home (knitting) for the holidays

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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”

  2. I was about to go over to Amazon to see if it was available there, but I’ll wait to see if I win it first! 😉

    And I’m sure you’ll finish David’s sweater – like a Christmas miracle!

  3. Gorgeous book and lovely sweater, looking forward to seeing David modelling it for us.

    All the best of the season, Anne, and have a wonderful 2011.

    Dawn

  6. I love that book! Especially the baby blankets. Odd, since none of my friends will be conceiving for a few years…
    Good luck with the sweater!

  7. i would love to have a copy of that book. i have already seen several things in the book that i would love to create. looking forward to seeing the finished sweater.
    merry christmas

  8. The book looks great and new inspiration is always welcome. I’ve had so much fun with my Holiday knitting and your patterns are high on my favorite things list. My last minute knitting is to finish a pair of Longjohn socks & 2 baby mitts. I’m so looking forward to comfort knitting in the next few weeks-maybe a cowl or two and lots of socks! Happy Holidays! Love David’s sweater.

  9. What a lovely book! Thank you for the preview — If I don’t win the giveaway, it’s definitely one to add to my Amazon Wish List! Merry Christmas to you and yours — thanks for all the lovely knitting.

  10. This looks like another one of those books (like “A Fine Fleece”) where you want to knit almost every project in the book! I would LOVE to win the drawing because I have been searching for a good project to make for my niece who just got married in September but everything has left me flat. Those hot water bottles and an afghan or two might just do the trick though! Fingers crossed you pick me! Thanks for the great review! David’s sweater looks splendid! Can’t wait to see pictures of the finished project on David!! Merry Happy!!! Joy and prosperity to all!!

  11. Merry Christmas to you both, Anne – the sweater looks wonderful (I especially like the mirrored cables, a slight fetish of mine…). Please add me to the list of those hoping to be lucky enough to win the book!

  14. What a great book, Anne. Thank you for sharing pictures with us.

    And what a great sweater for David! It looks so soft and luxurious and I know a lot of love went into that knitting. He’s going to love it. Here’s hoping you’ll have enough yarn to finish without going into the swatches.

    Wishing you and David a very Merry Christmas.

  15. I would love to be considered for the book raffle! I only discovered your blog about a year ago and I enjoy reading it so much. I am working on one of your sock patterns for the first time and am loving it. Happy holidays!

  16. What a lovely book! So many things I’d love to knit when I win the book. Thanks for the contest!

  20. Merry Christmas Anne! I love everything in the book but like you, I love love the felted boots. So many things to knit, I wouldn’t know which to do first!
    Happy New Year wishes to you and David. All good things in 2011.

  21. I think this is my first time commenting, but I’m a faithful reader. I love oohing and aahing over all your gorgeous knitting and yarn and your gardening has me thinking of doing one too! That sweater for David is gorgeous and you are so fast that I’m sure he’ll be wearing it tomorrow 🙂

    Thank you for the chance at this lovely book, there are so many fantastic projects in it! Have a Wonderful Christmas!

  23. The sweater is stunning. I would have commented on it anyway, but of course, you have really enticed me with the opportunity to win the book. Looks like some lovely ideas in it!

  27. David’s sweater is looking great. Will you be publishing the pattern? I’m trying to finish up the second Bricker sock for big foot (my husband). He’s used to getting one and a half socks, knowing the second one is close at hand. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

  28. Merry Christmas!!! Your blog is a joy to read. Thank you so much!! Am looking forward to taking a class from you in Austin in April.

    The book is great!!

  30. Oh my, that book looks fabulous! We have just got new sofas this week, and I need to knit some cushion covers for them. Those look just perfect! If I don’t win, it’ll be heading into my basket on Amazon! Have a wonderful and festive time with those you love!

  32. Oh I love thoses felted door chickens!! Looks like a great book with lots of really nice projects to do. I am amazed at your knitterly speed on David’s sweater-good luck and I am sure you will be done in time. A very Merry Christmas to you both!

  34. Happy Holidays! i am working furiously away at my honey baby and would love to be considered for the raffle! thanks!

  35. Best wishes to you and David for the holidays and the New Year. His sweater will look wonderful on him – I’m sending positive thoughts on the yarn situation- you’ll have enough for sure!

    And yes, I’d love to be the winner of the book if I’m so lucky.

