Thursday, February 13, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day + a Mollie Makes Giveaway + more!

 

Edited to add: I want to send out a huge, enormous thank you for all of the pattern love for the Bunny Love, Bunny Love Modifications and for the Mini-Bunny Loves patterns. Oh my gosh, have these patterns ever been selling like crazy. I couldn't be more pleased to find out that you love knitting bunnies as much as I do. Hooray for knit bunnies and I wish you a sincere thank you for the support.

Hi, Knitters,
First from my house to yours, I want to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day. As a small token of appreciation for all of you faithful Susan B. Anderson blog readers, Sew Bendy Bags on Etsy is offering an exclusive sale to only you. Use the discount code 214LOVE at checkout.

Thank you to Melissa and Jenn for this discount that amounts to around $5.00 off or so on any purchase over the next week. That's a good deal for some of my favorite little project bags. You have heard me mention these bags more times than I could count and way before project bags were even popular. I use these sweet project bags more than any others. They are cute, simple, portable and well-made. I highly recommend them.

Click here for the Sew Bendy Etsy shop!  Please give the ladies my regards if you order!



Now onto a couple of fun crafty things around our house for the season. This year TC made this wonderful cupcake liner wreath, in the first photo, to hang in our front window. She saw this on display at the Wisconsin Craft Market and we immediately bought the supplies so she could make her own. We also picked up the pretty LOVE ribbon to hang it.

Click here for general instructions on how to make a cupcake liner wreath!

We have had the wreath hanging in the window but with the lighting this morning I took it down so you could see it better. TC really stuffed her wreath very full and I think it took a little over two packages of liners to cover the styrofoam form. She worked so hard on it and she is really proud of her work. I love it, too.


TC also made the beaded heart garlands we have hanging around in various windows. These were made with cut cardboard paper towel rolls, paint (the hearts are a metallic red), string and beads. She is a good one for making seasonal decorations. What would we do without her?

 

For more fun topics today I have something excellent for you. In my last video blog (click here to see it), I shared the Mollie Makes craft books I am crazy about. Whenever I review something that was sent to me I always send a courtesy email to the publicist or company to let them know I mentioned what they sent me. By the way, if you are reviewing something sent to you, you should do this, too, because they want to know.

Anyway, the publicist I contacted asked if I would like to host a giveaway for a set of all 5 of the Mollie Makes books!! Of course I jumped at the chance so one of you could be the lucky winner.

These books are published by Interweave/F+W Media and the jacket art photos below are all provided by Interweave. The photography and instructions inside the pages are colorful, clear and helpful. TC loves these craft books and looks through them all of the time as they sit on our coffee table.

The books are adorable and have a similar look and appeal as the Mollie Makes Magazine, a UK publication (pick this magazine up if you haven't yet). Click here for the Mollie Makes Magazine website! The books are like old-school craft books where there is a little bit of everything included, crochet, knitting, paper craft, sewing, felting and more. I love these traditional-style craft books of yore. They are just so much fun. The books are full of inspiration and doable craft projects for adults, teens and kids, there is something for everyone. And I'll tell you, I'd love to crochet a blanket just like the one on the cover of the crochet book. It is gorgeous.

So here is what one lucky winner will have sent to them, one copy of each of the following books:


Mollie Makes: Christmas
Interweave / F+W Media; 12.95


Mollie Makes: Crochet
Interweave / F+W Media; 12.95


Mollie Makes: Woodland Friends
Interweave / F+W Media; 12.95


Mollie Makes: Weddings
Interweave / F+W Media; 12.95


Mollie Makes: Feathered Friends
Interweave / F+W Media; 12.95

As you can see, the books retail at just below $13.00 so this is a huge prize. One winner will receive a copy of all 5 hardcover books. You will love these books. To enter to win, please leave one comment that includes your Ravelry ID or an email address (this is a must in order to win!). Be patient for your comment to appear and please don't enter more than once! I will randomly select a winner in a couple of days. The mailing address has to be U.S. only for this one.

