Cover photo provided by Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Hi, Knitters,
Be sure to read to the end to find out about a huge giveaway opportunity! Also, early registration for Yarnover 2016 in Minneapolis starts Jan. 9th at 8am! It's on April 23rd and it sells out quick.
Here is the LINK for Yarnover.
A couple of weeks ago my latest book was published, Susan B. Anderson's Kids' Knitting Workshop. Today I am very excited to share a little bit about it with you. I have been teaching kids to knit for many years now. I have taught kids in small groups, individually, and through my daughters' Girl Scout Troops and in a lot of different settings. Do any of you remember these photos from TC's Girl Scout Troop's knitting lessons at my house in 2009?
If you want to see and read more about how I taught the Girl Scouts to knit Click Right Here!
First of all, this book was a labor of love on two topics that are near and dear to my heart, kids and knitting. The book is geared to reach 8-12 year olds but it is a good book for any age person, including adults, wanting to learn how to knit. The book takes you step-by-step through the basics of knitting in the round as the ideal place to start, and lesson-by-lesson techniques are added through tutorials and projects. If the beginning knitter works through the book she/he will come away with a great base of knowledge about knitting, and could tackle any number of projects out there in the world of patterns. It's exciting to think about.
Click here to see the Kids' Knitting Workshop on Amazon! (I am not an affiliate, by the way.)
Included in the book are 17 do-able, snappy projects that are fun and appealing for a wide age-range but will also hold young attention spans. Most of the projects are fairly quick and are knit on needles ranging from a US size 7 to a US size 13 or so. There are a couple of slightly bigger projects including a tube scarf and a pillow.
The photography, by New York City-based photographer Lauren Volo, is fun and bright, and the models are adorable. One aspect of the book that I am especially impressed by is the illustrated tutorials by Alison Kolesar. Alison is a remarkable artist. I would provide a photo of my hands doing a certain technique and then Alison would create the illustrations to show exactly what I intended. It was a really fun and successful aspect of the book. Both of these creative women were wonderful and added so much to the pages of the book.
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I have made a couple of supplementary book tutorial videos on my YouTube. One video is on how to do magic loop and the other is on how to use double-pointed needles.
Click here to visit my YouTube Channel, SusanBAnderson.
Okay, here are a few of my favorite projects from the book.....
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
Copyright 2015 Artisan Books/Photographed by Lauren Volo
I am so excited to be able to offer you all a gigantic giveaway today to celebrate!
I am offering 10 winners each a prize package. Each winner will receive a signed copy of my book along with 3 skeins of Schachenmayr Leana yarn! Along with the book you will get one skein each of three different colorways (rainbow, blues, pinks and purple all mixed with gray), perfect for many of the projects in the book. Thank you to Artisan Books and to Schachenmayr for the prize packages.
Please leave one comment on this blog post to enter to win. The comment must include either your Ravelry username or your email address so we can get in touch if you win. Tell me about who you might teach to knit or your favorite project if you'd like. I'd love to hear about it.
Please click on the "Publish" button only one time when you are leaving a comment. There is a delay before your comment will appear.
The Mason-Dixon Knitting blog/website is reviewing Kids' Knitting Workshop soon along with a giveaway so be sure to check them out, too!
And don't forget that StevenBe's has Kids' Knitting Workshop kits (including a bag, yarn, needles, the book and a furry pom-pom) all set to go if you want a gift set for a new knitter.
I'll be back soon with the 10 winners!
Let the comments begin.
xo ~ susan
663 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 663 Newer› Newest»I teach Family & Consumer Science and teaching my students how to knit has been on my "to-teach" list for this year already. For the first project, I think we'll start with the cowl or the hat.
Thanks for the great give-away, I'd love to have this book for my classes.
VCR on ravelry
I wish I had this book when I was young. What a difference it would have made. I agree that some of the projects are for any age.
RavID: msmartcat
Beautiful projects and lovely yarn to add...so many possibilities with such colors.
I would love to teach these projects to my nieces! I've also always wanted to start an after-school knitting club....maybe this is just the spark I need!
Ravelry ID: jabunk
I have taught many children to knit and these look like great projects and a resource I'd love to have.
Carol
fiberfascinations on Ravelry
fibrefairy@gmail.com
My almost 4 year old is already begging to knit (in the meantime, she holds my needles while I knit). Every project in thos book looks cute and do-able.
Susan - susanvila at yahoo dot com
Hi Susan,
This book is coming at a perfect time for me. I am teaching my daughter and her friend how to knit, they're in their 40's. My two grand daughters 6 & 8 are interested in learning to knit. It sounds like this will be the perfect book for all four of them. Looking forward to buying a few copies (and hopefully winning one) over the next few days.
Carol
Sophiesgirl on Ravelry
I am so excited for this book! I'd love to work through the book with my 8 year old daughter, Chloe.
javajennie on Ravelry
I volunteer with kids with special needs, some with autism, and I'd love to teach them to knit. What a lovely book and fabulous yarn. Thanks for writing it!
--flowerdancer on Ravelry
This book would sure come in handy many times!! Thank you for all you do for us knitters!! :))
kaijaknits2 on Ravelry
Susan, the patterns in this book are amazing! I know the perfect girl to give this book to.
Heather
Heatherg7 on Rav
Hi Susan,
Thank you for great giveaway. I am looking forward to teaching my co-worker to knit. She is very into arts and crafts and very interested in learning how to knit. Its a great way for us to get away from looking at the computer all day at work. Its a great stress reliever.
