I recently received a copy of 10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters, by Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza, and thought it would be fun to do a read-through then pass it along to one of my wonderful readers. But -- I'm not gonna lie -- now that the time has come, I don't really want to part with it. The goal of 10 Secrets was, according to the Intro, to be "a book that spoke to all levels and types of knitters; a book that enhanced and expanded any knitter's experience in both joyful and substantive ways." And indeed it does! A laidback knitter I am not (I will admit to recently throwing my knitting on the floor and stomping on it so hard that my neighbors called to ask what was wrong...$#@* lying gauge swatch) nor am I much of a process knitter. But reading this book made me feel so warm and fuzzy about our craft that I've already begun to change my approach.
The book is full of knitting history and personalities, fun trivia, vintage photos, fuzzy animals, and a great overview of everything knitting-related, from properties of alpaca fiber to how to start improvising your own designs. It is a beautiful snapshot of the knitting world as it exists right now, and I can see it being a great introduction for the novice as well as a source of inspiration for the knitting expert. It truly is a lovely book and was clearly written with love.
Plus, patterns! Lots of them. (All photos copyright Vicki Stiefel.)
I'm particularly fond of this pretty piece...
Romi's Gems, by Rosemary Hill
This cute little hoodie...
Prospero Hoodie, by Justine Turner
And these two man-knits...
Park City Crochet Posh Beanie, by Tom Clark
Norah's Scarf for Bill, by Norah Gaughan
Now. How do you get yourself a free copy of this book? Just leave a comment on this post by 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time next Friday, September 2nd. I'll use a random number generator to draw the winner and make the announcement the next day (Saturday the 3rd).
And please keep me in check. If the "winner" is suspiciously named something like "hilarysmithcallis" or "theyarniad1980", please don't let me get away with it.
93 comments:
Whoa. I can think of people who need each of the patterns you selected.
Wow, this book is really making the rounds. I will have to check it out!
This book sounds great - would love to see it in person
Wait... yelling and screaming isn't part of the process?
sounds like a great book!
what a lovely giveaway!!! one that will definitely be used!! i'm in!
Ooh, I'm totally a laidback knitter! I'm always on the lookout for portable projects, such as those featured in this book!
This book just sounds wonderful, fitting to read now when fall is beginning
i love the look of this book!
Love Romi's Gems! And all of them!!! And I promise I'm not the Yarniad. ;)
This book looks fantastic - thanks for sharing!
What a great-sounding book! Thanks for being willing to let go of it. :)
Wow, it looks brilliant! Would love to see it up close and in person.
Looking like a promising book. I kind of understand why you don't want to part with it...
I'm with Shadawyn - my knitting seems to include the tantrum throwing as part of the normal process. lol
It sounds like a cool book! Thank you for the generous giveaway!
Nice giveaway, the book sounds really interesting!
Looks like a really cool book!!!
Great giveaway! Both a friend and I would really enjoy a book called "laidback knitters". I'll add it to my wishlist and hope it gets crossed off really soon!
Love the idea of a book with advice and patterns! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Looking forward to spending some time with the book and the lovely patterns and stories in there. I hope I win! :-)
This book sounds great. Thanks for the chance!
What a fabulous collection of patterns! Thanks for offering the book as a giveaway! :)
Oooo I'd love a copy! :)
I'd like to think of myself as a laidback knitter but who am I kidding?
I really hope this giveaway is open internationally, cause I'd love a copy of the book! Plus, they don't even sell it where I live!
Looks so pretty, love it :)
Looks like a great book!
I'm not a laid back knitter either, this book sounds really interesting!
allirosen(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks for the giveway - would love to know the secrets to being a laid back knitter!!
Just what I need to read right now!
That looks like a very interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a neat looking book... I'm curious to see what's inside!! (Kamigaeru on Ravelry)
I do like the process, but I think I'm ultimately a product knitter. It looks like a great book!
I think my husband would actually wear that beanie. I'd love to win the book!
cute book!
How kind! Thanks for the giveaway. Looks like a great book.
This looks like an extraordinary book to complement my other knitting books! Anne-Lies
I would like to have that book soooooooooo much!
I've been meaning to pick up this book.