I'll be back with a second big giveaway, way bigger in fact, in a couple of days! So keep a look-out for that.


Quickly, I have been working on a sock for my son. I was going to make him a simple stockinette pair of socks but then he threw out the idea of a chevron pattern and I thought that sounded kind of fun. I had picked up several balls of the Patons Kroy Socks sock yarn at the WI Craft Market so I thought I'd try a chevron stitch pattern with this stripey yarn.

You can try many different 2 round chevron stitch patterns to achieve this same look. I used a 12 stitch repeat for one round and then knit the second round. Look in your stitch dictionaries, or look at the free Jaywalker sock pattern (a hugely popular sock pattern by Grumperina) on Ravelry to get ideas. I am not writing up this pattern because all it is is sticking in a stitch pattern into a regular sock pattern. You can do that on your own and you can vary the stitch pattern for the number you like to cast on.

Here are a couple of online chevron stitch patterns for you to try:


I did go up to a 2.5 mm US size 1 needle and I cast on 72 stitches. I thought this would be big enough for my son but it's not going to fit him. It fits me and it fits snuggly so I will be keeping these or giving them to TC. In the photo above I am working on the heel flap. I have now finished the gusset and for this pair I will continue the chevron pattern on the top of the sock.

My son just loves the sock so far, so I will start another pair for him and pick up more of the yarn. For him I will cast on 84 stitches and go up to a US size 2 for the chevron pattern. I may or may not include the chevron stitch on the top of the foot. If I do the foot in stockinette only I might then decrease to 72 stitches at that point. Or I might only include one chevron over 12 stitches on the top of the foot. That might look cool.

I'll keep you posted.


I made these no-bake granola bars last weekend and they were a huge hit. I will be making them again.


Here's what it looks like around here, wintery and cold, but still as beautiful as ever. We have been snowshoeing and skating quite a bit despite the bitter cold temps. It is going to get up to 30 degrees in a few days. That sounds downright balmy to me. I'll take it.

By the way, I look things up all of the time, like phrases and words and word usage. Today for this post I looked up "in spite of" and "despite" and how they are used correctly. Here is what I found that I didn't know for certain:
For prepositional use, despite and in spite of are interchangeable. 

Despite is thought to be a gentler version because the word spite can be used as vengeful.

I love words and writing and maybe you do, too.

I'm sending love to you all today. Be well and I'll be back soon with more.

Let the comments begin. Good luck if you enter to win the set of 5 craft books.
best, susie


389 comments:

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Renee W said...

I really want to win these books!!!! I am looking forward to taking your workshop at Steven B's next Friday.
See you there.
Reneew - RavID

Lori B. said...

What a generous giveaway! Fingers crossed I"m a winner!

LBB1104 (RAV)

Creative Design said...

Lovely post today! I adore the wreath....clever girl. Thanks for the chance on the give away.

Sheila
szachariae@yahoo.com

annemarie said...

I would love to win the books - thanks for the chance.

sako said...

What lovely books..Thank you so much for this great opportunity....

Rav Id: skch27

Megan said...

Oooo I love the Mollie Makes Books! I've had my eye on the woodland one since it came out, but why stop there when you can have them all! Thanks so much for the giveaway :) rav id showandtellmeg

knitster said...

I love the magazine, I would love to have the books as well. Love the chevron with the sock yarn. Rav id is NaomiKnitster.

mardee said...

Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Love your blog, patterns
You are so inspiring!!
Would love to win the prize!!!

mdeecarter@hotmail.com

flutie66 said...

I would love to win those books! Tons of projects to be had. Daughter is getting married in July, so I bet I'd find lots of ideas in there!! Thanks for the opportunity!

flutie66 said...

I would love to win those books! Tons of projects to be had. Daughter is getting married in July, so I bet I'd find lots of ideas in there!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Anonymous said...

Oo, I'd love to win the books! And thanks for the Sew Bendy coupon code; I'm off to check out the shop. (:

RavID: spinnerin

Anonymous said...

