Thursday, April 25, 2013

Two Books with Heart ~ A Double Giveaway!


Hi, Knitters,
I am excited to bring you a double opportunity to win a copy of either Knit Red or Sew Red. Both books are published by Sixth & Spring and in conjunction with the fabulous Jimmy Beans Wool. I have shopped at Jimmy Beans Wool for years and years and I love that this company has a heart for charity as well as for their customers. Both of these red-themed fiber books are part of the Stitch Red Campaign which you can read about in this blurb straight from the website:

As a part of the Stitch Red campaign, a portion of the profits from this book will be donated to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in support of The Heart Truth® to help raise awareness of heart disease in women. We hope you'll join us in the fight against heart disease and in knitting red! 

(photo from Knit Red)

The publisher, Sixth & Spring, and the author, Laura Zander (the heart and soul of Jimmy Beans Wool), have pulled together some of the top names in both the sewing and knitting industries for the books. Needless to say, there are wonderful designs in both books and many I would like to make myself.



The books are beautifully done. The patterns and projects in both books have a huge range from clothing, accessories, home goods and more. The photography is perfection and has the sewer and knitter in mind at all times. It is very clear.

There are two specific projects that I am going to knit from Knit Red. The photo above is a cardigan style that I just adore. It is simple and practical and pretty. I am going to knit this hoodie in a beautiful red Valley Yarns worsted weight wool that I have in my stash. The cardigan is called the A-Line Hoodie and it's designed by Diane Soucy. Click here for the Ravelry page for the A-Line Hoodie.

(photo from Knit Red)

The Cowl Neck Vest is another project from Knit Red that I am going to knit for sure. I think it is so cute. I have some Dream in Color worsted weight (in a variegated green) in my stash that will be perfect for this one. I love the designer, Cecily Glowik-MacDonald. She never misses. Click here for the Ravelry project page for the Cowl Neck Vest. Plus I always love pockets, don't you? 




Anyway, both books are winners not only because they do some good by donating part of the profits to a women's heart health organization but also because they are so well-done and beautifully crafted. Plus both books have versatile and varied designs by top designers in their fields. It's a win-win for all.

Congratulations! I am impressed.

To enter to win a copy of either Knit Red or Sew Red please leave a comment on this blog post. Please leave only one comment, specify which book you are interested in or if you are interested in both of the books. Also, please leave your email or rav id so I can get in touch to get your mailing address if you should win.

I will be back in a couple of days to randomly select two winners, one for Knit Red and one for Sew Red!

Good luck and let the comments begin!
best, susie

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madknitter said...

Love the patterns in Knit Red.
Thanks for the offer.

RAV ID madknitter07

Kristin said...

Knit Red looks amazing!

Kristin said...

Knit Red looks amazing!

thenomeknitter said...

I would love a copy of the Knit Red book!

ravid: joannamc

Hind DP said...

Would love a chance to win Knit Red! Love the Cowl Neck vest. Thank you!

mamamustknit on Rav

MissingRib2 said...

I like both both books. However, I would prefer Knit Red, because I don't own a sewing machine at this time. Can be reached at sherivas@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Knit Red. I learn about so many interesting things reading your blog. Thanks
Razzledays @ravelry

kdy12570 said...

Knit Red, please! I so love that cowl vest, too--need to make that!
princesspeanutsmommy at gmail dot com

Valerie said...

I would love to knit projects from the Knit Red book. Thanks.

Valerie said...

I would love to knit some of the projects in the Knit Red book. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Debbie said...

I would be happy with either book. Thanks
gussek on Ravelry

Laurie said...

I would love to win the Knit Red book. Beautiful designs and Red is my favorite color!
rav ID lmetzger

Allison said...

I'd love to have Knit Red! I'm monknit on Ravelry.

Laurie said...

I would love to win the Knit Red book. Beautiful designs and Red is my favorite color!
rav ID lmetzger

Laurie said...

I would love to win the Knit Red Book. Beautiful designs and Red is my favorite color! Thanks for the chance!
rav ID lmetzger

Laurie said...

Love Knit Red...beautiful designs Thanks
rav ID lmetzger

Denise Katz said...

They both look great and i would be super happy with either!

Drae said...

Either book would be great but I would probably be more likely to use the knitting one. alcbrooks on Rav

Unknown said...

