Edited Feb. 10, 2010: The contest is now closed! Thank you to everyone who entered.
Hi Knitters,
I was just reminded about this hat I knitted for the upcoming book, 60 Quick Knits! I honestly can't even remember when I made this project but it was probably last summer. Tanis Gray emailed me to say she had someone bail on her for this Sixth & Spring book project. She was in need of some sort of child's hat and she needed it in a hurry. Tanis called the right girl! I was sent 3 gorgeous colors of Cascade 220 with the freedom to create whatever I wanted as long as it was a hat. Every project in the book is made in Cascade 220. It is a great book concept: 20 hats, 20 scarves, 20 mittens! The book includes fun and quick little projects that are all very affordable due to the yarn. Sounds good to me.
I made this fun little bobble band slouchy hat in a quick day or two, wrote up the pattern and whisked it straight back to NYC. Then I promptly forgot all about it. About a week ago I received this gorgeous photo of the hat. What a nice surprise. I love the shot. The hat is playful and versatile and just plain fun.
Now the book is going to be released very soon. Pre-orders are being taken here. It will be available in March I am guessing. Here is the information on the press release:
In 60 Quick Knits today’s top knitwear designers come together to create an irresistible collection of
hats, scarves and mittens—all in the popular yarn Cascade 220. It’s a stunning volume with all new
projects and something for everyone, from an adorable monkey-face hat or a dazzling mosaic pattern
scarf to a classic muffler or Fair Isle flower mittens.
A wide range of simple, enjoyable and beautiful
projects attests to the versatility
of Cascade 220. Create:
More than 35 noted knitwear designers have
contributed creations, along with their own
personal knitting tips. Designers include:
8 Susan Anderson
8 Amy Bahrt
8 Cathy Carron
8 Tanis Gray
8 Debbie O’Neill
8 Jean Suzuki
8 Lois Young, and more!
8 Classically chic garments, such as a cabled scarf and
faux-houndstooth mittens.
8 Playful accessories, from bunny mittens for children
to a funky diagonal stripe hat.
8 Modern adornments, like a menswear-inspired neck
wrap or an updated pillbox hat.
8 Gorgeous colorwork designs, including Scandinavian-
style mittens and a drop-stitch cap.
Here is the exciting part, Tara, the publicist for Soho Publishing, has generously offered one of you a free copy of 60 Quick Knits! I can't let this chance pass you by. This looks like it will be a fun, useful book and I want you to have the chance to win a copy.
Please leave a comment on this post to win! Leave only one comment with an identifying something or other like your name, location, a link, an email (this would be extra great and easy for me!), etc. I will pick a random winner in a day or two or three, just whenever I get time and it looks like entries are slowing down. The winner will need to contact me after the announcement to provide a mailing address. I will pass this information on to the lovely Tara and she will send out the book as soon as it is available. You will be one of the first to get a copy!! How fun is that?
Okay, go for it!!!
Happy Monday to you all.
best, susie
483 comments:
1 – 200 of 483 Newer› Newest»What a cute, wonderful hat!! LOVE the colors & bobbles!
This sounds like a really fun book!
This looks like a fantastic book! I have a huge stash of Cascade 200 :-)
Tara (taralyn1104@gmail.com)
what a cute hat, susie - definitely going to have to make it as my soon-to-be two year old girl would love the "balls" on it.
we get compliments all around mad-town on the hats i've knitted with your patterns. right now her cupcake hat and sweetheart hat from last year are in heavy rotation. :)
uuu im first?
i want it i want it :)
my mail:
art.of.ajetam@gmail.com
fingers crossed - i'd love to win this beautiful book! ldhandelman@gmail.com
What a fun hat! And, the book is a great idea - a nice way to use up some of my stash wool for gifts and such :)
Oh I absolutely love this and would love the book!
Looks like such a fun book! You made a gorgeous hat. Thanks for the giveaway!
Super cute hat! I would love to win the book~looks like it will be full of wonderful projects
I love your patterns and this sounds like a great book!
That hat is adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Cascade for its lovely colors and for the array of knitted items you can make with with. What a great book to tie in Cascade and quick items at are simply beautiful and appealing to the eyes.
Very cute hat. The bobbles are adorable.