Thanks for a chance to win the books.

Nanaelliott on Ravelry.

nancyswerner said...

These look like inspiring books. Thanks for the contest!
nancyswerner@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

As usual, a great giveaway. I just finished socks for myself in the same yarn :-)
Ravelry: redbayknits

Maggie said...

The wreath is beautiful! I love finding creative uses for the the little things I have in my cupboard! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity for the lovely books. Email: maggie4721 at gmail.com
Rav ID: maggie4721
Thanks!

Valerie said...

I love the Mollie Makes magazines, so I know I would love the books. Thanks for the chance to win.

Valerie said...

I love the Mollie Makes magazines, so I know I would love the books. Thanks for the chance to win.

Marilou Jewett Brown said...

What a great giveaway!

Thank you Susan.

Marilou
grammiknit on rav

Mary said...

Oh...Those Mollie Makes books look like so much fun! Good things to do with grand children! My Ravelry name is MaryIrene

Mama Wolfe said...

The books look great as do the granola bars! I'll definitely be trying these out this weekend!

Mamawolfe on Ravelry.

pixiewear (ravelry name) said...

i adore mollie makes! what a generous prize! ♥

Anonymous said...

We'll be having a woodsy wedding in our family this fall ... wouldn't these books be a great help to all of us?! Thanks for your generosity.

bookboxer1 at gmail dot com

RavID: maniloonie said...

OMGosh what a giveaway! Hope I win!!!

Ashley said...

Thank you for the giveaway!

ravid- ashleym103

Anonymous said...

Always love to see your name in my inbox, Susan. The books look adorable -- thanks! Rav id Daner3

Laurie B. said...

I love the Mollie Makes magazine--every issue has such cute and inspirational projects. I'd love to win the books. Thanks for the giveaway! And I LOVE the socks.

Thequiltbaker (rav ID)

Unknown said...

Those books look chock full of fun ideas. Thanks for the giveaway and I really love the chevron socks and looking forward to hearing how you'll modify to fit you son.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your talent in creating such wonderful designs in knitting. I knitted the mittens and have begun socks. Thank you for the inspiration and family life you share! I have learned so much about yarn and knitting. Never dreamed I could do these designs.....a teacher you are! Will try the bunny next. Love your sock yarns. wow! Thanks again. Joyce in Kansas wjschmidt@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

thank you for sharing your talents. You have inspired me to knit the mittens and socks. I have enjoyed your family centered life and appreciate the wonderful designs and toys you have created. I hope to knit the bunny next. I have learned so much about yarn. Thanks again! Joyce in Kansas wjschmidt@yahoo.com

Deborah said...

I love the bunnies! I have not seen the Mollie Makes before - they look like a lot of fun!

warbler01 on ravelry.com

Unknown said...

What wonderful books to have around. My girls and I are always looking online for crafts to do together. We hope we win. Thank you for sharing.

Leanne
RavID: stileslea

KittyKatz (Denise K) said...

Mollie Makes are wonderful! I dont have any of these and would LOVE them. Thanks for the giveaway! Rav id-KittyKatz

Jane said...

Happy Valentine's Day! Love the chevron socks...I just might have to make a pair. Would love to win the Mollie books! -Jane (massgirlinsocal on Ravelry)

Kathy said...

I'm always seduced by Mollie Makes magazine whenever I see it on the magazine stand!

Rav: KEP

Whatzitknitz said...

chevrons and stripes how lovely and lucky for you they are fun since the first pair will end up as someone elses and you have to start over again for your son's socks.
would love to win the books. my daughter just had some biopsies done and I think these would be lovely for her and help keep her mind off her problems.
I am mjm on ravelry

Anonymous said...

What a great assortment of crafty books and ideas! Great for craft times with the grandkids!
Ravelry ID: knuts2knit

Rose said...

Such a delightful selection of books. I would so love to win this.

Janie said...

Wow! very generous giveaway! I would love to have these books!
Thanks...
RavID janiepooh

Courtney said...

