All photos in this post are provided by Green Gables Knits
Hi, Knitters,
I have a wonderful giveaway opportunity for you today. Joanna Johnson has kindly offered to send 5 lucky winners copies of her newest book, Green Gables Knits! This is a sweet little collection of 8 irresistible designs. The book has a charming old-fashioned feel but it is full of beautiful designs that are completely modern and fresh for today's world. The book is available in ebook form right now and in regular book form on November 28th, 2013. If you pre-order the book right here you get the ebook for free!
I love the cover. I want to be her....
Here is the description straight from the Ravelry page for the book:
Green Gables Knits is now available as a Ravlery ebook!
Inspired by the beloved children’s classic, Anne of Green Gables, this collection of eight patterns includes knits for ages 12 to adult and includes garments and accessories for teens, women, and men. Each pattern is accompanied by quotes from the novel alongside a selection of L. M. Montgomery’s personal photographs from Prince Edward Island. This work is published in collaboration with The Heirs of L. M. Montgomery, Inc.
Green Gables Knits will be released on November 28, 2013, and will be available at your local yarn shop, our Etsy shop, and Amazon.com.
We are now offering our pre-order special: order before November 30, and you will receive the Ravelry ebook for free. Details are here:
Here are a few of my favorites, starting with Anne's Sweater.
I love this cardigan, the color, the ease, the stitch detail, the pockets, just everything.
Here is the lovely, Diana's Hat.
And here is the dapper Gilbert's Scarf.
I just love the look and feel of this book. The photography is wonderful. Joanna is a talented pattern writer, fiction writer, knitter and designer. Click here to see all of her designs on Ravelry!
Click here to see all of Joanna's books on Slate Falls Press! She has quite a few books.
Okay, five of you get to win a copy of Green Gables Knits! The winners must have a U.S. or Canada mailing address. Please leave a comment on the blog post and include your Ravelry ID or email address where I can get in touch if you win. Please be patient for your comment to appear and only post your comment one time. There is lag time in between commenting and actually seeing your comment on the blog post. In a couple of days I will randomly select 5 winners.
Good luck! I know you will love this sweet and charming collection. Fans of literature and knitting alike will enjoy everything about this book. Thank you to Joanna for this fun opportunity.
Have a great weekend and let the comments begin!
best, susie
410 comments:
1 – 200 of 410 Newer› Newest»I just put this book on my Wish List! Any book with a cover this beautiful must be wonderful on every page. Auntea on Ravelry
Woo! What a lovely, sweet little book, and what a generous giveaway! :D
venutianbeauty on Rav
I love green gables movies and would love this book
I have been a fan of Anne Shirley for nearly 25 years. Oh how wonderful it would be to knit something from this pretty book! Thanks for another great giveaway. (Mooch on Rav)
Looks like a beautiful book! Get giveaway!
Rav ID- DanaRT
Looks like a beautiful book! Get giveaway!
Rav ID- DanaRT
I have always loved Anne. coutrem on rav
What lovely knits! yolandamarie on rav
Oh, my, I love Anne of Green Gables and these patterns look fantastic! Thank you for hosting another generous giveaway, Susan!
Carol
cehermanator on Ravelry
Yes, it's definitely the Anne sweater for me, too as the favorite! Simple and classic yet very pretty--into the queue it goes. :)
PamD (pamelajd on Rav)
I love anything Anne of Green Gables!
I have been to PEI three times!
Hookinquilter on Ravelry.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Love The Cardigan. Can't Wait To See The Rest! KnittingKnut1 On Ravelry
I'm a huge Anne of Green Gables fan, so I'd love the chance to knit these patterns. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
rocket19 on Rav
Love those books!
mmlt on Rav
I have looked and looked for patterns for some of the sweaters that the characters wear in Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea. I'd LOVE this pattern book! Pat at npmofjeld@comcast.net
What a great little book! Would love to win.
ravelry: isaida
This was one of my favorite books when I was young. I think the patterns really do capture the spirit of the characters.
This was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. I think the patterns really do capture the spirit of the characters.
Jen (jenb69 on Rav)
What a charming book! All of the projects look fabulous. sewknittystar on Rav
It would be such fun to win this! The knit pieces on your blog look wonderful.
Those designs are so lovely--thank you for this opportunity!
Kuntzknit on Ravelry
I love the sweater pattern! What a generous giveaway.
craftysbs on Rav.
I MUST have this book! LOVE it! Rav amchart
I have been awaiting the arrival of this book. I love her work, and have her childrens books. I also love the 'Ann' stories, an would love to make her cardigan.