Ravelry: colorfulknitting
jwittenhagen@yahoo.com
Oh how exciting!!! Your hat is very cute.
hrlefebvreATyahooDOTcom
I would love to win a copy of this new book. I am a fairly new knitter and would love to make some of the cute projects. Thanks so much, Cathey rc.swan@hotmail.com
Pick me, pick me! These days I generally only have time for quick projects. This book looks fun!
janeharrison28@msn.com
Another one of your wonderful patterns - the hat is so cute. Thank you for the chance to win the hook.
The hat's adorable, can't wait to see the book.
Thanks for the contest!!
Cute hat!!! Looks like a great book. Perfect for giving hats & mittens & scarves to all my nieces & nephews, sisters & brothers. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the concept of this book. What a great idea! I have plenty of Cascade 220 to put this book to good use! :) knittingknirvana
They gave you such fun colors to work with. Great job!
I would love this book. I have a grandaughter that would look adorable in the bobble hat - lovve it!!!!
60 quick knits! Just what every busy knitter needs, what a great idea. Will come in handy as I plan 2010 Christmas list :-)
Mary Rose
I try my chance! I really love your patterns! I already have Itty Bitty Toys and it's so much fun! :)
Emilie (emilie.m@netcourrier.com)
You are the best Susan!
Cheers :)
What a cute little hat. Don't you just love it when you are just doing what you do and it happens to be exactly what someone else needs!?
Oh goodness, I would love this chil's hat pattern. It's so cheerful and bright.
Bonnie
I have become obsessed with Fair Isle mittens and would love to try the mittens on the front cover! Thanks for the chance to win the book - it looks wonderful.
Melia
Looks like a great book!
Francie (francieos@yahoo.com)
Beautiful book! I love the mittens on the front cover.
Adorable! Great combo of colors. Also love the model :)
I look forward to reading it!
Julie
jmurphy42@gmail.com
I love the hat - and would love the book!
Maureen
http://twitter.com/BookishMagpie
bookishmagpie@gmail.com
I would love to win a copy of this book :-))
What a fun looking book!
Oh and I finally have your Itty Bitty Toys on the way to me. I think my first project may be the nesting dolls. :)
jbkulick @ gmail.com
what a great concept for a book. I love quick knits AND cascade 220!
So cute!
I would love to win this!
Brooke bsidegirl@gmail.com
Gosh, Susan, you are so darn creative! Send a little west to MN, won't you please? Or, send the book and I'll give it my best shot to make you proud! :-)
Oh my gosh--this hat is ADORABLE. And I could use this book to start my 2010 Christmas knitting! :)
I'd buy the book for the hat alone! Love that hat! But winning would be good too.
This sounds like a book I will have to have. Thanks for telling us about it. I am adding it to my wish list now! Britni
Sounds like a great book. Count me in!
-Johanna in Philadelphia
That is a fantastic concept for a book! And I love your bobbly hat.
How fun! Sounds like a fun book. I would love a chance to win it. Thanks!
Because of the mittens on the cover, I absolutely have to!!!
:)
Not to mention a few of my fav designers listed as contributors of the book...thanks Susan for offering this give away!
~Rachel
twistedinstitches
love the idea of 60 new projects to tackle! now if I can just get 60 more hours in the week to knit I'd be in heaven!
mbridget on ravelry
What a cute hat! I am obsessed with making hats right now and would love to see the patterns in this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a great idea for a book. It sounds like a lot of fun.
I love the idea for this book - who doesn't have a lot of 220 to use!?
Hi Susan! I would love a chance to win a copy of this book. I always keep some Cascade 220 handy for quick little projects, so this book would be great to have on hand!
Ohh how cute! I would LOVE that book! Thanks for the opportunity!
I haven't been knitting very long....but I have made bobbles and LOVED them. I've never heard of Cascade 220 yarns...thanks for that introduction alone...and then a chance to win a book...glad I popped in today.
So cute! I think this book is going to be a winner. Great way to start chipping away at my Cascade 220 stash.
Wow, what a beautiful book. It looks really good.
Jo
I LOVE Cascade 220!! It's still so cold here in NH; I'd love to have some quick knits in the lineup!!
So cute, love the hat and the idea! Nice to have everything from one yarn for go-to projects.
Jessica
jessica.justgiveitago@gmail.com
What an adorable hat! And a great book. I've got lots of Cascade sitting around in my stash waiting to be used :)
Undisclosed large amounts Cascade 220 in my stash that really needs to be used up! This sounds like the perfect book! Thanks so much! Erin
ravelry id - hmschlskimomnh
http://www.onetwotwentyseven.blogspot.com
Sounds like a great book with my three favorite things covered - hats, scarves, and mittens!