Thank you for the great giveaway! Microgirl32 on ravelry

Kari W. said...

Would love those books. Thanks for the opportunity.
dogmaw on Rav

TerriSue said...

Fantastic giveaway! Love the books. Thank you for the chance.
lovebirdmom at gmail dot com

Beth (aka bethielouwho) said...

What a wonderful giveaway offer...who wouldn't absolutely LOVE receiving any or all of your books. What crafty ideas to while away the last cold days of winter. Love the chevron stripey socks too. Never thought of using a self-striping yarn with the chevron pattern, but it looks great! I have my fingers crossed to win your lovely books.

bethielouwho is my ravelry name.

bethielouwho said...

2nd try....Would love a chance to win your lovely books so full of great craft ideas. I truly respect your talent and imagination. Keeping my fingers crossed and wishing for luck....Bethielouwho

bethielouwho on ravelry

bethielouwho said...

2nd try....Would love a chance to win your lovely books so full of great craft ideas. I truly respect your talent and imagination. Keeping my fingers crossed and wishing for luck....Bethielouwho

bethielouwho on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Oh I'd love to win that set of books - they look gorgeous! I'm most interested in the Woodlands creatures one :) My rav id is barkersumpter

barb said...

Thank you SO MUCH for this giveaway. I would LOVE to win. Good luck to all of us.

barb
blyerke1@yahoo.com

Kathy said...

Oh, yes, add my name! So cute!
Rav I'd: strandknits

Anonymous said...

I love what I have seen in the Molly Makes Magazines. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. My RavID is jhknittin.

NanaJen said...

I simply love Mollie Makes, and the adorable bags made by Sew Bendy. Not to mention the fantastic socks your son will receive. Happy Valentine's Day to you!!! RavID ~ jaydawnrn

Anonymous said...

Oh man, those books would lead to hours of fun
rav id: jillypox

Anonymous said...

The chevron socks are FUN!!! What a great idea :) I'd love to win the books, I can see fun crafting in my daughter's future!
Rav ID: chef-drea

Unknown said...

Thank you for the giveaway Susan! Happy Valentine's Day! Ravelry ID Sutton36

handmade knits by tracy said...

Mrstn2006 ravelry I'd
I love these books!

Jerri said...

Awesome giveaway! The books look amazing and I love, love those chevron socks!! What a great idea to use with striped yarn.

Anonymous said...

What a great prize. Thanks!
ravid: katepwe

Sheila said...

What a great set of craft books! Thanks for the chance to win it. Oh, and I may try making those no bake granola bars this afternoon. They look yummy!

Unknown said...

Molly Makes...me inspired! Laurylie on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I have picked up the magazine and love it,
Skispinner ravid
Imler_sharon@verizon.net

Unknown said...

Molly Makes...me inspired! Laurylie on Ravelry

Unknown said...

All I can say is Mollie Makes Me Happy. What a great giveaway. Thanks so much!

RAV ID: TeresaRRoberts

JMediger said...

Wonderful collection of books! Thank you for the chance to win them!

RavID: JMediger

Kate Grantham said...

I have only seen the Mollie Makes Christmas book, so I would be thrilled to win and see inside the others!

Raverly ID: kewillia

Kate Grantham said...

I have only seen the Mollie Makes Christmas book so I would be thrilled to see inside the others!

Ravelry ID: kewillia

Unknown said...

Molly Makes...me inspired! Laurylie on Ravelry

adodds said...

I love the look of these books, full of great things to make.. Thanks for the giveaway .
Skibum on Ravelry.

KimmyZ said...

Mollie Make Me Happy. Love, Love, Love!

Hugs, KimmyZ (Rav ID)

Mariah said...

How generous! Love the books, love words and dictionaries, too!

MariahDendy on Ravelry

Knittin Nance said...

I already have the pattern for the dolls which I'm making for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. Keeping my fingers crossed for these books!

Anonymous said...

What lovely looking books. Thank you for the chance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Rav MyWildWood

Susan L said...