Kind regards,
Rita
rav ID: owlfish88
I will use the book to teach my daughter and her bestie. We've had a few lessons already but the book provides some really good tips and projects and just a kind of overall focus. I already have the book which I will pass on to someone else if I win! bethchiff on rav.
This is fantastic - love the new book! Congratulations!
Love your book, etc! I would love to teach my kids to knit. Thank you for this giveaway opportunity!
Ravid: DebFLgal
What a lovely giveaway! I think the snowman project is so cute!
Janebg1923 on Rav
I would love the book and yarn...I teach people of all ages to knit and am getting ready to start teaching kids who have aged out of the foster care system to knit. This book would really come in handy.
Colorfulknitting
I have been wanting your new book so much. With 13 grandchildren, needless to say there are some eager knitters coming up. I cannot think of a better skill to help them learn. It will enrich their lives just as knitting has done for mine. Thanks so much for this opportunity.
Happy 2016
nanheiner@gmail.com
I am so excited about this book! I have always loved your techniques, Susan, and I look forward to using this book to teach my granddaughters and grandson to knit. One of my granddaughters, Emerson, is only 7 months old, and she gets so excited when she sees wool, or my projects, or when I'm knitting! She crawls over to a big knitted pillow I made and buries her face in it and gurgles. (Yes, this baby really gurgles!) I can't wait to teach her to knit! ~ Carole, 3strands on Ravelry.
I would LOVE to be able to use this book with our "Knitters Anonymous" event, which is part of the February Festival of the Arts here in snowy, wintry Big Rapids, Michigan. I really enjoy your blog and podcasts - such great ideas and projects. Thanks for such a great offer! I am mrsladybr on Ravelry.
Hi Susan! Your new book looks beautiful. I have 6 and 8 year old boys who would love this. If we don't win, I will be purchasing a copy for my oldest's upcoming birthday. Thank you so much for the fun giveaway.
Katie
Rnmama on rav
I would love to teach my granddaughters to knit. They are 5, 7, and 10, and are always excited about my knitting. The 10 year old, Madi, knows some basic knitting skills, and Londyn, who is 7 loves all things arts and craftsy. Hailyn, who is 5 is left handed, so that will be a challenge. Kids this age are so open to new experiences! I can't help but think of the fun we will have.
Thank you for this opportunity.
bdgrammy on Ravelry
RavID: nmujillybean
I happen to have an almost 7-year-old daughter, so this book would surely be going to her!
I have a 10-year old great niece I would love to gift this to! Thank you Susan!
Kathleen (kathnits on Rav)
I would use this book to encourage a couple of very newbie knitters to take a step forward and branch out. Thanks for your generosity.Ravelry = Texasjill
I have started teaching my 6 year old granddaughter how to knit and she is doing really well. (She has been bugging me since she was 4) Unfortunately, we live in different towns, so our sessions together are sporadic. I would love to win this book for her so she can have a reference when I am not around. I would love to knit the snowman. So cute! Thank you for the giveaway!
Susie
Susie@tomhammerfarms.com
Congratulations and thank you Susan! I was hoping that you would publish just such a book! I am a volunteer at the school that my granddaughters attend and I am a teaching member of our 'knitting club.' Your lovely book would be the perfect tool to help me be a better teacher and to motivate my students with the most adorable projects. I look forward to adding your new book to my library one way or the other!!!
Carol
pintuk1@hotmail.com
I have two nieces that want to learn but I have been a little worried about teaching them. I want to make sure that they are successful so they will love knitting as much as I do. This book would be great to get us started and to add two more knitters into the world. Thanks for another great book!
Rav: ajsuds
Hi Susan,
I would love to have help teaching my niece and nephew and my sister-in-law how to knit. Then, when old enough, teach my 4 granddaughters to knit! Ohh... what fun!
Love your style!
Janiepooh on Rav
Congratulations on the release of your latest book. You have a fantastic way of explaining techniques that, new or not, I'm sure all knitters will be making something from this great book.
Sheryl, Rav id: katepwe
I pre-ordered the book when it was first announced, so have been waiting a long time for it. :-) I wanted it for use in teaching my granddaughter stitches and projects beyond garter stitch and scarves. Looking through the book made me realize I want one for myself to refer to should she call and ask me questions (we don't live near each other). The yarn would be an added bonus in gifting to her.
Zowmom on ravelry
My niece has been itching to learn how to knit and I would love to teach her now that she's old enough. My grandma taught me!
Tenaciouscleo on Rav
Susan, this is the most fantastic book on learning to knit I've ever seen. It makes me want to learn all over again! :) I'd definitely use it to help my 10 year old granddaughter. I taught her to knit, but this past summer she moved to a different state and still needs help. Thank you for this opportunity. I'm Grandknit on Ravelry.
My almost 8 year old would love this! I have been working on teaching her to knit with a garter stitch scarf, but she has dreams of making a hat for her teacher's new baby.
Lucy21780 on rav.
I would love to teach my two nieces. They have been wanting to learn but I have been afraid. I want them to be successful so they will love to knit as much as I do. This would be a great book to help us get started. Thank you for another great book.
Rav name: ajsuds
Hi Susan!