Sandy in NJ
Pecsan114@optonline.net
I love your contests!!
Looks like a fun book!
Angie from WNY
Love your hat! This looks like a fun book - count me in!
It looks like a neat book and a beautiful, fun hat!
andrea in colorado springs
Love the hat!!
What a cute hat. The book looks like it will be fantastic!
This looks like it's going to be an amazing book! It's certainly a fabulous hat!! Thanks for the chance of winning a copy Susan.
Seona
sjsmcghee@btinternet.com
I love that hat!! SO FUN!! The book looks awesome, Can't wait to pick one up!!!
Lindy in La Habra, CA
This looks like a fantastic book and all of my "future" grandchildren will definitely be getting a bobble hat!
Lovely hat. Looks like a fantastic book. I certainly wouldn't mind having a copy! ;-)
Luciana: lbaptista-cohen (at) pobox (dot) com
I would love to win this book.
That hat is super cute! Plus I have lots of leftover Cascade 220 in my stash--perfect amounts to make my two little girls hats!
*Sami (foofymonkey on ravelry)
I love your bobble hat. And the colors, WOW! Adorable. I have 4 granddaughters that would look great in the hat.
I have crossed fingers and toes. I would LOVE to win this book.
barb
www.knittingthrutheittybittys.blogspot.co
ravelry: yerkeb
This looks like a fabulous book - I can't wait to check it out once it's released! I love your hat pattern and can't wait to see the other contributions in this book!
Love the Bobble Slouch hat! Great Job!
:) Autumn!
leafytum(at)gmail(dot)com
Love it! It's adorable...and as I have a ton of Cascade 220 at home, this would be a grand book for me. I've been looking for some projects to do with all that Cascade 220...
~ Renee (renny1780@gmail.com)
It looks like a great book. I'd love to win!
I've been wanting to make the mittens on the cover - I love them.
Love the hat, and would love a chance to win the book!
Great idea for a book - and such a cute hat!
I would love this book!
Susan, Thank you yet again. This book looks perfect for the kind of knitting I want to be doing right now! Oh, I hope I win!
I love Cascade 220. It comes in such wonderful colors. I would be ready to knit those pink and purple mitts right now!!
woolyknitsnbits(at)live(dot)ca
That hat is so cute!
I'd love to make your whimsical hat!
I love that hat! So cute :)
-Lucia (luciam619@gmail.com)
Thank you for doing this! The book sounds like a good one. I hope you pick me!
please enter me in the drawing! cascade 220 is one of my favorite yarns to knit with - i'd love a whole book of ideas/projects to use it on!
kmvdvm (kmvanderloo@gmail.com)
I just finished knitting the hippo from your new book-- so cute! This book looks fantastic, and I'd love to win a copy!
That hat is ADORABLE!
I love quick, easy and inexpensive projects. Sounds like a fantastic book. Pick me! jmdflower58@gmail.com
What a great hat, especially the bobbles!
Looks divine! I LOVE the hat!
Your color choices are so fun. I love the bobbles. Thanks for the give away.
This book looks great and I love your bobble hat!! I hope I win fingers crossed!!
This book looks great and I love your bobble hat!! I hope I win fingers crossed!!
I didn't even try for Mad Hungry, I just ordered it based on your review. I love it!! I am hooked on your blog, designs and fun attitude! I'd love to try the patterns in this new offering! Thanks! :)
i'd love to win the latest book...i love all of your itty bitty books and have been merrily knitting all the precious projects. this new book looks fabulous as well!!
pookie1717@hotmail.com
This looks like a fabulous book! I like to "reward" myself with a quick project in between larger ones and am always looking for new, fresh ideas.
Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Margie
I would love to win this book! Even if I don't, though, I think the previews have convinced me I'll need to buy one once it's released. And I want to make that hat pattern immediately! I love the bobbles.
-Faith from Indiana
Wow, it's unbelievable how you can come up with a lovely hat like that in one or two days!!! My girl would love to have this hat- still a lot of snow in Switzerland!
Have a nice day
Sabine
www.zwergenzwirn.com
i love cascade 220! got a bunch of leftovers i could use up.
Wonderful... I'm in France but i would love to win... is that possible ?!
Thanks for the change to win this book!
Robyn
graphicdesignchick@hotmail.com
What a wonderful idea for a book! Just what I need!
Love your blog,
Missy
LLLMissy@yahoo.com
Heaven knows I have enough yarn! I would LOVE to win this book.