Please enter me into the contest. Rav id: pyemb

Anonymous said...

Oh how I would love to win. But sadly, I never do....
Sabine

ravelry: zwergenzwirn

Michele C. said...

What a nice package of books. I would love to win.

RavID: michele531

Linda C. said...

That wreath is so cute. It actually looks like some of the creative craft ideas that Mollie Makes publishes. I hope to get started on my bunnies this weekend.
Ravelry ID: LindaNYC

Jennifer Avery Anderson said...

My daughter and I love to craft. Please pick us!

Rav ID: averyjen

Jennifer Avery Anderson said...

My daughter and I love to craft. Please pick us!

Rav ID : averyjen

Anonymous said...

would love to win these books.
I just finished my first sock with your pattern and love it.
thank you
missellen (rav)

josephine said...

Love the chevron pattern and the books look great! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. Jamf on Ravelry.

Unknown said...

Happy Valentine's Day to you too. I love the Mollie Makes publications. So fun and well written. I pick up the magazine whenever I can. My ravelry name is Yarnfox.

Jean said...

What a great giveaway!,, I would love these
Mazzygirl on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Susan you by far are my favorite designer. I preorder all your books on Amazon whenever a new one comes out! Hope your Valentines day is fabulous! Thank you for the great giveaway! Ravelry ID johnsbabe84

Anonymous said...

I LOVE Mollie Makes!!!

syllyharv@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Would love to have any of those books! Great giveaway!
Love your little bunnies too.....want to cast one on!

aquilterknits

Admissions said...

These books look wonderful! Thanks as always!

Margo said...

Really fun looking books. Would love to win the set!
HookingKnitter on Raverly

Laura said...

Those Mollie books look like great fun! Ravelry ID: flamingofan

Anonymous said...

lmmr21 Love the books! Would love to have them all, especially the wedding one to give to an engaged friend :)
mmlthomas@comcast.net

Judy said...

I love TC's wreath. It warms my heart that she enjoys crafting so much! Thanks for the giveaway. I have several Mollie Makes magazines and bet the books are great.

RavID: knitster

Debbie said...

I would love to win the books! Thanks!

Deb said...

I love your blog and since I'm pretty crafty, I'd love to own the books! They look fabulous!

Rav id: debmau

Pam said...

Cute books! Great blog! Thanks!
PaisleyPam on Ravelry

Rita said...

Thank you Susan. I can not wait to work on these projects with my daughter!

Rav ID: owlfish88

Unknown said...

Such treasure! Wishing and hoping.

rav ID: mrsp

Katy C said...

All of your striped socks have inspired me to knit some new for myself. Need to get going. Wool sock time will be past soon in Houston.

Katy - longtallkaty on Rav

Katy C said...

All of your striped socks have inspired me to knit some new for myself. Need to get going. Wool sock time will be past soon in Houston.

Katy - longtallkaty on Rav

Anonymous said...

Would love these books!
HeKnitMeTogether on Rav

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Fun socks. I can never tell how a sock yarn will knit up simply by looking at the skein.

ravelry ID: rsisland

Anonymous said...

They look like wonderful books. Always enjoy seeing your latest projects!
lauraj0121@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I have never entered one of your giveaways before and this one made me do it! I am not a very experienced knitter so I usually assume I would not appreciate the lovely yarn prizes...I am a LOVER of craft books though. :)
Rav ID Olive14
or mlg014@yahoo.com

Andria said...

That is an awesome giveaway, count me in! Andij101 on Ravelry. I love the yarn you are using for the socks, I'm definitely going to look for it. Thanks for a great post.

Anonymous said...

I am not familiar with these books, they all look great. Great idea on the chevron socks..
Johalley on rav

Unknown said...

These books look fabulous. I would love to win-- thanks for the giveaway! ravid: averill73

madknitter said...

I have a library copy of Mollie Makes Crochet in my hand right now. Would love the whole set. So many great ideas. And so timeless.

RAV ID madknitter07

bethielouwho said...

Love, love, love your books! Please enter me in the contest.

