October Prize Drawing!
October 4, 2010First, Congratulations to Debi Potts, the winner of September’s Prize Drawing!
Now, to announce October’s Prize Drawing:
Vampire Knits by Genevieve Miller, published 2010 Potter Craft, ISBN: 978-0307586605
I took the opportunity to thumb through this book with my daughter, who does not knit but who loves a good vampire story.
Mom: Ooo, I got this great book in the mail today.
Zephyr: (said with an abundance of sarcasm) Ooo, another knitting book?
Mom: I guarantee you, knitting book or not, you will want to see this book.
Zephyr: If it has anything to do with knitting, I doubt I’ll be interested.
Mom: (holding book at Zephyr’s eye level) Oh, I suppose you’re right. You wouldn’t be interested in even this book.
Zephyr: Give it!
Mom teases Zephyr for a few minutes and finally hands the book over.
Zephyr: Now this is a good idea for a knitting book!
After spending roughly 20 minutes pouring over the book, Zephyr reports her favorites.
Zephyr: (going in order of presentation and nearly in one huge breath) I like these Pulse Protectors, but they should be knit in a deep, dark red. The Vampire Diary Protector is such a kewl way to cover a book! Mine would have to be black with red ribbon. I have to have the Tourniquet Scarf! The Rampage Gloves are perfect, I could even wear them when playing guitar! The Lore Hoodie is something anyone could wear, no matter what their style is. The Sitio Stockings… I must have those, too! That Little Fang sweater is ADORABLE! – I mean, can’t you see Archer running around in that!?! The Be Safe Bag would be perfect for carrying whichever book I’m reading! And, the Glamour Earrings and Sangria Bracelet… I can’t believe those are made with yarn! The Shapeshifter Shrug is a good idea, but it has to be in black and the Werewolf Hat… you have to make those for the boys…
Mom: Wait, are you suggesting you’d like me to knit all those items for you and your brothers?!?
Zephyr: Yeah, and if you start now, you’ll have it all done by Halloween…
Mom: LOL…
Zephyr: What? You could do it Mom!
Mom: I was sort of hoping you might want to try knitting again.
Zephyr: Well, that’s not gonna happen. So, you have to knit them for me.
Mom: I might knit something for you from the book… but you wouldn’t get it until Christmas.
Zephyr: eyeroll
Needless to say, despite Zephyr’s recent resistance to Fiber Arts, this book is a winner. If you love Vampire stories, you will find something worth knitting in Vampire Knits.
I like the Bloody Socks, Shape Shifter, and Lore Hoodie best.
by StaceyKnitsIt October 4, 2010 at 1:09 pmI hadnt seen that one! gotta check it out – love it!
by rebeccawip October 4, 2010 at 3:54 pmsweet+must have
by paula October 4, 2010 at 3:55 pmcute story! I’ve been entering every contest there is for this book but I bet I have to go buy it. :) thanks for the drawing!
by Retha October 4, 2010 at 5:00 pmMy daughter would love these patterns.
by Jeanette Zimmerli October 4, 2010 at 8:28 pmI haven’t seen any patterns in this book, but I’m sold! I would love to win this one!!
by Melissa October 4, 2010 at 9:11 pmYou Won!
by destiknit November 5, 2010 at 7:43 amThis looks really interesting. I would love to win it! Thanks for the opportunity.
by Wissie49 October 5, 2010 at 2:23 amGood evening, I’m very new at listening to podcasts and while I was in Vienna , ( I live in Switzerland ) and spent a rainy day in the hotel , I came across your podcast !! I too, love to knit though I’m sure enough not as good as you !! Not even close but I’m getting there !!I love your podcats and listening to you and I was so surprised to hear about the lotion bar !! I never knew something like that exited. Would be great to be a winner !!! and recieve something so special !! Have a nice evening and greetings from switzerland
by kathy October 6, 2010 at 7:38 pmSounds like the perfect book for October! And it’s got some really great patterns in it.
by Corrie October 7, 2010 at 1:47 amsounds like a great book. maybe Zephyr will decide to give it another go on the knitting with a book like that. love hearing from you and yours. judy
by judy October 7, 2010 at 12:37 pmWhat a neat idea! I love the hoodie on the front cover!
by Lauren October 7, 2010 at 1:22 pmAwesome book review!
by cath October 7, 2010 at 1:30 pmPretty neat book. My daughter would love alot of it.
by Patricia Witherspoon October 7, 2010 at 5:13 pmI was never part of the vampire hype but I love the knits in this book and the cover is just perfect!
by tinyknits October 7, 2010 at 5:40 pmI vant to knit the vampire knits
by patsy coats October 7, 2010 at 9:45 pmI’ve been eyeing this book since I first read about it, but that dialogue was just about the best book review I’ve ever read. Thanks for sharing!
by knittaroo October 7, 2010 at 10:55 pmWait! Don’t read anyone else’s comments!!! This book just HAS to belong to me!
