-released last year. It has a wonderful combo of history (Love how she debunks a bunch of colorful myths about cabled knitting), how-to, and luscious patterns...many are dated now but most are still eye candy. :-)
Thanks for the chance to win! Wordpurler on Rav.
I've been a reader of Never Not Knitting for at least 3 years. It was shortly after I became a grandmother. I found your patterns first, then the blog.
What a fabulous giveaway! And very generous. I love knitting books as well.
I am knittingrandma on ravelry
Hello! Been reading for about year, listening about the same - loved your interview on Stash n Burn from the recent episode. What a great listen that was!
And congrats on your lovely little boy!
I've been reading for about two years...and I love the podcast. My favorite knitting book is The Knitter's Almanac...but I'd love to add a few more to my collection!
laura
knerdygirl on Ravelry
I think I've been reading Never Not Knitting for about 2 years. I went back and read all the older posts too! I am having a hard time deciding on my favorite knitting book, but I did recently get Vogue Stitchonary and really am enjoying that.
Hi Alana! I'd love to win these books! I've been reading your blog for about 2 years now. I think my favorite book for resource would have to be Stitch n' Bitch, and I also love the Itty Bitty books by Susan B. Anderson.
My ravelry id is purplemama.
I have been reading your blog for about a year now. I love all your beautiful pictures! My favorite knitting book is the Vogue Knitting book, I always bust it out when I have a have a question, or need to learn a new technique.
I have been a reader for over two years now, I love this blog, the photos are always so beautiful, they are only matched by the knitting :)
The book I knit the most from is Susan B Anderson's Toy Book.. I love knitting toys, just got Coastal Knits last week, haven't had a chance to start anything yet!!
Would love a new stack of books. Thanks for another great giveaway.
bam_2006@hotmail.com
I have been only reading your blog on a regular basis for the past few months, but have been catching up reading older posts. Loved your podcast and am missing those but as a mother of four kids myself, I understand the ebbs and flows of life. There is a time and a season.
I would have to say that I'm a huge EZ fan and love Knitters Almanac and Knitting Around. I love her dry humor as well as her wonderful skills she shared with all of us.
Hope all is going well with the new baby. Happy Blogiversary!
Kim
knittinbrit on Ravelry
knittinbrit at charter dot net
Congratulations! Wow- new book, baby and anniversary!
Not completely knitting - but I love The Gentle Art of Domesticity
I have been reading about a year, a little more than that probably...
My favorite knitting book is Vogue Knitting.
pamelammgarcia@gmail.com
I've been reading your blog for about three years. I found it when I found your podcast. My favorite knitting book is usually the one I most recently acquired.
Happy Blogiversary and thanks for the giveaway!
Mary
KnitAdmin on Ravelry
I'm a new reader to your blog but have been blogging for 8 years.
My favorite knitting books are any of the stitch dictionaries because the possibilities are endless. So much inspiration.
I'm Two-of-Six on Ravelry.
My first knitting book love is the little 1970s booklet (name unknown) that taught me how to knit. I've since passed it on. I have Ysolda's new book Little Red and love the general information, New England Knits and Vintage Modern Knits for staring at patterns, and Selbuvotter for feeling the history of knitting. And I DO love my Coastal Knits and am halfway through my Rocky Coast.
Been listening for about 2 years and love the podcast, blog. Congrats on the book and baby!!
BigHeidi on ravelry
I have been reading your blog for a little over two years now, I think. I was pregnant with my second daughter at the time (and now I already have my third!).
I am trying to think which book I pull from my shelf the most often . . . I think it may be The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie Wiseman.
rav id: valeriechristine
Hi Alana,
I cannot recall when first I started read/listen to you. Everything started for me when I discovered wonderful world of Podcasts!
My favorite books are all of EZ!
What a great collection of books! I have been reading your blog for just a few months - stumbled across it when Coastal Knits was being released. I just happened to be in Maine about that time and picked up a copy there and brought it back with me to CA. I actually think Coastal Knits is my favorite because I love the stories about the places that inspired the knits.
Thanks,
Heather
peaceful76 on Ravelry or peaceful76@gmail.com
I've been here and loving your posts for about a year.
I can't stop looking at Vintage Baby Knits. I've only knit three of the patterns, but I lust gleefully over just about the entire collection of patterns.
franklintonknits on etsy
katehodges2 at gmail dot com
Wow, what an amazing selection! I have been reading your blog for about two years. I admit I don't use books as much now that there is so much knitting info on the web. But I do love my copy of Silk Road Socks and have already made two patterns from it; planning a few more!