Elizabeth in SE PA
This looks like a great book and as always, I love what you knit! I'd love to make this for my grand daughter, Emily :)
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Ingrid
ijccce@yahoo.com
This would be a perfect book for me! With 6 granddaughters, I need quick, portable projects, and this sounds like it fits the bill perfectly.
I recently purchased the rainbow selection of Cascade 220, so I'm ready to start casting on!
bschlot on Ravelry, too!
WOW!!! 108 comments already, well here's 109. can't wait to see the book. love your blogs.
Looks like a great book!!!
It looks a great book and would love to have it :)
Karey from Indiana
karclock@gmail.com
It looks a great book and would love to have it :)
Karey from Indiana
karclock@gmail.com
jennifer in san diego would really like this :D
ravid: jenmarram
Such an adorable hat. Sounds like a great book. I would love to knit a few of those quickies here in Hernando!
Me Me Me Me Me. One of my first projects was the Great North American Afghan knitted in Cascade 220. I loved working with the Cascade. It really showed the detail work well!
Finished up valentine hats for the girls in Spud and Chloe. Thank you so much for keeping me in awesome patterns!!
What wonderful bobbles!
Kadri
kadrik@gmx.net
I'm addicted to making hats--namely, YOUR hats! cassieknits4@yahoo.com
My Mum would love this book.
Cute hat and a great book!
The hat you have designed is soooo cute!! I would love to win this book as I am an avid knitter of hats, scarves and mittens.
Looks like a great book and what a great yarn that is, too. Thanks for hosting this!
Laura
lhealy4@gmail.com
Looks like a fun book!
This book looks like a great collection! I love the colors they used on the cover.
What a cute hat, and I love the idea of the book.
Another great looking hat! I love making bobbles. Would be thrilled to win this book!
Looks like a great book! Your pattern is too cute! Thanks for the give-away!
Kim in Maine
I have been coveting this book. Celaina
I love the versatility of cascade 220, would love to get a copy of this book!
Easy knitting? Soon to be mom of 3? Sounds like a match made in heaven! Thanks for sharing!
So fun! My little guy is just starting out with swimming (5 yrs and a total fish!)...can't imagine the day he comes home with a shaved head! Ha!
I would love to win the book. It looks awesome.
Looks like a great book - & I love Cascade 220! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel
rkray3ATyahooDOTcom
What a great hat! Looks possible for a busy person
Joan in St. Louis
Wow! That book looks awesome and your hat is super cute. I love Cascade 220 and it is one yarn I can actually find on my neck of the woods and doesn't cost a fortune! Keeping fingers crossed, but bookmarking that link to buy it!
zomg! WANT if i don't win it, i'm definitely buying it!
yay! i love your giveaways- hoping this is the lucky time for me!
-shamaree
ps i made a variation of the heart on a string for my daughter's b-day which lands on valentine's day. last year it was the pink and white cotton with the pink heart ear-flaps. it is becoming a birthday tradition! keep up the awesome work and thanks!
What a great coincidence! I just worked with Cascade 220 and was surprised by how much I loved it. I am a "sometimes fiber snob" and find it easy to forget that simple wool, not merino is fabulous too. The proof is certainly in your fabulous hat. I am sure this will be a book I have to have. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the hat and would love to have the book.
20 hats? 20 scarves? 20 mittens? That's right up my alley. Projects I can knit & feel like I'm accomplishing something.
Count me in!
What a great looking book. The hat is so cute and something I would like to knit. You do a great job of giving us so much information. Thanks.
sharon
shrbear51@yahoo.com
I would so love to have this book. Cascade is my very favorite yarn! I use it for everything. I also have three darling little granddaughters in Canada that would go wild for your cute bobble hat.
Marcy in California
Super cool! Count me in for the giveaway. :-)
Hilary
hilliebee19@hotmail.com
Very cute! I've never knit with Cascade 220, but am looking forward to it!
ravelry: shellplease
how exciting.. another knitter that i love has a hat in this book as well. i love cascade 220 and would love this book.
bam_2006@hotmail.com
brit
What a fabulous hat for such a darling little girl. What a cute smile is upon her face.
Seeing that I have a zillion skeins of Cascade 220 in my stash, that book would be a great one to have for all the little friends. Many thanks for the opportunity to cast my "hat" in the ring.
yes please let me be the lucky one!
Love the hat! Love Cascade!
kristinfitzgerald [at] comcast [dot] net
Oh yes please let me be the lucky one!
