Knit Knitavain Style Giveaway Day!

Today's giveaway is officially closed.  Winners to be announced.  Thanks for participating - more giveaways are coming soon.  Remember to check for your free Oct pattern tomorrow (Fri-Oct 1)


If you're in the U.S.,  you're just in time for another giveaway to celebrate Knit Knitavian Style! (We're also celebrating the fact that my books are made in the US today) Also, known as the "knitty accessories I love"  giveaway.  Both books are in color.  Knit Knitavian Style is jammed packed with 20+ patterns, interviews, resources and more!  Speaking of interviews... the first giveaway item is a knittydirtygirl.com item from our fav hipster Rachel-Marie.  Her delightful interview is included in Knit Knitavian Style and gives us a glimpse into her hipster world of yarn, family, and creativity. (Note:  I'm saying this in my best Oprah Giveaway voice)

1 hank of Spun Dyed Wool, yardage 89, Raspberry - this yarn is super yummy!

The second giveaway item is the knit kit, the handy dandy accessory for your knitting tools.  It contains a stitch counter, crochet hook, tape measure, stitch markers, point protectors, thread cutter, collapsible scissors all in this adorable compact.  Luv - Luv!

You can never have too many stitch markers or knitting accessories.

The third giveaway item is a set of  six adorable sheep stitchmarkers to adorn your kntting needles and projects...or adorn an omega necklace - your choice.

If you're in the U.S., please send an email to knit1fortheroad@gmail.com and put I Wanna Win! in the subject line. We're also celebrating made in the US day. Please no comments on this post if you're trying to win.  I have several blogs and the only fair way is to send me an email.  The first 3 people to respond will win a prize. Yay!  The first person will win Rachel-Marie's lovely yarn, the second person will win the knit kit and the third will win the stitch markers.

Please remember to take advantage of the 15% online Soak Discount from the friendly people at Soakwash.com for reading my blog.  Use code K1FR when you check out.  This offer is good until Oct 15th!Read the my bloggie post here.  They are awesome!!! (insert more Oprah voice here)

Winners will be announced.  Stay tuned to this blog for more giveaway fun.  Tomorrow is Oct 1 and a new free knit pattern is in your future...

Signed copies of Knit Knitavian Style are available on knit1fortheroad (my web site) and my shop, margknittinaround on Etsy.

You can see the preview video here or here.

Visit the AuthorHouse Bookstore for a full description, preview and purchase. (note: if you prefer a signed copy, you will need to purchase it from my web site or shop listed above)

Marg (wishing you color, texture, inspiration and a little time today for knitting)

Wear those stitch markers and knit a tree?

My latest Etsy goodies are these adorable stitch markers from ScaryMerry on Etsy.

Today's a hodge podge day of working on reorganizing the office and having wandering thoughts, usually knitting related, in a continuous loop in my brain.

While I was organizing, I came across this wonderful article from a few years agon on BBC about some knitters in Devon who banded together and created a wonderful 25 ft knitted Christmas tree. Read all about it...you will be amazed, inspired, and it will definitely end up in your continuous loop of thoughts today.

Did you know tomorrow is ...
Friday is wear your stitch markers day here at knit1fortheroad...on your knitting bag, sweater, purse, whatev. Join me tomorrow :) and let everyone know your passion, spread the word, and enjoy the solidarity.

Stitch On and remember to wear your stitch markers proudly!

Marg (wondering how many more rainy days are ahead)

Find and keep your place with ease...

StitchDots Rock! Find them at PolarKnit.

Today, I was checking in on PolarKnits . They have new and interesting products, as well as some nifty free patterns.

The StitchDots™ really caught my eye because it has words and symbols imprinted on each marker. Handy words like "Start" and "End" for your row, RS and WS markers (right side and wrongside of knitted garment) as well as Dec (decrease) Inc(increase) and more! Each adorable package has 20 markers and a "retro" pouch. These markers would be very helpful for knitting and crochet projects. I remember struggling with marking projects, especially when I first began knitting and crochet. You will need markers at every level of knitting and crochet so it's a good investment, as well. Keeping your place can be difficult, frustrating, and hold you back. It's wonderful to see such an innovative, yet simple, tool to help keep you motivated.

I've purchased PolarKnit Yarn in the past, and have been very satisfied with the colors and texture. If these markers interest you, check it, mark it, and keep on knitting. Warning! If you're in a knitting or crochet group, you'll have to keep them close - and share where you bought them. We all know a good thing when we see it.

Marg (feeling the knitting, crochet, and crafting spirit today and hope you are, as well)