--dclulu on ravelry
Hello! What a great book collection. I've been reading your blog for a few years and love it. My favourite knitting books are anything Rowan (for inspiration) and Barbara Walker's Knitting Treasuries.
am at caribouknits dot com
My favorite knitting book might have to be Made in Brooklyn by Jared Flood. I've made so many patterns out of that thing!
Well, I have been reading your blog for about three years now. As of yet, I don't have a favorite knotting book, but any of the five looks like it could be!
Kdbroden (at) gmail (dot) com
Happy Blogiversary! I think I've been reading your blog for three years or so.
My favorite knitting book is probably EZ's Knitter's Almanac. I also love magnificent Mittens.
I'm Pam on Ravelry, and outside the internet too.
Love books, especially knitting books! I've been following your blog for just over a year. I've always loved Elizabeth Zimmerman knitting books. I've learned a lot from them and they're a great read. But I also love my Coastal Knits. Not only are they great patterns but the photography is beautiful. Not just a knitting book but a coffee table book too! :)
Amber ambersparks95@gmail.com
Congrats on the baby, How adorably sweet he is.
I have been reading your blog now for about 6 months and it is one of my favorites. You are no doubt a master knitter. I hope I grow up to knit just like you!!!!
My fav book is: BOOKS: Mason&Dixon books and Folk Style by Mags Kandis but I have been salivating for "Finishing School" and your book "Coastal Knits" is on my list too, BTW! (I know you said you don't have to write it, but it's true!!!)
Good luck with everything..
Best Wishes,
Nina
Knittingneedles@live.com
nina702 on Ravelry
Knittingneedles on Knittingparadise
and on and on and on!!! lol....
I've been reading your blog for almost a year now and it feels like it is so much longer. I'm pretty much addicted to your site and love how you share your personal and knitting life with us. Also love the pretty knitting pictures. Your daughter is the cutest little girl I've seen in pictures and your baby boy is just so precious. To date one of my favorite knitting books is Coastal Knits (no lie!). The patterns and yarn pairings you and Hannah put together are fantastic. The photos of the garments are just breathtaking. Makes me want to knit everything in there, even though my skills aren't quite there yet. My other favorite knitting book is "New England Knits". Both books are destined to be classics. The designs certainly are!
Rav ID: kellknit
I have a fondness for Knitted Lace of Estonia at the moment, for the lovely patterns and pictures, but my favourite knitting book changes depending on what I've been working on.
I've been following Never Not Knitting for probably about a year now; it's been a while so I don't remember for sure when I started reading it.
Winnifred17 on Ravelry.
I've only been following your blog a few months, since someone recommended your podcast.
My favorite knitting book has to be the Barbara Walker Treasury of knitting patterns. I just love playing with different stitch patterns.
I've been reading your blog almost as long as it has been around. I really don't have a favorite book, it changes from day to day. I'd love to win this giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity and congrats on your new little boy and also the blog anniversary.
I've been reading your blog almost as long as I've been knitting; which is almost a year! I'm a die hard fan and have shown probably about 10 of my friends your owl sweater and little baby grandpa cardigan :). My birthday is on the 1st! Winning those books would be stellar!!!! So far I've bArely been able to live without 'the Knitting Bible' which is one of my go-to resource books
Congratulations on your new addition!!!!Krystal_rockburn@Rogers.com
I've been reading your blog for about a year now, I think. I found it not long after I started reading knitting blogs. My favourite knitting book is probably Weekend knitting by Melanie Falick.
Ravnejenta on Ravelry
I've only been following the blog for about 4 months now and would love to win this awesome give-away!
I've been knitting for more than 30 years and my fave knitting book is "Knit" by a South African designer, Martie Lochner.
Thanks
Washi
washi@vodamail.co.za
Happy Blogiversary Alana!
I started following your blog last March - when I got into knitting and podcasts.
It's hard to pick just one, but my favourite knitting book is probably Brave New Knits.
I hope you and your little boy are doing well!
(my contact details are in my Blogger profile.)
I discovered NNK about four months ago whilst in the midst of hideous pregnancy sickness (still going, 36 weeks). Your podcast and blog have been a light in a dark tunnel - I'm almost all the way through the back log of podcasts to the very beginning! I was recently given Little Red in the City by Ysolda after hearing it reviewed on your podcast - love it! Rebekah@scruffian.com
I've only been reading the blog for about 4 months, but I feel like I've been here a lot longer, because I listened to all the podcasts.
My favorite knitting book is.... hrm. That's so hard. I have a whole bookshelf dedicated to my knitting books (and a whole other one dedicated to books like a Knitter's Home Companion- with stories/essays about knitting) so I'm not really sure I can pick one. I really like a book I can read though, so I think I'd go for something like Knitting Without Tears by EZ or Knitting Rules by Stepahanie Pearl Mc-Phee.
