Guess what I have?
It’s a copy of Curls: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge. Whee! So many pretty patterns.
For months now, I’ve had sneak peeks of the book-in-progress as Hunter and I collaborated on stitch maps for the electronic version of the book. I’ve even been knitting my own Curl.
Truthfully? I finished the knitting weeks ago. (Ah, the advantages of early sneak peeks!) But it’s been languishing since then, unblocked and unworn. More on that story in another blog post.
Back to the book... even with all those sneak peeks, even with a Curl practically done, I’m still thrilled that Hunter chose to share a physical copy of the book with me. There’s just something special about sitting down with a paper book, slowing flipping the pages, savoring every photo. Don’t you agree?
Actually, Hunter gave me TWO copies of the book. Want one? Comment on this blog post, and I’ll choose a lucky winner at random next Monday, the 19th. Use your real email address when you comment so I can contact you, okay? (I won’t use the email addresses for any other purpose, I promise!)
Tagged: books, stitch maps.
That cover is so enticing!
» Angela
I can never get enough books!!!! And choose-your-own-yarn-and-gauge books are my very favorite!
» Keri Cribbs
I love my physical copy of the book. I need to go look at my e-copy of the book. But I do love it. No, I don't want to win, but just to tell you that I love the book and I love Stitch Maps. Cannot wait to be in your classes at DFW Fiber Fest in March.
Ruby
» Ruby Cruse
It looks like a really beautiful publication. Thanks for sharing. Texasjill on Ravelry
» Jill Krone
This book looks fantastic! So much pretty.
» Kris McNyset
Can't wait to see your blocked curl. I think I'll start with Icterine, but there are many that will be in my queue. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
» Maggie M
I love the look of shawls that curl!
» Michele
I have heard so much about this book. Such pretty shawls!
» Rose
Looks fabulous!
» Kira
Love the texture in Curls!! Great shawl. Celia
» Celia Stapleton
I keep looking at this book and it looks awesome! I have it on my wish list and would love to win a copy!
» Yvonne
Be really interested to see how the stitch map works on these patterns, I hear great things about it!!
» Jules O
Thanks for this opportunity! Great looking book!
» Terri R
Curls? I'm intrigued! Love the new and inventive things coming out lately!
» Sean Riley
These look really interesting - it never ceases to amaze me what we can do with two sticks and a piece of string.
» Jeph
I have heard so much about this book!!!! Hope to see it IRL soon!!!
» Gypsygirl
Love the wrap shown on the front of the book and eager to see yours when you have it ready to show us. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
» Teri L
I am trying to think of something to actually say in my comment, but I'm home sick and feeling whiny so, er, knitting yay!
» James
Poor little Curl...all bunched up and nowhere to go. I'd love to see what it looks like once blocked.
» Beverly
That looks like an awesome book. I am looking forward to seeing you again at DFW Fiber Fest!
» Mary Kay Bishop
As much as I love e-books I always have to buy the physical book. There really is something about pouring over the pages of knitting pattern books one by one that can't be delivered with an e-book. That, and if the zombie apocolypse does come and the world goes dark I'll still have a beautiful book to enjoy.
» Tricia Welton-Hinkle
I love the textures. I want to explore them all.
» Nadine
As a curly girl, I'm naturally drawn to a book about curly knitting projects!
» Browncurls
I've been admiring this book and would really love to win a copy!
» Sheila
Maybe your curl isn't blocked yet because it looks super cosy just the way it is. I love the look of that fabric, unblocked...and am imagining it in a generously large size.
» Gina C.
I've heard wonderful things about this book but haven't seen it yet.
» Cathy
I love knitting books with new and innovative techniques.
» joyce wyatt
I'm so intrigued by this collaboration. The Curl is simply enchanting. Viva les stitch maps! Viva le bathtub reading! (You can't really enjoy an eBook in the tub, in my opinion!) Two of the most clever minds in the knitosphere... Wow! This is exciting!
» Erica Anne Kuntz
I have been trying to figure out how to justify buying another book. I love the patterns in curls!
» Kathy
Absolutely fascinating I would love to win, but in any case, thanks for the give away
» Susan
How wonderfully lovely!
» Kelly Magill
Thank you, for the give away. Hope to win.
» Beverly
I love the stitch maps in the ebook. Very, very cool. And it's so exciting to see the book doing so well. I've long been a fan of Hunter's work as well as your own. Neat to see the collaboration!
» Shelda
This looks like a lovely book! I love the texture on your Curl and the stitch pattern on the cover photo. Looks like a great addition to a knitting library!
» Barbara L