What a lovely picture! This looks like such a fun pattern! And the book sounds fantastic. :)
congrats on your cool contribution to the book. It looks so fun!
happay@gmail.com
Oh please pick me! I teach first grade & at home have 2 girls ages 5 & 6. All I have time for is quick knits! Thanks for your consideration.
Melissa from Milwaukee
LOVE the hat! Maybe I'll get lucky :)
I'll be checking out that book either way!
Can't wait to see the book!
I would love to win the book.
I just saw this book on another blog and thought - that's a book I'd love to have
i love craft books (i'm blogging all this month about 2009 craft books) so please enter me in your generous giveaway ! thanks !!!
This sounds like a great book.
I love that hat! Those colors are gorgeous.
I would love to win it.
justaysmom@celosia.com
Thanks for another awesome giveaway!
I would love to win this book!
Sounds like a great book. I would love to add it to my bookshelf and knit some things for next Christmas. browne426@hotmail.com
That looks like a fabulous book! Thanks for having the giveaway.
Robin
cokelush at gmail
Awesome! So generous of you to do this giveaway! I can do with some quick knits. =)
You have the best giveaways! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would definitely put this book to good use!
Jennifer Mason
Flint, MI
jenvaneyck@msn.com
Oh my goodness! I am a relatively new knitter, and I love Cascade 220. I would love to win this book, and not only because the hat you made is absolutely precious!
Oh, yes please! That sounds like a lot of fun! I'm always looking for small projects to knit while waiting for the children ;-)
Daniela
Oh, I'm feeling lucky. And I, too, love the hat.
Looks like a fun book. I use Cascade 220 quite a bit.
Can hardly wait to see inside looks like great knitting gor noggins hats
The book looks to be one that will get used a lot.
I have enjoyed making your hats for my grandchildren & follow your Blog faithfully.
Thank you for all your hard work it makes knitting so much fun
I would love to add this book to my collection!
As always, the hat is super cute! I would be delighted if I won.
Too cute! I know seveal little ones that would look great in that hat.
snomageddon in our neck of the woods, perfect time to knit another hat. the kids each went through quite a few today playing in the snow on our hill. it would be fun to have the ups man bring this book to my house.
What a great book idea! I must go try to find out more and see more of the included patterns.
Cute hat, too! I think my little girlie needs one!
daisygirl@daisyhead.net
Looks like a book with lots of fun projects to do in lots of fun Cascade colors.
Anne
hi
my new great grandson looks good in the hat and mitten from itty bitty
thanks
barbara
babs@sti.net
What a great concept for a book. The hat looks fabulous!
This looks like a great, must have book! I have seen a few patterns and they were all adorable!
Knit 'n Lit Jenn
I can't believe 171 comments already! You are so "popular" Susan!!!! Love hat patterns, can't pass this opportunity up!
Patty
jnp1982@msn.com
Sounds like a great book! I love trying new hat and mitten patterns. Who doesn't love things that are warm comfy and cute? Thanks for the chance of winning the book!
Ashley Spraker-Indiana
I love the idea of quick and easy knitting projects! And the bobble hat is adorable!!
chichomeschooler@gmail.com
Cute hat! Can't wait to see what else is in the book. aespoelhof@gmail.com
Quick and cute! I'm all over that!
What a cute hat? Love the colours and the bobbles. Would love to win.
jlpudsey@cogeco.ca
I can see my little Kate in this! nurnanc@gmail.com
Great book, I have just used cascade 220 for the 1st time and love it, great stitch definition and colours. I would love to win this book
Love Mel
womaninashoe on ravelry
I love the colors of that bobble hat!
what a fabulous hat!!!!
jessica (rjtaylor@tds.net)
I love the hat. It's so cute! I would soooooooooo love the book to teach a new knitter more knitting!
fabulous! (russeyj@gmail.com)
Please count me in. I would love to win a copy of 60 Quick Knits! Thanks!
Becky
Florence, SC
can't turn down the chance to win a knitting book! so i'll cross my fingers and "toss my hat into the ring"!
Cute Cute! Always up for something new.
what a great book, adorable hat, and awesome giveaway! Pick me! :)
kristin.m.driscoll@gmail.com
Cute! Cute! I'm always up for something new.
i love the idea of a whole book using cascade 220! i'm crossing my fingers!
That sounds like my kind of book. I love quick projects for the instant gratification.
What I really need is ANOTHER knitting book!! Sign me up!
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