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New Month, New GiveAway (finally) Tweed by Nancy J. Thomas

1. July 2008, 21:51 UhrGiveAwaysCass

Whoa, it’s about time, isn’t it? Yeah, I know, I am such a slacker! Tweed is a nifty book by Nancy J. Thomas. It was released in April, and I’ve had my copy here on my desk for some time, but … man, it seems like life just kept coming, what with deaths, and computer issues, and schooling and all that stuff. You know that song, Mama said there’d be days like this?? Well, I feel like I’ve been singing that song for about six months now! Enough about me!! Let’s talk about tweed.

I like the look that tweed yarn gives a garment. Fresh off the needles, a garment made with tweed has history and character. It looks like it’s been loved for a long time, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s not so prissy that you are afraid to touch it, nor yet so coarse that ou are embarrased to wear it. It’s just there, wooly and warm and wearable.

9780307381323Miss Thomas starts her tweed buffet with a section on stictch patterns, including a few cables and some knit/purl combinations, and then she proceeds to some (mostly) unisex accessories and other beginner patterns. She even includes some felted pieces. She has sections for advanced beginners and intermediates, and it is in this last section that I first began to drool. The Scottish Isles Pullover is delightfully shaped, majestically cabled and presented in my most favored shade of my well favored red. (ok, I also like pink, but…red).

And then, in the advanced section, I did meet a fantasy in pink, the Northern Ireland Peplum Sweater. Sigh. Ya’ll. There are not enough hours in my days. I badly want that sweater. Well, both of them, but … a lace peplum? Oh yes. It is enough to make a knitter weep with desire. Or at least this time-challenged, thwarted-by-life knitter. This blogger who used to knit and still desires to do so.

(I made a deal with myself today–as soon as the pile of books is off my desk, I get to knit. Did I mention that the pile is dwindling? It still towers over my knitting basket, though. )

Ok, does anybody want this book? To be sure, someone does! Here’s how to get it:

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The contest will start when I hit publish, and will run through midnight July 31st. I’ll announce the winner via random number on Friday August 1st. You can get an entry by commenting on this post. You can get another entry by “stumbling” this post. (You can use the button right under the post (or your toolbar) to do that.) You can get two more entries by writing about this give away on your own blog with a link back to this post. And if you are a member of a crafty or cooking type forum, and you post about this giveaway with a link back, you’ll get another entry. You’ll need to come back and let me know you’ve done that by leaving a link to your forum post in the comments. If you stumble, let me know that as well, as I have discovered that StumbleUpon sometimes fails to track all stumblers.

If you have never commented on this blog before, then your comment will be moderated. I’ll approve it as soon as I get back to the keyboard :)

I think that’s enough fine print, let’s get started!

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40 comments:

  1. Liz Dewsnap , 2. July 2008, 20:10

    Hi Cass,

    I am a new visitor to your site. I have been looking for an active knitter blog written by a Christian. I enjoy a number of knitter blogs - they give me much inspiration with my knitting, but get frustrated with some of the values being promoted. I am not a blogger, however, so cannot join ‘Christian Blogger Circles”.

    I was really excited to see your give away as I, too, love heathered yarns. So, please do enter my name in the drawing.

    Thanks, Liz

     
  2. Debbie , 8. July 2008, 16:54

    This is also my first time visiting your site. I heard about a craft club you have on your site and so I came to learn more.

    I do not have a blog, I have read reviews that this book is supposed to be good and I love tweed. Have a good day!

     
  3. Yvonne Simpson (6 comments.), 15. July 2008, 9:01

    Hi Cass, I visit often and enjoy both your articles and the comments.
    I did blog a couple of weeks ago, however the gremlins must have got in the way, bless them.
    Are you a person who completes one project at a time?
    My key word would be fix it.
    Please would you enter my name in the give away draw thank you.
    Daughter and I are booked to attend the Knitting and Stitch show at the NEC on 13 September. I expect it to be every thing we enjoy, we will spend lots on yarns to make presents for the family and various charities we support.

     
  4. Yael B , 17. July 2008, 14:08

    I gravitate to tweeds. Something interesting to catch the eye as I knit. I came across your blog looking for pictures of the Susie Hoodie, and saw your give away.

    All too often with tweeds, stitch patterns get swallowed up by the colour interest…Does this book also focus on how to work stitch and tweed together - for more gratifying results? That would be worth getting a look. This is not likely a book that would ever show up in bookstores here (Israel)

    Cheers,
    Yael

     
  5. Awesome Mom (2 comments.), 28. July 2008, 22:13

    I would love this book! I stumbled you (user id lissa2061) too.

     
  6. reeva , 28. July 2008, 22:32

    ok i’m a first timer - found your blog on the bloggy giveaway carnival thing :) I’m having so much fun blog hopping. Great giveaway! I hope I’m the lucky winner :)

     
  7. Lydia (1 comments.), 29. July 2008, 2:33

    This sounds like a great book!