The book looks pretty intereting and I would love to have it in my hands.
Lori
Looks like a great book! Sometimes I could use a reminder to be a little more laid back in my knitting.
Wow, great book. The hoodie is really a sweet pattern.
Katharina
excited to page through this book
What a great book! I skimmed it at the bookstore, and am wait for payday to get a copy for myself! :-)
I love a good giveaway!!
Lucky seven, lucky seven--pick me!
Wow! It looks like a lovely book indeed. Something every knitter can learn lots from. If I win, I'll knit everything in the book and then pass it on to someone else like you did! :)
Count me in for the free raffle!! The book sounds awesome!
A lying cheating gauge swatch! No! Say it ain't so - LOL I used to be a process knitter until I spent 3 years working on a Jamieson shetland tunic (pre-blogging) and wore it once (i.e. 1 time) and pulled it out of a drawer 6 months later only to find a gigantic hole from a moth in the center. It was pre-blogging so I don't even have a pic (whaaa) and I simply tossed the whole thing in the trash in disgust. Now my attitude is wear everything and enjoy it. P.S. The book looks like a fun addition to the shelf ~ but I'm over stashed as it is so go ahead and skip me if the random number falls my way. xoxo
Yum Yum. And snort, theyarniad1980! That is certainly the cutest baby hoodie I've ever seen.
knitting is becoming new through new people, girls that use imagination for create a new style completely different from my grandma works. Let's go and continue this beautiful thing. Bye
I want it bad, but chances are I'll have to buy it. Thanks for the chance.
dianeeewright@gmail.com
LOVE your patterns! knitting up Gemma in a kelly green right now and it is turning out to be beautiful!
I've been hearing a lot of good things about this book; would love to see for myself.
Hmm, my knitting - and my life - could use some help. Please forward the book directly to me!!
I LOVE secrets! And I love the designers whose creations you posted! I have my fingers crossed.
Would love this book!
i love that little hoodie!
karen
rav id-okeydokey
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I was just looking for this book!
Dana
Rav:danadavid
Thanks for having the giveaway! I'm on the list to borrow this list from the library. It looks like a fantastic book.
I try to be a laid-back knitter, but I'm definitely not.
I love the idea behind this book! Thanks for a chance to win!
I've been hearing great things about this book. I might have to make yet another yarn-related splurge...
did I already leave a comment?
count me in for this one!
thanks friend-
Q
I'm a laidback knitter...this would be great! Thanks for the contest.
Wow, this book sounds great for the incredibly neurotic knitter--like me.
I need this book. Need. ;)
Thanks for the contest!
I'd love to get this book !
I loved the story about you jumping on your knitting in frustration!
Looks like a great book! I need to get as laid back as possible when I knit!!!
There has been so much buzz about this book! I must get my hands on it one way or another.
I'm not gonna lie- I could use more laidback in my life! What a generous giveaway.
Thanks for the chance!
-Nancy (n2n on Rav)
Sounds fantastic. Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize! (FelicityS on Ravelry)
Laid back knitter? I could definitely use a little of that!
I am a laid back knitter but must admit that on occasion I have been known to throw, stomp and curse! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ooh, I love the look of this book!
Beautiful patterns thanks for sharing
Ohhh!!! The little hoodie is just too cute!! :)
What a great looking book! I'd love a copy...
This looks like a book I need and would like.
judi7597(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Hmmm - an interesting book - not sure if I am laid back or obsessive...
It was great to pop over her and see more of your work since I have knit a Citron. :-) Thank you for the review of the book. Have a great day!
Yes please! Looks like a great book. :-)
Chelsea Anne
jberkom (at) gmail (dot) com
lovely. I'd love to check it out!
i would love love love that! aedgeworth27@gmail.com
Sounds like a great book! I would love to win!
Sara Kathryn
cavaliergirl96 (at) windstream (dot) net
Would love this one! :)
Heidi
dopy001 (at) gmail (dot) com
I love the baby tan sweater!
Katie
kmcooper888@gmail.com
The end of summer is bringing back that itch to knit a sweater!
I would really like to read this book and do a couple of the patterns.
Always love a good knitting book. This one looks great!
what a great book!
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