"bethielouwho" on ravelry

bethielouwho said...

What a wonderful and generous giveaway. Love these books and all the cute projects. I would love to win them and add them to my collection. I've got all of my fingers and toes crossed!!!

Beth (aka: bethielouwho on ravelry)

bethielouwho said...

Did any of my comments get posted? I've tried several times.

bethielouwho on ravelry

smozerose said...

Really, do I "need" 5 more craft books??? Yep, these I need. What a wonderful collection.

Rav ID: smozerose

lynette said...

Love your posts Susan!

lynette said...

Love your posts Susan

Anonymous said...

Another great giveaway!! Thank you!
Margievz on Rav

tnttrouble32 said...

Love the socks! Just started my first pair, I may be done by summer. The books look amazing. Would love to add them to my library. Happy Valentines Day!

Unknown said...

I would SO love these books! Thank you for the chance!

RAV ID= Mippy Foofalina :)

camby said...

What a great giveaway package! They all look so fun!!!
Camby on Rav

Anonymous said...

What a nice set of books, but I love the socks.
Rav ID:kehrlinda

linda in chicagoland said...

Would love to add these books to my collection!
Linda aka pawsandknit

Sabra said...

The books look great. I can see my grandchildren and I making things out of the Christmas book.

Rav ID - sabrab

Sabra said...

The books look great. I can see my grandchildren and I making things out of the Christmas book.

Rav ID - sabrab

Anonymous said...

These look like wonderful books! Thank you for another great giveaway. :-)

Susan (nuts4crafting on rav)

Heather L. said...

Oh wow! What an amazing prize to give away! Always love anything that has "Mollie Makes" attached to it! Got to purchase my first copy of the magazine this fall.

Kate D. said...

I love Mollie Makes! I have a few of the magazines that I found at our local bookstore. The books look lovely

Kate D. said...

I love Mollie Makes! I have a few of the magazines that I found at our local bookstore. The books look lovely

jenbrook96 said...

I love all your fantastic giveaways and would love to win this one. What interesting books!

jenbrook96 on Ravelry

Debbie said...

The socks look great and aren't you lucky your son has such good taste and a big foot -- you get a pair, too!
Would love to win the books!

Debbie4 on Rav

mcsix at embarqmail dot com

Debbie said...

Love the socks and aren't you blessed, having a son who suggests chevron-striped socks and who has such a big foot that you get a pair, too!
Would love the books!

Debbie4 on Rav
mcsix at embarqmail dot com

Unknown said...

Knitclicketyclack on Ravelry. When I see the Molly Makes magazine I always pick it up for my daughter. It has so many great ideas.
Love how the socks look. The only problem I have with Kroy sock yarn is it is sometimes not enough for a larger size sock. But I always get extra, I love them though.

Dorothy B said...

Lots of choice stuff in that post besides the prize and discount. It's never a bad thing to get an extra pair of socks! TC's wreath makes me miss having my daughters at home doing their projects. Would love to win one of the books, and wanted to let you know I ordered from Sew Bendy last night and already was notified my bag has shipped. Thanks so much!

bellsandwhistles said...

Always looking for more inspiration--these books look perfect!

Ravelry ID: Nutmegg

Luann said...

What a generous giveaway!
Rav-
knittincrazy

ingrid said...

So awesome!! Love Mollie Makes. ibarlow on rav.

cindy said...

Love these books. Their great.

Cindy
cseery72@gmail.com

cindy said...

Love these books. Their great.
Cindy
cseery72@gmail. com

cindy said...

Love these books. Their great.

Cindy
cseery72@gmail.com

Pamm said...

If the books are anything like the magazine, they will be marvelous!!!

Pamm said...

I forgot to leave my ID!!! Oh No!! Rav ID is hrsecrzy!

knittoou said...

Would love to win these!!
dlb909@aol.com

Unknown said...

How fabulous those books look, if I don't win I will be sure to purchase. joanne.drake@gmail.com

knitting bean said...

