Though I don't knit as much (or as well!) as I crochet, I do love being bi-stitchual, and mixing it up from time to time! And I got a great opportunity to try my hand at more advanced knitting recently with the book Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves by Pam Powers. And now I'm giving away a copy to one lucky reader!
Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves: 24 Extraordinary Designs for Cowls, Kerchiefs, Infinity Loops & More is just what it says on the label - 24 very impressive scarf and cowl designs! There is a fantastic variety of styles in here. Some, like the one on the cover, have a more nostalgic feel, while most are as modern as they come. From feminine lace and bows to denim and shearling-looks, there's something for just about everybody!
One thing this book isn't for is non-adventurous beginners. Powers doesn't include difficulty ratings on her patterns, but she says right in the book: "none of my patterns would qualify at the beginner level." But if you have the basics are are willing to learn, this book is full of fantastic patterns to inspire you!
And if you're an intermediate or advanced knitter looking for some tasty and interesting patterns, this book definitely fits the bill! I'm probably a beginning to intermediate level knitter (cabling yes, steeking no), and I tried my hand at the Sweetheart Cowl. I finished the first dozen rounds in one evening!
The lace pattern took more concentration than I anticipated, and I wish I'd put in a lifeline... but I do like the way it was coming along! And the way the edges fold over to create the fabulous "picot" edge is so clever! I can tell I'd learn a lot by working my way through the patterns in Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves!
And I love that each pattern contains a wealth of info - the written patterns, charts, schematics, multiple photos, and even wearing suggestions where applicable!
If you'd like to purchase your own copy of Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves, it's available on Amazon at the following affiliate links. Or you can take your chances in the giveaway below!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/1Hz7UoW
AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1Aw5jKm
And now I get to give away one copy of Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves to one US reader! This giveaway ends 1/12/15 at 12: 15am Central time. Only the first entry, "Enter Your Email Address," is mandatory to enter the giveaway. All other options are for bonus entries only.
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Dee Sallee
i would like to win the give away
Eileen bartsch
email address should be lower case. Could not get it to show lower case.
Thanks I love your patterns. Thanks for the chance to win.
Tamara Kelly
Don't worry, email addresses aren't actually case sensitive. 🙂 Thank you, and good luck!
Ginghun
You are so sweet to offer us patterns and now books! Thank you so much! I find myself looking for your FB messages because it's like being a kid again, full of surprises!!
Thank you!!!
Laura chorba
You are my most favorite friend on FB I would love to have this book !
tineke kayes
Thanks for heaps of fantastic ideas, such a lot of inspiration
Barb
This book looks great!
becky
Sounds fun.
Rebecca Boukikaz
This book has so many nice patterns. Thank you for the chance to win it.
Charlene
love your scarves.
Kelly
Thank you for the lovely giveaway! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Brenda Skinner
I love to knit and would love to win this book.I enter to see all the new styles coming out.thanks.
DIANA
I absolutely enjoy finding new patterns on here. I have actually completed several as gifts. I would love to win one of the giveaways.
Kimberly-Ann Palazzo
What a beautiful book! If I won this I'd share it with my sister, Lynn, who's an expert knitter who could teach me a few things @ knitting! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity! Really enjoy all your newsletter offers!