Knitterlydesigns on rav
My daughter and I just finished listening to "Anne of Green Gables" a few weeks ago (love the Focus on the Family Radio Theatre Drama version). It certainly would be fun to have this book.
Rav ID: nmujillybean
A beautiful book!
andibrown@msn.com
I have been wanting this book since I saw the cover photo a few months ago.... I want to make the carpetbag, shawl, & apron (for me!!!!)
Thanks for the generous giveaway.
robin54
Another great give away!
Rav Id: triciaknitz
I fell in love with this book
(RavId: GiovannaGro)
I fell in love with this book
(Rav id: GiovannaGro)
Love that green sweater, and Gilbert's scarf, too!
toomanyufos. On ravelry
I love the books! I love the Ann movies! I loved visiting Prince Edward Island! And now I love the knitting patterns! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!
dhays on Ravelry
I love this designs since I saw them in the preview! Especially Ann's cardigan. The series about Ann reminds me my childhood. I know the book, the movies but the theatre musical based on the story was my beloved one. Great giveaway, thanks!
seeyouat5 on Ravelry
Oh my - what a GREAT idea for a book. I love the movies. alcbrooks on Ravelry
I am in LOVE with everything Green Gables! I always wanted to be Anne (with an E) growing up!
Gynnab(at)gmail.com
Anne of Green Gables has always been a favorite of mine, and those patterns are divine! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
My rav id is ryonia
I love this book. The green sweater has my name on it.
can't find any pattern in this book I don't like.
Oh I am such a HUGE fan of Anne of Green Gables!!!! I would love to win one of these books. I feel like she really captured the spirit of the characters through this knitwear.
Ravelry: Beewing
Love, love, love Anne, Green Gables, and this book!
JoanieBaloney on Ravelry
Cute knits and I love the pictures. msesq on ravelry
Love the knits and especially like the photography!
msesq on Ravelry
Anne of Green Gables is my all time favourite book. I have been lusting after this book since I first read about it. I kind of want to make everything from it.
Tivity on Rav.
I love Anne's sweater!! Growing up the next province over and being a red head with freckles, I was always called "Anne of Green Gables". I'd love to make the sweater in the same green like my Sylvie sweater!
Leanne, lunatic84
Oh my goodness!!!! I love Anne of Green Gables so much! Thank you for this! My email is twingirlsyarn@gmail.com and my ravelry is twingirlsyarn.
I grew up on the books and movies - I love these patterns!
asmith7@binghamton.edu
Would soooo love to win this. I have enjoyed sharing the books and movies with my daughters when they were younger. Visiting PE Island is on my bucket list. Fingers crossed!!
Rav ID Acornknitster
How lovely. Thanks Susan.
ravid: kammber
How lovely. Thanks Susan.
ravid: kammber
How lovely. Thanks Susan.
ravid: kammber
The preview of some of the patterns look very intriguing. I would love to see more of the book. I hope to win!
Thanks for the generous give away! I love the Anne of Green Gables books, and the PBS mini-series from years ago.
I've been living on Canada's East Coast for the last six years, and I love the lore! The book looks amazing!
RavId: Deadlysmurf
Both my SIL and I love Anne... I would love to be able to make her something from this collection!
Ravelry: Scientknits (ellen[dot]boudreau[at]gmail[dot[com)
I adore Anne of Green Gables and have read all of L.M. Montgomery's books and also Susan Wittig Alberts mysteries based on Anne's life. I would love to win the drawing of this book as it combines 2 loves...Anne and Knitting! thank you for having it.
This books looks fabulous. :)
Heatherg7 on rav
Swoon! I love Anne and gave my daughter her name! I grew up on Green Gables and want to make all these things!
I'm WesleyAnneFibers on Ravelry :)
Swoon! I love Anne and gave my daughter her name! I grew up on Green Gables and want to make all these things!
I'm WesleyAnneFibers on Ravelry :)
Oh how I love Anne of Green Gables!!! thanks for the chance to win this lovely book.
Heather
mommytofive (rav. id)
I was so happy to find these books - sadly, as an adult. They were all so wonderful. I can't wait to see this book; hope I win! Thanks.
I read all the Anne books as a girl. Now I want to read them again! Thanks for coordinating this giveaway!
Kathleen
MadameKnits on Rav
Looks like a great book! I would love to win!
Janebg1923
How exciting!
I am 1tims on Ravelry.
How exciting, thank you for such a wonderful giveaway.
1tims on Ravelry.
absolutely beautiful- i would love to win a copy.
