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Giveaway- Knit The Sky book and Moon Cowl Yarn Kit

March 15, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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I have a super special giveaway for you Craft Gossip readers today. It includes a copy of the book Knit the Sky and the yarn and pattern for the Moon Cowl form Leaf Cutter.

Leave a comment in today’s post by March 24, 2016 and you are in the running for this uniquely inspiring knitting book by Lea Redmond and beautiful yarn.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

More about the book and yarn.

When the moon shines down on you, be sure to shine back. The Moon Cowl is a deceptively simple idea. You’ll knit it black on the inside and white on the outside. Then reverse it just the right amount to match the current phase of the moon. As you wax and wane around town with your feet firmly on the ground, you’ll feel like you’re over the moon.

Record the beauty, emotions, and experiences of everyday life — not in your journal but with your knitting needles! Author Lea Redmond offers 32 enchanting projects that will inspire you to create beautiful finished pieces full of personal meaning and memories. Stock up on shades of blue, gray, and white and knit one strip of a scarf each day for a year, using the color that matches the sky on that day. When you’re done, you’ll have a unique memento of your year better than anything you can keep in a scrapbook. Or when you’re traveling, knit postcard-size swatches at each place you visit, using the colors you see around you. When the trip is over, piece the swatches together into a throw or scarf that will remind you of your journey every time you use it. Or knit a height-chart scarf for a beloved baby, starting with her length at birth and adding inches each year until you have the perfect gift for her 18th birthday. These are knitting projects like no other, resulting in one-of-a-kind heirlooms that tell a story only you can tell. Redmond provides instructions for all the stitches and techniques you need, as well as required patterns. 

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Comments

  1. craftilady says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I would love to win.

  2. lilojo says

    March 15, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Sounds like a great book and concept! I’ve read about people knitting scarves based on the weather. Maybe some day……

  3. Gayle says

    March 15, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    What a lovely cowl and intriguing book!

  4. craftyone says

    March 15, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    I have seen a blanket online someone was crocheting according to temperature. It is a neat idea. i might try this for previous year.

  5. Heather S says

    March 15, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Ooooh, I would la la LOVE to win, thank you for the chance! 🙂

  6. Anne Leefham says

    March 15, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    The cowl pattern sounds like an interesting challenge.

  7. MelodyJ says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:13 am

    Very pretty yarn.

  8. amchart says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:20 am

    My kids have been talking about the phases of the moon a lot lately. What a fun pattern idea. Thanks for the giveaway.

  9. Anna says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:20 am

    What an interesting spin on the pattern.

  10. Margay says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:23 am

    This sounds so cool! I love learning what inspires creative people, being one myself.

  11. Cindy says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:33 am

    I heard this was a good knitting book.

  12. dianelaces says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:38 am

    What a creative idea for a cowl! This sounds like a lovely book and I would be thrilled to win and knit from it.

  13. Mary Helene says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Would love to have this fun and unique book.

  14. Susan Spiers says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Love this idea! & beautiful yarn too!

  15. Eileen Hughes says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Clever idea for a design.

  16. Debbie Lynch says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Love the yarn….and the book!

  17. Sara Lynott says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    How beautiful. I would love yo learn how to do this.

  18. Cindy S says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Neat concept for this cowl and book.

  19. Karey says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Cool giveaway! The book looks interesting!

  20. kathleen k says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    would like to win this.

  21. A. Hancock says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I would love to knit this!

  22. Karyn K says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Pretty yarn, interesting concept. Our sky changes colors through out the day.

  23. Helen King says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Gorgeous cowl!

  24. joyce says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    These projects in the book sound like really fun projects.

  25. Stacey says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Black and white is my favorite color combo and the theme of this book is fascinating. I would love to win this.

  26. Theresa says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    What a cute idea!! Thanks for the chance to win.

  27. Kim says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Those ideas sound wonderful!

  28. toowellred says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    How fun! Pick me please!

  29. knittingdancer says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    The cowl pattern sounds very interesting.

  30. Annette Deardurff says

    March 16, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Fabulous! I’ve seen something before on knitting scarves with colors based on your mood, but I love the idea of going by the color of the sky each day! Thanks for chance to win, and for a wonderful idea!!

  31. Lisa says

    March 16, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    This sounds nice

  32. Rael Butler says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    The cowl sounds like a great idea! Will have to try it!

  33. Isabelle says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    Amazing!! I’m very spiritual and love this idea of including the moon in my knitted creations!

  34. Pat morris says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    This cowl sounds like a very neat idea. Is love to win the book and yarn.

  35. picknstitch says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    This cowl is a lovely idea. Thanks for the give-away!

  36. Patty Manders says

    March 17, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Very attached to all things moon. Fingers and toes crossed for good luck:)

  37. ladybugsyjane says

    March 17, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    The book is awesome & I’d love to be able to gift a copy on. The moon cowl is one I’ve been eyeballing to make……

  38. Marie Biswell says

    March 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    It’s such a beautiful concept & would make a lovely cowl.

  39. Philip Freeman says

    March 17, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Wishing and hoping that I will win. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!

  40. Karen Wilson says

    March 17, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Love the idea of this cowl. It would be wonderful to win this book! Thanks for the chance.

  41. Pip says

    March 17, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    Love the people at Leafcutter, what a great giveaway!

  42. Amanda says

    March 17, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I’ve been meaning to make the “knit the sky” scarf for ages. This would be the inspiration I need (hopefully).

    The cowl sounds equally lovely.

  43. Deborah says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    What wonderful ideas for creative knitting – thank you for the chance!

  44. Sanne says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    This is such a novel and creative idea! bravo!

  45. Penny Rosenthal says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Exciting idea! I have been more mindful about my days since knitting my sky scarf! The Moon Cowl will bring my attention to the night!!

  46. Patty Martinez says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I see the moon and the book so pretty!
    The nightlight of planning all things knitty!

  47. Sparrow Morgan says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    Fantastic! This looks so fun.

  48. Ash says

    March 18, 2016 at 1:08 am

    Seriously awesome! I love Lea’s creativity and I’m a long-time fan.

  49. Lisa Q says

    March 18, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I would love to win this, it sounds very interesting!

  50. RAL says

    March 18, 2016 at 8:42 am

    This makes me want to pick up knitting again! 🙂

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