I did recently acquire The Opinionated Knitter and I really like that one as well, because it has very cute photography and I enjoy the bits from EZ's personal diary.
Rav Id: Grandmastatus
thank you for a wonderful giveaway, and for being a wonderful blog :D
Enjoy your babymoon with your handsome boy (and family).
I have been a fond follower of your blog for almost a year now and have bought quite a few patterns (Cosette Shawl recently posted on Ravelry and I'm chomping at the bit to make another very soon).
Mmmm, my favourite knitting books. There are many. Natural Nursery Knits, Knitting in Detail, Knitting at Home.....
Have a beautiful week.
I've been a follower for about 3 years now (when I first started knitting). I searched itunes for knitting podcasts and yours came up. The opening song sucked me in! :)I don't really have a favorite book because I don't have very many.
Pat
loonyhiker on Ravelry
Came across your blog and podcast a few months ago - love the blog, sorry to see the podcast go but totally understand why.
Don't own many knitting books and Coastal Knits is def my favorite cos I want to knit almost everything in it!
Have loved seeing the pics of your gorgeous little boy in his handknits!
lbsunflowers on Ravelry
My favorite one is Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook and Knitting without tears- I always look there for a basic techniques when I need them.
I'm reading your blog since 2 years and listened to all of your podcast episodes.
I love knittting books too!
And...Congrats on your baby boy! I have my bundle of joy since 2 weeks and I love her!
Paula aka morganah on Rav
What a fabulous prize! I love knitting books, but to name just one favourite is impossible... I'd have to say all the Elizabeth Zimmermann books because they are fun to read, full of great information, and so empowering.
I'm Malin on Ravelry.
I've been reading your blog for about 2 years and listening to your podcast for about a year. One of my favorite books is the first Custom Knits.
Oh, I'm in on this one :)
Where do you get the time of doing things like this with a tiny little fellow in the house?
I'm reading your blog since the beginning of your Playful Stripes Cardigan (the very first release). I fell in love with that pattern instantly. Found it on Ravelry and followed you since then... :)
I love your child-patterns the most. I don't like knitting for myself (I always find it a waste of time), but I LOVE knitting for my 3 beautiful girls. :)
Greetz
Katia (Tucana on Ravelry)
Hi, congrats for your blogiversary!
I'm a recent follower.
My favourite knitting book is "Mason Dixon".
Than you for the change to win!
My blog is:
http://knitandgo.blogspot.com/
What a great prize. Those books would truly make a great Christmas present. To me! I've been following your blog for about a year. I love your designs and am hoping to make the Rocky Coast cardigan when I have a bit more experience.
Right now I am relying on the Ann Budd books to help me finally nail down gauge for my projects.
Wow. Great books, and I have a huge library of knitting books, but don't have these. I've been listening to your blog for over 2 years when a friend told me about it. My fvorite books right now are Susan B. Anderson's books. I am Melanie1 on Ravelry.
Happy blogiversary!
I've been following this blog for about 1 1/2 year I think.
My fave knitting book is probably the Knitter's almanach by E Zimmermann :)
Corinne
(CorinnesKnits on Ravelry)
OOOOh how generous, I'd love to have the finishing book. Hope your new one is doing well and big sis is enjoying him as much as you are.
Thank you,
Pat
stmpbkrph@yahoo.com
I have been following your blog for just a few months. Love all that you made for your new little man. Right now fav. book is adorable knits for tots by Zoe Mellor. Thanks for the chance to win some amazing books!
Tracey.brown@weeknits.com or Grizzlieknits.blogspot.com
I've been following your blog for about a year. My favorite book is the Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes.
My Rav id is kristin
Like you I like knitting books. Actually books in general are a problem. I try to stick to just buying non-fiction books and borrowing fiction these days.
I started reading your blog about two years ago and enjoy listening to your podcast while knitting.
I'm not sure which is my favourite knitting book. There are several that I've knit a few patterns out of like One-Skein Wonders, Knitted Gifts and Natural Knits for Babies. But my favourites are those with good photography. You have to be able to actually see the knitted garment from different angles.
contact: eva.arntz (at) gmx.de
Those books are fabulous! You can find me on ravelry as early-riser.
Happy Blogiversary! I have been reading the blog for 3+ years, I think. I started reading it after finding the podcast,maybe? It is impossible to pick a favourite knitting book! Some of the books I refer to frequently are the Barbara Walker books and Custom Knits.