The knitting patterns you featured from the book are all items I would like to knit. I love when a knitting pattern book includes such wonderful photography!
knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com
Interesting patterns, from a designer that I've not known about before. Noreen1009 on Rav.
The knitting patterns you featured from the book are all items I would like to knit. I love when a knitting pattern book includes such wonderful photography!
knittoday(at)hotmail(dot)com
Mom has always been a bit of a AoGG fan and always loves a FREE BOOK!
;-D
And, IT would make a great stocking-stuffer... Not to mention, one LESS gift for me to worry about...
I love Anne if Green Gables!
Amity5 on Rav
I love the Anne books!!!
This looks like a great book of Patterns.
R.lang@live.com
Anne of Green Gables is one of my all time favorite books! I would LOVE to win this!
NanaKnitz on Ravelry
amdoe34@yahoo.com
I loved this series when it was on PBS and this book looks beautiful.
Oh I would love to win this. I love the books and just got my daughter started on them. I am so glad to see this book
Rav ID: soonerknitter
I would love to win this book. I have been waiting impatiently for it to be released
Gimmeyarn418 on Ravelry
Remind me of when I was a kid! My ravelry name is KBMacGeek.
Looks like a wonderful book. My favorite project is Anne's Sweater.
Jeneer on Ravelry
Oh I adore Anne of Green Gables! And this looks like a beautiful book!
KatieMc1229 on Ravelry
Pretty patterns! I would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks for the opportunity.
Beautiful. When I was in Canada, I took my daughters to visit the Ann of Green Gables House. They were just the right age and had read all the Ann of Green Gables books. What a lovely memory.
One of favorite books combined with knitting! What a treasure! I adore that cover photograph!
Ravid: sebby211
I love the feel of this book!
madaboutmatisse on Rav
I absolutely love the simplicity and country style of the Anne of Green Gables series. I would love to knit any of those patterns for myself and my children. If I win I won't have to drop a big hint on my DH.
Godandfam6atgmaildotcom
I absolutely love the simplicity and country style of the Anne of Green Gables series. I would love to knit any of those patterns for myself and my children. If I win I won't have to drop a big hint on my DH.
Godandfam6atgmaildotcom
Beautiful! I loved those books as a girl. What a great idea :-) nelnlv
Oh that sweater!! Thanks for enabling yet another addition to the Rav queue... should I be lucky enough to be chosen, you can find me on Rav at elephantsknit
Oh wow. This is a book I want to get, one way or another - thanks for letting us know about it.
thekittyknitterATverizonDOTnet
What a sweet book, I love the cardigan!
Rav ID mamamustknit
Would love to win
Theresa
tjfoy40@aol.com
Lord knows I have no hope of winning, but I have loved Anne Shirley since I first laid eyes on the page, and now I *heart* her sweater. I know I could love those sweet pockets if they were my own!
Rav id: mkhansen
This book has been on my wishlist for some time. I love the look of the items that are from this book.
Maureen
msgb245 at gmail dot com
I'm such an Anne fan! I would love this book.
How timely! I was just wishing that these patterns were available individually because I adore the Anne Sweater, but if I can get the book free...welll...that would be so great, obviously. Thanks for offering the give-away! yarnplaycafe on Ravelry
What a nice collection of patterns!
SheilaOKeefe on Rav
Lovely give away opportunity, Susan! Thanks so much.
Margie
Rav ID: smithmks
What a lovely book. I especially like that green cardigan you featured in your post...and the man's scarf...and the slouchy hat....
Deb
(JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry)
Love the hat very sweet. Rav name berrygal
I have always loved those books! And these patterns are awesome!
Being Canadian, love the connection and the wonderful patterns.
Rav Id. SuuzzeeQ
I would love to win this book
happycrafter207 on ravelry
Such a lovely book!
Rav name dayartist
I would love to have this book.
Zowmom on ravelry
Such lovely patterns, and they do remind me of the wonderful series clothing (Anne of Green Gables) shown on PBS. Thanks for the chance. Fibercrafter on Rav
I want to knit Anne's Sweater! Loved the books and movies.
Thank you for the giveaway! Happy Turkey Day! Dianeebel at gmail.com
I love the sweater. And so many other projects that I can see making. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
tcufrogrn on Ravelry
I am a retired elementary school librarian and had never heard of Anne of Green Gables until I had been working a few years. I read the book and loved it!!!! I felt as if Anne and I were kindred spirits.
I would treasure the book and am sure there would be several patterns I would love.