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful giveaway! I love Mollie Makes!
RavID: thisbeanknits

Anonymous said...

I would love to win these books my kids and I would enjoy them greatly.

Anonymous said...

Would love to have these books, they look great. My kids and I would really enjoy them.
brhuth (on ravelry)

Detwiler Small Business Services said...

These books look super fun! The best part of winter is the guilt free time spent in my craft room!

Thanks for sharing!

Kate as katesloops (rav)

Unknown said...

Love those books!
Baysduck on ravelry
Baysduck@hotmail.com email

Jenn

LorY Aymond said...

Fantastic set of books! And I love your chevron socks! Also, I'm looking forward to meeting you at Stevenbe's in Minneapolis next week. My husband gave me the workshop as my Valentine's gift!

Ravelry ID: LoryAymQP

Anonymous said...

Rabid berrygal love the books good cure for cabin fever

Madame said...

Hi Susan, I made your dragon pattern with pink sock yarn for my girls for valentines day and they loved it. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns and ideas. I have been eyeing the mollie makes magazines for a while, but the overseas subscriptions seems a bit pricey. You have inspired (enabled) me to bite the bullet. I would love to win the books. Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity! Best wishes, Amber
Rav ID: Madame

Elaine said...

I have purchased some of Mollie Makes magazines and like the craft projects attached to the fronts.
RAVid Elmpark

Elaine said...

This is a great giveaway and I would surely love to have the books!!
RAVid Elmpark

Anonymous said...

Knitsaholic on Ravelry

Cynthia said...

never enough time in the day to make everything I want to try, but with these books I will make a big effort!!
tks
Cynthia
Ravelry id Cinnamon81758/cynthiadonnelly@msn.com

grahamcrackerzz said...

Gorgeous socks. You can take the simplest yarn and make it gorgeous! Love the books!

grahamcrackerzz said...

You can make the simplest yarn look gorgeous! Love the books!

Suzanne said...

What a packed post! I enjoyed the comparison you shared about in spite of v. despite. Just a few nights ago we had a long discussion in our house about homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Boy, it can get confusing but it's really interesting to get those straight.

Unknown said...

I'd love these books! They look wonderful, and I've only ever heard good things about them.

Rav id: kinnamonster

Kerry said...

I'd love these books please!

Thanks
Kurpitsa on Rav

Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway! Love the socks too! csbgymgirl@gmail.com

Erika Castro said...

LOVE the cupcake liner wreath! RavID: ErikaC

Sheila said...

The books are a great giveaway! Can't wait to knit up a few bunnies myself.

Rav id NUcat

Jeannie D said...

Hope I'm not too late! Those books look terrific! RAV ID: childwood

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love the books. Thank you for the give away.
Nancyanna on ravelry

SewKarenM said...

Love love love Mollie Makes!

Rav id: SewKaren

Melissa said...

These books are wonderful! Rav I'd: pik2nit

Anonymous said...

Awesome giveaway!! My email is wolfe.juliel@gmail.com - I love Mollie Makes books. Thanks, Julie

Kim said...

Oh what I could do with these books!

Kim said...

Oops...my phone crashed....don't know if my comment went through to you or not to be approved. So I'm doing it again. Please accept my apologies.

Oh what I could do with those books!

kimmorrow@ tx.rr.com (just take out the space)

phoenix_anew said...

If I would happen to get lucky and win these, I would definitely share the love with a couple crafty friends of mine!
RavID: phoenixanew

Unknown said...

I would die if I won these !!!! Molly makes are impossible to come by in Germany !!!!

Unknown said...

I would absolutely die if I won these !!! Molly Makes are impossible to come by here in Germany !!!!!

Unknown said...

Oh shoot. .i am homespunhouse on ravelry !!!!

Unknown said...

Awesome giveaway yet again!!! Rav ID whitsknits

thewalshfam said...

The books look so fun! Hope you are staying warm up in Madison! The snow is falling hard in the Chicago suburbs today!
Katie
Rnmama on rav

thewalshfam said...