I have three daughters aged 7, 12, and 14 and have taught them each to knit. Of course, they are at varying levels and interests so I think different projects would appeal to them. I thought the fox pillow and kitty would interest my youngest, Maryn. She just finished knitting a scarf for her stuffed animal, Snowdrop. I think the hats and cowl would appeal to my older two since they are now starting to knit gifts for their friends. Thank you so much for the opportunity for this giveaway, I would love to add a signed copy of your latest book to my collection.
Kind Regards,
Wendy
Knitknock17 on Ravelry
My daughter is just leaning to knit and these projects are perfect.
hiyaPeralta on Raveley
What a lovely giveaway - thank you! My next-door neighbor when I was a little girl was Mrs. Loveland, who taught me to knit 51 years ago. I've tried to share that gift with as many people as I can: my sons, my friends (of all ages). I taught 2 young women how to knit for their school projects. It is always so much fun! tricia1214 on ravelry
I love the book! I would like to teach kids to knit in an after school program. This book is exactly what I need to get started!
I'm amyschulze on Rav.
My daughters are almost 8 and 11. I'm so pleased with your beautiful book and would love to use it with them!
Kimberly
4throse (ravid)
My youngest grandson, Matthew, is 9 and really wants to learn to knit. We've had a couple of lessons and he is picking it up quite well, but I think this book and techniques would be just the perfect inspiration for him! How very generous this giveaway is - thank you so much! I am terriglo on Ravelry.
Those kids are so cute! And the projects are wonderful. Teaching others is one of the best things you can do.
PaisleyPam on Rav
My daughters, 5 and 7, have been begging me to teach them to knit. I didn't know where to start, what project will keep their attention, etc. This book would be a lovely starter for them! I think they'd pick the cowl or snowman first ;)
Ravens ID: chef-drea
So many kids to give this book to but my choice would be my 13 year old niece who has already mastered crochet and easier knitting, i.e. fun scarves with fun, specialty yarn. Love the fun patterns and may sneak a project myself before gifting the book to her! ;-)
Shing on Rav
shing.hsieh@comcast.net
BowsideKnits on Ravelry
Thank you for the generous giveaway. I would love to use this when people ask me how to knit. Knowing how and being able to teach it are two very different things! Have a lovely weekend.
I have a dozen girls I am going to teach to knit. This book would be a godsend!
Scarhandpiper @ Ravelry
I purchased your book for my 8 yr old granddaughter, and it is perfect! I've been teaching her how to knit, and she loves it. I would love to win another copy so she and her little brother can each have their own book. You are amazing! Thanks!!
Sonja
sonjacsokol@gmail.com
You are such a talented teacher and artist. I love your passion and am glad we got a chance to teach together so many years ago. I am currently teaching knitting to middle school students in my (don't tell) last year of teaching. It is amazing how it calms many students...they get away from the electronics and have a Zen moment! Congratulations on another fabulous book!
Revelry: lenelson38
Love your books and patterns. Would live to win!
Wow, what a generous giveaway! Congratulations on the publication of your book Susan! There are so many things in this book I'd like to knit and keep for myself! I love how the book appeals to adults too. Thank you. I'm such a fan.
Jill
ravID jillypox
I have a very special little 7-year-old I'm going to get this book for so I can finally teach her how to knit! She's been playing with my needles since she was a toddler. Thank you for this wonderful book, Susan!
Thank you so much for the opportunity! This book looks fabulous and I would love to get it for my girls. My youngest absolutely loves knitting, but his only needed one thing. :-) Thanks so much! Ravid: reikimom
I would love to teach my soon-to-be 8 year old niece how to knit.
Rav: Zbyszkoknits
My daughter is earning her Girl Scout Silver Award by organizing a Knit-a-Square charity at her school. I am helping her by coming in to the school to teach any student to knit so they can create squares for this charity. This book would be a fabulous incentive/gift for the student that knits the most squares! My Ravelry name is KLFERGU
P.S. Awesome book!
Wow! What a great giveaway. If I win, I will gift this to a very special little girl who can't wait to try her hand at knitting. Congrats, Susan on a fantastic book. The yarn looks so soft and yummy too. Hugs, Kimmy
Later this year I am taking a very special trip to Australia to see the niece of my heart! I was with her family in South America the first year of her life and have missed the daily contact and watching her development. In one of the most recent emails I received from her mom she said "matilda is just waiting for you to get her so you can teach her to knit!" I had already decided that your book would be packed in the suitcase with me when I go, and it would be great if it had been something I won!!! Thanks for such a generous giveaway. rav id = smiling-tortoise
I'm ordering the book today. It looks fabulous.My granddaughters are 4 and 6. I can't wait for them to be old enough to teach.
Susan,thank you for this fantastic giveaway. The book looks great. I would love to win a copy, and signed to boot! I have been trying for a few years to teach my daughter to knit. I am always telling her how relaxing and therapeutic a hobby it is. She has not yet taken to it, she is not feeling the relaxing effects, but I guess it's never too late!