What a great way to raise awareness. I hope to win Knit Red please.

Thank you,
Leanne

RavId:stileslea

Rachelle said...

I would love either, but have a slight preference for the knitting one. Lovely giveaway, thankyou.

Pauline Barry Clark said...

Would love to win the Knit Red.

Betti said...

Red is my favorite color and since I just purchased a new sewing machine, I would love the Sew Red book! However, I am also a knitter, so the Knit Red is also very interesting :)

Betti
Rav ID: love2knit4u

lizpb said...

Love these books! I would pick the knit one though.

Libba said...

I would so appreciate a copy of Knit Red.

Libba said...

I would really appreciate a copy of Knit Red.

Knit and Purl Mama said...

I'd love Knit Red - I've been eying it for a while now!

Ravelry: knitpurlmama
knitpurlmama at gmail dot com

Laura said...

Thanks so much for another great giveaway. I think I would prefer Knit Red. All the best, Laura (lauraog@eastlink.ca)

Anonymous said...

Great books. I would be happy with either one. If I had to pick I would pick the Knit Red. Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I would love either book, but my passion is knitting, so that would be my number 1 pick.

Unknown said...

I would love either book, but my passion is knitting, so that would be my number 1 pick.

The Alaska Venhauses said...

SInce I already have the Knit Red...the sewing one would be awesome!
Carolyn
crazy8mom

MarieAnge said...

I would absolutely love the knit red book!
Thank you for hosting this giveaway :)

Katy C said...

Some great looking patterns in the Knit Red book. That's the one I would choose.
Thanks, Katy
longtallkaty on Ravelry

Margie said...

Another great giveaway! I'm a knitter, so I'd love to win the Knit Red book!

Margievz on Rav

dt said...

Hi!! I love both books, but really like the Knit Red a little more. I am a new knitter and absolutely love it!!
Thank you for the chance to win, and thank you for the awesome blog and amazing books!!!
Tara
knitwit85@gmail.com

Cindy H. said...

These are great! I've had open heart surgery and bringing attention to and helping bring heart awareness to the public is wonderful...This is the #1 killer of women even over cancer. I'd love the sewing book but also love to knit so either would be great!

RAV ID; Arrowfeather

Kim said...

Hurray! Another wonderful giveaway! Ty Susan and Jimmy Beans!! I would be thrilled with either book.
treblemaker in Ravelry aka Kim

amyroz said...

Both look great. amyroz on rav

julmurph said...

I would love Knit Red!

Julmurph on rav

Thanks!

Marilyn said...

I'd love to win either of the books. Thanks for the chance to win!
marilynknits on Ravelry

Lisa said...

I would love to win Knit Red. It's been on my list of books to purchase since it first came out.

Thanks for the chance!

Lisa
Rav ID: lisa1964

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Knit Red. Thanks for the chance to win.

Bordergirl on Ravelry

swakins said...

Would love to add Knit Red to my knitting library. Thanks for offering the give away

camby said...

I'd love the Knit Red book. Love the cardigan you showed.

feddi said...

Susan, thank you for this chance! You give us happyness and a rush of vitality! I adore knitting and I love your ideas, Bye, Fede
Federicabiason1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Lovely. Would love the Knit Red book if I'm lucky enough to win.
Thanks.

missmuffetnz on Rav.

Bella said...

What a great idea for the book! Im sure many knitters and sewers will get on board to help such a fab cause. Id like either!!!!!
dawkins.belinda@gmail.com

Judy said...

Would love to have Knit Red! Lightinabook@Gmail.com.

Anonymous said...

I just love the patterns. And this is a great way to support an important cause. Thanks so much for the give-away! jillpickle on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I'd be happy with either and I love the 2 projects you chose to knit, especially the vest - I might have to make that one too even if I don't win!!!

Joanne Snyder said...

I would love either Red book. Thank you for the chance to win!

LannieK said...

Wonderful cause! Knitting in Red would be great! Thanks for the chance to win.
Rav: LannieK

Anonymous said...

Either would be welcome!

diahrensal said...

Thank you for this opportunity! I would love to win the Knit Red book.

melanie said...

Great giveaway! Love both books, but would love to win Sew Red.

Kathryn said...