The books look like so much fun! Hope you are staying warm today. It is snowing like crazy in Chicago!
Katie
rnmama on rav

DebbieSoCalif said...

Mollie Makes has cool ideas! Would love to win this set.

Count me in on Bunny Love -- I'm making an Opal bunny for the Ravellenic games.

DebbieSoCalif on Ravelry

DebbieSoCalif said...

Mollie Makes has cool ideas! Would love to win this set.

Count me in on Bunny Love -- I'm making an Opal bunny for the Ravellenic games.

DebbieSoCalif on Ravelry

Sally said...

oooooh! I love these books! I currently have the crochet book checked out from the library. Would LOVE to win! Thanks, as ever, Susan!
I'm seedesigns on Rav.

lizpb in Ravelry said...

Love the books!

PinkGlitterGirl said...

I'm a huge fan of your lovely patterns! And I would really enjoy the Mollie Makes books! Thanks for the chance to win :) Seattlesparkle on Rav

Susan PD said...

Would love the craft books!

spdfish on ravelry

Mrs. said...

I have bought the Mollie Makes magazines but I would LOVE the book collection!

Mrs. said...

I hve purchased several Mollie Makes magazines. The books would be a marvelous collection.

michelle.cincichick@gmail.com

P.S. Just cast on for my next Opal socks, now I want to do the chevron too!

wellabi said...

I so need a set of these books! Hope to be a lucky winner :) I'm Wellabi on Ravelry

Littlmisseclectic said...

Thanks for showcasing these books. My little one on the way is getting a woodland theme nursery so I think I must have that book!

dcknitsandbakes said...

I would love to win these books! Thanks!
Rav ID: jacm

melonkelli said...

Lovely books! Lovely socks!

Anonymous said...

I would so like to win these books. I've been wanting the Mollie Makes Crochet. I also enjoy reading your blog & what your are knitting.

dewonrosepetals@gmail.com

Maureen said...

My daughter has no desire to do any needle work (despite my A+ efforts over the years), but my 5 1/2 year old granddaughter wants to sew/knit/craft everything in sight! I would love to win the Mollie Makes collection for her - what great fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win! maureenea@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

What an exciting giveaway. I have already bought the ebook so if I win I would be happy to donate the ebook portion of the prize to another knitter. Ravelry ID is chefandfan

pinsandgiggles said...

What great books! Thanks for the opportunity! Love your blog.

barbara.shuler@tyahoo.com

pinsandgiggles said...

Thank you for such a generous give away! Love your blog, patterns and books!!!
barbara.shuler@yahoo.com

pinsandgiggles said...

What great books! Thanks for the opportunity! Love your blog.

barbara.shuler@tyahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Something is bothering me... Noticed your comment regarding the chevron stitch and someone asked you about it. You weren't really clear because you mentioned in the blog that we should use one of the links to the chevron patterns and then you mentioned in the thread that it was a paid pattern. Why didn't you say that in the first place instead of misleading us. Apparently, everyone who follow you on this blog or other media, would want to make the same thing you made. You are not being fair to us. I can understand not sharing the modifications but the pattern in particular??? You have no problem sharing the shawl pattern you make from other designer but not this sock pattern?? I don't get it!!! Disappointed fan!!

Susan B. Anderson said...

Dear Anonymous,
I wasn't trying to be misleading at all. The paid for pattern I was referring to was not for socks otherwise I would have linked that pattern when I talked about the sock. So I wasn't using that exact pattern to make my socks. I jotted down the chevron stitch pattern used in the other pattern, and if I remember correctly the pattern was for mittens or gloves. I am trying to remember the name of the pattern that I took the stitch pattern from and I didn't think to look it up.
I was just trying to direct people to free chevron stitch patterns that could be plugged in to make socks similar to the socks I am knitting.
I am sorry you feel frustrated, that is never my intention. I will look up that mitten pattern and will post it on the Ravelry thread you were referring to and hopefully that will be helpful for you.
Take care, Susan

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