RAV ID: WinnythePu
This book looks fantastic! I would love to teach my little niece. I taught my son over the summer last year, but he was only 6 at the time and then Minecraft came along, lol!
mrsmcelrath on Ravelry
Having seen this book, I'd love to win a copy. Have been wanting to teach my grandkids to knit for a year. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
My 9 yr. old grandson has been asking me to teach him to knit. I'm anxious to get your new book and get started!
ddknitter on Ravelry
I really get excited to hear that kids are knitting. My neighbours children go to a private school and they both boys have taken knitting in their classroom. I find that so exciting. I too have taught many kids and adults how to knit. I get such a thrill out of teaching others to knit. Most recently my chiropractor told me that his two teenage daughters are teaching themselves how to knit so for Christmas this year I knit them each a santa hat that I found the pattern for and gave it to them with the pattern so they can knit their own. I was happy to hear that they were thrilled with their hats and the pattern. I recently taught a friend to knit dishcloths when we drove across Canada this summer! Now she's hooked!! Anyway thank you for the opportunity!! I am suecutt on ravelry.
Good morning Susan, what an awesome book and I am looking at all the projects and think they will all make wonder gifts for children. I have a five year old great niece who is ready for me to teach to knit. This will be a wonderful first book that will become her first knitting book.
I am RealYankee on Ravelry
I pre-ordered your book months ago and was so excited to get it last month. I'm traveling to Louisiana in March for the birth of another grand daughter and am planning to take the book with me to help teach the three older sibs, all girls. One will celebrate her 15th birthday while I'm there. I've tried to teach her before but I made the mistake of just having her practice, and not giving her a project to do. I'd love to win a copy of the book to take with me and leave with her. I've been reading through the book and though I've been knitting seriously for the last few years I picked up a few new tips. I learned to knit in the round myself from a pattern written for kids. Thanks for sharing your teaching methods. I love it. My email is wchase2@gmail.com
Ravelry ID is 2TheWoods
I preordered your book as soon as it became available and had it sent directly to my granddaughter. I can't wait to spend time with her knitting. I'd love to win your generous giveaway so her best friend can join us. Thanks for offering this. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'm Ninnanh on Ravelry. Happy New Year!
My granddaughters are clamoring to learn to knit when they see me knitting. This book would be perfect for helping get them started well.
RavID: Barbara09
Teaching kids to knit is a challenge, but I think your book might have some really good solutions. I have five granddaughters who love crafts and I'd love to have this book as a reference when I sit down with them individually to teach them to knit.
You are a great inspiration to us all.
Carol
carolannknits on Ravelry
I have two granddaughters & 5 grandsons only 3 have shown any interest in shown any interest in it. The more I knit the more they seem to like it. So we are working on it all together. On of my daughters knits so I have a lot of help. I love all of your work and know this book will be a great way to teach them. I'm glongley on Ravely
Looks like fun patterns! Hefb1 on Rav
I'm planning to buy your book to teach my 7 year old son how to knit. He knows how, and he enjoys it, but he needs some fun projects beyond my beginner "make a bookmark" assignment. I think he'd adore the fox pillow and the snowman.
hipjazz on Ravelry
My two nieces want to learn to knit, and I am a substitute teacher at a high school that has an after-school group for anyone there who wants to learn. They even leave a basket with yarn and needles on the circulation desk so that kids waiting in line can add a few stitches to whatever charity project is in the works.
Thanks so much for this generous giveaway!
bookboxer1 at gmail dot com
I'm so happy that you've written this book for kids. I've been trying to teach my daughter with no luck. We both need all the help we can get.
Ravello eidhallo
What a wonderful book. If I win I will gift the book to our neighbor who asks about my knitted items. She is 8 years old. I will also have to purchase a copy for myself, as I must knit that snowman!
Rav ID fireside178
My three grandsons want to learn how to knit. (10, 8, 6 years of age)
Would love to win a copy of your new book.
Happy new year Susan!
Barbara.
Email: barb.copes@gmail.com
balsama on Ravelry
What a great book! I have 6 girls and have been trying to teach them to knit. This book would be a perfect fit for sure! I love your blog and all your knitting inspiration!
Rav ID is cowbell
Yes please! I have nieces and great nieces queuing up. Thanks for the chance as the book looks great
sanrum - rav i.d.
I have knit a few items for a niece and she wants to learn to knit. This would be a great book for us to use with her!
Rav id: hebailey04
Hi
What a nice book for beginners.
I love the bright fun colors in the cowl picture. My granddaughter is very crafty and would love to learn to knit - she has asked a few times and I have helped her make a few knits and purls...she would love this book.
Thanks for the contest.
Linda
tezsocks on Ravelry
The book looks wonderful! I'd like to teach my niece to knit someday. Jeneer on ravelry
Two friends recently asked me if I would teach them to knit. "Of course!" I said, and this book sounds like just the ticket! Think of how many people both young and old will learn to knit, and how many knitters will learn how to teach. Thank you for your enthusiasm and generosity!
Mariah
MainelyMariah on Ravelry
Incredibly generous and timely! A group of friends & I are teaching some local children to knit and this is on my short list! Thank you so much!
Jen.
I have two nieces that stay with me for a week every summer and they always LOVE anything that I knit them. The oldest one just turned ten and I am planning on teaching her either crochet or knitting next summer and this would be an awesome tool, wether I win it or not! I am hfenenga on Ravelry.
I would love to knit that snowman!!!! Erika.hall@me.com
Hi Susan, This is delightful and I'm just beginning to teach my 7 year old granddaughter to knit. This book would be perfect and I would want to get one for my niece's daughter and one for me too :)!!
Carol
auntiecarrot on Ravelry
Thank you so much for such a wonderful giveaway!
Your book looks wonderful!!
I would love to win because I have a 4 year old son that's desperate to learn to knit, he is currently learning finger knitting and learning with a knitting fork! This book looks perfect to help him to love the art of knitting!
