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Friday, August 26, 2011

Giveaway! 10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters



I recently received a copy of 10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters, by Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza, and thought it would be fun to do a read-through then pass it along to one of my wonderful readers. But -- I'm not gonna lie -- now that the time has come, I don't really want to part with it. The goal of 10 Secrets was, according to the Intro, to be "a book that spoke to all levels and types of knitters; a book that enhanced and expanded any knitter's experience in both joyful and substantive ways." And indeed it does! A laidback knitter I am not (I will admit to recently throwing my knitting on the floor and stomping on it so hard that my neighbors called to ask what was wrong...$#@* lying gauge swatch) nor am I much of a process knitter. But reading this book made me feel so warm and fuzzy about our craft that I've already begun to change my approach.

The book is full of knitting history and personalities, fun trivia, vintage photos, fuzzy animals, and a great overview of everything knitting-related, from properties of alpaca fiber to how to start improvising your own designs. It is a beautiful snapshot of the knitting world as it exists right now, and I can see it being a great introduction for the novice as well as a source of inspiration for the knitting expert. It truly is a lovely book and was clearly written with love.

Plus, patterns! Lots of them. (All photos copyright Vicki Stiefel.)

I'm particularly fond of this pretty piece...


Romi's Gems, by Rosemary Hill

This cute little hoodie...


Prospero Hoodie, by Justine Turner

And these two man-knits...


Park City Crochet Posh Beanie, by Tom Clark


Norah's Scarf for Bill, by Norah Gaughan


Now. How do you get yourself a free copy of this book? Just leave a comment on this post by 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time next Friday, September 2nd. I'll use a random number generator to draw the winner and make the announcement the next day (Saturday the 3rd).

And please keep me in check. If the "winner" is suspiciously named something like "hilarysmithcallis" or "theyarniad1980", please don't let me get away with it.
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93 comments:

  1. RachaelAugust 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Whoa. I can think of people who need each of the patterns you selected.

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  2. Amy LamashAugust 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, this book is really making the rounds. I will have to check it out!

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  3. CatieAugust 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    This book sounds great - would love to see it in person

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  4. Ann de VriesAugust 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wait... yelling and screaming isn't part of the process?

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  5. RethaAugust 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    sounds like a great book!

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  6. nook.August 26, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    what a lovely giveaway!!! one that will definitely be used!! i'm in!

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  7. SJSAugust 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Ooh, I'm totally a laidback knitter! I'm always on the lookout for portable projects, such as those featured in this book!

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  8. KolbrúnAugust 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    This book just sounds wonderful, fitting to read now when fall is beginning

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  9. sharmylaeAugust 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    i love the look of this book!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love Romi's Gems! And all of them!!! And I promise I'm not the Yarniad. ;)

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  11. Tiffany CAugust 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    This book looks fantastic - thanks for sharing!

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  12. AledaAugust 26, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    What a great-sounding book! Thanks for being willing to let go of it. :)

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  13. YogaNan knits, too...August 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wow, it looks brilliant! Would love to see it up close and in person.

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  14. Little Miss S.August 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Looking like a promising book. I kind of understand why you don't want to part with it...

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  15. SusanAugust 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I'm with Shadawyn - my knitting seems to include the tantrum throwing as part of the normal process. lol

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  16. greenearth50August 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    It sounds like a cool book! Thank you for the generous giveaway!

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  17. KatalinAugust 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Nice giveaway, the book sounds really interesting!

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  18. ColorSlutAugust 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Looks like a really cool book!!!

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  19. LisaAugust 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Great giveaway! Both a friend and I would really enjoy a book called "laidback knitters". I'll add it to my wishlist and hope it gets crossed off really soon!

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  20. MeganAugust 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Love the idea of a book with advice and patterns! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  21. Kelly K.August 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Looking forward to spending some time with the book and the lovely patterns and stories in there. I hope I win! :-)

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  22. DebbolibAugust 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    This book sounds great. Thanks for the chance!

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  23. HeathwitchAugust 26, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    What a fabulous collection of patterns! Thanks for offering the book as a giveaway! :)

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  24. KassiaAugust 26, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Oooo I'd love a copy! :)

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  25. HarperAugust 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I'd like to think of myself as a laidback knitter but who am I kidding?

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  26. FlafAugust 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I really hope this giveaway is open internationally, cause I'd love a copy of the book! Plus, they don't even sell it where I live!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Looks so pretty, love it :)

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  28. Mary LeeAugust 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like a great book!

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  29. alligatorAugust 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I'm not a laid back knitter either, this book sounds really interesting!

    allirosen(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  30. NoraAugust 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks for the giveway - would love to know the secrets to being a laid back knitter!!

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  31. BethAugust 26, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Just what I need to read right now!

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  32. BelindaAugust 26, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    That looks like a very interesting book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. KamigaeruAugust 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a neat looking book... I'm curious to see what's inside!! (Kamigaeru on Ravelry)

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  34. MeredithAugust 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I do like the process, but I think I'm ultimately a product knitter. It looks like a great book!

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  35. Mrs NAugust 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I think my husband would actually wear that beanie. I'd love to win the book!

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  36. JaneAugust 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    cute book!

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  37. TeresaAugust 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    How kind! Thanks for the giveaway. Looks like a great book.

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  38. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    This looks like an extraordinary book to complement my other knitting books! Anne-Lies

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  39. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I would like to have that book soooooooooo much!

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  40. BethanyAugust 27, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I've been meaning to pick up this book.