  37. Silly Anne….you know full well that even if we ALL remind you not to go down this same road next year, you’re very likely to do it anyway if a brilliant idea strikes! (I say this because I think that’s how we are all made…at least I hope so) It’s shaping up to be a beautiful sweater…and yes, I’d love to win a copy of the book! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  40. Merry, merry Christmas, Anne! I feel sure that somehow between you and the elves, the sweater will be finished in time—and soon, we’ll be oohing and aahing over shots of David wearing it.

  44. Great opportunity to tell you how much I enjoy reading and seeing the photos on your blog. It has been a great experience for me.

    Also loved the photos in this new book of patterns. My sister has asked me to knit her a bedjacket, and wouldn’t that sweater/bathrobe be great?

    Have a joyous Christmas and Happy “Knitting” New Year!

    Judy

  46. David is a lucky guy! Great looking sweater. What a beautiful book, too. I already see several items I’d love to make. Merry Christmas!

  47. I forgot to say ‘Good Luck’ with the sweater! I think I’d be a nervous wreck if I thought I was going to be so short of yarn that the swatches would get frogged! Fingers (and knitting needles) crossed for you!

  49. I really enjoy the sweater progress pics. In some future decade I hope to knit that fast.
    Please enter me in the book draw. Thanks for sharing!
    Happy hoildays!

  51. A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New to Anne and David.

    As much as I would like the lovely book, my present, long growing library is at it’s limit. Too many years of knitting.

  53. Ooh, what a nice pretty book. I really love the throws.

    I am in the same boat you are. I am just taking a little break right now from my deadline knitting. I have the front and back finished, but the sleeves still has to be done. I am hoping that the recepient will not call us before tomorrow for a get together before I am finished. Hee, hee.

  55. Hope that you and David have a Happy Xmas and New Year! Good luck with finishing the big project…I’m sure that he will absolutely adore it!

  56. I would love to have this book. I like the embroidered birds and the sweater/jacket already. Happy, Merry Christmas!

  58. What a beautiful book! I would love to have it come and live here!! I hope that you and David have a wonderful Christmas, all your hand knitting makes my lack of hand made look really pitiful!

  61. What a wonderful treat! So many great projects and beautiful photography. Merry Christmas, Anne and David and warm wishes for a very wonderful new year!

  63. It’s a beautiful book. I will buy it, it’s sure!. Because I never win games
    :-))).
    I often came in your blog and I love your patterns. You make a beautiful things.
    My english is not very good, excuse me. I am french and I never speak in english. It was my school’s memories.
    Merry Christmas.

  64. This looks to be a very usable book! Love the doll sweaters. I am such a sucker for red cables. 🙂

    Good luck and even more importantly have fun with David’s sweater.

  65. As always lovely knits and cables! The book looks so good, something a bit different, a twist on the ordinary…like it! Have a wonderful yule!

  66. Merry Christmas, Anne & David! What a beautiful book this is.

    Oh, and David is going to look magnificent in his new sweater. I hope he models it for everyone after the big day!

    Happy New Year! Here’s to your many new patterns and successes in the new year.

  69. I have an abundance of books, Anne, so please do not include me in the draw. I want to wish you and David a wonder-and-joy filled holiday as you celebrate with your dear ones…and to extend my gratitude for you and the many gifts of your heart that you share so generously with us.

  70. instead of last minute knitting this year I have a lot of last minute baking. Another batch of cookies after service tonight and I will be done (assuming we don’t eat any…)

    It looks like a lovely book. I don’t usually want to do something as large a throw but with the dropping temps they are more appealing then before.

  71. Merry Christmas to you and David. Thank you for everything you share!

    I would love to add this book to my collection. It’s the one area I don’t have much in reference material.

  72. What a great book! Merry Yule, and thank you to you and David for a wonderful year of pictures and knitting.

  73. It’s been a long time since I’ve been tempted by a new knitting book, but this one really does look lovely. Merry Christmas and good luck on making your deadline. I am knitting Hoarfrost at the moment, and I think I’m going to make it in time.

  76. Oh my….you have a lot of knitting to do! Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas. That book is great-love the sweater/jacket/bathrobe!

  77. You are amazing Anne!
    David’s sweater looks so great. I will be crossing my fingers for the yarn and hope it all holds out for you.

    Merry Christmas to you both.

  78. Absolutely luscious knitting…..even though I live in Australia I knit and sew all the time.Since finding your website I have been inspired and I’m enormously proud of having the skills to create with my hands.