Thank you!!
Lucy
lucy.is.fab@gmail.com
Dearest Susan, you are a marvel! I bought your book because I love everything you do only to find that I learned many things that I missed by being a self-taught knitter of 100 years or so. If I win, I'll pass that copy along to a young person and keep the signed copy. Thanks again.
RAV ID: TeresaRRoberts
I would love a copy for my granddaughters- Lillian and Olivelle. They have been requesting that I teach them to knit and sew. Lilly is 71/2 and Olive is 51/2.
Penny aka siberiancat on Ravelry.
I taught my daughters to knit when they were younger - I wish I could re-introduce them to it! I love to knit hats, cowls, afghans - everything!
Margay1122ATaolDOTcom
Wow, this book is a 'must-have' for my home library and I can't wait to teach my granddaughter. These projects are so cute...I wish I was a kid again! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!
My Ravelry name is kymiryb3
All of your books are great. Congrats on a new one! And what a generous giveaway!
Withyouinmind@charter.net
What a great giveaway! My daughter just turned 7, and is desperate to learn. This would be fantastic...
I'm chayacrochets on Ravelry.
I would knit some Mason Jar cozies---I've been sewing allot lately, and the jars would be perfect for storing little odds and ends in my sewing room. I don't want to teach anyone to knit right now---I used to work in my LYS, and I'm still a little burned out from teaching too many strangers how to knit. Not a nice thing to say, I know, but it's the truth.
brenda0312 on Ravelry
Thank you so much for writing this book. I'm teaching my eight-year-old granddaughter to knit but she lives in a different town. I'm getting this book for her birthday! My email is skndrsn@brenan.net
One way or another, I need this book! (paws on Ravelry)
I'd love to have this to teach my son to knit, he's tried before and didn't enjoy it much at 6 years old, now that he's 13 I think he might be ready. He's recently learned to weave and knitting would be something that's a little more portable for him.
sewsable on Rav
Every child should learn how to knit. How else would we have survived those long road trips?!
Ravelry name: mamaleon10
Your new book looks wonderful, would be thrilled to win it.
Rav. ID. OlinSoren
I can't wait to add this to my Susan B Anderson book collection! I need to stash it away for when my little girl is ready to knit! Thanks Susan! LBMat
Susan...are there instructions for left handed kids? My grand daughter is left handed and I am not. I don't know who to instruct her....
I love all the pictures in this post! I wish I had learned to knit as a child, I'd be so much farther along now. I'm learning to knit socks, something I've wanted to do for ages. I love your blog. Hugs, Sandi. szil949@yahoo.com
Wonderful book and giveaway! I will have 4 granddaughters who will be of knitting age in a few years. I'm hoping all will be wanting to learn this fun hobby! Sealight on Ravelry
I have 5 grand daughters and I would dearly love to teach them to knit.
Congrats on your new book. All the best for the new year to you and yours.
isitsandsews (Rav)
Hi Susan, Congrats on publication of your new book. Well done, again!
I have 5 grand daughters I would dearly love to teach to knit, your book would be an ideal reference.
All the best to you and yours
isitsandsews (Rav)
My nieces would love this! Thanks once again Susan for an awesome book,
Rav id: dkbc52
I would love to teach my 5 year old granddaughter how to knit. She has shown interest and we have played around with it, but attention span is not quite long enough yet. Since she is a dancer, we could start with the leg warmers.
valsue on Ravelry
I would like to teach my 14 yr old daughter to knit but she's not interested.
Maureen
tiggernelsie@yahoo.com
I have taught two of my granddaughters to knit...and this book is just in time for granddaughters 3 and 4!! And I like the projects myself, too!! Way to go, Susan ...and Thank you!
Nama6 on Ravelry
I would love to teach my grandchildren to knit and I think this book would be a great help.
Thanks for the giveaway! jehanc@sbcglobal.net
I would love to teach my grandchildren to knit and I think this book would really help. Thanks for the giveaway! jehanc@sbcglobal.net
Beautiful book Susan...would love to win and share with the young ones in my family. Thank You!
Your new book looks so bright and fun! I think it's great that the next generation is being taught practical crafts, like knitting, weaving and spinning. I would use this to teach my two sons, 8 and 11 to knit. They see me knitting all the time. I feel like boys AND girls alike should have the opportunity to learn. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Kim (knittingmommy1 on Rav)
What a great book! Just what I need for my 2 young knitting students!! A wonderful "next step" book for them to use. They are going to love the adorable patterns.
missjulep on ravelry
Rav Name: Noni26
Email:scholes dot fiona at gmail dot com
I first heard about this book via The Knit Girllls and it peaked my interest. My kids have shown an interest from time to time in knitting and have knit straight rows but never ventured any farther before giving in to boredom. But now they are getting away from me, 18, 15 and 12 and if I don't capture them now, my knitting legacy may not go on! That's why I am going to get a copy or 2 of this book so I can at least engage my youngest! My eldest loves anything cute so I may be able reel her on in too! Your book may save us yet!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Thank you Susan for the opportunity to win your new book and some yarn.
I would love to learn my 7yo daughter to knit but where to start to keep her interested and Happy with outcome.
Greetings!