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  41. purltherapyAugust 27, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    The book looks pretty intereting and I would love to have it in my hands.
    Lori

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  42. GingerAugust 27, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Looks like a great book! Sometimes I could use a reminder to be a little more laid back in my knitting.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Wow, great book. The hoodie is really a sweet pattern.
    Katharina

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  44. Lady Lavender of the KitchenAugust 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    excited to page through this book

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  45. MontymooAugust 27, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    What a great book! I skimmed it at the bookstore, and am wait for payday to get a copy for myself! :-)

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  46. garretAugust 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love a good giveaway!!

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  47. KathyAugust 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Lucky seven, lucky seven--pick me!

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  48. WiskeAugust 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow! It looks like a lovely book indeed. Something every knitter can learn lots from. If I win, I'll knit everything in the book and then pass it on to someone else like you did! :)

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  49. MelindaknitsAugust 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Count me in for the free raffle!! The book sounds awesome!

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  50. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:August 27, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    A lying cheating gauge swatch! No! Say it ain't so - LOL I used to be a process knitter until I spent 3 years working on a Jamieson shetland tunic (pre-blogging) and wore it once (i.e. 1 time) and pulled it out of a drawer 6 months later only to find a gigantic hole from a moth in the center. It was pre-blogging so I don't even have a pic (whaaa) and I simply tossed the whole thing in the trash in disgust. Now my attitude is wear everything and enjoy it. P.S. The book looks like a fun addition to the shelf ~ but I'm over stashed as it is so go ahead and skip me if the random number falls my way. xoxo

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  51. LarkinAugust 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Yum Yum. And snort, theyarniad1980! That is certainly the cutest baby hoodie I've ever seen.

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  52. cinziaAugust 28, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    knitting is becoming new through new people, girls that use imagination for create a new style completely different from my grandma works. Let's go and continue this beautiful thing. Bye

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  53. Diane WrightAugust 28, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I want it bad, but chances are I'll have to buy it. Thanks for the chance.

    dianeeewright@gmail.com

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  54. Nedra KanavelAugust 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    LOVE your patterns! knitting up Gemma in a kelly green right now and it is turning out to be beautiful!

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  55. slmiller8August 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I've been hearing a lot of good things about this book; would love to see for myself.

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  56. JturnrichAugust 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hmm, my knitting - and my life - could use some help. Please forward the book directly to me!!

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  57. grammynanAugust 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I LOVE secrets! And I love the designers whose creations you posted! I have my fingers crossed.

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  58. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Would love this book!

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  59. karenAugust 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    i love that little hoodie!

    karen
    rav id-okeydokey

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  60. DanaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I was just looking for this book!

    Dana
    Rav:danadavid

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  61. BonnieAugust 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for having the giveaway! I'm on the list to borrow this list from the library. It looks like a fantastic book.

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  62. AmandaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I try to be a laid-back knitter, but I'm definitely not.

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  63. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I love the idea behind this book! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  64. BrigidAugust 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I've been hearing great things about this book. I might have to make yet another yarn-related splurge...

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  65. Helga Marie BeeAugust 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    did I already leave a comment?

    count me in for this one!

    thanks friend-

    Q

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  66. angelaAugust 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I'm a laidback knitter...this would be great! Thanks for the contest.

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  67. yoliAugust 29, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, this book sounds great for the incredibly neurotic knitter--like me.

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  68. broadcasting from a knitting parlourAugust 29, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I need this book. Need. ;)
    Thanks for the contest!

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  69. ElisabethAugust 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I'd love to get this book !

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  70. HayleyAugust 29, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I loved the story about you jumping on your knitting in frustration!

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  71. Trisha RAugust 30, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Looks like a great book! I need to get as laid back as possible when I knit!!!

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  72. jlrAugust 30, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    There has been so much buzz about this book! I must get my hands on it one way or another.

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  73. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I'm not gonna lie- I could use more laidback in my life! What a generous giveaway.

    Thanks for the chance!

    -Nancy (n2n on Rav)

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  74. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Sounds fantastic. Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize! (FelicityS on Ravelry)

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  75. JaimeAugust 31, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Laid back knitter? I could definitely use a little of that!

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  76. judydoulaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I am a laid back knitter but must admit that on occasion I have been known to throw, stomp and curse! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  77. willfulminaAugust 31, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Ooh, I love the look of this book!

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  78. Jaime PAugust 31, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful patterns thanks for sharing

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  79. emilie94410September 1, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Ohhh!!! The little hoodie is just too cute!! :)

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  80. charlotteSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    What a great looking book! I'd love a copy...

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  81. Judi A.September 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    This looks like a book I need and would like.


    judi7597(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  82. oakbayknitsSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hmmm - an interesting book - not sure if I am laid back or obsessive...

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  83. SuzanneSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    It was great to pop over her and see more of your work since I have knit a Citron. :-) Thank you for the review of the book. Have a great day!

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  84. Jonathan BerkompasSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Yes please! Looks like a great book. :-)

    Chelsea Anne

    jberkom (at) gmail (dot) com

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  85. little BeanSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    lovely. I'd love to check it out!

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  86. AmandaSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    i would love love love that! aedgeworth27@gmail.com

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  87. Sara KathrynSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Sounds like a great book! I would love to win!
    Sara Kathryn
    cavaliergirl96 (at) windstream (dot) net

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  88. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Would love this one! :)

    Heidi
    dopy001 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  89. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the baby tan sweater!



    Katie
    kmcooper888@gmail.com

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  90. PGSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    The end of summer is bringing back that itch to knit a sweater!

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  91. VickiSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I would really like to read this book and do a couple of the patterns.

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  92. Jaime PSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Always love a good knitting book. This one looks great!

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  93. GynnaBSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    what a great book!

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