     
  8. Nicole (ikkinlala) , 29. July 2008, 2:37

    This sounds like a wonderful book (and I’m intrigued by the Scottish Isles Pullover pattern you mentioned).

     
  9. Patti (1 comments.), 29. July 2008, 10:31

    Your blog looks great, especially since I just started a Stitch N B**** group!!! I would love to bring this book and see what we could make!

     
  10. Katherine Frazier , 29. July 2008, 15:22

    new book to add to the collection - thanks for the giveaway!

     
  11. Qtpies7 (1 comments.), 29. July 2008, 18:48

    I love knitting, though I am new at it. I have been working on the perfect pattern for babylegs! My son loves them, and so do I. Knitting them is a pleasure, but I haven’t figured out how to knit in the round. YOu have to knit them with the three double sided needles and I just fear learning that, or make them flat and stitch them together.

    Rambling, sorry!

     
  12. Kam A , 29. July 2008, 20:28

    This sounds like a great book with a lot of wonderful ideas!
    Thank you for the giveaway!

     
  13. geri (1 comments.), 29. July 2008, 20:49

    Please include me!!!! Great giveaway!
    Thanks
    gerijones64@hotmail.com

    I NEED to see that pink fantasy!

     
  14. kristen , 29. July 2008, 21:32

    i heart good books . . . this book really looks great! thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

    kristen

    ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com

     
  15. Suzie , 29. July 2008, 23:19

    This looks like a book my mother would love. Thank you for the giveaway. I can’t knit but my mom makes all kinds of stuff. She taught me how to sew though so I make things for my 2 year old.

     
  16. Amy Giampetroni (1 comments.), 29. July 2008, 23:36

    I WANT THAT BOOK!! :) I’m a beginner knitter (queen of the simple scarves & hats and not much else) and that book looks absolutely fabulous. Pick me, pick me! I also Stumbled your giveaway (I’m SuperWomanRocks), so please give me a second entry into the giveaway.

    Thanks much!

     
  17. Britt (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 1:47

    I would love a shot at your giveaway! Thanks!

     
  18. GrnMtnGirl (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 2:21

    My MIL is an avid knitter. I’d love to put this in her christmas goody bag!

    Thanks.

     
  19. Heidi , 30. July 2008, 3:27

    I’m a crafter and I love getting my hands on new craft books! Thanks for the great giveaway.

     
  20. christene , 30. July 2008, 5:04

    Oh I so want to start knitting, need to make wool shorts and longies for my son. My daughter already knits but doesn’t want to make her baby brother anything…so I want to give it a try..Good luck with reducing your piles

     
  21. Tina , 30. July 2008, 11:28

    What a lovely book! tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com

     
  22. Susan C (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 11:28

    I don’t knit, but my mother does. I would love to win this book for her!

     
  23. Babystepper (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 11:42

    I have an admiration bordering on envy for all ladies who can do handcrafts. I also love to read about them, so I can pretend I have the ability. Sad, but true. =)

     
  24. Go Amie , 30. July 2008, 11:51

    I agree with your thoughts about tweed, and I’d love to try some of these patterns. Thank you.

     
  25. Ginny (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 11:57

    I heard this was a good book, count me in!

    I stumbled for an extra entry!

     
  26. Kim (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 12:06

    I’m a fellow knitter and this book sounds just yummy!

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway you are having.

     
  27. Lindsie , 30. July 2008, 13:03

    I always love new ideas!! Count me in!

     
  28. maggie (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 15:20

    This book looks devine! I can’t wait to see what’s inside!

     
  29. Kathy (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 15:44

    I love to knit!!

     
  30. Jacquie , 30. July 2008, 17:25

    I’m always needing a new knitting book to try out! Thanks!

    lily_fair@excite.com

     
  31. CB , 30. July 2008, 17:48

    I have a friend who loves to knit but has very little money. I would love to be able to give this book to her.

     
  32. Katie , 30. July 2008, 18:09

    Looks like fun. Enter me please. Thanks

     
  33. Alexandra Hancock (1 comments.), 30. July 2008, 20:29

    my gram would love this book. she is always knitting us blankies and such.
    alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com

     
  34. christina , 30. July 2008, 21:16

    cool prize! thanks for offering it!

     
  35. Ilissa H. , 31. July 2008, 18:21

    This looks like a great book. Please count me in! Thanks for the chance :)

     
  36. Caryn B (1 comments.), 31. July 2008, 23:14

    I’d love to enter!

    jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

     
  37. Chrysa (1 comments.), 31. July 2008, 23:47

    This looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the giveaway!

     
  38. theresa n , 1. August 2008, 0:54

    I’d love to win this book for the patterns.

     
  39. Cass , 1. August 2008, 9:23

    Comments are now closed. I will be back this afternoon with a winner!

     
  40. Cass , 1. August 2008, 14:32

    Katie, you are the winner. Please email me with your address.

     

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