First, congratulations on your new book Susan - looks fantastic! I've just sent a request to our local library for them to purchase it for their collection. Its based in a large suburb full of young families and I think there are a lot of children who would enjoy it. I suspect though that my 8-year-old daughter will need her own copy! She loves to knit (and she knit at school too - part of the curriculum for all 6/7years and up children) but is desperately keen to learn to knit in the round, as that is what she sees me doing most. I think your book would be a perfect way to move towards this skill! Having said that, my 3-year-old son asked for knitting needles the other day so that he could knit a basket for his little friend's birthday, so he may be the one who needs it on his shelf. Makes my heart sing!
Hannah
CraftyHannah on Ravelry
HI Susan- I have been a knitter now for about 3 years. Many, many years ago my grandmother taught me to crochet. Now I have a 9 year old granddaughter, Lauren, who is showing some interest in learning how to knit. I would love to receive a copy of your book to help me teach Lauren how to knit.
I have been following you for about a year now thanks to my sister. You are an amazing knitter. I am hoping to see you at the yarn shop in Sarasota, Florida the end of March.
Busiak203 on Ravelry
Enjoy your day,
Karla
I am going to tell my knitter friend who is a middle school teacher. Her kids will love this book! I have been knitting for years and I would love this book! Thank you so much.
blondie11 on Ravelry
Congratulations on your new book! My grandchildren would love to learn to knit, so winning your book and the yarn would be fabulous. And if I don't win, I will just have to buy myself a copy! :)
On Ravelry, I am organicjavalover.
I love your new book! I've also taught many kids how to knit (although I doubt as many as YOU have!) Five of my six kids are knitters and I've taught many of their friends to knit as well as several classes of high schoolers. What I love most about your book is that you start with a hat on circular needles which is also my favorite way to start anyone off with knitting. :) I like the patterns, the size of the book and especially your writing and explanations. I think it will be a wonderful book for anyone to have in their knitting library. I am not sure who I will teach next - nieces, friends of my kids, high schoolers (at the request of a teacher), ???
Thank you for a wonderful giveaway and another wonderful book.
Tricia
What a clever book. I'd love to see inside it. So many great projects.
Peggy njreaders@aol.com
HAPPY 2016 to you and yours! Thanks for your podcast, the blog and of course the giveaway!
The legwarmers would be a beautiful project!
In the cold season my hats and shawls help me with the recruitment of new knitters at any age! People ask and some want to learn. During summer they just wonder about my nonstop knitting...
Best wishes, Anja
ravelry: knityourlife
Fun! The pictures and projects look so inviting! My 7 year old daughter would be the beneficiary of this book! MopLover on Ravelry...
Looks like such a great way to teach my granddaughters a favorite hobby. One has started at 5 years but sure your book would be outstanding! Gthanks for the chance. Alex/ Sunandsand on Rag.
What a fabulous gift for a young person who wants to learn to knit! I someone who will get this book!!
Rav ID Bennet
I have wanting to teach my great granddaughter to sew and knit for a while. She is nine years old and slightly challenged. I think your book sounds perfect.
Oh, Susan, how I would love to win a signed copy of your wonderful book and the 3 skeins of luscious yarn.
Lindy13 on Ravelry
LindyKnitsToo@gmail.com
I want to teach my nine year old granddaughter to knit. Your book sounds perfect.
Phyllis. ptholder@aol.com
Perfect book to teach my niece. Or maybe my sister's coworkers...they are all NICU nurses who want to start knitting.
Dawn
neknitsandbeads on Ravelry
What a fun book! I love the range of projects. I am looking forward to teaching my kids how to knit, and I think they would have a lot of fun making the projects in this book.
I couldn't wait, so already have a copy of this book (but would love to win a signed one!) and was especially excited to see the leg warmer photo come up first under your favorites in this post - I want to make some! I will also be hosting a 'knit night' in February with several new and aspiring knitters expected, and I think any of them could benefit from this book, even though they're not exactly 'kids.' :) Starting out on circulars is such a great strategy, though I'd certainly never thought of it before reading this book. It's wonderful to think of all the young (and older) folks who will get such a great introduction to our craft from your writing - I think I have all your books, Susan, but this was an especially welcome addition to my library. Thank you! I'm 'peepsmom' on Revelry.
Love the cute girls knitting!!! What a great book and a great teacher. Looks so fun. Thank you for the giveaway!
Rav : sandrahugie
My youngest just started knitting. She has conquered a hat and has been making noises about wanting a cowl too. She would love the cowl!
Thanks, marvelg on Ravelry.
My granddaughters are all waiting for vacation for me to teach them how to knit, so the book could not come at a better time! Love your work and enjoy everything you share with us--thanks!
All the best,
Carol ceejay on Ravelry
I am teaching my teenage daughter to knit. Love the book, which I already bought, but a signed copy would be great, ginger500 on ravelry.
My younger sister would LOVE this book!
Ravelry ID: lolypoplolpop1
My daughter would love this book! She is ten and for the past few summers she asks me to teach her but then she gets distracted and forgets how to start again. She does so well if she can read and teach herself. This book is a MUST in my house before the summer!!!
moniquew (rav id)
wilsonfam_98@yahoo.com
Great book full of ideas for kids knitting ... continuing to pass down the craft to generations to come.
