GIVEAWAY – Knitting for Dummies and Headwrap Pattern

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THE PRIZE

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This week’s giveaway is for 2 great products – Knitting for Dummies and a Flower Power Knitted Headband pattern from Etsy seller Josey Knits.

MY REVIEW

Josey Knits

I learned how to knit in January of this year, so I’m  very new to knitting, but I love it and have been having so much fun learning new skills. I haven’t yet finished my knitted Flower Power headband yet so I don’t have any pictures, but I’ve learned how to increase which was scary and intimidating at first but not hard at all.

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Josey is the artist behind some beautiful knitted headbands and the Flower Power headband is for beginners. When I first got the pattern and saw all the increasing and decreasing I thought that was beyond my beginner skills, but it’s totally not. So this pattern is perfect for experienced and new knitters alike.

Her headbands are so cute and I especially love the flowers on the Flower Power headband. And knits are so much softer and stretchier and comfortable to wear.

Thanks Josey!

Knitting for Dummies

Like I said, I learned how to knit in January and after my first lesson I went to the library and checked out Knitting for Dummies. I read through almost the whole thing and went back to my teacher the next week with enough knowledge to ask questions. That’s what this book has done for me – given me a foundation and basic knowledge so I can know what questions to ask my teacher.

This book has been invaluable in helping me decipher patterns, understand the importance of gauge, learn about the different types and materials of needles and why you would use what, know how to fix common mistakes, switch colors, and so much more.

It’s a great reference book for any knitter!

GIVEAWAY RULES

  • Make a comment on this post before midnight Friday, May 21.
  • A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Monday.
  • Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
  • Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.
  • Winners must email me to claim their prize within 5 days.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing the following (make a separate comment for each thing you do):

GOOD LUCK and THANKS!

{These products were provided to Vanilla Joy for review purposes.}

70 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY – Knitting for Dummies and Headwrap Pattern”

  1. Wow! The first one! I have always wanted to learn how to knit! I have a huge stash of yarn just waiting for some instructions. This would be perfect. Oh! And your button is always on my sidebar =)

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  21. I’m somewhat new to crochet and I think knitting would be fun to learn. The For Dummies books are a great way to learn.

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  24. I’m a crocheter but I recently taught myself to knit. My first project was a scarf for my husband. I think this book would help me graduate to knitting more challenging stuff! Judging from other books in the series, it should offer clear practical instruction. Thanks!

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  29. I learned to knit about three years ago, but I still haven’t learned to purl. Very, very sad. Def think I qualify for a Dummy! :)

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  35. I would love to have this book. I love these book series and how easy everything is written out. And the headband is so pretty.

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  58. I am a new knitter/felter and actually checked this book out of my local library to learn! I would love to own a copy to keep! Thank you!

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