  79. I never win anything, so in case I do win this beautiful Book, it will be a first, a surprise, and a happy individal.
    Also, your blog, your photos are the best. Your knitting is beautiful. And you are so fast getting your fancy items finished. Also your gardening and cooking are really great too. You truly are an inspiritation.
    God bless – a healthy New Year is wished for you and yours.
    –Thank you — Bev Killick

  80. I often give those sorts of books a pass because the projects just don’t speak to me. This book, however, is screaming out my name to come and knit! Please enter me in the drawing for this beautiful book.
    A very merry season of joy, love, and peace to you all.

  81. Merry, merry Ms. Anne! I’m planning an afternoon of knitting tomorrow-still working to get everything ready. Love how your sweater for David is turning out! Please put me in the book drawing. Looks like many wonderful knits although I am still trying to get to a couple of the colorwork pillows in Kristen Knits. Love that knitting is such a bottomless bucket of inspiratipn and possibilities. Wish I had one of those bottomles time buckets today (and a bumper sticker “I’d Rather Be Knitting”) 😉

  84. That book looks really fun, and definitely useful. Thanks for giving us a chance to win it!

    And a very Merry Christmas to you and David. His sweater is going to be amazing! Fingers crossed you have enough yarn. 🙂

  85. David’s sweater is a real winner. He will be thrilled!

    Now, off to the last Post Office run of the day! Then vacuum the house, wash hair and dress for this Eve’s party. Merry Christmas.

  86. Merry Christmas, Anne and David! Thanks for the many smiles, garden envy, and beautiful things you bring to me through your blog! May you finish your project with a few yards to spare. . .

  88. Merry Christmas, Anne and David! I will keep my fingers crossed that you have yarn to spare and finish while David is still dreaming! I love your patterns and reading your blog.

    The book you are giving away is so my style as I tend to knit more “objects” than clothing. The kids’ knits are so cute and with 5 young great nieces and nephews, the patterns would get a work out!

  89. What a wonderful book; I can see at least 3 projects I would love to knit. In fact, I may be using some anticipated gift cards to purchase this if my name doesn’t get drawn. Wishing you a finished sweater with yarn to spare!

  90. I wish you and your family the merriest of holidays, Anne. Thank you for the continued joy that you provide us knitters on your blog. I love the book, particularly the hanging birds, which I can imagine hanging in my kitchen.

  91. Happy Solstice and a very merry holiday to you both. It’s the turning of the year and I want to thank you, Anne, for your beautiful projects and patterns and your interesting and lively blog. I look forward to it every day. The book looks lovely, just the ticket to sit down and browse through after this hectic holiday time.

    Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda i bawb / Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all. (Welsh)

    Liz

  92. Merry, merry Christmas, Anne!!! I hope you and David have a wonderful holiday….

    From all of the Fischers!

  94. The book looks beautiful and I would love to own it. Wishing everyone a beautiful and blessed Christmas and a New Year full of good health and joy!

  97. Merry Christmas and good luck with the sweater- I am sure you’ll be able to make it. I will cross my fingers for you regarding the remaining quantity! 🙂

    Cheers!

  98. That sweater/jacket/bathrobe thingy looks like something that would be perfect for me to knit for myself! Happy Holidays to you and David!

  100. What a wonderful book. I must get it, that is if I don’t win it. Love all the cabled items I saw in the pictures.

  102. Looks like a lovely book with cozy projects perfect for January. Merry Christmas and good luck with finishing!

  104. 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.

  105. 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.

  107. 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!

  108. This is a lovely book! Would soooo much like to own it!! Merry Christmas to you and your husband. Have a blessed New Year!!!

  112. 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!

  114. What a lovely book!! Thanks for the chance to win.

    I hope you have enough yarn for the sweater:)

  115. Would love to get this book. Have my fingers crossed for you to have enough yarn for that beautiful sweater.
    Merry Christmas

  116. 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

  117. The sweater looks fantastic, can’t wait to see it finished (though I bet you’re more excited, LOL)

    Happy Christmas!

  118. 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!

  119. What a great looking book! 🙂 Thanks for the review and for all the incredible inspiration you give all year round. Merry Christmas Anne! 🙂

  120. Merry Christmas to you. I hope the snow hasn’t interrupted the view of the house decorations along your street.

  121. 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!!)

  122. 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!

  123. The book looks great! I love Ella Rae yarns. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Merry Christmas, Anne.