Love the site, btw. I have the ball winder too and I really like it also. Only problem that I’ve found with it is that it only takes so much yarn before refusing to wind anymore. If they only utilized a bit more of the arms, I really think the capabilities could have been much better.
by Leinlaa157 October 8, 2010 at 8:27 amI’ve been so curious about this book–thanks Zephyr for the lowdown! :)
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by Emily Jennings October 8, 2010 at 9:36 pmwhat a wonderful book maybe I will win
by vickie October 9, 2010 at 7:20 amThat looks like an awesome book! I’m partial to vampire books!
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by Sara October 9, 2010 at 4:35 pmThis book looks awesome! I would LOVE to win a copy!
by Kristy October 10, 2010 at 1:36 amRav ID: kristyh1981
I’ve been eyeing this book – my daughter is a twilight fan. I love what I can see of the hooded sweater on the front. Please count me in for the contest!
by Connie October 10, 2010 at 3:56 amThis book might just be THE book to get my daughter Meagan interested in knitting.
by 1BadgerKnitter October 10, 2010 at 2:05 pmThis might just be THE book to get my daughter Meagan into knitting. Hmmm, no more “Would you just hurry up and pick something!”(yarn)
by 1BadgerKnitter October 10, 2010 at 2:15 pmMy daughter loves vampires… Twighlight is her all time fave series. Here is hoping I win…
by Patti Bulatko October 11, 2010 at 9:32 amSurely there are intriguing knits in there! I wanna see :)
by Michelle Kroll October 12, 2010 at 5:08 amHm…are you sure you weren’t talking to my daughter?? What a fantastic book, and I love the patterns. The hooded cowl is gorgeous.
Thanks so much for a great giveaway!!!
chana on Rav
by eclecticitee October 12, 2010 at 1:30 pmAfter the Twilight series— my daughter and I are hooked!!! Besides the patterns are gorgeous!!!
by Paula October 12, 2010 at 5:00 pmThanks for the chance to win this… Crosses my fingers
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Loved the interview. I haven’t seen this book yet but I’d love to win! Thanks for the opportunity :-)m
by Cheryl October 14, 2010 at 4:23 pmVampires and knitting, how could it get any better. I am in love.
by silksky October 15, 2010 at 11:16 amVampires are known for having great style. :)
I would love to knit an entire sweater in yarn that matches the cover model’s lips exactly. Mrowr.
Thanks for hosting the contest!
-Louise
by Louise October 15, 2010 at 8:08 pmi can’t wait to get a look at this book! :) your daughter sounds sweet:) thx for the contest:)
by atangledyarn October 16, 2010 at 7:18 amThose patterns are just gorgeous! I guess this will have to go on a wishlist!
by Kerri October 18, 2010 at 5:41 pmMy favorites are the Werewolf Hat, Be Still My Beating Heart Capelet and the Lore Hoodie. Looks like the book is totally awesome :)
by lithiablack October 18, 2010 at 5:52 pmHow fun! What a cute idea for an October give away.
by Julia October 18, 2010 at 9:30 pmI’ve been eyeing this book for a while – LOTS of good knitting projects in this one!
by Anne October 22, 2010 at 7:52 pmOOOhh. Nice book. I don’t care for twilight, but the stuff inside the book is pretty neat. Tell Zephyr she really did it this time.:^) Love the Podcast,Mrs.Kerrie
by Ronin October 24, 2010 at 3:01 pmi totally agree with everything your daughter said lol
by Lindsay October 26, 2010 at 5:33 amI am not really a vampire fan, but I like the knits in this book!
by Sinclair October 28, 2010 at 4:12 amI can always find things I like in every book I look at, so, from your comments (and your daughter’s) I know there would be several in this book that would pique my interest. :-)
by Judi A. October 28, 2010 at 5:12 pm