Some of you may remember a love that I listed in this post. This was where I stated I was eagerly awaiting the release of Audry's new book. Well, guess what? It is here.
Most yarnies I know, love books. When you combine books and yarn, you get Lit Knits. Can't go wrong with that combination. Except when trying to decide what pattern to knit first.
Being me, it was instant love when I saw the pattern, Sail to Treasure Island. In my mind, I see myself knitting it in some lush squishy gray yarn. :)
My shawl cast on craze is not being helped along with seeing Avonlea. Can you believe I have never read Anne of Green Gables, which inspired this knit? That will need to be remedied soon.
You knew there would be sock included, Black Beauty Rides On!
Didn't I mention a giveaway? The talented Audry has offered me the privilege to gift one very lucky person, an E-book copy of Lit Knits. Are you pumped?
I have already shared with you just some of my favorite patterns from Lit Knits, now it is your turn. To win a copy of the E-book, simply let me know what pattern you would knit. You can go here to check out all ten patterns to help you choose. There you will also find information about how to pre-order a copy of the book by September 25th.
Let's break down the details of the giveaway.
- Leave a comment letting me know what pattern you would like to knit
- Ensure that you leave some way for me to contact you in the comment. It can be a Ravelry name or email address.
- Deadline for this giveaway ends on September 14th at midnight PST.
- What was your nickname growing up? Heh, just kidding, but you can tell me if you want. :)
Good luck! I don't want you to be too disappointed if you don't win, as there are more opportunities on this Blog Tour. Choo-choo...next stop, Angela of Pans & Needles, September 10th!
Since today is my actual birthday, I will share a birthday favorite.
XO
Andi
I'd knit Behind the Garden Wall.
Posted by: Gretchen | 09/08/2013 at 02:57 AM
First off - Happy Birthday! Have an amazing day :)
No surprise that you'd knit the blanket in grey yarn. You are you after all :)
I already have the book so no entry for me but I couldn't let a birthday post go by without commenting!
Posted by: Jody | 09/08/2013 at 03:17 AM
Happy Brithday ! Hope you are being well spoilt today ;) and may there be many more birthdays for you to come !
I read about the book, saw all the excellent patterns, so ingenious ! Already joined in at the giveaway at Kiwiyarns blog too - I adore those Alice mittens ! Loved the book too, gueass that helped a little..
Hm, I would love to satisfy your curiosity, but I don't know if I even had an official nickname. A friend of mine called me 'Joost' sometimes ( sort ofa male equivalent to José ) and my dad sometimes called me 'Josefien' - only did so when there were chores to do.. so I never really like it.. When I heard 'Josefien' I knew it meant dishes or cleaning... hihi..
Posted by: José | 09/08/2013 at 03:21 AM
love the Robin Hood inspired hoodie from the cover.
my dad always called me booboo, like the little bear from Yogi bear cartoons.
Posted by: Jennifer | 09/08/2013 at 05:15 AM
Oh I'd love to win. That Robin Hoodie would be first on my needles.
My nickname growing up was Butt. Don't ask.
Ravelry ID- AndeeKF
Posted by: Andee | 09/08/2013 at 05:34 AM
pattern: Avonlea (so pretty!)
where to find me : pretty sure you know :)
nickname : my brother used to call me 'Bubble Butt' ~ he was a butthead
happy birthday!!
Posted by: Melissa | 09/08/2013 at 05:45 AM
happy birthday andi!!!! wishing you a wonderful day & hoping your day involves cake~
the book looks amazing~ i think i would start with the handwarmers or maybe the socks, but i do love the shawl...you're right, it's going to be hard to choose!
my nickname given to me by my dad was squirt until i had my first child, then he called me the kid...lol
and you, what was your nickname?
Posted by: katie | 09/08/2013 at 05:52 AM
Happy birthday Virgo sister!
I really like Sail to Treasure Island.
Nickname...only one person called me Trace and that was my Dad.
I hope you have the best day!
Posted by: Tracey | 09/08/2013 at 06:27 AM
Hi Andi, happy birthday I hope you're having a lovely day. I would knit motoring madness. The wind in the willows was a childhood favorite. My nickname as a child (and still is) fish.