DeeS on Rav
Anne with an "e". I loved her from the moment I saw the CBC series. Wonderful give-away and a wonderful character!
Becky in Michigan!
What a beautiful book. I love Anne of Green Gables as well! What a nice giveaway!
ravelry: cpeezers
I love Anne of Green Gables. I am so looking forward to this book. Maybe I'll make Gilbert's scarf for my boyfriend.
I love Anne of Green Gables. I'm looking forward to this book. Maybe I'll make Gilbert's scarf for my boyfriend.
Ravelry ID: LindaNYC
Thanks so much for the giveaway! I'm a Maritimer and LOVE Anne. Her sweater is absolutely gorgeous.
Rebecca (knittingwithwords on Rav)
Oooh, pretty! Great idea for a book. I'd love to win! Anne's cardigan looks just right.
Love the cardigan pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
I've always loved Anne of Green Gables, thanks for bringing this book to my attention! It looks beautiful.
I've always loved Anne of Green Gables! Thanks for telling us about this book, it looks beautiful!
I love Anne's sweater. Thanks for the giveaway.
Becky
gathersnomoss
Love this book! My Rav ID is Magpiemarket.
The whole Anne of Green Gables series was one of my favorites! I would love to make knits inspired by such a wonderful book. Just thinking about it makes me want to go back and reread the book tonight.
The Anne of Green Gables series was one of my all time favorites. I would love to make knits inspired by such a wonderful book. Just thinking about it makes me want to go reread the books!
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I loved the Anne books and movies when I was a kid, and this would be a fantastic treat!
OfftoExplore on Ravelry
I love Anne so much. I've had this book on my wishlist since I found out about it! So exciting!
ravid- carmie-L
I love Anne of Green Gables! This sweater is perfect, just something she'd wear! Thanks for the chance to win.
amdezo on Ravelry
I've been reading the series with my daughter, and this book of knits looks just perfect. :) Hope I am so lucky. --Bookaholic13 on Ravelry
This looks like such a lovely book :)
~ renny1780 on Ravelry
Loved the books as a girl, would love to knit something from this!
Ceejay on Rav
The patterns in this book look so classic! I especially love Anne's Sweater. I'd love to wear it while sitting on the porch on a spring day.
I'm vernalequinox on Ravelry.
What a gorgeous book - I love Anne's sweater!
vegimama on rav
ooooh i love annes sweater! I would love this book:) ravelry name- slimysara, email is slimysara@yahoo.com
I'd love this book! Rav ID mcradnor
This looks like a beautiful book with some amazing patterns. Thanks for the giveaway!
diann325ATgmailDOTcom
Thanks for the opportunity; I'd love to win.
barblt99 on Ravelry
Ooh! I would love to win this book! :)
Just planning to retire and follow my dream of being a fibre artisan - this would start me off
Just retiring to follow my dream of becoming a fibre artisan - this book would help me start
You reminded me of how much I loved reading Anne of Green Gables when I was a girl. It may be time to revisit those books with some knitting on my lap.
I love the Anne sweater would love the book/
Dale
Beautiful pieces, I want to knit them all.
email
bettyhay4@gmail.com
I love Anne's sweater. Looks like the perfect everyday sweater.
Diane who is dianelaces on rav
What a beautiful book filled with wonderful patterns!
rav - wildflowerwool
I love the "Diana's Hat." Thanks for the chance to win the eBook.
lmecoll on Ravelry
What beautiful designs! I'd love to win this book! Thanks!
Ravelry ID: AuntBetsy
And now I know what I'm watching... again!
Overflo on Ravelry
And now I know what I"m watching... again!
Overflo on Ravelry
I couldn't get enough of Anne growing up and now this beautiful book! Great giveaway. Happy Thanksgiving all. Sweetpeaquilts@yahoo.com
I haven't thought about Anne of Green Gables for years, but it was one of my favorite books as a teenager. I love green caripdigan. I'm djung253 on Ravelry. Would love to win is book!
O.M.G. I LOVE Anne! Anne with an e is so much more elegant!!! I would love to have this book. Thank you for the giveaway. Rav ID KittyKatz
O.M.G. I LOVE Anne! Anne with an e is so much more elegant!!! I would love to have this book. Thank you for the giveaway. Rav ID KittyKatz
What a lovely book! Anne's sweater is gorgeous and I love the other designs, too. Thank you for the chance to win! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Rav)
That green sweater is very pretty and love the apron. NaomiKnitster (rav id)
Anne of Green Gables AND knitting--a good thing. The book looks wonderful.
IUGrad on Ravelry.
So lovely, thank you! gardenknittr on rav.