Ravelry name cda
Thank you for the wonderful and generous offer. I have two little girls that love knitting but I'm never sure what a good project would be for them.
foofymonkey on Rav
I looked at the patterns on your blog and went to Amazon immediately to order the book. I have an 8 year old foster daughter that I would love to teach to knit and the patterns are right up her alley of things she loves (snowman, fox). I tried a small loom for weaving with no success and the knit in the round plastic knitting hoops with no success but they are pretty boring projects compared to the projects in this book. I am entering to win a signed copy of the book and can donate the book I have purchased to the library so other children in my small Alaska town can learn from it if I am lucky enough to be a winner in this contest!
lots of lovely knitting going on around here. Love the
fox cushion. Very cute.
Cheers, Anita.
Wow this is a fabulous giveaway as always. If I win, I will be teaching a couple of children in my neighborhood to knit. I love it when a child learns a new skill and is thrilled with themselves and this would be a good way to instill the love of knitting and make sure the craft goes on through the generations.l
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dazie4468@yahoo.com
I would love to teach my granddaughter and grandson to knit and using your book seems like a great way to go! Thank you for the giveaway! Liveknitup on Ravelry
I already bought two copies - on the day they came out! - but would love another one to give away! The first one was the kit from StevenBe for my 11 year old daughter, and the second one I purchased at Barnes and Noble for my daughter's best friend. They are both starting big with the hat. Same color yarn, different pom-poms. I think if I won, I'd maybe donate the book to our school library. Thanks for all the great give-aways, Susan!
RavID - wendytaylor
Oh what a wonderful looking book! Would love to knit any of those patterns!
Oh shoot! I didn't read the instructions thoroughly. Hopefully you'll catch it and not publish my first comment. I would love to knit these patterns for any one of my five children. Darling!
RavID: Cutzi
And I know just who to give it to; my granddaughters who are just learning to knit! What a lovely gift!!
Jodi
RavID: Sammiejo5
Perfect for a young beginner.
eileen33 on ravelry
This looks like a wonderful book...and I have three daughters. Perfect
Albrofamily@centurylink.net
Hi Susan- I've heard many of the reviews of your wonderful book, and I think the projects are so cute! I have 8 grand-daughters and even 1 grown daughter who would love for me to teach them how to knit. This book would be so so so helpful!!
Linda
LindaMGeo on Rav
I'd love to use this to help my kids learn to knit. I have three girls 3-13 and they have started to learn but the projects just don't catch their eye. Roxanna360 on Ravelry.
Such great patterns ! I want to make them all
My daughter is a knitter and a follower of yours... I could use this book to learn so I can knit with her! LOL... Please enter me in the drawing....
MarDe1234 on Ravelry
I bought this book and loved it... If I win, I would love to give it to my mom so she can learn to knit!!
Debbie1085 on Ravelry
The book is great. I would love to teach my granddaughters to knit and your ideas and pictures are so much fun. There will be lots of inspiration to get started. I gave each of them one of your animals when they were born and have wanted to get them involved in knitting too.
Rav ID Humaha
I would love love love a copy of this book! And the yarn, oh the yarn! So pretty! I have two budding knitters - my 6 year old son and 5 year old daughter - that would be my target audience :) I want to make some of the projects for myself, too!
mollycline@gmail.com
Ravelry mrscline
What a great way to get my grand daughter into to knitting. loving the cowel.
Knitti838@gmail.com
This is a wonderful book! I purchased a copy for my daughters a couple weeks ago, my 7 year old already knit four of the projects. The instructions are very clear and the designs are super fun. I would love to have an extra copy to gift to my nephew. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. Mamamustknit on Ravelry.
I'm so excited about this book! I hope to teach my oldest son how to knit soon. He will be turning eight this spring--perfect timing! My rav name is hollyemerald.
I want to teach my daughter to knit. She might not be quite ready this year, but it will most likely happen within the next couple (asimplehomestd on Ravelry)
I would love to win a signed copy of this amazing book. Would be fun to teach my granddaughters to knit.
Joanne
Ravelry ID Hedgiesyarn
Bravo...the next generation will be the knitters we follow...
Thank you for reminding us....
Another exceptional, beautiful book!
Qmama on Ravelry
Susan,
I volunteer to teach knitting in a local school with a knitting friend/teacher. It is delightful to share knitting with youth 8 years and older...boys and girls have taken the free enrichment class. i would share the book with our future knitters and designers. Thanks for all you do to promote knitting with all ages.
Connie
cmkrumrai@gmail.com
My son has been asking me to teach him to knit. I've been hesitant. I think your book would be a huge help! So many cute projects too! Rav ID is mwj
I ha three granddaughters to teach.it looks like a wonderful book. Judy jasalmans on rav
Fabulous giveaway, thank you for the chance Susan! I work in a after school day care center and this winter vacation I want to introduce the kids to knitting :) This book would be a great help :)
With best wishes for 2016,
Anna
(GrAnLu on Ravelry)
I would love a copy of your book! I have 4 children, 3 are old enough and have learned a little but I think this would be super exciting for them.
ummrania on ravelry
Sounds like a lovely book!
mmyheartishere@gmail.com
Congratulations on this lovely book! I have taught quite a few people to knit and crochet over the years, but never young children. I would love to have this book as a guide to use when the opportunity arises. The projects are darling and look like so much fun for a new knitter! Thanks Susan and Happy New Year! :)
I've taught dozens of kids to knit (they are so interested when they see me doing it! ) but NEVER considered teaching them in the round. (I only recently started it myself) Brilliant! I'd love to have these patterns for our inspiration. What an improvement over my lousy scarfs and dish clothes! Ravelry: purliebyrd.