Posted by: Tracey | 09/08/2013 at 06:31 AM
hope you are having a great birthday!!!! you're giving us all a great day with the chance to win this book!! wow! I know the first pattern I'd cast on would have to be motoring madness (for some reason i'm on a fingerless mitt kick at the moment and seem to be queuing a bunch of them)----but i love the shawl and the long cowl/scarf, too. hmmmmm.
soyknits on rav
Posted by: steph | 09/08/2013 at 06:38 AM
Happy Birthday!!!
I love Motoring Madness... and also Deep Sea Wanderer. It's a toss-up!
Hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Vicki | 09/08/2013 at 06:51 AM
I love those motoring madness mitts! Great book, great yarn choice, and a lovely design.
Posted by: Anna | 09/08/2013 at 07:17 AM
Woah, those are some intense patterns. Oddly enough, I don't think I've read any of those books, but I do know their stories. I particularly like the Robinhoodie and behind the garden wall. However, don't enter me in the contest - I don't see myself ever using this e-book. Not that it isn't lovely, just not my thing. Good luck with your giveaway!
Posted by: Lisa | 09/08/2013 at 07:24 AM
Coming out from under my blanket to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andi"!!! If I was closer, I'd give you a big ole hug and lots, and lots, and lots of yarn!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day! You deserve it so much.
Posted by: Nicky | 09/08/2013 at 07:46 AM
Hip Hurrah! Happy birthday Andi- wishing you lots of happiness + health for the next year to come!
You HAVE to read Anne of Green Gables- SO good. 16 candles was one of my favorite movies as a teen...what's there not to love?
Posted by: Camilla | 09/08/2013 at 08:23 AM
I would definitely make the Black Beauty socks! My family has horses and we love them. And happy birthday!
Posted by: Katie D. | 09/08/2013 at 08:36 AM
Happy Birthday. I think that my fav is Avonlea. I love shawls.
My nickname growing up was Andi. lol - I haven't come across many people who spell it the same way my family did. Do you find a lot of folks misspell your name?
Posted by: Andrea | 09/08/2013 at 08:51 AM
Happy Birthday! :)
Oh I most certainly would love to knit the Sail To Treasure Island blanket. I think it is so pretty and can just see that on the back of my sofa!
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: KnittingBelle from Ravelry | 09/08/2013 at 08:57 AM
I'd definitely make the Robin Hoodie for my husband, so he can pretend he's Green Arrow even MORE than he already does!
Posted by: KellyBrown | 09/08/2013 at 09:01 AM
Congratulations on the birthday! I hope you got a copy of The Book in order to celebrate. I too would love to knit Sail to Treasure Island.
ravID: terraki
Posted by: Victoria | 09/08/2013 at 09:34 AM
I think my favorite is Sail to Treasure Island, too!
Posted by: Stephanie | 09/08/2013 at 11:16 AM
My nickname was Olive like the one from Popeye sigh!
In any case please count me in for the giveaway.
indigo_kitty@msn.com
Hope you had a rocking brthday!
Posted by: Asha Francis | 09/08/2013 at 11:42 AM
Happy, happy birthday!! :)
I am a lover of all things Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea and was lucky enough to visit the house that inspired the story a few years ago. I fell in love that much harder. I guess what I am saying is that I would absolutely knit Avonlea first.
~Amanda (growing up I was Amanda Panda to my mom)
hrt4tchng@hotmail.com
Posted by: Amanda | 09/08/2013 at 12:44 PM
I would have to go for "down the rabbit hole" or "motoring madness" but eventually I think I'd have a go at all of them! Happy Birthday - hope it was a good one! :D
Posted by: Mousy Brown | 09/08/2013 at 02:34 PM
Happy birthday! I would probably start with the Black Beauty socks as my daughter has recently started horse riding and finds that her riding boots rub her ankles with her ordinary short socks; these are the perfect length though. Or maybe the Tom Sawyer scarf as it looks like an easy introduction to intarsia and I've never done that before. My favourite childhood nickname was Hazy Fantazy (my name is Hazel) but I got called Nutty a lot too. I am One-oh-four on Ravelry.
Posted by: One-oh-four | 09/08/2013 at 03:11 PM