by this point, most of us are ready to curl up with a relaxing project, definitely something cozy that has no deadline. and once again, sixth&spring books comes through to provide inspiration. knitting at home by leanne prouse is a collection of accessories, toys, and wearables for the home, all knit in the very affordable ella rae yarn line.
most projects are simple in their constructions, but many feature lovely embellishments, such as embroidery and beading to add some sparkle—really, there is something for everyone’s taste here . . .
from the purely ornamental (but necessary, yes?) to the highly functional. there’s bound to be something you’ll want to make.
the book is packed with the expected number of pillow and blanket projects, some designed solely with comfort and simplicity in mind and others, more elaborate.
i love this classic throw—so usable, yet rich.
there is a bevy of possibilities for small projects that make perfect hostess gifts, or last minute birthday remembrances—things you could whip up in no time that make a lovely impression
very few wearables are included, but those represented are the epitome of homey comfort—an easy sweater/jacket/bathrobe
or a pair of socks fit for a lazy afternoon and evening at home
there is a great section of toys and accessories for kids
my very favorite are these felted boots—in my experience, when it comes to handknits, kids get as excited about useful gifts as they do about toys. i want a pair myself!
so cool and a thoughtful gift when visiting family, to keep children smiling and endear them to you as a visitor on their terrain.
many of these items would be welcome gifts for an expecting family as well—the baby blankets included are lovely, yet simple to create.
there are even a number of crochet pieces, for those who enjoy switching it up now and then.
and here’s the best part—sixth&spring would like to treat one of you to a copy of knitting at home. if you’d like to get in the drawing, leave a comment at the end of this post some time before 9 pm EST on sunday, december 26th. i’ll announce the winner early next week.
i’m still furiously knitting on my big christmas gift for david, but nearly done. i finished the body last night before it was time to watch TV.
and worked on the second sleeve while visiting with james and diana yesterday and also while watching TV last night—i’m almost to the underarm bindoff. however, i need to spend most of today cooking with beckie, so i’m still not positive when i’ll finish. and to make matters worse, my yarn supply is dangerously low—i’ve rounded up all my various swatches in readiness for possible cannibalizing to finish the last sleeve or knit the neck edging. this was SO not what i expected to be worrying about at the 11th hour!
the sleeve cap should go relatively fast; i’m bringing it along to beckie’s so i can work on it while food bubbles and boils. (we’re also planning on skype-ing kim sometime this afternoon, haha!)
hopefully, i can finish that sleeve today, so that i can seam it all up tonight when we get home. and there’s always tomorrow morning—this is when i’m grateful that david is a very late sleeper. i’ll probably have until mid-afternoon to finish up any last details (provided i have enough yarn, heh).
please, remind me next year not to go down this road??
well, happy, merry, christmas to all—i’ll be back tomorrow with a quick christmas post that’ll be sure to light up your holiday!
237 thoughts on “home (knitting) for the holidays”
this book definitely needs to be in my library
Looks like a lovely book with cozy projects perfect for January. Merry Christmas and good luck with finishing!
Great book. Love the sweater/jacket!
Hope you finish David’s sweater! Merry Christmas!!
I’d love to make one of those dolls for my daughter. Meanwhile, I am trying to finish my second cabled keyhole scarf tonight.
Merry Christmas, Anne! Thanks for your great patterns.
I love the throws and sweaters that are shown in the book. Great for a cold winter day.
Anne, thanks for the great patterns and the work you do. Have a very Merry and relaxing Christmas.
What a beautiful book! Makes me excited to knit!!!! Merry Christmas! =)
The projects look lovely and one’s you want to snuzzle down on the couch with in front of a fire and relax. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This is a lovely book! Would soooo much like to own it!! Merry Christmas to you and your husband. Have a blessed New Year!!!
Merry Christmas! and we love the book.
The sweater is beautiful and the book looks good, too!
The book looks lovely. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
A lovely blog! Makes me think I should be knitting rather than reading! LOL. And the book looks nice too… but I rarely win anything!
The book looks wonderful. So many tempting projects in it!
What a lovely book!! Thanks for the chance to win.
