Book Review/Blog Tour - "Elegant, Fashionable, Chic Accessories to Crochet" by Karen McKenna

Book Review/Blog Tour - "Elegant, Fashionable, Chic Accessories to Crochet" by Karen McKenna - and a Contest!

I was really excited when Karen McKenna told me she was going to do her first book and use Cascade Yarns in it. She has designed a number of projects for Cascade including including the Arched Cuffed Fingerless Mitts crocheted in Heritage 150 Paints (and she was sweet enough to make a pair for me). We will be doing a giveaway from the book on the blog and Karen will be doing a giveaway on her blog.

There are 6 different sets with different styles for each.

Desert Southwest Scarf, Mitts & Headband
Crocheted in Casablanca
This sporty set only requires 4 skeins and can be worked in any of the 21 colorways available.

Heartland Hat, Scarf & Mitts
Crocheted in 220 Superwash
Texture and simple lines combined with a washable wool make a great gift set for the man in your life.

Purple Mountain Hat & Mitts
Crocheted in Casablanca
Whimisical and colorful, this set takes advantage of the long color repeats of the yarn.
This is the prize you can get from Karen's blog - 1 skein of Casablanca in color 03 - Gallah Cockatoo and a copy of the book.

Metro Headwrap & Gloves
Crocheted in Heritage
This elegant set offers just a hint of sparkle and has the added benefit of being practical (the index finger and thumb finger have an opening so you can use your phone or tablet without taking them off)

Pacific Northwest Hat, Gloves & Scarf
Crocheted in 220 Superwash
Buttons add to this fun Washington inspired set.

New England Hat, Mittens & Scarf
Crocheted in 220 Superwash
Warm and bright combined with texture, this will add that pop of color during the cold months.

To enter on this blog, write a comment with your favorite set and what you like about it between September 25 and September 30. We will announce a winner on October 1 on the blog. The winner will win the yarn for their favorite set and a copy of the book.

Also, remember to go to Karen's blog for a chance to win.

Honeycomb Cable Hat - Greenland

I got the brilliant idea this year to knit a number of people gifts. I managed to finish 6 projects in the month of December and write out the patterns for most of them. One of my favorites was this lovely cabled hat knit in Greenland . Greenland is one of my favorite yarns - it has this amazing springy twists and has fabulous stitch definition. Sadly, I seem to never get a chance to knit it. The finished hat shown is for an average adult - finished (unstretched) measurement is 7" wide and 8" long from the cast on edge. I cast on 88 stitches. It can easily be adapted to be smaller (cast on 80 stitches) or larger (cast on 96 stitches). Materials: (1), 1, (2) ball Greenland (100% Superwash Merino Wool - 137 yds/100 g) - shown in color 3549 US 7 - 16" circular needles US 9 - 16" circular needles Cable needle (or spare DPN) Stitch Marker Abbrevations K - Knit P - Purl cn - cable needle Sl - slip 4-st RC - Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back

Year of Giving - February - Cherub Chunky Wave - Introspection

For February, I made a quick hat out of Cherub Chunky Wave - a new color effect for Cherub Chunky with a gradation wave. Cherub Chunky Wave is a nylon-acrylic blend that is easy care - machine wash and dry making it perfect for charity knitting and gift giving. We will be giving away 3 kits (2 skeins of Cherub Chunky Wave in each) - 2 through the Cascade Yarns Facebook page and 1 through the Blog. To enter on the Blog, please comment with the last person/organization you gave a handmade item to. The winner will be drawn at 3 pm PST on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Materials 1 skein Cherub Chunky Wave (55% Nylon/45% Acrylic - 137 yds/100 g) US 8 16" Circular Needles US 10 16" Circular Needles US 10 DPNs (Double Pointed Needles) Stitch Marker Yarn Needle Abbreviations K - Knit P - Purl K2tog - Knit 2 Together Sts - Stitches Gauge Approx 4 sts = 1" in Stockinette (unstretched) With US 8 circular needle, Cast On 63 , 72, 81 sts (Child, Adult

Free Yarn Giveaway: Streak of Lightning Log Cabin throw!

Beth Whiteside designed the cover blanket - Streak of Lightning in All Season Throws - a special interest issue from Creative Knitting . The blocks - Sunshine & Shadow are built with dark colors on one side and light on the other. This modern take on a Log Cabin is knit in 220 Superwash - which works well for today's busy lifestyles. Cascade Yarns is giving away the yarn and the pattern to make this fabulous throw! All you have to do is comment with your favorite project you have in Cascade Yarns. The comment must be posted between 9 am EST August 20, 2013 and 9 am EST August 21, 2013. This winner will be anounced later this week on the blog and Facebook and Twitter . The prize will include a Cascade Yarns zipper bag and the following colors of 220 Superwash: 6 balls 825 - Orange 6 balls 822 - Pumpkin 6 balls 841 - Moss 6 balls 810 - Teal 3 balls 821 - Daffodil

AndriaSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I like the Purple Mountain Hat & Mitts Set. It looks fun and cozy.
Knittingdancer on RavelrySeptember 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM
I like the Desert Southwest Scarf, Headband, and Mitts Set.
Learn to Tip the ScaleSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:18 AM
I love the black set in Heritage!
SheilaSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:14 AM
I love the metro headwrap and gloves.
gexhouse2September 27, 2013 at 11:01 PM
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ikkinlalaSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM
I like the New England set because it looks the warmest.
Carmen NSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM
I like the Pacific Northwest set - the color is perfect and I like the style

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