  124. A beautiful book – and a beautiful sweater for David! Happy holidays to both of you from a devoted fan!

  126. 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

  127. 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

  128. 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.

  129. 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

  133. 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.

  135. 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.

  138. 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!

  139. 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!!

  142. 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.

  143. I would love a chance to win that beautiful book. David’s sweater is working up beautifully. Good luck on those last few yards!

  146. Merry Christmas! What a beautiful book! Good luck with the sweater– but I know you’ll finish!!

  147. 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!

  148. Ah i live the knitted hot water bottle covers, theyre amazing…. Definitly attempting to make that! Merry christmas

  152. Great book review – thanks for highlighting it. Would definitely make a great addition to my library!
    And I love that grey sweater you’re knitting!

  155. The sweater is looking gorgeous! I LOVE the way the cables un-twist to make a ridge around the neck. I will remember that trick…

    Merry Christmas to you and David! Have a fabulous holiday.

  156. Wow … this book is awesome! I love to crochet and knit; usually have a project of each going at all times. 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity to receive it.

    Merry Christmas … Happy New Year!!

  158. We are late rising here too–three teenagers who won’t be seen before noon–and thank goodness for that because I’m still wrapping! Hope you have a lovely holiday and looking forward to your Christmas day post….and BTW my knitting library is asking for that book for Christmas 😉

    cheers, Barbie O.

  160. I would love that wonderful book. Those pillows and throws are beautiful. Everything is so down home. What would I knit first. Thank you for showing us this lovely book. Darrell

  161. And a very Merry Christmas to you, too! Thank you for your blog – always interesting reading, full of interesting projects. Such a lovely book!
    Alexandra

  163. Merry Christmas!!! Thanks for the book review and the opportunity to win it. Hope you accomplished your sweater goal!!!!!

    Phyllis

  166. What a lovely book! I think the fact that they are choosing modestly priced yarns is wonderful..

  167. I got the book from the library and loved it. It would be a great addition to my knitting library.

  169. Thank you for a chance at that lovely book with its luscious projects.
    Merry Christmas to you all.
    Sure would love to see the sweater on David.

  171. We must have the same tastes…I, too, love that throw. And those boots! How cute can you get??!! Merry Christmas to you and David. Hope you have enough yarn to finish his sweater.

  173. That looks definitely better than the run of the mill “home decor, small gift” book – I see at least three projects I would enjoy doing.

    Hope you and David are having the most wonderful of Christmas days.

  174. What a super collection! I just love those birds – they would make beautiful Easter gifts for my class…

    I’ll have to look into whether I can get this book in the UK!

  177. Yes, here’s to a New Year with no knitting deadlines. 🙂 A couple of your patterns are at the top of my list. Merry Christmas!

  179. I discovered your blog recently but it has quickly become one of the three blogs I check daily. I find it entertaining and informative and it makes me feel that my knitting obsession is not over the top after all! Keep up the good work. I hope you had a fabulous Christmas/Solstice celebration with your loved ones.

  180. David’s sweate is looking so warm and cozy. I’m hoping you make it with enough yarn and can’t wait to see it finished with pics of him wearing it.
    The book looks great and if I don’t win one, I’ll be putting it on my must buy list.

    Merry Christmas to you and David with many more joyeous ones to come.

  181. What a lovely book! If only I could be flipping through the pages tonight as it begins snowing on this wonderful Christmas night. I wish you and David a very Merry Christmas!

  182. What a great book! I have been having urges to knit some items for our home.

    Also, I have faith – the sweater will be finished on time – it always is.

    Happy Holidays!

  185. Thank you for making the book available to one lucky reader. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I enjoy your blog and patterns and find inspiration in all that share with us here.

  186. What a neat book! I think I will check it out regardless… we have a new baby on the way at work and I love the baby blanket pattern.

  187. The book looks lovely….and I have a set of twins coming into the family next spring, so it looks like a must have! David’s sweater is beautiful, can’t wait to see the end results! Merry Christmas.

  192. That’s a nice-looking book!!
    And I hope that you and David are having a terrific Christmas!!

  193. I’m sure David has opened his gift by now. It looks like a beautiful project.
    I’d love to own a copy of this book. Just what a person would need to unwind with after the holidays.

  194. What an awesome prize! Thanks for the contest!

    I’m sure David liked his present, and I look forward to the pictures with him.

    Merry Christmas!

  195. What a beautiful book. Nice cozy projects that make a person want to pick up the needles and snuggle on the couch in front of a fire.
    Merry Christmas!