I hope you have enough yarn for the sweater:)
Would love to get this book. Have my fingers crossed for you to have enough yarn for that beautiful sweater.
Merry Christmas
Looks beautiful – I like to see some shorter projects – but with such color and
flair . Also appropriate for some of us lower on the learning rungs!
thanks,
dolly
The sweater looks fantastic, can’t wait to see it finished (though I bet you’re more excited, LOL)
Happy Christmas!
I love David’s sweater. The stitch pattern really shows off your hand spun. Good luck on having enough yarn -I’ve been there.
I would also love a copy of the book.
Merry Christmas!
What a great looking book! 🙂 Thanks for the review and for all the incredible inspiration you give all year round. Merry Christmas Anne! 🙂
Merry Christmas to you. I hope the snow hasn’t interrupted the view of the house decorations along your street.
Merry Christmas Anne…thanks for a great year….and no matter what we tell you, you’ll still be knitting something at the last minute (just like the rest of us!!)
Thanks for the book review. I would love to take a closer look at many of those projects.
David is sure to love your gift. Just waiting for my guys to fall asleep….Merry Christmas!
The book looks great! I love Ella Rae yarns. Thanks for the giveaway.
Merry Christmas, Anne.
A beautiful book – and a beautiful sweater for David! Happy holidays to both of you from a devoted fan!
Merry Christmas to you and David! The big project is looking nice!
I too would love a copy of that book I saw so many things i would like to knit. i hope you are able to finish David’s sweater in time. Merry Christmas
Dear Santa Anne,
Please bring me this book. I really love it and will use it to start right away on my gift making for next year.
Thank you, Lori
I’m in for the drawing. You know, if you knit faster, you’re less likely to run short of yarn. It doesn’t actually work (I don’t think), but I always try it instinctively. And David is sure to love it even if finished after Christmas. So lovely.
I am sure that the yarn fairies will be good to you and you’ll finish the last stitches with an end just long enough weave in. Your husband will be delighted.
This book sounds heavenly – especially since I’m working in far off Kuwait missing family this Christmas. I can think of all sorts of projects to make to make my apartment more cozy as well as to take back to family and friends.
Merry Christmas and wishes for a fabulous New Year! Linda
Hey,
Oops – meant to say: hey, I work just round the corner from Sixth and Spring, they make nice books!
Book would be lovely … Here’s hoping that that gorgeous sweater got done!
David’s sweater is coming along great. I think gray is my favorite color right now. I am knitting myself a gray cardigan. In fact, its my second. I can’t help it, I am just drawn to that shade.
The book looks wonderful.
I hope the sweater is finished in time.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Good luck finishing the special project for D, hope you find enough yarn!
Happy Christmas to you and David and thank you once again for another year of lovely patterns, gardening and chat here on your blog.
That book looks amazing! I hope I can add it to my library soon.
Thanks for the giveaway. The projects look FUN. Enjoy your holidays, Kelli
I love the projects in this book and it is definitely in my “to buy” queue. Merry Christmas to you and your family and best of luck with the sweater as well. May you knit like the wind!
This book looks like something I’d love to have in my collection. I’d like to make a throw for our new room-hummmmm. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
What a beautiful book! Looks like one to add to my burgeoning library.
Merry Christmas to me if I win! Merry Christmas to you if I don’t!
Merry Christmas! What a beautiful book. So many useful knitted items. I love the lavender baby blanket. I want to make one now and put it away for my first grandchild.
I would love a chance to win that beautiful book. David’s sweater is working up beautifully. Good luck on those last few yards!
Merry Christmas, Anne!
That book looks like it’s got some great patterns in it. 😀
Oh, I would love to knit the purple afghan, or the sweater, or the baby blanket or….
Merry Christmas! What a beautiful book! Good luck with the sweater– but I know you’ll finish!!
What a gorgeous book! I love the embroidered felted version that looks like the same design as the first slippers I ever knit back in 7th grade. Classics, indeed.
Good luck on finishing the big sweater!
Ah i live the knitted hot water bottle covers, theyre amazing…. Definitly attempting to make that! Merry christmas
Looks like a great book. Lovely sweater too!
Love those felted boots! Good luck getting your Christmas project done!
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