This is lovely! Thank you! gardenknittr on rav.
What a gorgeous collection. There are already three designs I must knit! Wonderful giveaway, how can I resist?
Cheers.
Rav ID - ArtByAna
I would love to knit Anne's Carpet bag.
My sister got married to Anne's Song! monknit on Ravelry
I do like the cardigan, it would be fun to knit.
kehrlinda on rav
What a lovely gift for the holidays! I love the green cardigan.
captaincable on Rav
Stunning designs I would love to knit. Happy Holidays! (dena on Ravelry)
Oh I love Anne's sweater. Wish my hair was still that red. ;(
Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Biscottibeth on ravelry
Fingers crossed Thank you
Stunning designs I would love to knit. Happy Holidays! (dena on Ravelry)
What a beautiful book! Thank you for the chance to win it! I love your books as well. You are a knitting inspiration to me.
anglouise (rav id)
Great book...would love to knit the green cardigan for my daughter whose favorite childhood books were the GG series. Spdfish (rav id)
Such a lovely book and beautiful patterns! (StarrGrams on Ravelry)
Oh, my gosh, I would love to win this book! Love the green sweater!
Margay1122ATaolDOTcom
Would love to win a copy of this book!
RavId: pik2nit
Lovely! I remember watching these straight through with my mom.
OH MY GOSH!!!!! I love the "carpet bag". AND, Anne of Green Gables is the favorite series of my granddaughters.
blyerke1@yahoo.com
Thank you! The book looks great :)
rav id - ashleym103
What delightful patterns!
Robbi5 on rav
I agree--I want to be her!!! These are super cute patters!
Lovely! I am in the middle of rereading this great series. How appropriate would it be to knit something from this book along with it! Rav id NebraskaCate
Lovely! I am in the middle of rereading this great series. How appropriate would it be to knit something from this book along with it! Rav id NebraskaCate
Beautiful! I just bought Anne of Green Hables to read to my five-year old daughter. I love that green sweater - I usually only make small projects - but that might change my mind. :)
Rav id = mehacker
How I miss the days when I read the "Anne" books aloud to my kids. But these days I have a lot more time to knit! Sure would love a copy of that yummy-looking book!
Blessings,
Pauly (paulyheller --Rav ID)
Thank you for the giveaway. I love the glimpses of this book!
Rav ID -- Daner3
Cool book! First I've heard of it - can't wait to see it! anm54475 on Ravelry.
The cover shot is amazing. I love the old time down home feel of it.
I've been eyeing this book since it first started popping up.
I've been waiting for this book to come out - such fabulous patterns!
sassykrafty on Ravelry
Oops left a comment and forgot my Rav name...kreidawh
How sweet! It would be fun to knit from whilst watching the movies or listening to the books.
Thanks for the chance to win!
What a great idea!
Rav id: sarahhebb
My favorite book, it gets a re-read every year. The pictures of the projects really capture the feel of the books. I would love this collection.
What a wonderful book, and such a generous giveaway. I would LOVE to have a copy.
Pam
phopkin1@rochester.rr.com
Oh, my, the book is charming and I would love to have a copy.
Josago on Ravelry
Beautiful! I was lucky enough to visit Charlottetown a year ago and visited Green Gables. It was everything I thought it would be! I'm suecutt on ravelry.
I am so looking forward to the release of this book!
avocadosheep on Rav
looks like a lovely book! i especially love that cardigan.
gorgeous knits and photography - alpacamommastacy
What a wonderful collection!
All 8 are knit worthy, which is rare for me. I usually only like about half the patterns in any given book.
wahoomerryf on Rav
Oh my goodness! This has come at quite an opportune time. I'm currently teaching my daughter advanced knitting techniques (besides knitting--she's only 8 1/2 :-) ) and I've just recently purchased these books for her to read (and for me to read along with her). How neat would it be to knit something from this book while we are reading the book inspiration for the knits? Thanks for hosting this giveaway! princesspeanutsmommy at gmail dot com
That book is on my christmas list now. I would love to have it. Timethief5 on ravelry.
Love these books (and the movies that used to be shown on PBS!), I would love a copy of this book!
I'd love to win the book and knit Anne's sweater... So pretty and love the design...
Debbie1085 on Rav
Looks like a lot of really fun projects in this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
I'd love to win the book and knit Anne's sweater... So pretty and love the design...
Debbie1085 on Rav
I would knit everything in this book!
What a Beautiful cover!
luvsknittin on Ravelry
Oh Anne's sweater is beautiful! Thanks for all you do.
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