  196. Wonderful book – thanks for posting all those pictures. If I’m not picked to get it, I will certainly be looking for that book at my LYS. I’ve been eying afghan patterns lately and there are a couple in there that are intriguing from looking at the pictures.

    Hope you post a picture of David in that gorgeous new sweater. Cables and ribs certainly do “eat” yarn, don’t they? Still, I have faith that you had enough yarn yesterday to finish, and in time.

  200. What an interesting sounding book! Knitted gifts this year were so well received that I’m ready to start ahead for next year, and I see lots of ideas here. Thanks for sharing your neighbor’s lights – what fun! Wishing you a wonderful new year.

  203. Happy Holidays, Anne, and may the coming year be one of good health and happiness to you and yours! I would LOVE to have this book, as I am impressed with Sixth and Spring’s quality of inspiration and workmanship! Thank you for entering my name in the drawing!!

  204. Congrats on finishing the Christmas sweater. I am always amazed by how much you are able to accomplish! It’s inspiring! The book looks wonderful. Who wouldn’t want a copy for themselves?

  205. Hope you are including Canadians in your draw – it`s a lovely book.

    Glad you got the sweater finished, and thank you for the photo`s of Brett`s wonderful Christmas display. Love the elf with a pot belly LOL.

  206. That book looks like a keeper – may have to get it! I agree the felted boots look great.
    Thanks for the photos of the lights – love seeing them.

  208. Happy holidays anne I do hope you were able to finish david’s sweater! Love this new book!!

  211. Happy Holidays to you and David. Love that book, that sweater looks so cozy, and I feel a need for a hot water bottle with a knit cover with this cold winter. Thanks for the giveaway, and also thank you for a year’s worth of inspired and inspiring knitting

  212. I love reading all your adventures. You have a wonderful blog, and I still cannot fathom how you knit so many projects so quickly. Happy New Year! Good Yarn to Ewe!

  214. That sweater for David looks lovely – I can’t wait to see pics of him wearing it!

    So many throw patterns in that book. Seems a good way to beat the winter blues!

  215. Merry Christmas, and thanks for all the good inspiration. Thanks also for the chance to win the book.

  217. Ann,
    Happy Holidays to you and David! Wishing you allllll the best in the coming year. David’s sweater is beautiful or should I say very handsome. Oh, what the hell – it’s great!

    As 2010 comes to a close, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knitting, your creations and your inspiration on your blog. Such beauty! And such fun! I wouldn’t miss it for anything.

    And, thank you for the chance to win this book – I agree, lots of inviting knitting projects.

    All the Best,
    Peg

  218. Wishing you a happy holiday season. I enjoy and learn a great deal from your blog and am looking forward to meeting you next November when you visit here.

    Looks like a really nice book with lots of useful projects. How nice of the company to offer it as a fun prize.

    Best to you in 2011.

    Jane

  219. I was almost too bedazzled by the light display to scroll down to the next post, but I’m glad I did! What a nice giveaway. And your neighbor has a gift … both space planning AND vision. Put a smile on my face.

  220. Would love a chance to win the book…..great job on David’s sweater…..I really like it. Hope you got it finished and had enough yarn!

  224. Thanks for sharing this year’s amazing light display. There’s nothing that comes near it in my neighbourhood. The book looks lovely too!

  225. I cannot believe how quickly you knit David’s sweater. Congrats on meeting your deadline. The book looks great…please add my name to the draw. Thanks Anne.

  226. What a lovely book! Please add my name to the drawing! Thanks for such a lovely blog and either you or David takes fantastic photos! Kudos!

  227. I love those boots! I hope the size goes up a ways, or I’ll have to practice sizing up…I’ve got to make some for my 13yo sister.

  229. I’ve had my eye on that blue throw…

    Congrats on getting the sweater finished again this year!

  231. Thank you for all the lovely inspiration throughout the year. Hope your Holidays are merry and bright!

  233. Merry Christmas!! Planet Purl had an interview with the author and it was very interesting. I put this book on my wish list. Love your matching jackets for your nephews. They are adorable.

  234. I am just getting in under the wire. My feet are freezing and I could use the hot water bottle covers. Please pick me.

  236. What a wonderful book! I really like the various easy and fast project suggestions and what wonderful gifts one could make!

  237. The sweater looks like a work of art. I think the book looks wonderful. Many interesting projects. Happy Holidays!

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