I look forward to teaching my niece to knit and know that we would put your book (and the yarn!) to good use. The cowl is my favorite and the girl in the photo is adorable! Thanks! Sheila harpo1@charter.net
I love this book! My daughter is 12 and this would help me teach her.
Wendy
email: knittykittybags@gmail.com
Hi great book for all ages. I'm ex pat living in Texas we have British ladies women's group thinking of starting a knitting club for beginners this would be perfect x
That prize would be great for teaching my granddaughter to knit. Such cute projects. craftysbs on Ravelry.
I have a 8yo daughter and an almost 8yo niece Leana (yes, just like wool you are offering) and her twin brother Sacha who would love to learn with me. We are waiting for next school holidays to start.
feeT on Ravelry
This looks like a great book with cute and clever patterns. I'd love to win a copy.
mizeleknits on Ravelry
My daughter is so interested. I just need to wait a little longer. Berrygal ( ravid)
what cute projects, Susan!!! I'd like to knit the hat- I am in the knitting of hats mode these days - a way to reduce my stash and share with others!!!!
scuddeb on Ravelry.
I learned how to knit and crochet from my grandmother at 6yrs and have kept doing both on and off over the years. I am looking forward to teaching my own granddaughter how to do both. I have learned many things from you and can appreciate all your books and patterns. Because of your blog I knit my first pair of socks at 68yrs and went to knit a pair for my granddaughter and grand-niece. I was thinking of teaching a local Girl Scout Troop how to knit and your book will come in handy. Thank you for all your wonderful blogs and podcasts. Keep up the good work. As always it is a pleasure.
carolyn262@optimum.net
How wonderful Susan! I've taught children who are admitted to the Children's Hospital where I work for long periods of time to knit. It's a wonderful way for them to pass long hours and they are always excited to make a gift for a caregiver it seems!
I also have 8 and 11 year old girls, they've done look knitting but not needles yet. Looks like your book will be inspiring.
Thank you!
Lynette Larkins
Lynettelarkins at gmail
I got the book for my daughter for New Years and I'm already impressed. Once she finishes her first knitted project she's looking forward to trying knitting in the round
I'd teach my 9 year old niece Maria to knit. She's always been interested in my knitting, and has been asking lately if she could do it too. Of course I've been saying yes! I'm currently the only knitter in my family. If Maria learns, maybe she will someday teach her children and we can start a knitting legacy that will be passed down for generations!
My two grandchildren are interested in knitting and I'd love to have this resource as I start to teach them!
I would like to teach my granddaughter to knit using your book. My knitting took hold with Itty Bitty Hats because of your creative hats. I know that she will love your projects, especially the Puppy and Bunny hand puppets. kmac0107 on Ravelry
Perfect for my 10 year old Grandaughter & her Girl Guide troop.
Thank you for the chance to win
Your book sounds great! Would love to have a copy! Rav id: Norske
email address: gmaeaston7@gmail.com
My mother is not crafty, and she is the opposite of "slow living". I'd love to teach her how to knit, and how to just slow down. Congratulations on your book! mimifan on rav
Awesome looking book! Congrats!
claudey on rav
I love it. I would like to send it to my neice it looks perfect for her
My daughter just turned 8 and is very interested in learning to knit!
melonkelli on rav
as a teacher i always want to teach to kids how to knit, so whether or not i win, i will be getting the book. each to making more knitters in the world and to higher cognitive function and creative problem solving.
dfrankenfield=rav id
daunef@hotmail.com
Your new book and projects are super-appealing for young (and older) fingers. The snowman project is adorable and perfect for someone who would like to learn to knit without feeling pressure to create something to wear. And there are plenty of young people who enjoy creating their own clothes and accessories, so the hat, cowl, and legwarmers will surely be popular as well. The Leana yarn is a burst of woolly cheer!
I am a part-time music teacher at an elementary school. A group of children often come to me looking for an activity to do together during recess time, so we sing or play instruments. I have a feeling several of these students would love to learn to knit. Last week they enjoyed making paper snowflakes with me. Busy fingers = happy kids!
My ravelry name is tiffanie.
My daughter in law has been asking me to teach her to knit. This would be perfect for her. I am buzzycat on Raverly.
Love it! My daughter is 6 and a half right now and I've already begun plotting when I can teach her to knit! Thanks for the giveaway.
starrynight11 on Ravelry
I would love to have the book to teach my 4th grade neighbor girl to knit. She is always curious about my knitting... asking what I am working on, asking to help me loop the yarn around the needles. She would be a perfect candidate this book. :)
ravID = lessilly
Hello Susan, thank you for this big contest. I'm currently teaching both my daughter and son to knit and think that having access to your motivating projects would be great. I actually plan to buy your book anyway!
marieduvilleAThotmailDOTcom
Would love to add your newest book to my library of your others. Looks perfect for my granddaughters!
Cathy
wishnfarm on Ravelry
I just got your book from the library after reading about it on a blog. I have knit on straight needles for many years, but I've only tried circular needles once (unsuccessfully.) I think your book will be the ticket to get me going on them! I like many of the projects, but the snowman and infinity scarf are my favorites. I have three girls (teens and early twenties.) So far only one has the patience to knit. Maybe that will change. sue.momof3@gmail.com
My kids would love this book. Rav amchart
I know just who I would give this to...
Sanders on Ravelry
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