Knitters are so generous! Love being numbered among you! I would enjoy owning either book! Thank you for the opportunity.
Kathryn
Kemoser on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Both books look amazing...I would prefer Knit Red
Thanks for the opportunity to receive one!
Johalley on RAV

Unknown said...

Both please! But if I had to pick I would pick the sew since I want to do more of that.

OlofDrofn on Rav or you can find me on my blog www.knittingwitholof.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win either book with a slight preference to the knit one.

Teresa said...

Beautiful books for a great cause. Ravid is Trwhip

Nienke said...

I have been eyeing these books for a little while, would love to win! I'm both a sewist and a knitter, so please enter me for both :). My ravelry nickname is neenkster. Thank you for this great giveaway!

Heather said...

I would love to have the book Knit Red. It's a great cause. If I do not win the book, I intend to buy it!

Thanks so much!

Rav ID- hebailey04

Annabelle said...

Hi Sarah,would love to win Knit Red.Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Love the hoodie! Would love either book but slightly biased towards knitting! :-)

Bonnie said...

I would love the Knit Red!

Thanks for another great giveaway.

duffysmum on Ravelry

Mary C. said...

The Knit Red book would be my choice and I totally agree with you about the hoodie! Thanks for the chance.

Mary
Mcknits - rav ID

Unknown said...

That cardigan is a pattern I would knit also! Since my husband has had 6 heart attacks, this is a cause I am glad to support! I would be honored to win either book yet I would use the knitting one more.
Thanks for the opportunity and for bringing the cause such uplifting exposure.
rbjmnwh on ravelry

Confessions of a Knitting Diva said...

Love red! I'd love the book Knit Red. Thank you!

Confessions of a Knitting Diva said...

Red is my favorite color I would love the book Knit Red.
Rav id: packerfan

Anonymous said...

Would love the knitting book. Happy spring! Valli

Unknown said...

I would love the knit red book. What a great giveaway and these books are for an amazing cause. Hats off to Jimmy Bean Wools for putting them together.

Rav ID: PenguinSoup

Connie K. said...

Everyone is beautiful in red! I would love to win the Knit Red book. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

greyowl60@yahoo.com

Ruby said...

I would love to win a copy of Knit Red and my rav id is Roobee

thanks!

Jeannie D said...

Either book would be great fun! Thanks for the chance to win...

Rav ID: childwood

nanaof11 said...

I would absolutely love either book or both! It is great tha proceeds go toward the heart cause.

nanajoniof9 - ravelry

jonivelthouse@gmail.com

nanaof11 said...

I would love either book or both. Thanks for the opportunity to hear about them and possibly win one. Great that proceeds go to the heart cause.

Debbie1085 said...

Neat prize... I'd love to have either book. They look wonderful!

Debbie1085 said...

Neat prize... I'd love to have either book. They look wonderful!

Luann said...

I love to sew, knit, and read so winning either book would be awesome! Thanks!

Lisa A said...

These look wonderful, thanks for offering them. I'd love either one!
Rav ID: asiljo

Twila said...

Oh - Please enter me in the drawing for both (or either!) of these. I sew (some - not as much as knit - it's less portable) and love projects in both books

kmvdvm said...

Knit red! Kmvdvm on revelry. Thanks for the opportunity!

Whitney said...

I would love either book. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!! Rav ID whitsknits

Secretly~A~Mermaid said...

Awesome idea for books! I would like the sewing red book please!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Knit Red. Thanks!

Ravelry: Knitgen

Darci P said...

I would love both books but my favorite is Knit Red, beautiful!!!

Bonnie said...

Thanks so much! I'm interested in the Knit Red book.

Bonnie said...

Thanks so much! I'm interested in the Knit Red book.

schwip said...

I love both books, it's so hard to decide.

schwipknits@gmail.com
schwip @ rav

Curious Possibilities said...

I am a bit late but I haven't spotted an end date. :-)
I am a new knitter and looking for inspiration as my favourite colour is red these books both jumped out at me would love to own both.

Paula

Louise said...

I'm more of a knitter than a sewist, so I'd prefer Knit Red.

Thanks!
rav id: louknits

Sharon P said...

I'd love a copy of the Knit Red book - thanks for the great giveaway!

Mags said...

How gracious of you, I would love a chance to win either book!
Thank you!

jtb34 said...

I would love knit red.
Jennifer (Tobybowen on rav)

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