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.)
Thank you for the book review, and offering the book as a prize. Yes, please, send it to me. Heh!
All of Nicky’s books are amazing. I haven’t seen this one yet.
Oh, looks like a fab book :-)
I love Nicky’s stuff. This book has a cute title and looks like it is packed with fun patterns.
Thanks for the great patterns. I finished the Mondo Cable Cap just in time for our latest snow shoveling expedition last weekend. You do beautiful work.
Looks like a fun book!
How cool is that? It looks like something I need to add to my “collection”! I need some new ideas for quick giftees for the gals I work with. Definitely need to check it out.
It sure looks like a lovely book. I would love to have it.
Looks like a great book … I would love to win a copy!
Thank you for connecting so well with all of your fans. Your patterns and blog are fabulous and I also enjoy how you are available to answer questions on the Ravelry forumn.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
This book looks great filled with all kinds of Christmas presents to knit. I love to knit gifts for people
Happy Thanksgiving
What an awesome book! LOVE the picture of the cover of the dog…TOTALLY caught my eye and made me want to get the book so I could cast on!!
I am a huge fan of your patterns and look forward to each one you publish. Look forward to reading your blog also – very funny, topical and informative. Your personality shines through and I admire that you are a hardworking camerawomen (husband and all our friends are in film/video/advertising) and my best friend was a film camerawoman so I know how hard you work. I would love this book – it looks fabulous and would be well used.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ooh, I’ve been ogling this book. I’d love a copy.
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh, this might help greatly with some of my holiday knitting. BTW, I finished my Mondo Cable Hat, and it was wisked off and gifted right after blocking…I didn’t even get to take a picture of it. Of course, it is black, so my photography skills were likely not up to capturing its charm.
I’m a longtime fian of Nicky Epstein’s pattens! Please enter me.
Nicky Epstein is a creative designer and I believe in putting a kiss (or hug) in every stitch also.
Love your patterns and the blog!
I was intrigued by the title of this book the first time I saw it. I’m always happiest knitting for someone else. It’s like a little prayer for them. The patterns are everything to be expected by Nicky Epstein.
This book looks fabulous. I love knitting gifts for family and friends and am always looking for out-of-the-ordinary projects. I’m definitely adding this to my wish-list.
Can’t wait to get the book and start my holiday knitting. I’m so late!
A girl can never have enough knitting inspiration!
OH wow!! How kind you are to donate this!! I am a knitter who is learning, because I am medicated it helps to have things explained. I would very much LOVE this book. Bless you for giving us a chance to win it!! I am quite ill and so as I am in bed I would so enjoy it, I have a goal of making baby items for our hospital. I also have a small fiber group I host once a week and they would enjoy it too. BE warm in heart for your generosity and. thanks again!
smiles,
grace in VT
Thank you for the giveaway of such a lovely book.
What a beautiful book! I always love your blog too!
wow, what a great giveaway! i just found your site thru ravelry and can’t wait to explore it! thanks!
This looks like a great resource! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the quick tour of Nicky’s book, the luggage tags are going to South Africa with my daughter on her honeymoon! Sara in AL
I am excited to have an opportunity to win this book. Thanks Bonne Marie.
I’ve taken a peek at the book at the shop and I love it! xoxo
would love a chance at that book. please enter my name – and thanks!
it’s amazing how the offer of a free book sparks the desire for communication! Thanks for the offer.
Happy Monday Bonne Marie!
Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win one of Nicky’s books.
I just mentioned the cute title to my husband this morning, not even knowing you were having this contest.
Take care,
Ellen
Looks like a great book for holiday knitting. Thank you for having the drawing.
Hi Bonne Marie, I would love to win the copy of the Nicky Epstein book. I really enjoy your stylish and well designed patterns. I think I have most of them but am still missing a couple of elusive ones. Take care.
A perfect book to get for those hand knit Christmas gifts which need to be made!
First Nicky Epstein I ever saw came from my local library and was a book of hats that are amazing.
I would love to win a copy of this book. Plus I like your blog a lot!
Love the guys socks. Those colors make me think of Chicago Blackhawks colors. Go Hawks!
Thank you for your generosity. Just found your blog recently because of the Knitmores. Love it and your patterns.
I love Nicky Epstein. Thanks for the giveaway.
What a great way to start of the holidays! The book sounds delicious :)
Just knit my second Mondo Cable hat – LOVE IT! Now for a matching MC Cardi!
Thanks for the chance to win this great book. Love your patterns – just working on Mondo Cable Cardi in some superb Madtosh worsted.