(woolpiggy on Rav)
I've been listening to your podcasts since the spring of 2009 and love many of your designs. My favorite knitting book is The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe. I have it handy at all times in my knitting bag and look things up quite frequently.
Michelle Q on Ravelry
I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now, and have knit a couple of your patterns (with a few more in the queue). My favorite book changes with what I am working on, but right now it is probably Itty Bitty Hats or Itty Bitty Nursery.
SewKaren (Rav ID)
I've been a listener for about 2 yars, which is how long I've been knitting. :) I think you were my first blog and podcast I stumbled across having to do with my new hobby.
I have several knitting books I turn to again and again. 1 is by Clara Parks and another by Anne Budd, but my favorite seems to change depending on what my current focus is. :)
Hi...I think I found you about a year ago and have been an avid reader ever since. Since I am sock obsessed currently, I would have to say my favorite book lately has been Kathleen Taylor's Big Book of Socks. Thanks for a great giveaway! Mary mdeeter@hotmail.com
I've been a reader for a few years. When I started I went back to the beginning for continuity. As the saying goes, you've come a long way, baby. Congrats on your book.
I love knitting books too. I'm not sure I have a favorite, but my favorite type is technical rather than pattern books. I'm hotknitter on ravelry.flutsies
Long time reader of your blog. Love new books for my library.
I've been reading NNK for just under a year now, but fell in love with your designs from the start. I don't know that I could pick a favorite knitting book, but the one that I'm currently getting the most use out of is Itty Bitty Toys. (Lots of Christmas presents coming out of there this year.)
ckmarkin on Ravelry
This is hotknitter again. In my earlier post the word flutsies is not part of my ravelry name. It was the word verification I had to type in order to post my comment and I didn't catch that it was typed as part of it. Ignore this post for your random generator. Apologies.
I've been reading your blog since 2007. My favorite knitting book is Knitting Without Tears.....
jpeled on ravelry
I've been reading your blog for almost 2 years. My favorite knitting book is Gifted: Lovely Things to Knit and Crochet. What a fabulous collection of books! Would love to win!
katbetty on Ravelry
happy anniversary! thank you for sharing...any of these books would be a wonderful addition to my library.
I have been reading your blog for just a few months, since I figured out google reader! I listened to the podcast for longer, so it seems like it's been longer!
Those books are awesome! My favorite knitting book is the first Custom Knits.
Ashley, Ishadow72 on Ravelry, ashley_mann@sbcglobal.net
I've been reading your blog for over a year now... and my favorite knitting book? Wow, it depends on what I'm working on at the moment - for instance, right now it's Vintage Baby Knits. But my 'go to' when I have any issue, need clarification is my Stitch-n-Bitch, which I taught myself to knit from just over 2 years ago.
These books look wonderful! Thank you for sharing! What a wonderful giveaway! I have been reading NNK since this past summer after I purchased your beautiful Shawl Collared Cowl pattern at my LYS and emailed you with a question and you quickly responded (much appreciated!). The photos of your daughter modeling your knits put a smile on my face ~ so adorable! Fave knitting books are The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques (Nancie Wiseman) and Sally Mellville’s The Purl Stitch. karenslab@yahoo.com
I have the Knitters Almanac and I love that and use it. Thanks for the great giveaway and happy blogaversary. I have been reading your blog for about 2 years.
Thank you for the giveaway! I hope you and your family are doing well!
knittingmother at gmail dot com
I am a new knitter, so I only found your blog a couple of months ago. My first knitting book is Custom Knits, but Coastal Knits is on my Christmas list!
I am MelMcMen on Ravelry
Oh, fun! I've only been reading your blog for a few months now. I learned to knit just recently (finished my first hat last night!), and have only been consulting online resources so far. Now that I know what I'm doing a bit more, I am itching to get a book of patterns to try out.
Sweet! One of the books your giving away is one that I've been wanting!!! And I've never even seen the others! Looks like a great line up! My favorite knitting book that I have is: "knit-a-long", it has incredible patterns such as the Eden scarf, the meathead hat, the pinwheel blanket, to name a few! I'd say the "coastal knits" was my fav but then I'd be lying because I haven't scraped up the money to buy it yet :( it looks awesome tho!!! I've been following the blog now for hmmm... Maybe 7- 8 months and am hooked! Happy Anniversary! I'm looking forward to seeing more anniversaries in the future! My email: naturally.artsea@gmail.com ... There's NO way I wouldn't claim my prize!!!!
I have been reading for just over a year! Love the photos (and words too) on your blog! My favorite knitting book right now is "The Gentle Art of Knitting" by Jane Brocket.
Happiest Christmas Season to you!
Carla
cjnordbyATgmailDOTcom
twirlygirlCanada on Rav
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