This is the time of year when warm thoughts of friends and family come gathering round the knitting table. Along with all the changes in weather, there’s usually changes in what we’re knitting: Gifts.
Just in time for holiday knitting is something new by Nicky Epstein: Knitting A Kiss in Every Stitch — a savvy new book filled with lots of ideas for projects for everyone on your gift list.
Nicky’s lovely and thoughtful touches are evident throughout with a wide range of garments for infants, teens and yes, your man.
Baby’s First Hat (pg. 10) is a quick gift for the new dumpling in your neighborhood (they’re everywhere! Hi Gianna! Hi Daniel!) and this cap has what is Nicky’s signature: a clean style with some whimsical touches made with easy embellishments.
Your teen might just be thrilled to the moon and back by her vampire/werewolf caps (on pg. 33). Nicky writes: “For the “Plain Janes,” simply knit the hat and leave off the vampire bite.”
For your man, a great pair of socks, (pg. 77) with a not-so-secret message, sure to tickle you every time you see them. I’d like to say thanks for this picture alone, so naughty…
The ladies are not forgotten here. There’s lots of really pretty ideas for us, including a stunning bride’s purse (pg. 44) and great wrap called the Diamond Rib that I’m hoping Santa’s Elves are working on for me right now! I wish I had it right now to snuggle in with my morning tea…
And since we’ve stumbled into MY holiday wish list, I need those Pampering Spa Cloths (pg. 100 ) and the Jet Set Travel Tags (pg. 114), which show Nicky’s great eye for decorative touches that raise the bland to the irresistible. The Spa Cloths would pair up so nicely with a great bar of fancy soap for a guick gift for anyone on your list; the form and function of those tags sure would’ve saved me some time at La Guardia awhile back when I about collapsed from the dizzy watching the luggage go round and round the carousel…
(Closed: If you’d like a copy of this book, just leave a comment and your email below and we will randomly draw a winner on Tuesday, the 24th.)
I love your patterns (and thanks for all of your advice when I thought I was going to run out of yarn for Arrianne), love your blog, and the chance of winning that book has lured me out of lurkerhood (lurkerdom? Just plain old “lurking” sounds so boring.)
I too, have decided to stop lurking after seeing this lovely prize. I love the blog, and Monday Morning Mirth always improves my mood. Thanks for giving us a great Chicago knit blog!
Thanks for the fabulous patterns & the chance to win such a great prize.
Living just north of you in Milwaukee I totally can relate when you speak of needing warm snuggly knitwear to keep the chill away! Thanks for the great patterns and the chance to win a prize.
Looks like some lovely patterns in that book and a good way to use up some partial skeins. :)
I, too, am excited about the chance of winning such a wonderful prize. Thanks for all your wonderful patterns. As an update, I figured out the sleeve length for Miss BB and she is waiting patiently to be seamed up. Thank you for your help!!
Those hats are so cute!
That book looks fabulous! I’d love to be the winner, but I do believe that book is in my future even if I’m not. Thanks for the wonderful patterns and great photography, I love your blog.
That book looks like it has some great projects! Thank you for the chance to win it.
I love your blog! This book looks interesting, I would like to win it. I am currently knitting 2 of your designs. I really like your patterns. They are very clear. I know I will knit more of them.
Enjoy reading your blog — and knitting your patterns. Thanks for the contest.
What a great book and Giveaway! Thank you for the chance to give it a new home. :)
I hope you get everything you want on your Christmas Wish list, Bonne Marie!!
I have several of Nicky Epstein’s books and love them. The new one will be a welcome addition to my holiday list. Gita
Hee, hee! The book looks worth it for the hunky pix! So much for sox not being sexy!
What an awesome book! I would love to win a copy. Thank you for sponsoring such a great give-away.
I’m intrigued by the manly socks. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book! Love your patterns. I’ve knit two Basic Chic Hoodies with the mods you showed last fall (?) when you knit it up into a black cardie with donut cable and collar. Although…my collar doesn’t want to lay flat, it rides up a bit. Should I add more stitches when I pick up? Your mods increased 10 evenly across. Still…love love love it!
Thanks for having a contest! It looks like Nicky’s book has something for everyone this holiday!
Throw my name in, please! :)
P.S. I both purchased Miss BB AND swatched for her yesterday — yay!
The book looks fantastic! Thanks for throwing my name in!
Nicky’s books are always fun. Thanks for the contest. Oh, and all your great patterns too!
I love your patterns and have made many. Enjoy your blog too.
Nicky’s Edge books are great. And here’s a chance to tell you how much I love my Mondo Pulli in cotton for Southern California.
Looks like another must have book.
Looks like a great book to add to the knitting library.
I’ve knit Lo Tech Sweat, Gigi, CeCe, Chickami, Ribby Cardi, Felted Bucket Hat, and Ariann – all great patterns. Would love to add this book to my collection!
What a lovely book – thanks for offering it! Also thanks for all of your designs. Over half of my handknit sweaters are yours and I often get compliments on them.
What a sweet offer, Bonne. And thanks for the thoughtful review. Happy Holidays!
Great idea!! Great review. I can’t wait to see what else you have on the needles. Yours was one of my first blogs and I’m glad you are still posting – at a time when others seem to be winding down. Keep it up!
Add me to the list, please, Bonne Marie. Also a great fan of your style and patterns.
Oh, that book definitely looks like a must-have and, as my budget can’t accommodate a new knitting book right now, this is the perfect time to delurk and try to win the prize! Thanks!!!
You’re the bomb Bonne Marie! Thanks for sharing your knitting goodness! Keep it coming…
I would be most thankful to receive this book. I too enjoy your blog.
Oooohhh….that wrap is FABULOUS!!! I’d LOVE a copy of this beautiful book for that pattern alone!!! Thanks SO MUCH for the giveaway, Bonne Marie!!
Thanks for the heads up about Nickie Epstein’s book. I love her stuff. BTW I enjoy reading your blog. You are always so fun and upbeat, you bring sunshine into my day.
What a great looking book, thanks for giving us a chance to win. It does bring to mind a question, when are you going to write a book? That’s one all us fans would love to read!!
Thank you for offering up your copy of the book. A great summary too. Now if the calendar would only slow down so I could knit up all my ideas!
Keep on blogging! I always enjoy reading your keen and entertaining observations on knitting and life!
HOw do you hold down a fulltime job, knit your wardrobe, publish patterns, manage a fabulous blog, and now, review books!
Hey – thanks for the chance to get this book! It looks great. I’m in that giftie mode right now too, and loving it!
Hi Bonne Marie! Pick me! Pick me! I should finally be done with Miss BB by then…back and sleeves done, 1/2 way through left front and I love it!
Pick me…Pick me…Please and Thank you
I’m a sucker for free books! I enjoy reading your blog and knitting your patterns. Thanks!
I’d love a copy of the book! Thanks for sharing!
XOXOXOX
Maria
A good book review from you must mean the book IS good. I hope I am the lucky winner. Your blog is so helpful and inspiring–thank you.
Definitely enter my name please!
The more I see Nicky’s work, the more I stay busy knitting. Would love to have her latest book.
The book sounds interesting. I haven’t seen it at my local bookstore or library yet. Nicky is always great for ideas!
That looks like a great book. I just love Nicky’s books. Would love to add this to my small collection.
Mmmm, naughty socks…must have.
I should be working on my mondo cable cardi instead of reading my blog lists…how tempting it is to take a few moments to send a note.